I'll admit that I have to dock a few points off my basic card because I'm not the hugest fan of pumpkin-flavored things, but I totally understand the appeal because I love the smell. When Starbucks — at long last — premieres their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte, it's the first signifier that summer is over and fall is here (even when it's still 90 degrees outside). Who doesn't want a pic with a fresh fall mani (in a vampy color, of course) holding a Starbucks cup with the letters PSL on it?

... And also leggings, booties, big scarves, and any other article of clothing that proclaims the arrival of fall. (You can't tell, but I'm literally wearing all of those things in this pic.) Bonus points if you're wearing dark colors to show that the days of sundresses and sandals are over. Extra bonus points if you're rocking a vampy lipstick, too.

Similar to not wearing white after Labor Day, no proud basic girl can have summer colors on her fingernails when autumn hits. Gone are the days of mint green and bright yellow; fall calls for burgundy, navy, olive green, and (if you're feeling edgy) a little black. You and your bestie can plan a total fall-themed date, complete with a fall brunch (Apple-cinnamon pancakes, anyone?), a stop at Starbucks for a little PSL fuel, then finally, a trip to your fave salon for an updated mani.

Comfy clothes are the only way to go during the fall, and what better way to feel cozy than to wear literal blankets? I like to rock two or three at a time, depending on how warm I want to feel. A flowy tent shirt? Check. Huge blanket scarf? Double check. Top off your outfit with a fuzzy teddy bear jacket, and you're good to go.

You might not carve it, eat it, or make anything out of it, but as long as you got a picture for the 'Gram, who really cares? Basic girls can probably spend all day wandering around a pumpkin patch (taking candids the whole way through) looking for a perfectly plump pumpkin.

I always love a good puzzle to solve, and if I can take some super cute pics while I'm at it, sign me the heck up. Corn and sunflower mazes are often the centerpieces of fall festivals, so put on a cute outfit, grab a cup of hot cider (or yet another PSL), and get lost in the colorfully confusing fall attractions. (Just don't eat the corn.)

When you think fall, you think crunchy leaves. You and your basic bestie know that no autumn photo shoot is complete without a Boomerang of you two jumping into a giant pile of multicolored leaves. (Even better if you get a pic of your booties nestled perfectly in the foliage.)

Apples are a basic girl's best friend. Regardless of whether or not you actually plan on eating them, there's something really special about picking your own fruit (and documenting it for the 'Gram). And a lot of the time, apple orchards are planted right next to berry patches, so you can get all of your fall fruit picking done in one trip.

I don't think anyone actually knows what "flannel" or "sweater weather" are supposed to smell like, but they sure do smell lovely, so I don't really care. Lighting a candle and snuggling into an oversized sweater with a cup of hot cocoa in hand is really the perfect way to get in the fall mood.

Fall means new seasonal crops and goodies, so you and your bestie are probably planning on heading to your local farmers market to see what they have to offer. My favorites are always the seasonal teas, as well as the fruits and veggies (because I'm usually too lazy to head out of the city to pick them myself).

Whether you're exploring fall basic-ness on your own, or you have your trusted basic bestie by your side, these activities are sure to make your heart feel extra cozy.