There is something I have been waiting to say since school started, something that makes me feel beautiful and warm inside and out … I guess Harding has worn off on me, because I’ve fallen in love. There is no way to describe this feeling — it needs unknown languages and canons of unwritten poetry to define this sensation.
You know what I’m talking about, right? Of course you do — this season’s fall fashion and trends.
Lately, we have been breaking all of the rules, like mixing black and brown and carrying our summer prints/florals into fall. We have blatantly disobeyed every ‘matching’ rule with color blocking, neons and pastels. But that is exactly what fall is for. Push every fashion rule to its limit. That being said, don’t purposely dress ugly.
Let’s start off with colors and prints: think bruising. There is a lot of burgundy, oxblood, black and every chromatic value of blue happening. Cheetah and leopard prints are still in, but move over for the more prominent reptilian prints like snakeskin and crocodile.
Leather is amazing. Go for a statement bag or pair of leggings/pants – those say so much more than your traditional jacket. Put on some suede, velvet and lace. Remember to break the rules. Plaid has been revamped on a more compact scale (save the trademark Burberry plaid), and of course, houndstooth is always in this time of year.
Especially interesting this fall is the appearance of Baroque influences. Having gone to Florence, Paris and London this summer with the HUF-ART program, I studied about the Baroque period for some time and am so excited that I can wear it this fall. This is definitely my personal favorite trend right now. Here’s how to get the look: Don your ruffles, lace up your heels/booties, gold is good and having the playful and dramatic attitude that characterized the Baroque time period can’t hurt either.
Military style is definitely on the up and up this season, and before you think that you’re “too girly” for a military jacket or combat boots, why not try pairing them with a floral dress? The dress tones down the toughness of the jacket and combat boots basically go with anything. Think of them as your new Chacos.
And closing is my personal favorite category: Bags. Because really, whose purse isn’t their best friend? It’s always there for you with the basic necessities; lipgloss, keys, I.D. Card. It carries homework, an innumerable amount of odds and ends and gets thrown to the side when we get to class. It also takes a huge weight off our shoulders (literally, backpacks are atrocious). So why not get a fabulous new best friend just in time for fall? Portfolio clutches are marvelous for a polished business effect. The circle bag, the latest take on the classic cross-body, is laid back and ultra chic, plus it is just super adorable.
This semester, I’ll be carrying a luxurious daytime tote — big enough for sketchbooks and Bibles galore.
