Fall Fever: Top 10 Fall Festivals

As the air starts to cool in September, summer draws to a close. But now is the time to celebrate  the fall season.  Autumn is a very busy time of the year for most people, but it can also be one of the most exciting times of the year; Halloween, pumpkin patches, hot drinks, comfort food, and of course the amazing fall festivals that pop up all over the place.    From now through the beginning of November, many places hold fall festivals focusing on anything from food to music, foliage to crafts, and spirits – both the drinking and supernatural kind.  Take the scenic route to your favorite fall festival...

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Apples to Apples

Get your apple a day with this season’s most popular fruit! In a kaleidoscope of greens, yellows, pinks, and reds, apples are the go-to fruit for the fall season. Not only are they a great source of vitamin C, anti-oxidants and fiber, but apples are quite versatile when it comes to their usage. The ancient Greeks and Romans referred to apples as symbols of love and beauty.  These beautiful fruits come in a variety of colors, flavors and textures; some are sweet or sour, crunchy or soft, tart or bitter.  Depending on the type of apple, it can be baked, grilled, spiced, candied, made into delicious desserts, cider, paired with cheese,...

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The Rainbow Effect

Having a hard time figuring out the color combo for your next big occasion? Why not dabble with a fearless rainbow themed event instead of the standard three colors?  Roy G. Biv has been showing up to weddings, parties, special occasions and even the runways this year! Though it may sound like a bold (and disastrous) move, the latest rainbow trends are sleek, elegant and very pleasing to the eye.  The rainbow trend showed up on the Gucci runways in 2011 when they released a color saturated spring line in silky materials with slinky silhouettes.  The rainbow trend has taken on an updated twist with ombre effects...

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Nifty Shades of Grey

Although color is very much in for Fall, something to act as a solid foundation for the bursting colors of 2012. In accents of charcoal, dove, gunmetal, and titanium, grey is also having a moment on the runways, in weddings, and special events.  Designers such as Michael Kors, Charlotte Ronson, and Altuzarra are using grey to create sharp and sophisticated looks with a timeless edge.  Grey has even been popular in men’s wear, with parades of masculine suits in various layers of grey long, tailored showing up on the runways.  Many couples are choosing grey for their fall weddings. Its classic...

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