Helloooo autumn!

Back home in Florida, “seasons” aren’t a real thing. The temperature rarely ever drops below 70 degrees, the humidity seems to be at an all-time-high all year round, and bathing suits and shorts are really the only two articles of clothing you need to survive. As I experience my first fall in Madison, I’m quickly becoming aware of all that I’ve been missing out on - and believe me, it’s a lot. To all of you who claim that you “don’t like fall,” I think you’re probably lying… there’s no other reasonable explanation. Happy Best-Season-Ever Season!

Leaves that aren’t green?

Yep. It’s true. The leaves actually do change colors, and it’s amazing. Sure, it’s nice to have green leaves on our trees all year back home, but to be surrounded by yellows, oranges, and reds all-day every-day is truly a warming feeling, just like the colors themselves. Everything looks like a painting during autumn, which basically means the best Instagram opportunities, ever. You can thank me later.

Pumpkins, apple cider, donuts…

Fall = food galore. When October hits, everyone seems to switch into pumpkin-spice mode, and it’s incredible (try a Pumpkin Spice Latte and you’ll know what I mean). Finding the perfect pumpkin at pumpkin patches is one of the best fall activities, and anyone who tells you that it’s childish is just so wrong. Autumn is also the best time of the year to go apple picking, AKA tons of apple pie, apple cider, and chocolate covered apples. Sugar-coated donuts seem to be a fall-fab here in Madison, and I'm not complaining the slightest bit. Check out your local farmer’s market ASAP for the yummiest fall treats around, or just road trip to Madison for the cutest market ever.

Nothing quite like fall fashion.

Ah, at last, time to break out the black booties and jean jackets. Any girl will tell you that their outfits during autumn are their best of the year. We can finally shove our shorts and t-shirts towards the back of our closets and break out the new jeans, coats, and scarves we’ve been waiting to show off. Plus, the temperature is at its best - cool enough to drink lattes and not have frizzy hair, warm enough to spend the day outside without freezing. A very, very happy medium.