It’s officially fall season, which means it’s time to bring out Uggs, the fuzzy sweaters, the sweater scarves and the pumpkin spice lattes… basically anything that screams “basic girl.” It’s a common thing that lots of girls do this when fall season comes… because who doesn’t love those basic girl things? But the problem is that we wear and do the same things for fall season each year. It’s time to go from basic to not so basic!
1. New Drink In Hand
Pumpkin spice lattes come but once a year and I get it… they’re delicious! But it doesn’t have to be the only drink you have in your hand for this season. Starbucks has a new drink out this fall called the “maple pecan latte.” Even if you don’t like the taste of pecans or maple, you should still give it a try. I personally know way too many people who love pumpkin spice lattes but hate eating pumpkins. If the maple pecan latte doesn’t work for you, you can try upgrading your basic hot chocolate drink. I personally can’t drink hot chocolate just by itself. What I always do is add my favorite ice cream flavor to the mix to give it a sweeter taste. I like to think of it as hot chocolate milkshake for the cooler seasons.
2. New Uggs Please
Your Uggs are comfortable and they go with almost everything in your closet. Also your Uggs are dirty and old because you’ve worn them everyday for each fall season. Time to purchase some new ones, but not in the same color. We’re going from basic to not so basic. So out with the old and in with the new. Try purchasing a new pattern or new material of boots.
3. Same Team
It seems like almost every girl gets their varsity crew tees from Victoria’s Secret Pink. Just like your Uggs, varsity crew tees are cute and comfortable and you can pretty much buy them anywhere. I mean come on! Victoria’s Secret Pink can’t be the only place you shop at! You’ll definitely stand out when the back your shirt doesn’t say “PINK.”
4. Something Other Than Messy Buns
Messy buns are definitely scream basic girl fall season. And let’s be honest, the only reason we wear the messy buns is because we don’t feel like doing our hair. Try putting your hair in braids so you won’t have to touch your hair for a while. Or you can try that new hairstyle you’ve been wanting to wear after seeing your favorite YouTube hair gurus sporting it.
5. Capture The Fall Season Vintage Style
Let’s put the iPhone down for a sec because there’s nothing cuter than posting a Polaroid or a Polaroid style picture on social media. When you’ve upgraded to “not so basic” take a polaroid picture or if you don’t have a Polaroid camera, there are plenty of apps that will turn your basic picture into a cool style vintage looking like one. So while people are just scrolling really fast on social media, your picture will definitely make them stop, look, and like!
-HCXO