Why Autumn is Awesome

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Unbelievably, friends, it's almost November.
And although some of you have been embracing sweater weather for a while now, Summer has only just ended over here...

And somewhat controversially I'm so happy Autumn has finally started to arrive in Madrid. A girl can only take so much 30 degree heat (#sorrynotsorry). The mornings are getting chillier, the days are getting shorter, and the lattes are getting pumpkin spicier. 

Here are my top reasons for falling* in love with this time of year: 
(*I mean the pun was right there you guys)

 1. Cosy jumpers
Gone are the worries of whether or not you shaved your legs, and trying to suck in your food baby from lunch - hello chunky, over-sized sweaters, wooly tights and cute ankle boots. Plus an excuse for a whole new wardrobe, obv. 
Keeping it cosy in Retiro Park

Cute dog: essential Autumnal accessory
Chunky scarves that double as blankets are where it's at

 2. The colours
Brb just jumping through piles of crunchy leaves.




3. The food (and drink)
Casseroles, homemade soup, roast dinners; parsnips, squash, pumpkin (you gotta love a good root veg). And let's not even get started on the world domination of the PSL. 



Oh how I miss the beast that is a Glorious Art House hot choc
Pic stolen from the sis' blog here


4. Halloween
Anything that involves dressing up and excessive amounts of makeup and/or glitter I am here for tbh. Also, pumpkin carving - what part of sticking your hand into the slimy insides of a vegetable and then stabbing it with a knife doesn't sound fun AM I RIGHT?! 






5. CHRISTMAS IS COMING
And possibly the number one best thing about Autumn? It means we're one step closer to CHRISTMAAAAAAS!!! (The world's Michael Bublé CDs and reindeer slippers lie patiently in wait...) 8 WEEKS TO GO PPL. 

Happy Autumn-ing friends!

Holly x

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