When I'm in Ohio I go straight from the house to the garage to the car to a parking spot 10 feet away from my destination and can sometimes get away without wearing a coat even in the winter. It's a weird combination here in the city of not really being able to enjoy nature, but also having to be totally exposed to the elements at all times because most people walk everywhere and don't have the luxury of cars to shield them (side note: man do I miss having a trunk). Fall in the Big Apple is still the greatest season ever, but it tends to last about three days - the only three days where you can actually get away with the "cardigans but no coats" look because the other days you're either really pushing for fall when it's still too hot and you end up sweating like a crazy person, or all of a sudden it's freezing but you're caught out on the street in nothing but a thin gauzy sweater that you just refused to put a jacket over because you didn't get the chance to show it off yet. Growing up in Ohio, fall meant playing in the leaves, sleeping with the windows open, cardigans but no coats, bonfires and backyard parties. The hashtag #thestruggleisreal is seriously no joke. ![]() Living in NYC has its benefits for sure, but it also brings a lot of struggles and obstacles that living elsewhere alleviates. Handmade fairs pop up all over and it's so inspiring to see what everyone is creating. And last but definitely not least, the fall season makes watching Hocus Pocus every day for the month of October totally acceptable. It seems like everywhere you turn there is something pumpkin flavored - and that is never a bad thing. Speaking of pumpkins, nothing beats a trip to the pumpkin patch and apple orchard to stock up on seasonal fruits and veggies. Fall fashion is something I always look forward to, particularly in NYC where just sitting on a street corner and people watching can entertain you for an entire day. Being able to wear cozy knits and actually style and layer an outfit is the most wonderful feeling.Īlthough I'm 11 years out of college, I still get giddy when I think about back to school shopping. The crisp fall air makes me feel refreshed and motivated and brings with it a special mystical quality. ![]() But for me autumn has so many special qualities that can't be matched by any other season. It allows for an extensive wardrobe and brings a new rush of excitement for the season to come. I love that New York City has such distinct seasons like where I'm from in the Midwest.
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