I can’t even imagine how y’all have been able to sleep between last Friday and today. The anticipation of the final five trends for fall has probably been overwhelming. I’m just glad you made it through.
If you missed last Friday and have no clue what I’m talking about then you can go catch up real quick.
Truth be told, I wasn’t sure I was going to get Fashion Friday done this week because I have been very wrapped up in all our hurricane preparations, but as of this moment it appears that here in San Antonio we will get perhaps a 1/4″ of rain and maybe enough of a breeze to blow some leaves off our front porch.
It was totally worth the generator.
But at least the Sour Patch Kids won’t go to waste.
This whole thing just goes to show that the only forecast you can count on is the Fashion Forecast. It will never let you down, even if you don’t agree with all of it.
Speaking of, I need to make a confession. I’m almost embarrassed to admit this because it has caught me totally by surprise.
All the purple is starting to grow on me.
I mean, it can’t be just any shade of purple. It’s not like I would wear something the color of Dimetapp syrup, but some of the deeper purples and plums are starting to have some serious appeal.
It’s just a matter of time before I give in to the floral leggings.
Nevermind. I shouldn’t even joke about floral leggings. They are just too horrible.
Okay, so here are the last five trends for fall.
6. Bold jewelry
Last year I set an unofficial goal for myself to improve my accessories. At some point I’d left behind any creativity and resorted to diamond studs and maybe, MAYBE, a turquoise necklace if I felt really kicky.
Oh, I also had a triple strand of pearls that I wore almost every day for ten years as part of my official DRUG REP uniform. There is nothing that says “You can totally trust me” like a triple strand of pearls. Why do you think Barbara Bush has done so well for herself?
Anyway, this fall is all about the bold jewelry. So let’s go big or go home.
Here are some really great pieces that will add a little pop to your fall wardrobe.
7. Ladylike bags
I’ve admitted before that I’m not necessarily a purse person. My main requirement for the last five years has been the absorbency of the lining as it soaks up all the sippy cup leakage, but now that I’m back in the land of no sippys I’m ready to find a great fall bag.
Yesterday, I was in Target and I found this purse which goes against everything I normally stand for, but something about it calls to me.
Yeah, it looks better in person.
Anyway, the trend is towards bags that are less slouchy hobo and more structured with a top handle.
8. Booties
I have a complicated past with booties.
That sentence sounds so wrong.
What I’m trying to say is that I spent a good majority of my college years wearing what was known as a boot shoe. For those of you who were still a fetus during the early 90’s or have blocked out the memory, boot shoes were a clever little fashion trick that gave the illusion of wearing boots.
This illusion lasted until you sat down and your jeans went above your ankle thereby revealing what, hopefully, was a tasteful trouser sock and not a pair of tube socks that you found in your roommate’s sock drawer.
The bootie is essentially a boot shoe, but they are calling it a bootie.
I’m on the fence.
But if you’re ready to take the plunge, here are a few good options.
9. Leather
I’m afraid Stella on Project Runway has ruined the word “leather” for me, but leather is in this season. I’ve always known this day would come and I would be sad because I had this fabulous leather jacket once upon a time that got stolen out of my car in a parking garage in Austin, TX.
To say that was one of the darker days of my life would be an understatement.
But really, I’m over it.
The good news is that there are some really cute leather jackets out there right now. Think fitted. Think rocker chic.
Or rocker chick.
Whichever makes you happy.
10. The Short Jacket & The Standout Coat
I’m lumping these two together because they are both an outer layer.
Also, because it is late and I am tired.
I am a big fan of the short jacket and an even bigger fan of the standout coat. Do not underestimate their ability to take your outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.
These are some really great short jackets.
And here are some superb standout coats.
Now I’ll just sit here in South Texas and wait for the temps to drop below 90 degrees.
But judging from the past week, I don’t think I’m going to count on the weathermen to let me know when that’s going to happen.
Remember, there is always a cone of uncertainty unless you’re talking about fashion.
I don’t even know what that means.
Y’all have a great Friday!