The time has come to
say goodbye to summer and hello to fall.
I’ll be honest, I’m more ready than ever for this transition! I’m now 35 weeks pregnant and so over the hot
weather and summer season. I mean,
summer isn’t quite the same around here if you can’t lounge in a bikini with
beers in hand! Fall has always been my
favorite for multiple reasons… the weather cooling down, football seasons
starting up and the holidays like my birthday, Halloween and Thanksgiving. And this year our little baby girl will be
arriving, so that makes fall even more special!!
Since it’s still
pretty hot outside in Texas, it can be a little tricky transitioning into fall
and getting into the spirit. We’ve had a
couple of cooler nights where the humidity hasn’t been so bad, so that starts
to get me excited. And of course since
I’m still in my nesting phase, all I’ve wanted lately is to hurry along cooler
temps and comfy, fall clothes (I will definitely be timing the next pregnancy a
little later in the year!!)
I haven’t had the
time or energy to make a ton of changes around the house or in my wardrobe… and
let’s be honest, it’s not like I can go try on clothing right now and pick out
new things for fall and winter when I have no clue what my size will be after
baby girl arrives (sadly I greatly missed out on the NSale this year because I
was too afraid to buy anything!). BUT
there are a few simple things I’ve been doing to get ready for fall so I wanted
to share those with you today!
1.
Stock
up on fall candles – Chris and I hit up Bath and Body Works last weekend
and stocked up on some great candles.
Their candles are seriously the best!
The burn evenly, last a long time and have a nice strong fragrance. Cranking down the AC and having a candle
burning all day long gives me a little feeling of fall, despite the
temperatures outside. We’ve been burning
“leaves” nonstop and it makes the whole house smell so good! The scent even lingers after we blow it out. We also purchased Pumpkin Pecan Waffles and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin.
2.
Change
out your hand soaps – Another purchase from B&BW… we bought some
“Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte” hand soap and I swear it’s the best smelling soap
that ever existed. It’s a super simple
change but it makes a big impact to have a different scent in the bathroom.
3.
Start
pulling out the crock pot recipes – I guess scent is one of the biggest
things when it comes to the fall transition because just like candles and soap,
what you’re cooking can also make a huge difference around the house. I love making chili, beef stew and different spicy
soups during the colder months. There’s
something really comforting about prepping a meal early in the day and then
letting it simmer in the crock pot all day long. And with the baby coming along so soon, my
energy level being so low and Chris’ work schedule being crazy busy (and
therefore our meals not always being together), it’s the perfect time to bust
out the crock pot and let it do the work for me. I plan on doing even more crock pot cooking
this year since I’ll be going on not much sleep and will need quick, easy meals
in between breastfeeding sessions. I
also stocked up on microwave-safe/freezer-safe plastic food storage at Dollar
Tree the other day. This is perfect for
leftovers and for Chris to take to work so he can reheat meals on the railroad
and have a filling meal while he travels.
4.
Wear
sweatshirts and sweaters around the house – During the summer I usually
wear lightweight robes around the house.
This year there have definitely been days when I haven’t even gotten
dressed or left the house because I’m so exhausted from growing this human J And even though the
weather outside isn’t cooperating, it’s still nice to throw on my favorites
like my TCU sweatshirts or hand-me-down Wisconsin sweatshirts and lounge around
the house. The ultimate in loungewear is
borrowing my husband’s sweatshirts… which aren’t quite as oversized on me
currently lol… and plus he always tells me I look adorable in his clothes
5.
Flavored
coffee or tea - Ok I love this
suggestion for others but it’s not so much for me. I drink my coffee black and pretty much
always have. It’s once in a blue moon
that I’ll order something flavored at Starbucks and confession… I don’t think
I’ve ever had a PSL in my life! I love
black coffee and flavored stuff just really isn’t my thing, but we all know how
popular these drinks are and so it has to be on my list! I will drink flavored tea every once in
awhile, but I’m not currently because you have to watch what you drink when
you’re pregnant. But lounging around the
house and sipping on something tasty is a perfect way to welcome fall.
6.
Wearing
booties – I love this suggestion because it isn’t so dependent on the
weather! Booties can be worn starting
immediately and I actually love the fashion trend of booties and shorts! Even if you live in Texas like me, or some
other warm place, you can jump on this right away. Booties are perfect with denim shorts
(especially cute with cut-offs in my opinion) and dresses, so even if you need
to keep the rest of your outfit cool and breezy, you can still wear some fall
on your feet! I love denim cut-offs, a
cute plaid shirt and booties! I bought
these adorable burgundy booties last year and they are still one of my favorite
go-to shoes! I’ll link them below!
7.
Start
planning football games – whether this means buying tickets to games or
planning watching parties, there’s nothing like football season in the
south!! Chris and I are trying to figure
out if we’ll be able to make a TCU game before our little peanut arrives. We’ll be cutting it close but I’d love to
go! It’s been a few years since we went
and it’s always a blast. And of course
football season always makes the two of us nostalgic for high school… that’s
where Chris and I met and we used to bet on the Bears vs. Packers games. Our rivalry is still super strong and now
that we have a child on the way, it’ll be really fun fighting over what kind of
outfits she’ll be wearing! (Packers, duh!!)
Even if we don’t make a game in person, I can’t wait to huddle around
the TV and watch football all weekend with my little baby girl and our
families! I doubt we’ll host any
watching parties this year, but it’s something that I'm really looking forward to
next year since we’re in a bigger house now and actually have the space to
entertain! I can’t wait for big food
spreads and friends and family on our giant sectional sofa!
8.
Pumpkin
décor – Well, stores have been selling fall décor since like the end of
June so this is an easy one. Putting out
a few decorative pumpkins around the house, or putting up a new fall sign on
your door or changing out your welcome mat are simple ways to show that you’re
ready for fall. I love to DIY décor or
find really affordable options. This
year I picked up a cute welcome sign for our front door and a little scarecrow
for our yard at Dollar Tree. Every time
I come home or just go sit on the front porch they make me a little more
excited for fall.
9.
Wear
a darker lip color – Just like clothing, makeup should transition with the
seasons. I usually keep my makeup mostly
the same, but lip color is something I definitely change out. In the summer my go-to is a bright pink. In the fall, I love wearing darker reds and
berries. Last week I wore a really dark
color to church and received multiple compliments… I even got a Mary Kay order
out of it because a lady loved my look and wanted to buy the lipstick I
used! So, it’s a lot of fun to step
outside your comfort zone and wear something different every once in
awhile. If you don’t normally wear much
lipstick, I highly recommend layering a darker color over a Lip Pencil or a Lip
Primer. This will help keep the color on
your lips (prevent feathering) and help the color last longer. I’ll link my favorite products
below!
10. Change
your fragrance – This is another very simple beauty tip… change out the
perfume or fragrance you’re wearing. I
like to wear lighter more floral scents in the summer and I usually transition
to more musky scents in the fall and winter.
Musk perfumes are actually my favorite so I do wear them year-round
depending on my mood that day, but I wear them a lot more in the cooler
months. Chanel no. 5 is always a go-to
for me… simple and classic. My all time
favorite is a Mary Kay perfume that actually was discontinued (booo!!!) but I’ve
managed to hoard multiple bottles so that’s what I mostly wear. It’s called Affection and I keep hoping and
praying that they’ll bring it back one of these days!
I absolutely love
fall and I can’t wait until the temperatures start to drop in Texas. I’m definitely jealous of those states that
experience more of a fall season than we do… but even without the weather being
perfect, my mood is still elevated with these simple changes in my home and
personal routine. What’s your favorite
way to get ready for fall / fall tradition??
I’d love to hear!
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