A Princess's Guide to Autumn: Ep.2. Fashion

There was a time in my life where I would look at my wardrobe sadly as soon as autumn rolled around. Going into the colder months made me feel like there was no place for my favourite pieces, pastel colours, fun patterns etc. To me, these are the things that make me feel like I'm dressed like a Princess and though this is just my personal taste, considering the general aesthetics found under #Princesscore would suggest that there are many Princesses who feel the same way. I've been seeing a lot of really cute videos on tiktok doing the trend of styling the 4 seasons, and one thing I've noticed is that autumn often receives a completely different style to every other season, mostly if not totally breaking from the aesthetic that the poster has gone for in their other outfits. I assume that a lot of these people just enjoy the opportunity to shake things up around autumn, but what if there's some that simply are unsure of how to style the cute and (usually) pink fashions they love the rest of the year, just like I had once upon a time? 

In my opinion, it doesn't make sense to have a totally different wardrobe for just one month of the year. There should be significant crossover between your: summer/spring wardrobe, your autumn/winter wardrobe, and your spring/autumn wardrobe (though this might not be totally true depending on what kind of climate you live in). I'm hoping this guide can give you some ideas for how to bring some pieces you might otherwise associate with winter and spring into autumn. I'm also going to recommend some pieces that I think are totally darling that would work to help tie your outfits to that autumnal vibe.

Colour Schemes

 

Pink is an all year colour. Pink is forever. Do not, I repeat DO NOT, put your pink wardrobe away for autumn (unless you want to but I cannot fathom why that would be). Pink also goes with just about every other colour! It is so so versatile. My main suggestion for a pink autumnal outfit is to pair pink with brown and cream, lean into the neopolitian ice cream vibe, it's so cute! This picture from the shop 'Cherie Lou' serves as totally adorable colour inspiration for this vibe. These kind of clothes totally give 'princess', but can be harder to come by and more expensive, so if this is your vibe you could try some fun DIY's to add this fun vibe to you wardrobe. Nicole Leilani on youtube has the cutest videos about her upcycling secondhand clothes, and she has one specifically for the neopolitian ice cream vibe too, which I've linked just below!

I've also put together a few outfit ideas of my own with some simpler pieces that might fit your vibe better, and would be easier to come across second hand or in shops where you won't have to worry about international shipping fees (which is often a concern for me).  

A Princess's Guide to Autumn: Ep. 1. Activities

the Princess Guide's official autumn moodboard*

Hi Princess!

I'm not sure about you, but the weather where I live has been beginning to look increasingly autumnal as of late. In a way I'm kind of sad, I wanted to have the most mermaid princess summer possible, but that was probably unrealistic given I live in a colder climate. I really should be grateful too, I know that for most this hasn't been the case and that things have been getting uncomfortably if not worryingly hot in some areas. Whether or not the weather is starting to turn to autumn, I definitely noticed that many people seem to be really excited for autumn/fall, so much so that they're getting into the spirit of it already! I'm definitely there with them, especially with all the rain my corner of the world has seen recently. 

In the past I've struggled a bit more with autumn, it felt like it just didn't fit my vibe as easily as the other seasons. Sometimes it seems like autumn is the only season where pink disappears from the mood boards of many, and who can blame them? It can be much harder to fit it in. I love the tuscan aesthetic that has become popular recently, but it doesn't speak to me or my wardrobe. Also, with the weather getting worse, the nights getting longer and all the pretty flowers and trees dying away, it can feel kind of sad. In the past I've really struggled to know what to do with myself. I feel like most princess movies and books are set in the spring, so it can be hard to envision how to bring Princess vibes with you into the colder months.

You shouldn't have to totally change your vibes for every season, you should always be true to you! That's why I've come up with this guide to having the most girly, princessy autumn, no matter what!

 

For this first instalment, we'll be talking about autumnal activities that are perfect for princesses! The plan was to put all parts into 1 post but... it got a little lengthy, so it's a series now! Whoops!

A Princess's Guide to Movie Night ep.1

Hey Princess! For my first proper Princess Guide post I wanted to write about a self care activity that is hopefully super accessible to everyone. I love films so much and whilst my choices aren't always super princess-like (I love a vampire film!) they very often are. I have so many recommendations so this is just episode 1. I'll give recommendations based on the vibe you'd like for your movie night.

 

Princess Self-Care: Why a Movie Night

Movie nights are an easy thing to implement into your self care routine and they're obviously super visual and immersive, so if you want to escape into a pretty picture and a good story for a couple of hours, they're the perfect choice. They can also be great inspiration! Maybe you pick up wardrobe tips from your favourite character, or maybe the hero(ine) of the story inspires you to be kinder, braver, more spontaneous (etc. etc.). If you have a couple of subscription services on the go it can also be a cheaper hobby. Emphasis on can be. We'll get onto that next...

I suggest pairing your movie night with a bit of pampering or mindfulness! Maybe put on a face mask or paint your nails while you watch. Sometimes I bring out my fairytale themed colouring book and my pastel colouring pencils and do a bit of colouring while the movie plays (this is best for rewatches or if you habitually scroll through movies). 

Something that will make you feel princessy is brewing a tasty cup of tea in your cutest mug! My drink of choice at the moment is Bird and Blend's Gingerbread Chai in my fave pink mug (usually a My Melody mug). A little treat platter is ideal too, I'll suggest some movie snacks as we go.

 

How/Where to Watch 

A distinctly un-princessy feeling is the discovery that the film you wanted to watch so badly has moved from a streaming subscription that you have, to one you don't, or is now only available to rent. Renting on Youtube or Prime isn't too expensive but it can add up, and what if you want to watch your fave film again! This had really started to get on my nerves at one point, and I knew I needed another solution. I wanted to own my favourite media forever! So, I turned to DVDs.

One of my biggest wishes as a child was to own one of these: 

a disney princess tv!!!