As the months progress, summer-lovers can kiss their vibrant tank tops and shorts goodbye and trade them in for earth-toned layering pieces. While the wearing white after Labor Day rule may be a thing of the past. First things first, fall essential colors consist of: Olive greens, taupes, burnt orange, burgundy, grays, and navy blues.
1. Distressed Denim
Whether it be pairing a light sweater with some ripped jeans or transitioning a cute summer tank with a distressed denim jacket, you can't go wrong with both of these articles of clothing adorning your closet walls.
2. Boots & Booties Galore
Any color- you name it you can find a boot in it. With so many options from riding boots to booties to rain boots, and L.L. Bean boots; there's something out there for everyone. In the dead of January down South and the rain no longer feels like bath water- cute Hunter rain boots with a rain jacket is a match made in heaven. Who doesn't love a pair of versitile riding boots, too? They can be paired with jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts to complete a perfect fall outfit.
3. Dark Lipstick & Nail Polish
As the days get chillier, trade in your white and baby pink nails for a pair of coffin-shaped burgundy talons. Same goes for lipstick- a mauve-nude is great for daytime wear, but as the sun goes down, trade it in for a dark burgundry, brown, or purple. Makeup is branching out, so no color is deemed "too dark" nowadays.
5. Layers, Layers, Layers
Layering is an essential part of fall fashion to begin with. Your wardrobe isn't complete with the necessities A.K.A. 1.) A neautral-vest. For the most wearability; black and navy blue are recommended, or if you're a fall-junkie- a herringbone printed vest is a no-brainer. 2.) New to the game is.. Ponchos! No, not rain ponchos you wear on Made of the Mist at Niagra Falls but fashionable ponchos that also serve as blankets for chilly days. 3.) Scarves are an easy way to accessorize, keep warm, and complete an outfit. A plain sweater paired with any printed scarf can effortlessly dress-up your bland ensamble. 4.) Flannels are a go-to for cozying up to a bonfire after a Friday night football game.
6. Leggings (Baaassssiccc)
Yes, we're going there. We're those basic white girls toting around our Starbucks patiently waiting for UGG season saying "like" in between every word. Wanna be lazy but still comfy-cute? Your answer: Leggings. Every girl needs a basic pair of black leggings to pair with (I kid you not) E V E R Y T H I N G.
7. Smoky Shadows
Daytime or night time- both matte and shimmery neutral shadows are a must. Do yourself a favor and go hit up your nearest Ulta, Target or Sephora and pick out your favorite, versitile palette with both light, daytime shadows but also darker shadows so you can create the perfect smokey eye when need-be. Hint hint: bonus points if you fleek your eyeliner, too.
BONUS: Bath & Body Works Fragrances
Again with the basic-ness (sorry, not sorry y'all), but everyone's gotta hit up good old Bath & Body Works for their fall fragranced lotions and hand sanitizers. Not makeup or beauty related though- their candles are on point every season, but especially fall.
