It's almost time to put away your strappy stillettos and say hello to cool weather clothing. But before I show you some must-have fall fashions, let's recap my favorite spring/summer '09 trends!
high-waisted skirts
bright cocktail dresses
the flirty ruffled blouse
classy one-piece swimsuits
over-accessorizing with gold
Now, let's chat about some big styles for back-to-school time. As we gear up for fall, your goal is to look fabulous while staying warm. Check out my tips and must-follow trends, after the jump!
layering
A really important part of looking chic during the fall season is being able to layer without appearing frumpy. Try not to mix too many colors or textures. Adding a scarf to your outfit may be the perfect element you need to top off the ensemble.
wearing classic items
You can't go wrong with a plaid mini! It screams FALL FALL FALL! A classic wool skirt will keep you warm and you can still feel sexy.
tights
Most girls overlook the fact that tights can totally take your outfit to the next level. They dress up an outfit and complete any autumn look.
dressing down
Wearing a shrunken hoodie with jeans is the perfect way to look hot while keeping casual. If you're running errands or just going to the mall with friends, you can rock a custom hand-embroidered hoodie like this one.
boots
The best way to look amazing every fall is by throwing on your favorite pair of boots. You can wear them with a dress or put them over skinny jeans to instantly go from casual to sophisticated.
XO Jazmin Whitley
Photos courtesy of Li Cari.