Over the Edge September 8-22 Life & Style Page 6

Fall Fashion Season is in Full Swing

This season’s fall fashion trends give a nod to the past with 1950s charm and

By Shelby Petersen || Editor in Chief

Every fall magazine stands are adorned with the most coveted issues of the year. Fashionistas and lovers of all things sartorial wait with bated
breath for summer to draw its last breath and the leaves to trickle to the ground. Fall Fashion. It is the season that we all wait for. Cool enough to layer
all your favourite items but not yet cold enough to cover up entirely.

This season’s biggest trends seem have taken a nod from the past. Taking influences from the very feminine fifties and all the best parts of the
1970s. The most noticeable thing about this season’s trends is that they are not very trendy. Instead, designers have chosen to go down a more classic
route while producing pieces with a more timeless quality. Reading some of the internet’s top fashion blogs leaves one asking the inevitable question:
is that new or vintage? One thing is for sure thought, this is the best season to save up for that investment piece you have had your eye on because it is
sure to be with you for the next few decades. To help you with all your fall fashion needs, here is a list of this season’s top trends:

<<<<<<Totally Tights
Coloured and
patterned tights keep
reappearing season
after season, and with
good reason. Putting on
a pair of maroon or lace
tights can reinvigorate
last season’s_ dress
while keeping your
pocketbook happy. Try
pairing them with your
summer florals and jean
shorts to extend your
wardrobe into fall.

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The Fashion Army>>>

The most
noticeable trend this
fall is khaki coloured
everything. From
jackets to dresses the
commando colour is
taking over. This edgy
look is best juxtaposed
with soft pastels, lace,
and muted florals.

Think these ladies are beyond gorgeous? Did you know that they are real people? You should check out their fantastic
blogs! Clockwise from the left: Fancy Fine @ www.ashleyording.com; Style is Style @ styleisstyle.blogspot.com; The
Clothes Horse @ theclothes.blogspot.com; Chictopia @ www.chictopia.com

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Socks Appeal >>>>>>>>>

This trend doesn’t refer
to your old tube socks
and Nikes, but rather
dainty socks paired with
oxfords and heels alike.
Carried over from S/S
10, this trend can ground
any look and provide
that something extra. If
you are wearing a super
short mini it adds to the
look and makes the
whole ensemble more
demure. Moreover,
the socks do _ add
functionality to an outfit
providing that little bit
of extra warmth needed
for the ever shrinking
autumn days. If this look
really isn’t for you, try
wearing leg warners or
knee socks peeking out
of a great pair of boots.

AAAAAKAEFresh Frocks
his season is all about the full, knee length skirts. Probably inspired by AMC’s hit show Mad Men, this season is all about the
hic housewife. However, just because you look vintage doesn’t mean your attitude has to be. Full skirts can be found on_ every
un way this season, but we _ suggest looking in thrift stores or online vintage shops first. You do have to pay tuition after all!