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How perfect is that photo above?
The thought of Autumn gives me physical butterflies in the pit of my stomach as it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. For as long as I can remember, I've looked forward to this time of the year; when I was younger, I'd look forward to going back to school (I know, strange), but it's that feeling of a fresh start, the new uniform, your new stationary stash. It's about finding that winter coat that you love and getting gloves, scarf and a bag to match. And not to mention the new school shoes, too!
As I've gotten older, it's more the promise of dark, cosy evenings, sipping either a salted caramel hot chocolate or a pumpkin-spiced latte, smothered in cream of course. It's the thought of all of the family getting together on Bonfire Night to watch a few fireworks, to enjoy hot dogs and mushy peas and to light a few sparklers. It's also the fun planning of halloween costumes, the acceptance of putting up fairy lights... everywhere. Putting away your sandals and replacing them with boots and a fur coat. I could go on for days!
So this weekend, I will be doing a few things to welcome in this fantastic time of the year & maybe you should start on this too:
1. Start building up your warmer clothes;
Now is the perfect time to start looking for a new winter coat. The tricky bit is choosing which type!
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There are so many different coats in such different colours that it's almost impossible to pick just one, but this year I think I'm going for a light-coloured/pastel coat in a woolen-variety. I'll be on the look out this weekend for a new one, as it's definitely getting chilly here in the UK at the mo.
2. Step up your skincare;
I know that us bloggers bang on about skincare all the time, but now is a good time to start using thicker, more nourishing products. Make sure to exfoliate, use face masks, use a creamy cleanser that will prevent stripping moisture from your face and always, always moisturise. This doesn't just stand for your face, but also for your hands and body too.
3. Cosy-up your house/room;
There's nothing that I love more than coming in from work, switching on a lamp/fairy lights, lighting some candles and grabbing a blanket, so go ahead and buy some candles, grab some lights and pop them around your room/house. I love the battery-operated lights from Primark (especially the feather ones) and they're so cheap, so you can't go wrong.
Do you love Autumn as much as I do?
Let me know!
xxx