My Fall Musts

Hi everyone, I’m back!

First off, Happy FALL! 🌻🍂🍁🎃 Finally! It is a little ironic that the first day of Fall in Central, NY was at least 80 degrees outside and was super humid… buttttt crossing my fingers for some cooler, Fall weather to hopefully come our way soon!

I took a bit of a break from blogging as you could tell, I wasn’t feeling super motivated or inspired to write so I decided to take a little time off. But, I am back with a bunch of new ideas for posts that I want to share with you all and am super excited to get back to a regular schedule of blogging! Last week I shared a couple of different polls over on my Instagram story (go follow me @MichelleElizabethBlogs if you haven’t yet so you can participate in voting!) to see what types of blog posts you would like to see. I had so much fun seeing who wanted what post & just what you guys were interested in seeing more so those types of polls will definitely be making appearances in the future. Plus, just if you would like to stay up to date with my everyday life - go join me over there! I thought I would start out with a Fall inspired post because what is more fitting to start off the Fall season than that?! (plus you guys voted to see a Fall post!) So, to start my favorite season off on the right foot, I wanted to share my Fall must-haves & must do’s for this season - fashion staples, fun Fall inspired things, Fall activities and everything in between!

Fall Must-Haves:

• The perfect pair of denim - I just bought these jeans from AE & am obsessed SO comfy & fit perfectly! Currently jeans & joggers are BOGO 50% off so go check the sale out - click HERE to shop all jeans, joggers & bottoms!

• OTK boots or classic Fall booties - Linking these OTK boots from AE (so cute) but look at your local Marshall’s/TJMaxx, too! I found a pair last year that were super affordable and still nice quality! If OTK boots aren't your thing try some super cute booties. I am linking a pair of booties here that I think are adorable and are from a brand I have had a lot of luck with in the past! (Might need to snag these myself! I have been seeing this style a ton this season!

• Anything plaid - button up, cute scarf, poncho, etc.

• Vest to layer over basics once the weather starts to get a little cooler - love doing this!

• Cozy go-to sweater/sweatshirt/cardigan. This off the shoulder sweater caught my eye while looking around online & I thought it was the perfect transition piece for Summer into Fall. I find a ton of affordable & cute sweaters & cardigans at Marshall’s & TJMaxx so definitely do some looking around there if you are on the hunt for one!!

• Comfy leggings - I love these leggings from AE, I've found that they can be dressed up or down

• Fall candles aka the best smelling time of the yearrr! Go get yourself one from Bath & Body Works because you deserve it! (Get the scent "leaves", you won't be disappointed)

• Cute fall mug/coffee cup (yes, even if you already have "too many mugs" hahah)

Fall Things You Must-Do:

• Apple picking / pumpkin picking 🍎

• Hike or go on an adventure on a chillier day

• Buy mums to decorate your front porch/house with

• Day trip to apple cider mill or Fall festival

• Fall craft / DIY

• Carve a pumpkin 🎃

• Go on a walk/drive to admire the leaves 🍁🍂

• Treat yourself to a fall inspired drink - pumpkin flavored coffee, apple cider, etc!

• Make a fall inspired dessert - apple pie, pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins!

• Cute picture at a pumpkin patch or Fall festival 📷

• Have a bonfire & roast smores

• Go to a football game or spend a Sunday watching football at home 🏉

• Night in watching Halloween movies with yummy snacks

• Re-evaluate your goals for the year! There is still time to work on ones you haven’t started yet, don't wait until the new year or another Monday to start. Today is the perfect day to start if you haven't!!

• Try working out outside! I love doing this because it switches up the scenery for me & gets me excited to workout - plus as the temperatures start to get cooler it's always the perfect weather for a good workout outside 💪

• Implement a new step in your morning & night routine. For me I want to start waking up early again, I kind of fell off for a while but miss it so much! Having the extra time in the morning to do my personal development & have quiet time is such a game changer for my mood throughout the day. At night I want to get back to having my tea to wind me down & also get in some reading as well instead of mindlessly scrolling through my phone. What are you going to start doing?! Let me know in the comments!

There are so many beautiful things to do during this season. I hope that everyone is kicking off the Fall season on the right foot and is ready to do all the Fall things! This is definitely my favorite time of year because it’s so cozy. Some of my favorite quotes are centered around the Fall season; “Autumn, the season that teaches us that change, can be beautiful.” & "Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go" - so this season lets focus on the things in our life that bring us joy and ditch the things that don’t. Make it a priority to GROW in not only your relationships, jobs, etc. but also in yourself. 🌟

More Fall-inspired posts to come soon! 🍁

Until next time,

Michelle Elizabeth 🌻

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