Autumn has officially arrived! That's right, folks, as of September 24 fall is FINALLY here. Fellow fall lovers rejoice! To help all of my winter/spring/summer lovers, I have compiled a list of essentials to help you get through this wonderful season. I present to you: The Fall Survival Guide.

1. Scarves, mittens, and the like.

I love scarves. They're probably my favorite clothing accessory, but they just get too hot in spring and summer. Fall is the time to layer up and get as cozy as possible.

2. A fashionable coat.

Not necessarily a winter coat, but not just a windbreaker either, fall coats are the most fashionable of all coats. When else can you look like a film noir detective?

3. Boots.

Fall is the only time I wear boots. I'm not usually a boot person, but in fall I wear boots and leggings all the time. I have a go-to black pair of boots that are my go-to in fall.

4. Fuzzy socks.

The superior sock in my opinion, the fuzzy sock is an absolute necessity during fall. They are literally heaven for your feet. They're soft, warm, and totally slide-able (for when you want to be a child again). And, they go really well with your comfy sweatshirts.

5. Many comfy sweatshirts.

With fall, I either look totally awesome or very comfy. There is no in-between. I have so many sweaters it's ridiculous and fall is the time I can finally break them out and not be ridiculously hot.

6. Lots and lots of books.

For me, I like to have lots and lots of books around all the time, but fall is the time you can curl up with your fuzzy socks and comfy sweatshirts and just read.

7. Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING.

I know this one is a bit cliche, but fall is the one time of year you can get away with drinking all of the pumpkin spice lattes without being judged for doing so. Also, it is the one time of year pumpkin pie actually sounds good.

8. Dark lipsticks.

Dark lipsticks are a year-long thing for some of us, but fall clothes make the lipsticks look that much greater. So bring on the burgundies, the plums, the wines, and of course, the blacks.

9. Black clothes.

Again, some believe black is an all-year color (cough cough me), fall is the time it begins to be socially acceptable to wear all black. This means not having to actually take the time to match your outfit and looking totally amazing without trying.

10. And finally, cats.

Cats are great all year round, but fall is a time when you can actually cuddle with them without dying from a heat stroke. Plus they're just so cute and cuddly!