joyfully so

Happy Halloween! This day always brings back memories of haunted hayrides, homemade costumes and then dancing around hyped up on sugar and excitement. While those trick-or-treating days are long gone, my joy resides in seeing the next generation experience this fun day!

With all the beautiful oranges and yellow colors shining in all their glory, I love wearing outfits that are symbolic of this fun autumn season. This budget-friendly and gorgeous autumn plaid skirt is a great option to embrace this colorful time of year!

Happy first day of fall! There has been so much anticipation leading up to the start of this season that now I feel it is ‘officially’ acceptable to have all the pumpkins and mums on my patio… that I set out last week. Ha. With the fall season, I love throwing on a casual flannel shirt with jeans. Fall flannel tops bring me back to days of going on hayrides and then sitting by the campfire. They are warm and cozy, making them a favorite for cooler weather. Flannel is relatively affordable and lasts for years, which is one reason why I justify having a few prints in my closet.

These last two weeks we have had a blast trekking through the mountains and embracing the cooler temperatures up north. Most nights in Banff, I had to layer up for dinner after the sunsets. A classic way I love autumn layering is with a gingham collared shirt and a sweater. Simple, but sophisticated.