What do you absolutely need for the perfect fall and winter wardrobe? Herein is a checklist for what you need to create outfits for every occasion during the cool seasons. Age doesn’t matter because all of these items are classic and basic pieces. They will go with everything else you own to make a complete seasonal wardrobe that works.
(For a Spring and Summer checklist, see my post on how to make more outfits out of what you have HERE.)
Maybe you already have all or most of these essentials. If not, use this list to fill in gaps in your cool-weather wardrobe or upgrade things that are wearing out (or wearing out their welcome).
I’m not one for paring my clothes down into a capsule wardrobe because I love to have options for creating something a little different every day. But I do believe in having all the basics you’ll need to provide the main structure for a wide array of outfit possibilities.
If you have all the necessities, you won’t ever have to feel like you don’t have anything to wear!

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Accessories, Checklists and Guides
Fall/Winter, Wardrobe Basics, wardrobe capsule
There’s just a little over a week left before the autumn equinox. School is starting and many are going back to work. So enjoy the end of summer with the Beauty Spotlight Team! Our weekly blog roundup is as follows (beginning with Your True Self):
- How to use colors that will make you get in the fall spirit
- Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes easy recipe
- Boxwalla’s Limited Edition Stark Skincare Beauty Box features
- Olive and June Mani System review
- Pur D’Or Original Gold Label Shampoo review
Enjoy the end of summer with the Beauty Spotlight Team by clicking on your topics of interest below.
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Beauty Spotlight Team, Link Love
Autumn/Winter Colors, Cosmetics, Food, Hair Care, Nail Care, Skin Care, Weekly Blog Roundup
This week’s blog roundup brings you six of the Beauty Spotlight Team’s best tips in beauty and wellness. Here’s what you’ll discover:
- how to use singing bowls to heal body, mind and spirit
- an amazing skincare line based on a buzz-worthy skincare ingredient
- a beauty blogger’s favorite DHC Lip Cream that’s on sale this September
- why one beauty blogger highly recommends Typology Tinted Serum
- Zoya’s new Nostalgia collection in shades you’ll want to wear for fall
- a 21-Day Detox & Reset that can get your body back on track for fall
Click on your favorite topics below to learn more!
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Beauty Spotlight Team, Body Mind & Spirit, Lifelong Health, Link Love
Cosmetics, Health and Wellness, Makeup, Skin Care, Sound Healing, Weekly Blog Roundup
It’s never too late and age doesn’t matter. So why don’t you start adding years to your life today? Here are some tips on how to stay healthy and live longer!
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Lifelong Health
Health and Wellness
I invite you to enjoy this week’s reads from the Beauty Spotlight Team (BST). We have:
- a review of Beverly Hills MD Cosmeceuticals Lift+Firm Sculpting Cream for Face and Neck
- a review of Sorme’ lip products
- three ways to take care of yourself in body, mind and spirit
- a review of Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Lip Booster
- an August Ipsy Glam Bag Plus unboxing
- and all about retinol, aka the fountain of youth!
Get the full scoop by clicking on your favorite topics below.
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Beauty Spotlight Team, Body Mind & Spirit, Link Love
Cosmetics, Makeup, Skin Care, Weekly Blog Roundup