It's finally September. Insert squealing girl scream here. All across the South, happy girl squeals can be heard and ankle boots are being brought forth from their summer hiding places. Pillsbury pumpkin cookies are appearing in Walmart, and Starbucks will soon release their coveted fall drink list (though I don't drink coffee, I know and see the rage it brings forth in the long lines). Girls across college campuses are eager to replace their summer tank tops with comfy sweaters and True Grit pullovers. Fall. Is. Coming. There's only one disappointment about the coming of September; the weather doesn't quite switch from 95 degree heat to a 50 degree chill as quickly as we'd all hope. Regardless, the month of September reminds us all of what is coming and what we have to look forward to while we sweat out the last few weeks of summer. Besides the traditional fall decor being showcased on HGTV and in the Magnolia Market, here's what every "basic" fall-loving girl (myself at the top of the list) can look forward to!
1. Pumpkin everything
Pumpkin spices, muffins, cookies, breads, pies, coffees and lattes. Pumpkin patch walking and pumpkin carving contests - pumpkin everything is about to explode.
2. Earth toned nail polish
Good-bye neons, pastels and summer blues! Hello olive and wine colored lacquers!
3. Less shaving
Ladies, 'nuff said.
4. Chunky-knit sweaters
Perfect for hiding that coming, post-Thanksgiving feast. Also perfect for looking fabulous without putting forth effort. Win-win.
5. Fleece-lined leggings
For when jeans are too stiff and the weeks are too long.
6. Ankle boots galore.
I think I own 6 pair now. I should be ashamed. Should.
7. College football and tailgating
The holy grail of Saturdays -- tailgating. And no one does tailgating like Ole Miss in the Grove. Even if you're not able to attend a pre-game tailgating party, you can host a home party of your own thanks to tasty Pinterest recipes and a quick group invite via iMessaging. Hotty Toddy.
8. Walking outside and not sweating immediately.
Bless you, Jack Frost.
9. Hot chocolate.
Over the past few years, simple child-hood hot chocolate has been given a food-makeover. Now there's Mayan hot chocolate, cinnamon hot chocolate, graham cracker hot chocolate...you get it. Whatever way you like it, mixing it up and sipping it from your favorite mug will send a warmth down your spine - and possibly inspire early Christmas shopping!
10. Zero humidity.
Curly haired girls, rejoice. The frizz on our heads will finally relax and your amazing liquid lipstick will finally stay in place rather than making you look a bit like Harley Quinn.
11. No bugs!
Ah, without the humidity and stuffy heat the bugs retreat and you can stuff your hands in your gloves rather than swatting the bug-infested air of summer.
Now, don't go rushing to your local coffee shop for that pumpkin spice latte in your favorite boots and sweatshirt just yet! It's still warm and the sun isn't setting before 5 right now. But it will be soon. If you want to cry every time you walk outside because the heat is just too much for you to keep on going, review this list and remind yourself fall is coming. It's nearly here. To all the coming late night hayrides, corn mazes, cozy bonfires and beautiful fall foliage - hurry up.
