It’s the end of August, and every major fashion magazine’s September issue has just hit newsstands and the insta famous bloggers are madly hyping their Fall looks. This is also the time when thousands of followers, like you and me, start to feel overwhelmed, wondering where to begin in navigating Fall’s effect on our closets. Alas, I have flipped through the magazines, scrutinized the insta posts, and looked at all the “new arrival” emails to boil down what I think are Fall’s biggest trends, and how you can reasonably attain the ones that speak to you most.
2017 FALL KEYWORDS: RED, Boots, Metallic, Sequins, Velvet, Studs, Plumage, Moto, Bombers, Mules, Sling-backs, Dark Floral, Embroidered, Sweaters, Tweed, Houndstooth, Plaid, Frills, Rips, Military
Below I have taken these keywords and mixed and matched them into a shopping guide which you can use to augment your closet this Fall…
- RED

The color of the season is RED. Whether it’s a red coat, jacket, dress, or boots, it’s everywhere. Now, you can go big and snag the Stuart Weitzman stretch-patent leather ankle boot for $575 (left, they really are beautiful), but if that’s a little bold for your piggy bank, fret not…
Here are three red boot options that you can wear without filing bankruptcy…
Steve Madden, Gaze, $99.95
Sam Edelman, Taye Heeled Ankle Bootie, $79.00
Urban Outfitters, Vagabond Olivia Leather Boot, $175.00
LtoR: Steve Madden, Gaze; Sam Edelman, Taye Heeled Ankle Bootie; Urban Outfitters, Vagabond Olivia Leather Boot
2. Scrunch Boots

While we’re on the subject of boots, this Fall’s style is scrunched, and I can’t get enough of it. Again, the dream boot is the Saint Laurent Crinkled Leather Knee Boot (left), but if dropping $1,795 on the perfect pair of boots is not in your reality this Fall, here are a few options IRL…
Stuart Weitzman, The Smashing Boot, $775
Steve Madden, Vivacious, $199.95
LtoR: Stuart Weitzman, The Smashing Boot; Steve Madden, Vivacious
3. Metallic; Sequins
From day to night, metallic shine and sequins are all the rage. Here are some of my favorite ways to achieve this look.
h:ours, X Revolve Prairie Tank, $78*
Free People, Foil Babes Bodysuit, $58
LtoR: h:ours, X Revolve Prairie Tank; Free People, Foil Babes Bodysuit
METALLIC+MULES
Botkier, Clare Loafer Mule – Nordstrom $127.95*
Topshop, Kylie Loafer Mule $85
Halogen, Corbin Slide Loafer $89.95
Vince Camuto, Marketa Mule – Nordstrom $118.95
LtoR: Botkier, Clare Loafer Mule; Topshop, Kylie Loafer Mule; Halogen, Corbin Slide Loafer; Vince Camuto, Marketa Mule
Sequins+Bombers
Lovers + Friends, X Revolve the Sequin Bomber, $238
BLANKNYC, Moon Dust Bomber, $188
Rachel Zoe, Dolley Jacket $395
LtoR: Lovers + Friends, X Revolve the Sequin Bomber; BLANKNYC, Moon Dust Bomber; Rachel Zoe, Dolley Jacket
4. MOTO
The moto jacket continues to hold strong … in various variations…
Classic
Sam Edelman, Contrast Trim Leather Moto Jacket – Nordstrom $378*
Madewell, Leather Moto Jacket – Nordstrom $498
Michael Michael Kors, Genuine Shearling Moto Jacket $418
LtoR: Sam Edelman, Contrast Trim Leather Moto Jacket; Madewell, Leather Moto Jacket; Michael Michael Kors, Genuine Shearling Moto Jacket
Embroidered & Studded
Sam Edelman, Studded Leather Moto Jacket $350
Steve Madden, Studded Faux Leather Biker Jacket $105
BLANKNYC, Embroidered Faux Leather Moto Jacket $168
LtoR: Sam Edelman, Studded Leather Moto Jacket; Steve Madden, Studded Faux Leather Biker Jacket; BLANKNYC, Embroidered Faux Leather Moto Jacket
Suede
Topshop, Moon Suede Biker Jacket – Nordstrom $370
BLANKNYC, Morning Suede Moto Jacket $188
BLANKNYC, Suede Moto Jacket $188
LtoR: Topshop, Moon Suede Biker Jacket; BLANKNYC, Morning Suede Moto Jacket; BLANKNYC, Suede Moto Jacket
5. Military Jackets
Free People, Ruffle Hem Military Jacket $148*
Vince Camuto, Faux Leather Military Jacket $229
Rachel Zoe, Sadie Jacket $525
LtoR: Free People, Ruffle Hem Military Jacket; Vince Camuto, Faux Leather Military Jacket; Rachel Zoe, Sadie Jacket
6. STUDS + BOOTS
The Holy Grail

