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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: A Guide To Being A #Basic Fall Fanatic

Blood type: Pumpkin Spice Latte

Anna Rowe

Aug 29, 2018

Ball State University

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1. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

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Welcome back, PSL. As usual, you have been sorely missed. First things first to be a basic fall fanatic, you must get Starbuck's pumpkin spice lattes! Whether it's hot, iced, or in frapp form, the PSL is a Fall staple. availble 8/28!

2. Really, Pumpkin Spice Everything

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Why stop at a latte? Corporate America has really caught onto the success of PSL and therefore they have made Pumpkin Spice flavored and scented everything!

3. Bath and Body Works Candles

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Basic fall fanatics obviously have many fall scented candles. Bath and Body Works provide the best 3-wick fall candles throughout the season! Favorites include but are not limited to: Pumpkin Apple, Leaves, Flannel, Sweater Weather, and Pumpkin Patch. Get yours today- and be on the lookout for $12.95 sales!

4. Ugg Boots

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5. Visiting a Pumpkin Patch

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6. Halloween Movies

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If you're going to be a basic fall fanatic, you have to love Halloween and with that comes watching all the classic Halloween movies! This list is a great place to start, but don't limit yourself!

7. Fall Colored Nails

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Goodbye white nail szn, and hello to those sultry fall colored nails! Fall nails can be anything from black to pumpkin orange.

8. Prep for Halloween Parties

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If you're in college, having a bomb costume is a must for the Halloween parties! Sometimes I have more than one. Check Pinterest for original ideas or makeup tutorials!

9. Go Brunette

Time to switch up the blonde and go brunette! Or at least get darker highlights. Fall is a time to introduce darker tones to your hair for a nice change.

10. Sweater Weather

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Is it really fall if you aren't in a big comfy sweater or an oversized cardigan? Fall = sweater weather!!

11. Make Apple Cider

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Apple cider screams fall to me! During the Fall I constantly put cider I got from an Apple store into a crockpot! My best recipe? Add nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp of allspice into the mix. Put the heat setting on medium and let it cook for an hour. So. Delicious.

12. Cabin Socks/Boot Socks

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Cabin Sock season is upon us! The most comfy socks to go under all your fall boots. My favorites are from Dick's Sporting Goods and Altar'd State.

13. Riding Boots

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I LOVE my Tory Burch riding boots! They're perfect for a nice fall event outfit. They certainly complete many looks for fal

14. Bean Boots

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When you need a break from your uggs or the perfect shoe to wear to the pumpkin patch, Bean Boots are your friend. They're stylish, yet durable. They are prepped to face any fall weather!

15. Wear Every Flannel You Own

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Last but not least, you obviously need a bunch of flannels. You can wear a dress and tie one around your waist, or wear an oversized flannel on top of leggings! Whatever floats your boat.

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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: A Guide To Being A #Basic Fall Fanatic

Blood type: Pumpkin Spice Latte

In This Article:

1. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

2. Really, Pumpkin Spice Everything

3. Bath and Body Works Candles

4. Ugg Boots

5. Visiting a Pumpkin Patch

6. Halloween Movies

7. Fall Colored Nails

8. Prep for Halloween Parties

9. Go Brunette

10. Sweater Weather

11. Make Apple Cider

12. Cabin Socks/Boot Socks

13. Riding Boots

14. Bean Boots

15. Wear Every Flannel You Own

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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