Ten Fall Essentials
1. Military Jacket– Any version of this jacket is a must have for this fall season. The forest green color has the essence of fall and the structure polishes off just about any outfit that you could come up with!
2. Scarves– I think that it’s safe to say that every girl should have a few scarves in their wardrobe, especially when living in Portland! It’s time to bring out the thicker scarves with rich, deep colors and tuck away the light and bright scarves from spring.
3. Sweaters– I’m absolutely obsessed with sweaters, especially the thick kind that keep you warm while still making you look adorable and put together. I love getting mine in neutral colors so that you can add a pop of color somewhere else in the outfit, like a bright necklace!
4. Jewelry– I love delicate jewelry, especially when paired with a chunky sweater or scarf. Lighter jewelry helps balance out an outfit, especially as the weather gets colder and we want to keep bundled up! Arrows are in trend this season and it’s easy to find inexpensive pieces at Forever 21 or H&M.
5. Colored Jeans– Colored jeans for fall are a must have! Some great color choices that go perfectly with the seasons color pallet are a dark maroon, deep green or even mustard! Pair them with a neutral sweater and cute scarf and you’re good to go!
6. Ankle Booties– Along with the always-popular tall boot, ankle booties are making a splash this season. I’ve seen them everywhere from Payless, to Target, to Nordstrom! I just got a pair in a beige color that I’m obsessing over and can’t wait to break in! Be sure to spray any pair of boots that you get with a waterproof spray to keep them safe from water stains.
7. Nail Polish– Changing up nail color is one of the easiest ways to give an outfit the extra kick it needs! I’m shooting for dark blues, various shades of maroon (can you tell that I have a mild obsession with the color?) and charcoal for fall this year.
8. Orange Lip Color– I know that rocking an orange lip may seem a little much, but it was a popular trend last year that has carried over into this year! I would recommend going with a gloss, because it gives off a more youthful look and we’re only young for so long, why not be bold!
9. Umbrellas– Using an umbrella may seem like a hassle to lug around all day, but there are so many adorable patters to choose from these days that I can hardly resist not putting it on the fall list, especially with how much it rains around here! It’s also great when you want to wear that jacket you love so much on a rainy day that unfortunately doesn’t have a hood.
10. Extra Hold Hairspray– With the rainy weather now upon us, extra-hold or extra-strength hair spray is a must. No use in putting so much time into making your hair look just right for it all to go to waste because of the rain.