This classic sweater style has been seen before in both the
1970s and 1990s, and like all good fashion, it reappears 20 years later. This
is no exception for this beautiful sweater.
I remember as a kid of the 90s, my mom received a set of matching
sweaters, for my sister and I, that were reminiscent of the Fair Isle
style. Until now, I never thought of
them being a cute fall and winter staple.
Too bad they don’t fit anymore! No worries for you though, this style
can be found many places. Pair it over top a chambray or solid button up for a
preppy look, or with a flowy skirt for a more bohemian style.
Remember those flashy plaid outfits that Cher from the movie
“Clueless” would wear? Well, that style has returned for this season, much to
my dismay. I have never been a fan of
the “tartan plaid”, and I don’t know if I ever will be. It just reminds me too much of private school
I suppose. But for those of you that
want to try this out, it’s kind of an all-or-nothing style. You have to commit wholeheartedly to the
plaid and accept it. Try layering a few different pieces (like a chiffon top
with a faint plaid pattern and a bold
plaid blazer) with your favorite trousers or jeans and strut your stuff. Confidence is key with this trend. You don’t want the patterns to overwhelm you!
I personally love the 1950s style, and when I was flipping
through Glamour magazine and saw this
trend, I became intrigued. You may be asking…How would I wear this? Would this
even look good on my body type? Well, I would recommend pairing the skirt with
a pair of wedges and a flattering blouse.
The one benefit of this style skirt is that is looks good on EVERYONE. It sits on your waist, and accentuates the smallest
part of your body. Hello, curves!
Modcloth seemed to have some cute vintage style options, as shown in the photo
below.
Summer is gone and with it went the light, pastel, and girly
floral patterns. This fall, opt for a
dark palette of colors and pair it with dark accessories and pants. The dark
colors make it more vampy and “fallish”. Maybe a floral pantsuit (like Gwyneth
Paltrow is rocking) is a little too much for you, so go find a cute dress and
pair it with some tights, black boots, and a knit beanie for a more wearable
look.
This is not a really new style for most of us. Skater skirts
can be found in H&M, Forever 21, and most department stores pretty
easily. I included this because it is
the same silhouette as the 1950s full skirts, its just shorter. So, if you
still want your waist to look tiny, but don’t feel like the t-length will
flatter you, try this option! It would look so adorable with a pair of combat boots,
a chunky sweater, yet delicate accessories.
1. Cat eyes were seen on many runways for this
fall, and I know what most of you are thinking. I SUCK at making a cat eye with
my eyeliner. Well, good news—you’re not alone (yes, I too struggle with
this). In the picture of Cara Delevigne
above, the cat eye shape was created with black eye shadow. This is so much
easier than traditional liners. All you
need is some scotch tape and a fluffy blending brush to achieve this look.
Simply place the tape at the corner of your eye and angle it in the direction
that you want your cat eye. Then, take
your shadow and the fluffy brush and gently blend from the outside corner of
your eye to the edge of the tape. When finished, take the tape off gently and voila! You have your cat eye. You can
also use any color eye shadow you want; you are not limited to black!
2. Taylor swift started the red lip trend recently,
and I doubt that its going anywhere anytime soon. When using a bright color like this, make
sure to keep the rest of your makeup relatively simple; let your lips be the
star of the show. Using a red lip liner
in addition to your lipstick or stain will also keep the color lasting longer.
3. Orange eye shadow was seen on the runways this season as well. Some used more dramatic colors and used orange as a pop of color, while others just placed the pumpkin shade all across the lid. This color also is extremely flattering for brown and blue eyes!
4. One way to change up your hair for the fall time
is to get a hair cut! It sounds so obvious and simple, but for a lot of us it
can be very difficult. This past month I
got my bangs cut like TSwift’s and I about had a meltdown when I couldn’t style
them the way I wanted. I finally figured
it out though, and I look completely different! I came back to campus and some
people didn’t even recognize me…seriously, it was weird for me. Anyways, all I
am trying to say is that changing up your hair can do wonders for your overall
“look”. You just have to bit the bullet and trust your stylist!
5. In addition to red lips being on trend this
season, wine colored lips have also made reappearance. This vampy color can be
a little more difficult to wear, but it screams
fall and winter. Try going for a lighter
berry color if you are unsure, and gradually find a darker shade to suit your
skin tone. Then rock it all season long!
I hope this sparked some ideas in your head for this coming
season. It will be here before you know it!
xoxo,
Christina
