Transition into Fall

Whether you're walking around campus or heading to work, it's time to transition your summer looks into fall looks. There's still room to hold on to some summer essentials. Meanwhile, fall is around the corner, here are some fall essentials from designers this season. I've picked out my top trends for fall 2014.

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Designers like Helmut Lang, Thakoon, and Sally LaPointe flooded the runway with looks involving a new twist on turtle necks. Turtle necks is truly a classic essential but this year experiment with the extreme turtle neck detailing.

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One of my favorite fabrics of the season is definitely knitted fabrics, a stylish way to stay warm. This trend on the runway can be seen from Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney.

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The bigger the better! The XXL coat is a major hit on the runway this fall. Stay warm from head-to-toe all in one piece. It's a great layering piece. You can find this trend in Dior and Calvin Klein fall collections.

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As far as footwear, sneakers are thing to rock. This season keep your sneakers on hand as well as your boots. Designers like Marc Jacobs, DKNY, and Chanel helped put this trend into action.

Battling Fall

“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.”

~ Oscar Wilde

With that being said, it now time for fall fashion. In most places the weather is starting to challenge your style. Forcing you to overcome the weather challenges. Here in Chicago, its extremely windy and chilly. No time for shorts and sandals, more like coats and boots. Here are a few fall looks thus far!

In this look, I'm wearing a pair of ivory harem pants paired with a basic gray sweater from F21. As far as accessories, I'm wearing a heart stud necklace, a gray beanie, and gray combat boots.

Edgy fall look! I'm wearing a pair of faux leather pants paired with a denim blouse layered with a leather vest. I added a multi-color bracelet for the extra pop of color. Finished the look with a pair of gray knee high boots.

Just because its fall, doesn't mean its time to hide from color. Such a simple look with a pop of color! I'm wearing black leggings and an abstract print blouse, with a pair of black booties. Sometimes powerful pieces is best paired with simple items.