I’m not quite sure if apple picking is an activity that exists in Southern California, but we had our first brisk day of the season last week, and suddenly I’m picturing myself in a lush fall orchard gathering shiny, red fruit by the bucketful. But of course any red-blooded American gal knows that before you go imaginary apple picking, you need to be outfitted with all the proper accessories. I’m talking strictly the bare necessities here…

1. denim shirt | 2. lipstick | 3. hat | 4. individual pie dishes | 5. galvanized pail | 6. stepstool | 7. blanket | 8. boots

Photo: John Allen Photography