It's September, fashion's official start to the new year. It's also my FAVOURITE time of the year. I love layers; camis with tanks and t-shirts under a chunky knit and leather jacket! Okay maybe that's too much. But, living in endless 30+ degrees does make me yearn for 12° days. Trench coats, scarves, knit berets how I miss thee! Okay while I sit here and dream of brisk days past, let me fill you in on the top 2011 fall fashion trends and must-haves.
Maxi Skirts + Cozy Knits
This unexpected combination is the perfect way to bring your summer clothes into the fall season. Wear it loose as seen on the runways of Tracey Reese, or belt it up like Olivia Palermo.
Desert Boots
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Clark's Desert Boots for Banana Republic
Now $89.99 |
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| Old Navy $37 |
This 70's staple reinvents itself every fall. This year we see the classic desert boot done in leather over the traditional suede by Clark for their collaboration with BR. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Old Navy decided to add height bringing these affordable booties to the next level.
Capes & Ponchos
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| (L) Rapsodia (R) Rachel Zoe |
In that perfect time of year when we can leave the house with just a light jacket, try incorporating a new outer layer into your wardrobe instead. I know a poncho can be a little intimdating, we don't want to look like walking tents. But now there is such an array on the market, try the uber-modern cape from Rapsodia or go more classic and figure-friendly with this belted poncho from Rachel Zoe.
Mad Mod
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| Banana Republic's Mad Men collection |
You love the TV show, now with Banana Republic's fall 'Mad Men' collection you can bring 60's chic into the office.
Sheer shoulders
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(L) Mackage
(R) French Connection $148 |
For night's out, the new sexy is all in the shoulders!
Peplum Silhouette
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Kate Moss shows us her exaggerated peplum silhouette in a fashion spread
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Look 1: Alice+Olivia Kylie $368
Look 2: Alice+Olivia Belted $396
Look 3: BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Peplum $278 |
Kate Moss shows us the extreme end of this silhouette, but I've also included some real way pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe. This is a great silhouette for the girls who want a more pronounced waist. Although you are adding more volume to your hips, your cinched in waist is where you'll draw the eye and give yourself that all so sexy hour glass figure.
Untamed Tresses
Girls rejoice! We can drop our damaging heat tools and go for a more "au-naturel" look.
Pinned-up Pony
Take your normal pony and bring it into fall by taking the base and pinning it under the hair, as seen on the Vera Wang runways.
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| Thakoon |
Spice it Up
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| Fendi |
Look no further than your spice rack for fall's hottest palette; burnt reds, mustard yellows and olive greens.
Polka dot tights
This is a big step for me, I do not like patterned tights or polka dots persay. But by somehow mixing them together as seen in magazines and on uber-fashionable actress Emma Watson, it does make a charming combination.
Metallic Eyes
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(L) Models shimmered on the runways of Chanel
(R) Get the look with Cover Girl's Intense Shadow Blast |
Make your eyes sparkle and pop with silver/blue shadow.
Leather skirt
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| Club Monaco |
A hugely predominant trend for fall was the pencil skirt. To bring this look into 2011, find one with leather details as seen on this Club Monaco skirt.
Bow neck
3.1 Phillip Lim |
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(L) Steffen Schraut
(R) French Connection $198
Tie it up for a bit of sophistication. Going into the new season, we see that our favourite bow-tie tops from Spring can still be worn into Autumn.
Shearling
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Leather jacket by Mackage
Jean jacket by Rapsodia |
Nothing says fall has arrived more than a little shearling. This luxurious trim is great on a light jacket or vest.
Take your normal pony and bring it into fall by taking the base and pinning it under the hair, as seen on the Vera Wang runways. 
