I know, I know, summer has not even ended yet, but for me, I really don’t care! I am not the biggest fan of summer and greatly prefer fall/winter, so if I say it’s time to talk about fall, it’s time to talk about fall! There is seriously something in the air already that makes me feel like this fall is going to be epic. Knowing the sorts of blog posts and videos I am aiming to produce this fall get’s me so excited for the months ahead, and I just have this sense that some good things are going to happen next season! As much as I hope this feeling pertains to good things down the road for me, I hope to share some of that with you as well. Fall, after all is a magical time, and I hope there is plenty of magic to go around for us all! So, today I wanted to cover my top 10 must have items for fall, ranging from home goods, to beauty and fashion alike! These are the items that I am going to be living in and relying on heavily throughout the season.
Home Goods
1. Bath and Body Works Candles: I always have a stack of candles waiting to be burned 24/7 365 days a year, however, the fall is my it time for candles. When the weather changes and it’s cooler outside and you’re trying to stay warmer inside, it’s a wonderful feeling to light up a candle and cozy up with a warm drink! The pumpkin scents from #BBW are a great, festive way to warm up your home and set a wonderful ambience. My favorites currently are Pumpkin Caramel Latte, Pumpkin Cupcake and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin!
2. A Heated Blanket: I am obsessed with this Chevron Heated Sherpa Throw that my husband got me for Christmas last year. Okay, it was supposed to be a Christmas present, but I made him give it to me early because I could not live without it! Let me tell you, I used that blanket day in and day out for months, even into summer until it was too hot to get away with using it! I am just aching to break it back out because (1) it has an awesome chevron print, and (2) it’s cozy and warm, perfect for cool fall/winter evenings!
Style
3. Blanket Scarves: One of falls big-ticket items last year was the blanket scarf. It was a hot trend and I have a feeling it’s not going away this year either! And why should it? I am a major fan of scarves, particularly large, oversized scarves that keep you toasty and warm on a crisp day! I’ll be doing some fun things with scarves this season, don’t you worry, and I’ll be sure to share!
4. Striped Flyaway Sweaters: I have already begun collecting these for the fall! They are such a great staple piece because you can layer with them and still wear jackets and light coats overtop! Target has a very lovely one in stock right now that I love, and I also picked one up from Forever 21 not long ago, but of course in typical Forever 21 fashion, whenever I find something in store, I can never seem to locate it on their website. Lucky for you, I found two similar styles that I also approve of and may actually end up ordering off their site. This is simple and stylish and this one looks super cozy (oh, they actually call it a cozy sweater, how sweet)!
5. J Crew Pixi Pant / Gigi Pant: As you may already know, I am a big fan of the J Crew Pixi Pant. It is the perfect thick, legging style pant that you can wear to work, for a night out, or just hanging around! Problem is, it tends to be quite pricey and like, never goes on sale. So, once I discovered that the J Crew Factory Outlet made a dupe of the pant called the Gigi that is frequently discounted in online and in store sales, I immediately converted! I literally live in these pants during the fall and winter and I don’t even care! They are super slimming and flattering on every figure, plus they are very comfortable and preferable to wear if you work in a dressier environment!
6. Lace tunics: I purchased a few of these lovely lace tunics via a sale on Jane.com a few weeks ago and I absolutely adore them! When it comes to tops, I am normally much more relaxed and casual, but there is something so cute and put together about wearing a nicer top, especially if you are going out or want to look dressier. Unfortunately, since I purchased mine from a flash sale site, the exact ones I purchased aren’t available currently, but this is the Etsy shop of the maker, and here is a similar style I found online for a reasonable price if you must have a lace tunic right this instant!
Beauty
7. Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure: I have been in love with the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail enamel since I first tried them in an Influenster VoxBox! They are such a great quality for drugstore nail polish and really do rival my love for OPI! For the fall, I picked up two new colors that I am obsessing over already! Plum’s the Word, which is a purple based deep grey, and Jungle Jem, a peacock-blue, almost teal color!
8. Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick in Ravin Raisin: I am a big fan of a bright lip, but last fall I decided to make a switch from hot pink to a bright purple! That went over very well with me, and so this year I have decided to take it a step further by moving into the deep dark purple area! I picked up this very inexpensive Wet N Wild Megalast Lipstick in Ravin Raisin to test out how I like the color on me, and guess what? I loved it! It’s deep, dark, and sophisticated without feeling overly vampy! I also love how this lipstick is completely matte! So for like $2, what are you waiting for? It’s the perfect fall lip!
9. Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in Parisian Passion: When I first tried out this new Revlon ColorStay range, I was decidedly not impressed! But, after watching beauty guru after beauty guru rave about these liquid lipsticks on youtube, I decided I had to give them a second chance in case I just got a bad bottle (after all, liquid lipstick is like that, ya know!) So, after falling in love with the deep purples for fall, I decided to test out Parisian Passion, and I have to say, my opinion has changed, slightly! I don’t think the Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain line is the best liquid lipstick out there, but it isn’t bad. The consistency of this darker color was much more acceptable to me and much longer wearing that the previous shade I had purchased (Rio Rush).
The Fall Bag
10: Phillip Lim 3.1 Pashli Satchel: This bag has been my ultimate success of 2014! I know that sounds crazy, but, for me, it represents much of the hard work and effort I have put into my life and my career that all came to a culmination this year! Yes, it’s a luxury bag. Yes, it’s the most expensive bag I have ever owned. Yes, it is going to be my go to bag this fall! Although I first purchased it in the spring, and I’ve been using it on and off ever since, I think this bag screams fall and it is going to be my power purse for the season!
Now, the burning question! What are your top 10 must have items for fall? Let me know what makes your list by sending me a tweet!
Oranges and browns are my favorites for fall wether it be clothes makeup or accesories
Fall fall fall fall fall fall fall!!!! I just bought fall-scented candles the other day (though I was hoping for B&BW old Pumpkin Caramel Latte scented soap too, but alas, it looks like they don’t make it anymore D,:)