School, Fall, Shopping : 'Nough Said ...

Let's talk colours girls ...

(OK, so lets not talk too much ...) Keywords for this fall season are colour, fun and casual. Don’t be afraid to layer or accessorize in different colours than your outfit. Going away from the same colour tones will make your look more edgy and trendy. Layers are great for this year's back to school season. Boatnecks, V-necks, no-necks ... they all go great over solid tank tops.

For days with a chill, a hoodie or a blazer is perfect for any outfit. Blazers look great over well fit t-shirts, and Corduroy blazers are the new trend.

Sashes are multifunctional accessories that you can match with any outfit. You can wear it around your waist, around your neck as a long decorative scarf or even on your head to tie back your hair (Particularly if you have a mop of hair like me ...). You can also leave the long part of the scarf outside your jacket and it will make it look less plain.

If you want a sporty look, wear your mini skirts with sneakers. If you want a more sophisticated look, knee high boots look really nice. Of course, I can tell you all day long my suggestions, and so will ALL the other teen mags as well. Ultimately, YOU are the one that must decide what you like. Cool is defined by you after all.

The best advice I can give to anyone trying to create an impression : Make your own styles, and don't be afraid to go against the "popular" look, find your own "look" and make it work.

Below are a few ideas to get you started; with tees, trousers, blazers, accessories and shoes to (hopefully) light your creative shopping fire. (Click to see larger version ... )

Trousers/Skirts :

*Tip* The corduroy skirt shown here would look great with a pair of knee high boots.

Tops/Tees/Blazers :

* Tip* The short sleeve tees would look great underneath a blazer or jacket. (And don't ya just love Elmo?!)

Accessories/Shoes :

*Tip* A hat like the one shown here would look better if you straighten your hair with a blow dryer or iron.

WHERE TO SHOP

Check out these places either in your local area to find that perfect ensemble, or visit them online! Don't forget, if you are looking for that quirky, interesting look ... your best bet would be to take a trip over to a thrift shop ... you'd be surprised what kind of treasures you can find there.

- Swell.com
- Hot Topic
- Delia’s
- GAP
- Old Navy
- Urban Outfitters
- Abercrombie and Fitch
- The Limited and Limited Too
- Forever 21
- Wet Seal
- Strawberry