Saint Laurent, Freja Embellished Broken Heel $1,195
IRL
Topshop, Ascot Studded Pointy Toe Bootie $135
Steve Madden, AMARA $129.95
Mercer Edit, Full Monty Studded Bootie $299.95
LtoR: Topshop, Ascot Studded Pointy Toe Bootie; Steve Madden, AMARA; Mercer Edit, Full Monty Studded Bootie
7. Embroidered+Floral
Floral has been hot all summer, and its not going anywhere this Fall. In slightly darker hues, combine it with an embroidered or velvet vibe to make it feel more cool weather appropriate…
Kate Spade New York, Swinton Embroidered Loafer $228
MIA, Cameo Embroidered Mule $58.96
Topshop, Robyn Floral Faux Leather Crossbody Bag $68
LtoR: Kate Spade New York, Swinton Embroidered Loafer; MIA, Cameo Embroidered Mule; Topshop, Robyn Floral Faux Leather Crossbody Bag
Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Adara Velvet Jacket $268*
Equipment, Adalyn Embroidered Button Up $278
Central Park West, Abbot Kinney Rose Hoodie $152
LtoR: Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Adara Velvet Jacket; Equipment, Adalyn Embroidered Button Up; Central Park West, Abbot Kinney Rose Hoodie
8. SWEATERS
Baby, it’s (going to be) cold outside. So let’s get practical with some everyday wear to keep you warm this Fall.
Chunky
Free People, Velvet Dreams Pullover Sweater $198
Tularosa, X Revolve Willoughby Pullover $148
J.Crew, Sweater with Ruffle Sleeves $79.50
LtoR: Free People, Velvet Dreams Pullover Sweater; Tularosa, X Revolve Willoughby Pullover; J.Crew, Sweater with Ruffle Sleeves
Long, Open-front Cardigans
Treasure & Bond, Stitch Play Cardigan $99*
Halogen, Long Ribbed Cardigan $89
Halogen, Long Ribbed Cashmere Cardigan $299
LtoR: Treasure & Bond, Stitch Play Cardigan; Halogen, Long Ribbed Cardigan; Halogen, Long Ribbed Cashmere Cardigan
9. TOPS
+One-Shoulder
Riller & Fount, Kip Top $143*
Sanctuary, Sienna Top $69
CAMI NYC, The Mia Top $194
LtoR: Riller & Fount, Kip Top; Sanctuary, Sienna Top; CAMI NYC, The Mia Top
+Off-Shoulder
J.Crew, Long-Sleeve Off-the-Shoulder T-Shirt $24.50
Cupcakes and Cashmere, Lois Top $75
LA Made, Rory Top $70
LtoR: J.Crew, Long-Sleeve Off-the-Shoulder T-Shirt; Cupcakes and Cashmere, Lois Top; LA Made, Rory Top
L’Academie, The Elastic Off Shoulder Top $128
Cupcakes and Cashmere, Otis Sweater $110
Cupcakes and Cashmere, Tommy Dress $120
LtoR: L’Academie, The Elastic Off Shoulder Top; Cupcakes and Cashmere, Otis Sweater; Cupcakes and Cashmere, Tommy Dress
+Frill&Flare
J.Crew, Striped Button-Up Shirt with Ruffles $78*
J.Crew, Ruffle-Front White Shirt $78
Madewell, Mistlight Mockneck Top in Seattle Floral $118
LtoR: J.Crew, Striped Button-Up Shirt with Ruffles; J.Crew, Ruffle-Front White Shirt; Madewell, Mistlight Mockneck Top in Seattle Floral
PAIR it all with my favorite go-to denim:

J.Crew, Madewell 9” high-rise skinny jeans in black sea
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