Ok, so I’m really not one to allow someone to say “THESE ARE THIS SEASON’S TRENDS. YOU ARE TO WEAR THEM OR YOU WILL BE A STYLE-LESS BUFFOON!” So, I will be taking these “tips and trends” with a grain of (sweeter) salt. I dress how I want to, and frankly, so should you.

On that note, here is some fun, fashion eye candy that may help inspire some delightful fall outfits this season. For the full article, go to Style.com.

1950′s
My favorite! I think the 50′s should be in every season – so yay! Pull out your knee grazing skirts and have some fun with lady-like style. (Louis Vuitton)

Fur
I do not wear fur. Frankly it horrifies me. But, faux fur is cool, so perhaps we can all have a little bit of fun with a funky vest or jacket. (Burberry Prorsum)

Monochromatic Color
Easy enough. I’m loving the combination of chartreuse and olive.  (Burberry Prorsum)

Men’s Wear
I love me a blazer and a tailored vest. Bring. it. on. (Ralph Lauren)

Gold
Bring out your gold jewelry. Perhaps some lamé is in order? (Behnaz Sarafpour)

Long skirts
Well, I can’t say floor length skirts are my favorite thing in the world. But, they can be super dramatic when done right. (Michael Kors)

Layers
Done and done. Pile on those layers. I live in Maine, so frankly, this isn’t a bad idea. It could 85* in September or it could be 50*, so let’s not take our chances. (Christian Dior)

All I know is every fall I start looking a whole lot like an equestrian (an equestrian with a horse allergy – sad I know). So, regardless of trends, odds are I’ll be looking an awful lot like this and this, which is just dandy with me.