So That Was Summer
September 2, 2015The Changing of the Seasons
September 7, 2015At the moment it feels like someone pressed the “Autumn” switch.
September started and BOOM, grey skies, drizzle, weather so chilly I need to wear a jumper at home instead of opening all the windows and putting a fan on.
I guess the only way of guaranteeing that we’ll have another burst of Summer at the end of September is if I embrace Autumn wholeheartedly and start buying things with Pumpkin Spice in the name.
So today I am putting away my crop tops and sandals and pulling out the cardigans and lace ups and thinking of reasons to look forward to Autumn.
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Bye Bye Hayfever
Yeah, Summer is lovely when I look back on it, but I somehow manage to forget those weeks of misery where even my skin was itching and I made that lovely (gross) noise trying to soothe my itchy throat and had a red nose and eyes and urgh.
2. Coloured Tights
Yep, it’s time to buy a different pair of tights to match every dress in my wardrobe, and that’s before we even get to the point of buying novelty tights for Halloween.
3. Wearing Make Up
Yes, when the weather cools down I can once again start putting my make up on and trusting in the fact that most of it will still be on my face when I get to my destination. I hate perfectly applying red lipstick and then feeling beads of sweat burst out on your upper lip that you can’t wipe away for fear of ruining your pout, or leaving the house feeling all glam only to look in the mirror 3 hours later to see eyeliner all round your eyes and a bright red face.
4. Afternoon Running
Ok, I appreciate running isn’t for everyone, but *I* like it and it’s nice to be able to pootle out on a Sunday afternoon for nice run without coming back red as a beetroot with sunstroke and dehydration. You could include lovely afternoon walks or bike rides here as well, whatever floats your boat!
5. Stew
And Chilli, and all those other tasty things that seem far too heavy during Summer but taste SO good. See also Butternut squash and sweet potato
6. Halloween
Without a doubt my favourite no pressure, no obligation holiday. Wear a witches hat and put green food colouring in your wine, or go out to a big party, whatever. It’s fun and it’s dress up day!
7. “Spiced” Everything
Pumpkin spice lattes, spiced cider, spiced wine, spiced apple pie. For at least 3 months everything will be “Spiced”, I like Spiced.
8. Fire
I don’t want to sound like some kind of pyromaniac, but fire can be pretty and Autumn is all about fire. Whether it’s Bonfire night parties, the twinkly light of scented candles as the evenings get darker earlier or a roaring open fire in your front room.
9. Glamorous Frocks
Remember during the Summer when you were going out straight after work at 5pm and felt a bit silly in your glammed up clothes? Don’t worry, soon it will be dark by 5pm and you get as glammed up as you like and feel totally normal.
10. Instagram
The leaves change colour, there are beautiful berries on things, you get nice dramatic skies. All of a sudden the whole world is beautiful and totally instagrammable. Make the most of it before Winter arrives!
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U just made me look forward to autumn! What’s happened to me! I do agree that halloween is great and the lack of hayfever is a real plus And make up that doesn’t need reapplying constantly! Although I am still whole heartedly pining for some sunshine x
Best thing about Autumn is that it’s not ALL gloomy, there’s still some sun to come, but less sweaty and blistering heat!
Autumn is the best season: FACT
Sorry you can’t beat spring! Daffodils, tulips and irises!
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I only wish I’d had the chance to be sweaty and blistering before Spring turned into Autumn. I’m fairly sure we’ve missed a season.
People keep saying that, but I’ve had a brilliant Summer, I feel like I must have been in a different place to everyone else!
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Love autumn fashion wise best. Autumn is glorious and rich, but Bittersweet. Love spring most for plants, so uplifting, so exciting, so much hope.
Oh I’m so gonna try some coloured tights this year. Thank you.
I love Autumn, although we are staring down the barrel of spring now, which is also nice after an exceptional cold winter. Enjoy your tights buying!!
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When I look forward to embracing autumn fashion I can pretty much guarantee a two-week heatwave!
But yes – I’m looking forward to wearing cosy layers and avoiding the dreaded sweaty upper lip!
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