Fall Trends!

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Naw, I'm not kidding! I finally am getting around to some actual fashion posts on this here blog! And today I'm tackling the ever popular topic of FALL TRENDS! Yessir, it's time! As much as I love seeing Fall clothing, it also makes me sad because that means my summer is pretty much over and its time to head back to school ;___; But the clothes kind of make up for that! 

So in this post, I'm going to tackle trending colours, patterns, styles, and key pieces! So lets get right to it!

COLOURS

This Fall, its all about those traditional Autumn colours like burgundy/wine, deep red, mustard yellow, burnt orange/ochre, and viridian. Neutral colours are also very important, but the browns and beiges will be the reigning neutrals this season!

Some examples of some of these key colours:

Deep red (EMODA)

 Mustard yellow (H&M)

Viridian (Cecil McBee) (NOTE: Viridian can be more of a blue colour as well)

Burnt orange (Forever 21)

Wine (Urban Outfitters)

Beige/camel (Ank Rouge)

Just looking at these colours makes me really think "Fall". You will definitely see a lot of these colours popping up not only online, but also in stores around you! Just be on the look for them, and you will find them! I know H&M has tons of mustard coloured stuff, and Forever 21 has lots of these warm fall colours as well! Gyaru brand wise, Mode staples like Murua and EMODA have a lot of these Fall colours in their line ups as well. But you won't find these colours just in Mode. Retro girly has a strong foothold for Fall using lots of these colours, and I feel like it will continue on well into the Winter months as well.

PATTERNS

Pattern wise, plaid is a very Fall pattern and very reminiscent of school girls. But plain old plaid is not happening this Fall. Vary your plaids with different styles, sizes, and colours to make them fresh! Another very hip pattern for this Fall are dots! Very feminine and flirty, and combined with the bold Fall colours, make a great statement! Some other patterns that are making appearances this Fall are leopard, stripes, and Ethnic prints!

Dots (dazzlin')

Ethnic (Forever 21)

Leopard (EMODA)

Plaid (Forever 21)

Stripes (Murua) (P.S. HNNNNG MOMOKO <3)

Lots of very basic patterns this Fall, and they should be very easy to find online and in stores! I'm loving all these patterns for Fall, and you will definitely be seeing me wearing them! What is your favourite pattern for Fall?

STYLES

Style wise for this Fall, there are two styles that I find are going to be very popular, for everybody. Those two are Retro girly/Vintage and Colour block. And this is for a few reasons. Retro girly and vintage style combines very well with the rich, earthy colours of Fall. A lot of Retro girly pieces from the Spring seasons will carry over very well into the Fall/Winter seasons. And the vintage look is not going to be dying out anytime soon! Keep your Peter pan collars and bow tie necks on hand for the Fall!

Cecil McBee

Forever 21

Urban Outfitters

The other style that is becoming very big this season is Colour blocking. Colour blocking is pretty self-explanitory in itself. It is the combination of clothing and accessories in bold, complimentary colours. Some example combinations are blue x red, yellow x purple and orange x pink. Bold pops of colour combined with monochromatic colours (black and white) are also very popular. Murua is doing lots of colour blocking in their Fall line up, so definitely check them out for colour blocking inspiration!

Asos.com

Murua

Urban Outfitters

KEY PIECES

To wrap up this post, here are a few key pieces I've chosen that are very popular this season in every style, and I hope you can incorporate into your wardrobes for the season as I hope to!

First up is the pleated skirt. Pleated skirts come in all sorts of lengths, patterns, and colours, but its the size of the pleat itself that you want to be looking at this season. The smaller the pleat, the better. Teeny-tiny pleats look super retro. Try and find them in bold colours and patterns to make it more modern!

Cecil McBee

dazzlin'

Forever 21

The next key piece for Fall is the Cold weather Maxi dress! Usually store only break out the maxi dresses as resort wear and summer time pieces. But this year, they are taking the maxi dress to a whole new level by making it a key Fall/Winter piece! Try finding maxi dresses in seasonal colours, with simple/subdued patterns, and sleeves! Of course, you could wear a sleeveless maxi dress, but pair it with a cozy cardigan to keep yourself warm! (Pro tip: make use of belts to define your waist in a maxi dress!)

Asos.com

Forever 21

Makemechic.com

In terms of hand bags, the verdict for Fall is: square! Big or small, Square bags are the IT bag for the season! Look for classier, leather (faux or real) bags, with clasps or buckles. If you can find a two-tone one, bonus points for you! Embellishments on these bags are also something to look out for (or add youself!)

Asos.com

Forever 21

Makemechic.com

As for shoes, there are two predominant styles for this season: Chunky heels and Oxfords! Both of these style have been prevalent in the last few seasons as well, and they aren't going away! Chunky heels are a great way to add boldness to any simple outfit. Look for rich materials and textures, as well as bold colours. Oxfords can be heeled or flat, either way, a great vintage/mannish piece to go with super Retro girly outfits. Standard oxford colours are nice, but try and find some in more unique colours (even metallics!)

Asos.com

Jeffery Campbell (Lita)

Jeffery Campbell (Foxy)

EMODA

Forever 21

H&M

Shoes are my favourite way to boost a plain outfit, so try and stray from neutrals this season! If you're unsure about them though, try finding a cheaper pair at a store like Forever 21. Then if you like the look, you can go and splurge on fancier heels if you want! I myself would kill for a pair of the Red Glitter Jeffery Campbell Litas.

Anyways, that's all for my Fall Trends report (at least for now!). How do you feel about whats trendy this Fall? Love it? Hate it? Let me know in the comment section! I love to know what you guys are thinking! I personally LOVE the trends this Fall, as they are playing into my personal tastes quite a bit. I especially love the colour palette. 

On a personal note, I leave for Las Vegas tomorrow! I will have my laptop with me, so I'm crossing my fingers for free Wi-Fi so that I can make posts while I'm there! If not, you will definitely be hearing from me once I'm back! 

Thanks so much for reading, and have a splendorous day!