Fall Activities: Apple Picking

This weekend, I went back home to Chicago because it was finally time to go apple picking. My family and I have been going apple picking every year for about 5 years now, so it is now our fall tradition. I love going because it is a good time of eating and catching up with my family, I especially enjoyed it this year, because I no longer see my family as often. So here are just a couple of highlights from my trip...

Lovely Apple Tree

Pumpkin Patch

This is my mom climbing a tree to get Honey Crisp Apples...which are the best in my opinion

I fell in love with this baby goat

They have delicious fresh cider...

No apple picking trip is complete without apple donuts!! They're the best!

I had a really great time picking (and eating way too many) apples and just frolicking through the orchard. It's always great to hang out with my family and eating delicious foods is always a plus. I strongly recommend everyone should go apple picking with their families, friends, or loved ones!

Do you like to go apple picking? Do you like apple donuts? Let me know below!

-Emily

Petite Moment: Dreaming of Purses

When fall roles around, I start dreaming about getting a new purse for the season. I am over the small, side satchels and finally feel like carrying a bigger purse. I especially love purses in fall colors like: burgundy, green, brown, and black. So when I was scrolling through the Zara website, I saw a few contenders that may be my new purse for the season(s) and I thought I'd share them with you...

The Perfect Standard Black Bag

A Bucket Bag in the Prettiest Shade of Green 

A Tri-Colored Structured Bag, Matches with Everything 

A Purse that Doubles as a Fashionable Backpack

Classic Black & White

Messenger Bag

Which one is your favorite? Personally, I am leaning towards the first black bag! 

-Emily

Getting into the Fall Mood

IT IS THE FIRST DAY OF FALL!!! AHHHH, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?  Okay maybe everyone is not as fond of fall as I am, but there are some great things about fall that I am sure most of us love!

So I want to talk about the things that can help us set the mood ;) if you know what I mean.

Sweaters

They are great for days that are chilly.  We can layer them so that we are not waling around with bulky jackets.  Sweaters are also stylish.  There is a such a large variety of sweaters out there that you are bound to find a few that fit your style.

Cozy Nights In

Fall nights are amazing for staying in and warming up with close friends.  Get comfortable and take a break from the crisp air.  I simply love the feeling of wrapping myself in a blanket and being lazy.

Pie

Such an american staple!  Pie in the fall is especially delicious because some of its ingredients are in season, such as pumpkins and apples.

Flannels

Flannels are warm and yet light enough for those days are not yet cold.  

Pumpkins

Pumpkin anything and everything is the definition of fall.  Well not really, but you know what I mean.

Warm Drinks

I love my ice, but by the end of summer I long for a hot cup of coffee or tea.  Warm drinks are like a hug for your insides and they keep your hands warm.  Must I really try to justify why warm drinks are amazing?

Apple Cider

It is so delicious- nothing more to say.

Scarves

Dear scarves, Thank you for keeping us warm and still being fashionable.
       
       

Boots

Like sweaters there are many, many, many different types of boots.  Find a pair, or 10 that you find comfortable and were the heck out of them because their time to shine is now!

Candles

The right candle will make any room smell like fall.

What are some things that get you in the fall mood? Let me know.

-Diana 

Bring Out The Deep Berry Lips

I am so berry excited (excuse the cheesiness)  that fall weather is in full swing in Chicago, as I am sure it is also in most of the country.  The sweaters are coming out, the scarves, the boots, and also our designated fall lipstick, or should I say lipstickS that we keep stored for a chilly day in fall.  I love bold lips!  They are hard to pull of and intimidating, but once you give them a try you will wonder why you hadn't tried the trend earlier.

A bold lip acts as an accessory to an outfit or can really be the spark of a simple outfit.  Applying a lip product does not take very long and I can assure you it will  make a difference to not only your outfit, but it will also improve your confidence (weird right.)

One of my favorite fall colors is a deep plum/berry/maroon/purpley/redish/wine color.  Does that make sense?

It's the traditional fall color that goes by many names and looks something like this... but maybe deeper.

So back to the lips. 

They all look like the same color, but I swear they are not!  If you are new to bold lips I suggest starting with a sheer plum lip product, such as Burt's Bees or Korres.  Then look for a more opaque lipstick that will match your skin tone.  There are a variety of berry lip products out there and it is important that you find the right one for you.  Just like foundation, lipstick also has to be chosen with patience.  Leave comment below letting me know about your favorite fall lip product. 

-Diana 

Petite Moment: Guess Who's Back?

Back again...

Pumpkin Spice Latte

As you probably already know, the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks is back! Like a million other people, this is my favorite drink from Starbucks and knowing that its back makes my heart flutter. Fall is my all time favorite season and when school starts again, I start dreaming about sweater weather. And this is about the time where pumpkin everything starts coming out, like: doughnuts, coffee creamer, candles, and etc. I haven't had the chance to go get a PSL because I am waiting for the weather to be just right, I don't want my first PSL of the season to be iced, it just doesn't seem right! I will keep you posted when the magical moment happens(probably some time this week!). 

How do you feel about the PSL, do you love it or hate it? Let me know below!

-Emily