That Girl Guide to Romanticizing Fall
Brat summer officially has come to an end and it's time for soft girl autumn. For all the girls who love oversized sweaters, rainy days, and candle-lit nights, it's time to rise and embrace the autumn season.
Autumn is a reminder to slow down and start again, and after a hectic, hot girl summer that’s just the reminder we need. The best way to take on autumn is to romanticize daily life and live our full Gilmour Girl's fantasy.
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
What does it mean to romanticize your life?
To romanticize your life is to live in the moment and find joy in the little things. There may be days when you don’t feel your best or unmotivated, but things become a little easier when you find ways to make life more enjoyable and romantic.
For many people, seasonal depression hits hard. Less sun, but more rain, less time at the beach for more time at home can be a miserable thought for some but, there are so many beautiful things about the change in seasons. Autumn reminds us to slow down, enjoy the little things, and care for our bodies and minds.
“I notice that autumn is the season of the soul than of nature…” - Friedrich Nietzsche
That Girl Guide to Romanticizing Fall
Embrace Autumn Fashion
From layers, cozy knits, boots, cute coats, dark denim, and dresses, autumn is the season where women's fashion thrives. Autumn fashion can be fun and fashionable yet warm and cozy, and if you want to romanticize autumn, you have to fully embrace the fashion.
Bring out your inner autumn IT girl and put together a few cute outfits. Use this time to discover a new style or elevate your current style and notice how your mindset and confidence change when you put a little extra effort into your appearance.
Autumn TV shows and Pinterest offers all the inspiration you need to create your autumn wardrobe. From, Buffy and Gilmour Girls to Charmed and Friends, the women of these shows are true “Fall Fashion Icons.”
Scent
From perfumes to candles, soaps, and lotions, there are so many ways you can set the mood and enhance the Autumn vibes. Relax and create a cozy autumn ambiance with your favourite scented candles or smell like an autumn treat with perfumes and lotions. A few scents we love for autumn include pumpkin, cinnamon, amber, apple, and jasmine.
Decorate Your Room
As we spend more time at home or in bed, adding a few autumn décor pieces can give your space a warm and cozy feel. There is no need to spend a fortune on decorating your space but fairy lights, candles, and a cozy throw can make a difference. The autumn season doesn’t last long so have fun, add a few cute pumpkin decorations, autumnal bedding, flowers, or leaves to your space. Adding little autumnal touches to a room can really help you to embrace the season from the comfort of your home.
Enjoy Seasonal Drinks
For all the coffee lovers it is finally time to switch out your classic to-go for a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or cinnamon. It might be a basic autumn girl move but if you love it then who cares? Treat yourself and indulge in the autumn fun. If you're making a drink at home, then use your favourite autumn mug to feel the autumn vibes.
Autumn Activities
Baking cookies, pies, pancakes, or cupcakes is a wholesome way to relax, unwind, and romanticize your days at home. Find your favourite autumn-themed recipes and spend time baking treats to enjoy alone or with loved ones.
Visiting a Pumpkin Patch can be a fun day out with friends, a cute date idea and a great spot for an Autumn Instagram shoot. Have fun with friends picking out pumpkins to carve whilst posing for a few cute photos too.
Here are more activities to add to your autumn bucket list:
Apple picking
Shopping for Autumn flowers
Camping
Haunted House
Scary Movie Night
Bonfire with Marshmallows
Autumn picnic
Carve a Pumpkin
Make Candy Apples
Outdoor/Drive-in Movie
Hot Girl Autumn Walk
Summer might be over but that doesn’t mean the hot girl walks have to end. Even though it’s colder and we want to spend more time indoors, we need to continue to look after our mental and physical well-being by spending time outdoors and moving our bodies. Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk-through nature, play an autumn playlist, listen to a podcast, or go for a walk with a loved one. Take in the crisp autumn air, the fallen leaves, and the beauty of Autumn outdoors while getting in your hot (maybe slightly cold) girl steps.
Make an Autumn Playlist
Music is a great way to set the mood; there’s nothing better than creating a seasonal playlist of your favourite songs. Whether you’re listening on your way to work, studying, or having a sing-along at home, your playlist will create an autumn ambiance and improve your mood wherever you are.
Read Autumn-themed Books
On a cold, rainy Autumn Day there’s nothing like lighting a candle, dressed in comfortable pjs, and curled up with a book. From fantasy to romance, to adventure and thriller, there’s a little something for everyone to read throughout the autumn season.
A few popular Autumn reads include,
The Pumpkin Spice Café
What a Match
You Again
Jane Eyre
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
The Serpent and The Wings of Night
The October Country: Stories
Harry Potter
Agatha Christie Hallowe’en Party
Carrie
Watch your Favourite Shows/ Movies
As it gets colder, there is nothing better than sitting wrapped up in a blanket watching your favourite TV show or horror movie. Arrange a movie night, stock up on your favorite snacks, and enjoy a night of vampires, ghosts, magic, or romance.
Autumn favourites include,
Gilmour girls
Charmed
Supernatural
Scream Queens
Twilight
Harry Potter
Casper
Pride and Prejudice
Autumn in New York
Hocus Pocus
“There is nothing in life quite like autumn. Misty mornings and rainy afternoons. The crisp cool feeling that hangs in the air. A sense of warmth that comes from within. It’s nothing less than magical, really.”