Falling over fall fashion

Of all the seasons, fall is my favorite. I can't really put my finger on what makes it so perfect for me, but I have a couple ideas.

1. The lack of humidity. Yes I must admit, I am a fan of frizz-free hair. Being able to wear my hair straight more often in the fall enables me to bust out my alter ego and let "normal" Nimms take a break for a bit.

2. The color scheme. Fall is all about earth tones. And if you hate earth tones, then I have to say you hate Mother Nature. I can't get enough of all the browns, gold and greens. I think no matter what they area always flattering.

3. The boots. Seriously, who doesn't love them. I must admit though that I always reserve them for fall and winter. There were a couple times during the summer I would see one girl in particular walking around in boots (not Cowboy boots, that's an entirely different story, in fact, a completely different blog post!) and I was shocked! Personally, I reserve them for my favorite time of year, when they can be out and about mingling with all their other stylish friends.

4. Layers. Yes, fall is all about layering. And when it is done the right way, it can really add so much character to normally bland outfits. The cashmere sweaters, scarves, hats, blazers, puffy vest... I could go on forever.

So let me start by commending the designers on so many great ideas and styles for fall. I have been pleasantly surprised with what's out on the racks. So allow me to indulge in a few of my favorites this season.

- The Boyfriend Blazer and The Boyfriend Jeans. It's nice to see we have more styles from our guy's closet and made it chic and flattering for our smaller frames. Women everywhere are pulling it off! These styles send the message that we don't mind stepping into the shoes of our male counterparts every once and a while. Betty Friedan would have been proud.

- Jazzy T-shirts. No, I am not talking about bedazzling the heck out of every T-shirt you own. What I'm talking about are the standard Ts, with some jazz at the neckline. Most of the time it looks like a necklace, but it's built into the T. Being a woman who lives her life in jeans and Ts, I find this style a lifesaver. Sure they run a bit more than your traditional Hanes white Ts, but they certainly have helped me distinguish my M-F wardrobe with my Saturday and Sunday usuals.

- Booties. I am smitten over these this season. And I really don't think enough women are taking advantage of how many ways you can wear them. Here are two ways you can't go wrong: A pair wool shorts or a skirt. Or those boyfriend jeans I mentioned earlier. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

- The Turtleneck. Now you would think we would have had enough since it was a staple in our childhood wardrobe. You know we all did it. How many times did you pair it with your favorite Champion sweatshirt or cable knit sweater? I would bet too many to count. But the beloved turtleneck has made wuite the comeback and has rescued your favorite spring dresses and tanks from being packed away for the long cold fall and winter months. Make sure you thank it once the season is over.

So there you have it, my top five favs, at least for this week. But I am sure since I have planned this weekend to do a little people watching I will be flooded with new looks and styles that will certainly peak my interest. And the best part is tomorrow is pay day... which means my curiosity could come at a cost.