Fall in love with fashion

SHOES

Don't resort back to your old Uggs that you bought in the eighth grade. It's time to dress it up a little more, snow or not, and keep your toes warm in some booties. These things are all over the place, between Urban Outfitters and Bakers you're sure to find yourself a pair. Also, try some moccasins because they're warm and come in great colors like browns and mustards. Minnetonka moccasins are great because they're more authentic and last forever. For men, old construction boots look great with a dark pair of jeans.

COATS/JACKETS

Leather jackets are all the rave right now. Weather pleather or the real thing, you can dress up any outfit by wearing it over plaid button-ups or long sleeves. Blazers area also hitting the runways, including jean jackets. There are a variety of options for jackets so please don't resort to drowning yourself in an over sized coat, unless you get a form-fitting peacoat.

SKIRTS

Don't ditch your skirts just because the holiday season is coming around. Zip-up jean and leather skirts are great to pair with tights (like we mention below) and go great with chunky gold, eighties-inspired jewelry. Plus, you can always re-wear them during any season for the nightlife.

VESTS

Just because they don't keep you cozy doesn't mean you need to put them away. Vests are great to wear over hoodies and sweaters. If anything, they'll be an extra layer--even if it's a light one.

SCARVES

Trends come and go, but scarves don't. They've been hanging in there and even in the summer people wear them. This Fall Eternity scarves are really popular, and at Anthropologie you can find worn looking ones.

TIGHTS

If you're not ready to toss out your shorts or skirts, wear tights under your basic summer attire. Anthropologie, Forever 21, and Nordstrom all carry lovely floral tights and designs that will keep you both fashionable and warm.

Katie Cervantes
Live OC Magazine
www.LIVEOCMAG.com