That Girl Guide to Romanticizing Fall

Summer officially has come to an end, and it's time for soft girl autumn. For all the girls who love oversized sweaters, rainy days, and candle-lit nights, it's time to rise and embrace the autumn season.  
Autumn is a reminder to slow down and start again, and after a hectic, hot girl summer, that’s just the reminder we need. The best way to take on autumn is to romanticise daily life and live our full Gilmour Girl fantasy. 

What does it mean to romanticise your life?  

To romanticise your life is to live in the moment and find joy in the little things. There may be days when you don’t feel your best or are unmotivated, but things become a little easier when you find ways to make life more enjoyable and romantic.  For many people, seasonal depression hits hard. Less sun, but more rain, less time at the beach for more time at home can be a miserable thought for some, but there are so many beautiful things about the change in seasons. Autumn reminds us to slow down, enjoy the little things, and care for our bodies and minds.  
 

1. Embrace Autumn Fashion  

   From layers and cosy knits to boots, cute coats, dark denim, and dresses, autumn is the season when women's fashion thrives. Autumn fashion can be fun and fashionable yet warm and cosy, and if you want to romanticise autumn, you have to embrace the fashion fully.
   Bring out your inner autumn IT girl and put together a few cute outfits. Use this time to discover a new style or elevate your current style and notice how your mindset and confidence change when you put a little extra effort into your appearance. Autumn TV shows and Pinterest offer all the inspiration you need to create your autumn wardrobe. From Buffy and Gilmour Girls to Charmed and Friends, the women of these shows are true “Fall Fashion Icons.” 

2. Scent

   From perfumes to candles, soaps, and lotions, there are so many ways to set the mood and enhance Autumn vibes. Relax and create a cosy autumn ambience with your favourite scented candles or smell like an autumn treat with perfumes and lotions. A few scents we love for autumn include pumpkin, cinnamon, amber, apple, and jasmine.  

3. Decorate Your Room 

   As we spend more time at home or in bed, adding a few autumn décor pieces can give your space a warm and cosy feel. There is no need to spend a fortune on decorating your space, but fairy lights, candles, and a cosy throw can make a difference. The autumn season doesn’t last long, so have fun, add a few cute pumpkin decorations, autumnal bedding, flowers, or leaves to your space. Adding a few autumnal touches to a room can really help you embrace the season from the comfort of your home.

4. Enjoy Seasonal Drinks

   For all the coffee lovers, it is finally time to switch out your classic to-go for a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or cinnamon. It might be a basic autumn girl move, but if you love it, then who cares? Treat yourself and indulge in the autumn fun. If you're making a drink at home, then use your favourite autumn mug to feel the autumn vibes.

5. Autumn Activities 

   Baking cookies, pies, pancakes, or cupcakes is a wholesome way to relax, unwind, and romanticise your days at home. Find your favourite autumn-themed recipes and spend time baking treats to enjoy alone or with loved ones.  
   
   Visiting a Pumpkin Patch can be a fun day out with friends, a cute date idea, and an excellent spot for an Autumn Instagram shoot. Have fun with friends picking out pumpkins to carve, whilst posing for a few cute photos too.  

   Here are more activities to add to your autumn bucket list:  

• Apple picking 

• Shopping for Autumn flowers

• Camping  

• Haunted House

• Scary Movie Night 

• Bonfire with Marshmallows  

• Autumn picnic

• Carve a Pumpkin 

• Make Candy Apples 

• Outdoor/Drive-in Movie  

  6. Hot Girl Autumn Walk

  Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean the hot girl walks have to end. Even though it’s colder and we want to spend more time indoors, we still need to look after our mental and physical well-being by spending time outdoors and moving our bodies. Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk through nature, play an autumn playlist, listen to a podcast, or go for a walk with a loved one. Take in the crisp autumn air, the fallen leaves, and the beauty of Autumn outdoors while getting in your hot (maybe slightly cold) girl steps.  

  7. Make an Autumn Playlist 

  Music is a great way to set the mood; there’s nothing better than creating a seasonal playlist of your favourite songs. Whether you’re listening on your way to work, studying, or having a sing-along at home, your playlist will create an autumn ambience and improve your mood wherever you are.  

  8. Read Autumn-themed Books 

  On a cold, rainy Autumn Day, there’s nothing like lighting a candle, dressing in comfortable pjs, and curling up with a book. From fantasy to romance, to adventure and thriller, there’s a little something for everyone to read throughout the autumn season.  

  A few popular Autumn reads include,  

• The Pumpkin Spice Café

• What a Match 

• You Again 

• Jane Eyre  

• A Court of Thorns and Roses Series  

• The Serpent and The Wings of Night 

• The October Country: Stories  

• Harry Potter  

• Agatha Christie Hallowe’en Party 

• Carrie  

  9. Watch your Favourite Shows/ Movies  

  As it gets colder, there is nothing better than sitting wrapped up in a blanket watching your favourite TV show or horror movie. Arrange a movie night, stock up on your favourite snacks, and enjoy a night of vampires, ghosts, magic, or romance.  

  Autumn favourites include,  

• Gilmour girls 

• Charmed 

• Supernatural 

• Scream Queens 

• Twilight

• Harry Potter 

• Casper 

• Pride and Prejudice 

• Autumn in New York

• Hocus Pocus 

“There is nothing in life quite like autumn. Misty mornings and rainy afternoons. The crisp, cool feeling that hangs in the air. A sense of warmth that comes from within. It’s nothing less than magical, really.”