These look-at-me trends dominate our Pinterest boards and Instagram feeds. But when it comes to actually dressing like our favorite bloggers? Easier said than done. Luckily, our fashion director has rounded up (and broken down) five of fall’s need-to-know trends. Read on, and you’ll quickly be the talk of the sidewalk.
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Pretty in Punk
Take the edge off (just a little). Pair distressed jeans and leather with flowy fabrics and unexpected florals to create balance.
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Feminine Mystique
Go beyond sugar and spice. Girly grows up with dainty collars, classic black and white, and ladylike plays on lace.
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Showstopping Jewelry and Watches
Gem-encrusted rings. Sharp-as-a-dagger earrings. Pile on sparklers that can’t help but steal the spotlight.
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Major Shades
Give a nod to the past with retro-glam lenses, or go futuristic with in-your-face frames. Either way, you’re of-the-moment.
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Megawatt Shoes and Bags
Can you hear me now? High-voltage accessories have the power to turn up the volume so that every look pops.
By Sophie Dodd and Kim Watson, Staff Writers