If you’re from New York, or any of the surrounding cities, you know that Fall is some 3-month long period that really only actually lasts about two weeks. The first few weeks of fall are an extension of Summer, and the next few weeks are filled with a ridiculous amount of rainfall - who even allowed this? When the Fall we know and love finally comes around, it needs to be savored before all the fleeting moments have passed. So, without further ado, here are the things I’ll be appreciating most this year.

1. Dark nail polish/lipstick

This one is a given. I know it technically isn’t a rule that you can’t wear dark polish/lipstick colors throughout the Summer, but it’s extra rewarding when you can paint on that first deep berry lip, or deep forest green polish, and know that it won’t be replaced by something brighter in the near future.

2. Pretty colors

Fall has its own, unforgettable, untouchable color scheme. It's that perfect time period before all the leaves fall off of the trees and they become naked and obviously deciduous for the next incredibly long number of months. For those few short weeks of true Fall, I truly appreciate the leaves in all of their beautiful colors because I know I won’t be seeing them for a long time thereafter.

3. Soup

I don’t know about anyone else, but I genuinely enjoy eating soup once the weather cools down a bit. Soup is one of my biggest comfort foods, and I have to give it up all Summer because who can eat hot soup in 90-degree weather?

4. Hot coffee

After months and months of drinking iced coffee, I miss my real lattes with steamed milk and variety of flavors. Pumpkin isn’t going to get its own category here but I can’t dismiss my love for it. A nice hot pumpkin spice latte is incredibly appreciated in the fall.

5. Cuddling up under the covers

I’m a sucker for Saturday afternoons spent watching a movie under the covers. In the Summer, it isn’t really warranted due to the heat, and it can’t truly be appreciated. The fall brings us into a cuddling season of sorts, and I would be lying if I didn’t say it was one of my favorite things about this season.

6. Scarves

Fall is the perfect season for scarves because it allows us to get another layer of clothing, without freezing or sweating to death. Plus, scarves are one of the cutest accessories in my opinion, and something you can style in so many ways.

7. Comfort food

Other than soup, there are a few other foods that come into play as we transition into fall. Pumpkin-spiced everything, butternut squash, a freshly baked turkey, hot mashed potatoes, the list goes on and on!

8. Apple picking

I know that this one is overrated, and everyone talks about it, but that doesn’t make it less fun. Apple picking is a great way to get the family together and involved, and it’s actually a really fun and super adorable way to spend a Sunday afternoon.