Believe it or not, the fall fashions have started to fill the shelves and racks of your favorite stores everywhere. Since our blissfully sunny and hot summer has lulled us into a summer fashion stupor, the FashioniSTA blog is here to wake you up and get you ready for the coming season. Because it’s coming….whether you like it or not!

Louis Vuitton

'50s Louis Vuitton

The Fabulous Fifties
The glamour of the fifties is back. Select high-waisted skirts – both form-fitting and full, corseted tops, sweet cardigans, narrow belts for the waist and smart lady-like jackets if this trend is right for you.
Real and Faux Fur
Fur – both real and faux – was everywhere on the Fall 2010 runways and in as many forms, shapes and colors as designers could dream up. Get a fur jacket if you love the look. If you’re not sure, snag an item with a fur embellishment or trim and take it for a spin.
Head to Toe Color
Instead of head-to-toe black, brown or grey, dress yourself in head-to-toe color. Reds, greens and purples were favorites on the Fall 2010 runways. But, keep it interesting by varying the hue and intensity of the color from piece to piece.
Minimalist Menswear
Whether it is a suit for the office or an outerwear piece for everyday, minimalist menswear is the way to go. This may be the trend under whose umbrella you buy your investment piece for the season

Gold Rush
Up the fashion ante by adding gold to your traditionally all-neutral fall ensembles. And not just any gold.

Balmain does gold

Search out the lames, the multi-dimensional metallics and the rich and royal gold and red brocades.

“Long”term Relationship
Long skirts – either shin-length or all the way to the ankle – were shown on numerous Fall 2010 runways. Pair them with kitten heels or flat boots for easy city walking.

Luxurious Layers
Make like a nomad and pile on the layers. Use wrap skirts, chunky sweaters, tweed jackets and oversized coats – the more, the better! Add additional interest by incorporating numerous types of fabrics, textiles and embellishments in one outfit.

I truly hate when summer leaves us. But, the fall fashions certainly manage to cheer me right back up. Here’s hoping that they cheer you up too!

Shop on readers!

~Marisa, Director of Styling, Second Time Around

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Mendel Fur

Rag and Bone Layers