HOOYAH!: The military trend has returned but now with a twist. With the 2013 popular combat boot, we knew this trend was coming. This year’s trend is the past structured military with a nautical twist. We will see thick jackets with the large gold buttons, wool skirts and deep pleated pants. The new military look will be a great trend for fall. I mean, who doesn’t like army green or navy? 

Rawr!: Leopard is THE print flooding the runways. It has been seen on tops, bags, skirts, pants, and even jackets. The best part about leopard print is it’s easy pairing with many colors. Gold accessories, solid black separates, and leopard look so chic. If you don’t feel comfortable wearing a lot of leopard, adding a pair of leopard pumps or flats gives a dull outfit some spice! 

Fringe With Benefits: Even though this trend began in the spring of 2014, fringe has continued to be a favorite style this fall/winter. Fringe on basically anything is better than no fringe at all. This 20’s inspired trend gives clothes flare, movement and texture. It has the power of changing a simple dress into a fun, elegant, or detailed dress. It doesn’t stop at just clothing; fringe is seen on bags, shoes and even jewelry. This trend is a must have in every closet, even if it is just on a handbag or a pair of shoes. This fall trend will have everyone out there shakin’ their fringe! 

This Shoe Doesn’t Fit: Another new fall trend, straight off the runway and seen being worn by celebrities, has me puzzled. What trend would I be talking about? Tennis shoes. The latest street and runway fashion has tennis shoes as a must have accessory. While a pair of Converse is an item found in the majority of college girl’s closets, the tennis shoes I am referring to are from Nike, Adidas and more. These athletic companies have “stylized” their tennis shoes to be worn as a fashion accessory. Stylized athletic shoes are being paired with pantsuits, skirts, and everything else. I can’t bring myself to follow this trend....at least not yet. What about you? Will you be walking out in your tennis shoes and pencil skirt? 

Howdy: North West might be the most famous celebrity baby but, the southwest style has become quite a poplar style this fall. Blake Lively was gloriously featured in this latest style in August’s Vogue modeling the “pioneer spirit”. Michael Kors, Kenneth Cole, Alexis Mabille and many more designers displayed southwestern inspired pieces within their collections.The warm colors heavy fabrics, such as suede and wool, makes the southwestern style perfect for this fall. My favorite part of this style is it also incorporates Native American/Aztec inspired pieces. 

Man, I Feel Like a Woman!: Fall/Winter 2014/15 give us 56 colors arranged in 7 palettes to choose from! The runways of the 2014 Fashion Week show us movement back to feminine looks and shapes. One trend in 2013 was the masculine, straight lines, plain yet edgy “boyfriend” look. Although this look still appeared in some collections this fall, a more feminine look is taking over. Romantic silhouettes with lace, elegant styles, defined waists, and an overall softer look dominated the runway.