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Mainelady

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We have enjoyed lingering warm temperatures throughout September. On October 1st I reorganized my footwear, storing all the sandals and creating room for my boots and booties. 14 pairs of booties/ low calf boots and 4 pair of tall boots. (This count does not include rain, snow or hiking boots. )
Right on time, the temps dipped and we had our first frost. Yesterday I pulled on a cardigan sweater and a pair of tall boots. I can’t describe how ridiculously happy that made me! I am still stacking on my signature jewelry happiness factors, but for a while I think boots are going to join the club.
I sure did love our summer, but at heart I am a cool weather kind of gal.
Are any of you feeling excited about the changing temperatures?

Wishing you all things warm and cozy!

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Runcarla

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I know resistance is futile, but I’m still wearing sneakers without socks. Boots and/or booties do not spark joy in my heart. I’m a warm weather person.

hereforthecake

I am a person of extremes, in almost every way.

My body temp has always run hot.

My feet are only completely happy in either boots or sandals, and very little else. This time of year is hard, because we start out with a little chill in the air, and are warm by noon. I must admit I wear my sandals for as long as I possibly can!

nemosmom

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Yes!!! Yesterday our weather finally dropped low enough to add a topper! It was only in the mid-60s, so no frost, but I am excited to bring some jackets and boots into rotation!!

RobinF

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I'm sad to see summer go but will be happy to be in my boots again. I wear sweaters year round because of cold AC but will trade out my cropped pants for full length too - probably this weekend.

Runs With Scissors

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I am looking forward to lows below 70F, finally -- supposed to happen next week! Highs are still in the 90s now, and I haven't worn anything Fall-like yet. Usually it's boots I'm eager for, but this year I'm most excited about all the new high-rise denim waiting in my closet. In the meantime, I'm enjoying my warm-weather dresses while I can.

Sisi

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I am happy that you are happy, Mainelady! But I am the opposite: I feel terribly sad when Autumn comes ... Definitely warm weather gal here.

Elizabeth P

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I put off boots as long as I can. I have put my toes away, and am wearing socks for the first time today (it was 5C this morning).

I do love fall dressing, but I hate saying good bye to summer. Or maybe it's more that I hate that fall is so short and then it's months and months of winter.

Murph11

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100%! Double high-fives from me to you!

Ginger

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I will be excited once the temperatures DO change. Right now I'm trying to anticipate highs below 93F. So I'm still enjoying sandals and my summer wardrobe!

Janet

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It was 95 yesterday. I am sofa king over it. Today just reaching 75 but it’s still humid. Glad to see cooler air coming this weekend. My happiness factor is boots and jackets, and they have been sadly sidelined until now.

Bijou

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ME! I love spring, so I am enjoying getting away from cold, wet weather and enjoying the sunshine. I do understand the appeal of colder weather, particularly for someone with an amazing Burberry coat waiting for them! Boots are soo good, I can see why they are also your happiness factor.

Anonymous

This is my favourite time of the year! Dressing is more fun and interesting, and so is the footwear

Cardiff girl

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I love autumn and I also love summer so there you go but I can understand when you ve had much hotter weather than we have and for longer that it must be a relief when it ends.

Joy

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Our temperatures keep fluctuating. Mornings and evenings can be in the 40’sF but, if the sun comes out, it turns hot mid day and afternoon so layers are important. I keep trying to put espadrilles in a box on a top closet shelf to make room for booties in my shoe cabinet, but the summer shoes are still needed. Having everything out makes things messy. DH says it is time to pull out winter hats and gloves. Ack. I do not mind more warm fall weather, at least through October. We have not had frost yet. I am looking forward to seasonal allergies going away.. Lows near freezing are predicted for next week, but sunny days.

Suz

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Fabulous! Sounds as if you are well and truly ready for the cozy season.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Your happiness is inspiring, sweet Mainelady - and wow, quick dip in temps!

I LOVE warm and hot weather. LOVE my dresses! That said, I'm wearing all my new NAS and Boden Fall stash, and loving it too. Sooo fun

JAileen

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A few days ago we had snow mixed in with the rain, and then we had a hard freeze yesterday. Bye bye tomatoes. But it’s supposed to warm up again, so I’m in the in between world of boots too warm, sandals not warm enough. I got so tired of 90s for weeks on end, that this weather is kind of interesting.

Gail

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Yesterday was low 90's here in PA it was SO hot , today it's raining and 53, I can't wait to go out in my booties and jeans lol. Very ready for fall weather.

kkards

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it's not forecasted to be below 60F (15C) anytime soon....so it's sneakers, loafers and oxfords, and i look longingly at my boots.

rachylou

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Wow! Frost! The furnace has started coming on in the mornings, but summer isn’t quite done yet here. I’m thinking I’ll switch out seasons in a couple of weeks...

Jenni NZ

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Yep Mainelady boots make me happy, but here I’ve been wearing them solidly since May, for 5 months. So now it’s October and supposed to be spring for us, I would love it to get warmer. We’ve been having some sort of polar blast from Antarctica which has a fancy weather name that I forget, apparently rare and not happened for decades, which is keeping things wintry. I have many beautiful sandals waiting, but for now it’s boots for the 6th month in a row!

Style Fan

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I love Autumn. I love everything about it. I love the leaves changing colour, the produce at the markets, the cooler but not freezing temps and the clothes. I love boots, sweaters, jeans and light coats.

Barbara Diane

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I like sandals, crops or pants, and lightweight 3/4 sleeve weather best. Mid 70’s to maybe low 80’s. Next favorite would be add a light to mid weight cotton sweater or vest.
Already sad it is getting darker earlier.

kerry

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I adore the changing seasons. What can I say? I’m fickle. I especially love this time of year because it still holds all the romance of crisp fall days and cosy winter nights. It’s also the season of holidays, which I love too. Come late January the romance will be over and I’ll be tired of my winter uniform. I love a good hygge but it’s a bit long in my parts ...

Brooklyn

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Yes! I love the seasons. Summer is my least favourite season from a style perspective but I love the lifestyle aspects. Long days, eating outdoors, mangoes, watching cricket. It makes me feel optimistic.

fathenry

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We are having what felt like an early fall here and it is definitely jacket weather. I am much happier in the 70s so it is not my favorite. Summer dressing is so easy, just a dress and lightweight topper. Fall and transitional weather ranges from 40s to 60 so it is much harder to figure out outfits. I find layering challenging and somehow always manage to forget what worked the year prior. Still with all that said, winter dressing gets pretty boring and our long cold springs feel like winter! So fall, once I figure it out, usually provides opportunity for lots more options. It also feels like a chance to try something new.

Susie

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Oh I am sooooo ready for cooler temps! I will join you in being happy when our temps dip. I want to wear the boots and jackets that’s I’ve already moved into the main part of my closet.

I saw something on FB that applies here: the weather’s not bad for July 71st! And that’s not an exaggeration - it was midsummer hot all through September.

Mainelady

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Thank you for your replies. You really are the best. I wish there was a button for “I understand.” Your replies really do help me understand how changing seasons and temps can have an affect on our happiness, and dictate how we dress. Whatever your ideal temps are, I am wishing you each many of those!

Jaime

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Still summer here, but I am looking forward to wearing boots and jackets within the month, I think. Maybe.

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