FALL

Most people enjoy Fall because of Pumpkin Spice Lattes and falling leaves, but I dislike both of these things. I only enjoy the taste of pumpkin when it's accompanied by mounds of cream cheese frosting and falling leaves just mean hours of yard work and blistered hands from raking. No thank you. Here are some commonly ignored reasons why I believe Fall is the best.

1. Blankets become socially acceptable clothing. Whether it's a massive scarf or a baggy sweater, it appears that the majority of the population is walking around with blankets on. I can't tell if some women are on their way to work or just woke up from a nap.

2. My hair looks amazing. After surviving yet another humid Kansas summer full of pony tails, seemingly overnight my hair decides to be fabulous again. My bangs stay put, my hair is less frizzy, and each day is like another opportunity to create my version of the Zooey D. Pantene ads.

 

3. 16-24 year old girls are hilarious! Leggings as pants, pictures in the leaves, ginormous sweaters, complicated Starbucks orders, Uggs... I snicker and roll my eyes more during Fall than any other season, and I love it! I also get a kick out of all the angry social media posts from people hating on leggings as pants. Can we all just calm down and focus on how great our hair looks?

 


4. Playing the game "Male Fashionista or Homeless Man?" Say what you will about young ladies' clothing choices during the Fall, but I find male fashion to be much more outrageous. To add a fun, competitive edge to your Fall season, play the game "Male Fashionista or Homeless Man" and guess whether the individual is a wealthy Calvin Klein model or a man in need of food and shelter!






















5. The world stops (or decreases) the complaining for a few days. We are constantly bombarded with uptight social media posts and political strife, but for a few days towards the beginning of Fall all people can seem to talk about and post about is all the little things they love about this season. Social media is filled with pictures of beautiful scenery, relaxing settings, and people enjoying themselves: a much needed break from the monotony. Happy fall, y'all!