Fall Fashion

September 22nd marked the beginning of Fall 2013. So far everyone has been in school for about a month, football has gone back to being a Sunday tradition, the weather has begun getting cooler and the leaves have started to fall.

This Fall's fashion is focusing on four things:
1. Animal prints
2. Camouflage
3. Textures/ Patterns
4. Dark Florals

Animal prints are making a come-back in the fashion world after their popularity was at a high a couple years ago. Previously seen on Jersey Shore as being flashy and over the top, animal prints have been toned down. They have strayed away from loud and obnoxious colors (rainbow), and instead have been using blacks, whites, grays, browns and neutrals. Animal prints like these are great to pair with light or dark jeans and riding boots or combat boots!

Camouflage has also become extremely popular! Stores have begun selling camo jackets, shirts, vests, leggings, and more. I love this new trend! It is transforming old patterns once used in war into items that can be worn on the street in a fashionable way-- and not just in the woods for hunting. These articles of clothing can be paired with a variety of things, from jeans to riding boots as well as sweaters and Doc Martins.

Texture and Patterns are also showing to be more in vogue this season. As the temperatures have begun to drop, girls have started digging up leggings and sweaters from their closets. While stores have also started bringing out new sweaters, leggings, jackets, and flannels. Big sweaters are perfect to be worn at home, in school and on the street. They provide comfort and style through cool textures of cotton, yarn or wool as well as interesting patterns-- if that is a classic argyle pattern or an interesting arrangement of hombre. Leggings have also begun to get more interesting, where they now will be studded, patterned or even contain cut outs. Similar to how sweaters can provide comfort as well as style leggings are the same. With leggings you can throw on any long sweater or shirt and look great! Textures and patterns have presented themselves through sweaters and leggings of this season.

Dark florals are a final item that is currently prevalent in this season's fashion. Contradicting the spring and the bright colors, Fall has brought about an arrangement of dark colors and florals. These colors include, black, gray, maroon, purple, etc. Blouses and tank tops of these patterns looks casual as well as formal when paired with a blazer and dress pants-- if looking for something to wear to an important event, or even casual if you wear jeans or leggings with it! Dark florals appear to be very versatile this fall!

Along with all these trends this fall:
 -scarves
-ripped jeans
-riding boots
-combat boots
have become very popular.  

Keep in mind that all these trends this Fall show to not only be fashionable but COMFORTABLE! Therefore, these pieces can be worn at home, in town, and at school! As the leaves continue to fall remember to keep warm, keep in touch with the forever changing fashions, and stay fashionable!

**FASHION 4 THOUGHT**