Despite the recent mood swings in Michigan weather, autumn has arrived. And with the coming of Fall, the general public is given the rare opportunity to see the Basic White Girl in her natural element. If you feel that you have missed out on this mythical lifestyle or are equally confused as to what a BWG is, use the "fall-owing" steps to guide your autumnal activities.

1. Assume the Fall uniform:

2. Where is your Pumpkin Spiced Latte?

3. Don't forget to buy some new Yankee Candle products in, you guessed it, "Spiced Pumpkin".

4. What the heck, you might as well only eat pumpkin flavored food the entire month

5. Go to an apple orchard, "enjoy" a hayride, buy donuts and cider, and cap it all off with a "punny" caption about fall for your Insta-post.

6. Be sure to complain about all things Fall and Early Winter. This may include but is not limited to statements such as: "It's too cold", "I wish I had a boyfriend to do cute fall things with!", "I miss summer", "OMG, I'm so WHITE", "I wish I had somebody to snuggle with...", "I miss my tan", and "BBbbbrrrrr".

7. Steal hoodies and flannels from brothers, boyfriends, and bros cuz you think you're supah cute (and they're hella comfy).

8. Pretend you love (and understand) football when you're really there for the game day food.

9. Drag your BFF outside and make her take 324 pictures of you rolling around in leaf piles because your social media game must be strong.

10. Misappropriate somebody else's culture at the end of the month.

11. Begin celebrating Christmas by the end of October. Pull out the Ugly Holiday Sweaters or annoy your roommates by singing carols a tad earlier. Put PINK yoga pants, the latest Urban Decay palette, and a Starbucks card on your Christmas Wish List and start the transition to EggNog Lattes.

There you have it, the Basic White Girl's Fall Guide in 11 easy steps. Please feel no shame in humoring your inner white gurl (it's actually pretty fun). Go forth- buy pumpkin spiced lattes and be basic!

**In no way am I looking down on aforementioned activities nor am I criticizing "being basic". This article is intended to be silly and I apologize if you are too serious to enjoy the read. Please giggle to your heart's content and continue sipping on your latte.