What are the best things about Autumn?
As I wake up this morning there is a definite chill in the air. And although the next astronomical fall in the Western Hemisphere doesn’t officially begin until the 23rd of September, as far as I am concerned, Autumn has begun. Best Offers Bingo recently conducted a survey asking over 1,500 people in the UK what they think the best thing about Autumn is. The answers were very mixed, with some pretty obvious ones, who doesn’t love the crunch, look and general beauty of Autumn leaves, to some less obvious – dark evenings fill me with dread, but they made the list.
Here are the findings in full:-
Autumn Leaves
|
353 |
Snuggling Indoors
|
182 |
Crisp Air
|
155 |
Crunching Fallen Leaves
|
124 |
Wearing Warm Clothes
|
118 |
Halloween
|
109 |
Comfort Food
|
107 |
Open Fires
|
89 |
Bonfire Night
|
62 |
Dark Evenings
|
60 |
Television Shows
|
59 |
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
|
29 |
Conkers
|
28 |
Pumpkins
|
19 |
Apples
|
18 |
Now, I am not exactly an Autumn person myself, I much prefer the heat and long, lazy days of Summer. But Autumn still has it’s charm, so I decided to compile a list of my five favourite things about the season.
And here they are!
1. Fashion Week
Although I tend to decline my invites now (a bit of been there, done that, got the t-shirt syndrome), I love looking at the new collections that premiere in September, especially as they are the collections for Spring and Summer. I’m also obsessed with checking out the style of the Front Row, with Poppy Delevingne, Laura Bailey and Harley Viera Newton being my current style obsessions.
2. Strictly Come Dancing Comes back
Yes! My favourite series returns, complete with all the glamour, the glitter, the sequins and the celebs. This year’s line up is a great one, I’m so looking forward to seeing Peter Andre and Kellie Bright strut their stuff. Forget X Factor, this is the proper Saturday night telly. Also obsessed with Claudia Winkleman and her quirky style.
3. Blackpool Illuminations
No excuses for this, I totally love Blackpool and its lights. The Illuminations are just so special, and there is nowhere like Blackpool when it comes to tacky, seaside fun. I’m off there next weekend, and frankly cannot wait. I’m in good company too, Frank Sinatra visited in the 1950s and loved the place.
4. Autumn colours
The pantone colour for 2015 is Marsala, and I think this will just come into it’s own now it is Autumn. Gold, russet, burnt orange and bronze shades are all gorgeous, and work so well with the 70s trend that is still massive this season.
5. Bonfire Night
Was never a major fan as a child, but now totally love this night. A roaring fire, fab fireworks display, all wrapped up for the evening in a favourite warm coat, and all that delicious Bonfire Night food, from hot chocolate with marshmallows, to juicy burgers with lashings of onions. Bonfire Night is one of my fave events of any season.
What is your favourite thing about Autumn?
8 Comments
Rebecca
Oh my goodness, I absolutely adore autumn so i’ve loved reading this post! My top 5? 1. Blackpool Illuminations! 2. Halloween 3. Pumpkin Spice Lattes 4. Autumn walks in the crisp air 5. Being able to wear lovely autumn clothes! xx
fashion-mommy
That is a great list – Halloween would definitely be my number 6.x
chelsea
Autumn is my favourite season and for me it marks the run to Christmas. The nights get darker and cosier, the slow cooker simmers us up lovely warm meals, the fashions change and I can to shop for new scarves and hats yayy! Hot chocolates become a must, onesie weather with a soppy film and all of the festivities! The weather is much better too as I’m not a fan of the heat nor the snow. I love the in between. Awesome Autumn
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Galina V
Surprised that apples are the last on the list. I love autumnal harvest. And it is the most beautiful season colour-wise, isn’t it?! Can’t say I care much for fashion shows or Strictly. As a foodie I appreciate it as a jamming-preserving season. 🙂
Music and Eyeliner
Gotta love leaves, fashion week, knitwear and crisp mornings! The best. 🙂Music and Eyeliner blog
Ashleigh
Crunching leaves is definitely at the top of the list!
Ashleigh x
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Georgia
Autumn is my favourite season, I love everything about it, especially the darker evenings, there is nothing like snuggling on the sofa and watching crappy TV on a cold autumns evening!
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