Why I love Autumns

Finally it is autumn - even on the chance to repeat myself: it is my favourite season.
Not only are the days cooler and the skies bluer, the air clearer and the the promise of Christmas coming up, but there is some promise in the air of cosy days and a fire lit at home in the evening.

I always loved this time of year, already as a child. The colours of  the trees, the huge loads of fallen leafs we had to take care of in our garden at home, when all the family was out and about and we had a lot of fun. One of my brothers made huge tents, like indian tippies, where we could hide and play; my other brother threw my little brother and me into the huge mountains of freshly gathered leaves, us shrieking with pleasure. The smell of the freshly worked fields in the countryside. The smell of fresh apples in the cellar, stored there for the winter. The first autumn fog between the trees in the morning, the sun shining through the countless spidernets, glittering with dew. I loved this and miss it a lot in my urban existence.

A propos urban existence: October is also the ideal month for travelling - for example to the lovely and wonderful cities in Europe. Ever been to Venice in october or november? There is a tip, go there! You will love it. Almost no tourists, heavenly weather - not too hot, but sunny, all those stylish and beautifully dressed natives, empty shops and museums and the good small restaurants in the sideways producing the best food you can imagine. Or take Munich - ok, I bore you. Vienna? Great in autumn, I can assure you.  Ever tried Prague? Warzaw? Lisbon? Rome? Stockholm? All you need is a blue sky, slightly fresh temperatures and good company. Well, you get what I mean. On top of all this, the theater is open with the new seasons' programm and most cinemas show the latest films. Go there in the late afternoon and come out again when the day is getting small, buy yourself some maroni and a glas of white wine and prepare for a cosy evening in a good restaurant. Just an idea.

Speaking of travelling: The best season for serious shopping is also the autunm. Choice is abundant,  the weather helps to think about being "dressed" again: finally we can  admit, that elegance is only achievable when you put  clothes ON the body. Being really elegant half-naked in summer, is very very difficult and on the verge of exstinction....
Blessed opaque thights are de rigeur and also a good and wellcut jacket  now comes into its own right. Wonderful cashmere turtle necks will help you throught all the  hours of the day, dressed up or down from 6 am to 6 pm. A pair of chic boots does wonders for elgegance and your mood. In short: The Onion Look is a good one for the differing temperatures outside: just peel on and off what ever you need, to feel warm and stylish.