The great thing about fall is that it brings some of the greatest colors to our lives. Dark purples, warm oranges, and vibrant reds fill the trees and our closets, but nothing compliments a fall outfit more than a matching fall lipstick! Matte Lips are a classic fall staple and if you want to make a lasting impression with your fall attire, your lipstick should represent the season too. Some brands have created the most rich browns and warm tones to recreate the best fall colors.

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Nothing says October tradition like pumpkin patches! Picking pumpkins at pumpkin patches is a classic outdoor activity to celebrate the beginning of autumn and get prepared for the spookiest time of the year. Over the years, it’s become an even bigger spectacle with hayrides, games, and even petting zoos! Pumpkins are only shown off for a short time of the year, so it’s important to find the best one that fits your home. If you’re not too fond of flashy decorations, pumpkins come in all sorts of sizes, shapes, and colors.

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This past spring designers turned the fashion world on its head as they opened up their digital runways to the public and showed what they were planning for Fall 2021. With a worldwide pandemic, many designers knew that fashion would change drastically as more and more people were opting to work virtually instead of going out .Some of our favorite trends are starting to die out, so designers took this season as an opportunity to mesh their creativity with the needs of the everyday person.

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To say this year has been difficult would be an understatement. I think we’ve all been pushed to our limits in ways we didn’t even know were possible. But I was raised to believe that everything happens for a reason, and even during the struggle + the bad times, there is a lesson that makes that makes you stronger..and possibly the whole circumstance worth it.

This Thanksgiving looks soo different! I’m not gathering with my family around my Grandma’s dining room table, enjoying all of the dishes I’ve come to expect from the holiday, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wake up with this immense feeling of gratitude.

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Love Halloween, but planning to keep it low key this year?!

If you don’t see the point in dressing up to just sit at home, or if aren’t in the mood to brace the much cooler weather we’re experiencing, you don’t have the abandon the holiday completely. Grab a friend or two, your favorite Halloween candy, and cozy up in front of the TV. There are a ton of Halloween classics to help you get alllll the spooky feels from the comfort of your home.

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I seriously can’t believe we’re at the end of October already!! At first this year was creeping by and then sometime after Memorial Day days began to fly by.

Halloween is always one of my favorite times of the year, but I think almost every fashion girl would say the same. How could you not love an excuse to get all dressed up as whomever or whatever you’ve always wanted to be??

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Looking for an easy way to enjoy the flavors of the season? Try re-creating this super easy sangria for your scary movie marathon, pumpkin carving party, or just a quiet afternoon on the porch taking in the cool air.

What you’ll need:

1. 2 Bottles of your Favorite Full Body Red Blend (no need to get anything expensive)
2. 1/2 Cups of Triple Sec
3. 750 ML of your favorite Brandy
4. 1 3/4 Cups of Apple Cider
5. 1 Cup of Orange Juice
6. Juice from 1 Large Lemon
7. 3 Large Apples sliced
8. 2 large oranges sliced
9. Half of a lime + half of a lemon sliced
10. Cinnamon sticks
11. Sparkling water
12. Dispenser for Serving

Fall Sangria Recipe:

1. Slice fruits
2. Pour wine into dispenser
3. Add Triple Sec, Brandy, Apple Cider, and Orange Juice.

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The temperature is starting to cool in The South, so it’ s hard not to have fall on the brain! Of course, we’re forced to re-imagine the ways we celebrate this season change– but there’s still plenty to do!

Below you’ll find my list of social distancing activities that I’m making a point to get to this fall! Use it a a guide to help you make the most out of these next few months!

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