Miscelaney

Sad to see the summer sun go? Already  missing flip-flops, maxi dresses and those healthy, sun-kissed looks? A turn in the season is a great opportunity for refreshing your wardrobe and reinventing your daily routine.

Don’t cry little girl (I know I am), here are twelve reasons to embrace the changing weather and shorter days:

1 ) Sweaters. It’s time. Bring out those favorite, snuggly threads to pair with jeans and boots. And with all of the fun new styles and colors, you can’t help but feel glad the weather has changed.

2 ) Pumpkin Spiced Lattes. Need I say more?

3 ) Crisp Afternoons. It doesn’t last for long, but the subtle chill that quietly fills the air while still being treated to those deep blue skies and rich, warm yellow hues from the fleeting sun on a Sunday afternoon; unforgettable.

4 ) Red Wine. No better time to revel in those big, bold Cabs, heady Zins and jammy Syrahs. Bye bye light beer, chilled white wine and gin and tonics. See you in the spring.

5 ) Guilt-free weekends. No need to beat yourself up if you aren’t hiking, swimming, camping, kayaking, working in the yard or going a million miles an hour to maximize the sunny days. When the sun is gone, it’s long gone so you can lounge and read, watch movies, knit, etc., without feeling the thumb of summer pushing down on you non-stop.

6 ) Comfort Food. Maybe not great for our waistlines, but it’s definitely time for cheesy mashed potatoes, home-made breads, thick stews, hearty pasta dishes, and all of those other carb-heavy, warm-you-up, make-you-feel-good-all-over dishes.

7 ) Accessories. Long scarves, sleek gloves, warm hats, even the use of a kicky umbrella from time to time. C’mon, we love the winter accessorizing.

8 ) Vivid Colors. Mother nature must know it’s a hard jump from bright sunny days and azure, blue waters to grey, so she treats us with the many shades of autumn through the brilliant turning of falling leaves and spectacular, buttery sunsets. Don’t miss either this year. You only get so many chances to enjoy and Greysville is right around the corner.

9 ) Healthy Skin. Granted we all look healthier with a touch of sun in our face and an overall dose of color infused in our pasty bodies, but exposing all of that skin to the harmful rays everyday (even under sun screen) isn’t as healthy as keeping it under wraps. Now’s our chance to let our bodies do a little repairing for next season.

10 ) New shades of pale. And to point 9 ), with our paler skin is our opportunity to wear bold colors to accent our blank palette. Bold lipsticks, striking scarves, a colorful clutch, a rich, warmer hair color. It’s all good.

11 ) Boots. Short, tall, ankle or otherwise. Bring ‘em on.

12 ) All things Cozy. Time to find your fuzzy slippers, extra-soft pj’s, flannel sheets and favorite throw. Snuggle up, buttercup. It’s going to be raining (non-stop) soon.

I’m sure you can come up with many more reasons to love fall (kids go back to school, football, etc) so feel free to share with the group. Can’t speak for everyone, but when you live in an area where the summers are consistently too short, it helps to remind ourselves (ie. me) of the good things we have to look forward to.

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