by Jane Rae, guest blogger
The leaves are turning from green to orange and red, which means fall has arrived. And now that fall is here, it’s time we break out the boots and start wearing sweaters. Although it’s very normal for women to have a completely separate closet full of fall clothes tucked away during the summer months until cooler temps roll back around, sometimes it’s just necessary to add a few new tricks to your old favorites.
And when in doubt, turn to the runways for inspiration when you’re out looking for fresh ways to spice up your fall look. Incorporate a mix of new beauty, fresh fashion and staple seasonal pieces for the ultimate ensemble. After all, every autumn isn’t the same, so your outfits shouldn’t be, either! Here are four key trends taken straight from fashion month to give you innovative ideas for making this fall your most stylish season yet!
Happy Hippy
The ‘70s are back with a vengeance—a chic one at that! No longer are bell-bottomed jeans a fashion item to flee from, and blast-from-the-past accessories like retro round sunnies are a hot trend gracing the faces of celebrities and style stars alike. To be the boss of the psychedelic trend, choose only either an inspired shape or a colorful print to balance out the vintage vibe with modern style.
Flushed Blush
Sometimes beauty takes the back seat when cooler months come along, when in fact, it’s the best time to try new tricks because the air is crisp and humidity halts, giving you the chance to put your best face forward. In lieu of a simplistic makeup look, many runway shows suggested that romantic, pink flushed cheeks are the way to go. Bonus points for this beauty technique because it’s simple enough to apply on the go!
Bling Ring
Stunning statement rings never go out of style, and they’re the perfect piece to pull together an otherwise basic ensemble. Shops around the country are showing beautiful, ornate rings to wear with anything from your LBD to the every day white tee with distressed jeans. To nail a simple but stylish look this autumn, opt for a big ring with a gemstone in one of the season’s hottest colors, like rust, ruby or cobalt.
Line Up
Give your tired beauty routine a rest and do the unexpected. Apply unique lines on your top eyelid instead of the standard top liner. Take your pencil and swing it out wide for a cat-eye, or if you’re feeling really daring, opt for a double-flick on the outside corners. The key to this beauty trend is to go outside of your comfort zone and rock it with confidence.
All it takes to freshen your fall fashion is to implement the beauty and style trends from the runways and rock them in your own way. Tactics like trying new eyeliner tricks, faking a flushed face, working the ’70 styles and wearing a statement ring are just some ideas to get your style updated, no matter how many pieces you’re reusing from last year.
Jane Rae is a free lance writer based in New York, where she enjoys Broadway shows and is currently training to complete her first half-marathon. (go Jane!)