By Chrissy Dill
Staff writer
With the fall season upon us, new fashion trends are making appearances in the form of jackets, boots and various types of outerwear and sweaters. With these news trends come some fun new accessories that will put a wild spin on your fall outfit.
A pattern that vogue.com calls “native ethnic” fist was seen at the end of summer and is prominent on the runways for this fall. Navajo beading and Native American-style diamond patterns are being seen on handbags, tops and even boots and stilettos.
Desert-inspired looks with elegant fringe in a suede or leather-type material are also included in the native ethnic trend category. Moccasin-type flats and boots as well as feathers on jewelry and hair accessories are quite stylish this fall as well.
Color palettes for this fall are on opposite ends of the spectrum, which means anyone can be satisfied with their color choice. The bold trend of color block this summer forges ahead into the fall, according to vogue.com, with 70s-inspired mustard and mulberry shades and ruby and royal deliver a major color-block pop on heels, boots and bags.
The other popular color this season is winter white. Fashionable celebrities have been spotted pairing an elegant white blouse with white trousers, which makes for a very put-together and chic look.
If you aren’t quite brave enough to pull of all-white attire, this sophisticated color is appearing on leather chain purses, strappy heels and clutches.
While leopard print always seems to be in style, putting a sexy spin in an ordinary outfit, python print is a trendy pattern for this fall. According to vogue.com, this pattern is the statement-maker on runways from Prada to Proenza.
Python on a flat, boot or handbag looks especially stylish when dressed up in an unexpected, bright color, so carry a clutch in this wild pattern and a bright red dress for an evening out.
When it comes to this season’s jewelry, long earrings make a fashionable statement and give a pretty spin to an outfit. Whether beaded fringe, stunning gems, or a cascade of eye-catching jewels or beads, long, dangly earrings are the key piece of jewelry to purchase this fall.
Getting you prepared for a winter look, fur trim is being added to fall wardrobes, giving you a luxurious and season-appropriate way to update your autumn accessories. Whether lining boots, gloves or purse handles, fur was everywhere in the fall collections, according to vogue.com.
Oxford flats became a popular footwear last fall, and this year they are taking on a new twist: a sky-high heel. The menswear trend gets more feminine this fall with the addition of a heel to a classic Oxford.
Another trendy fabric to be included in your fall look is velvet, which is being seen on wedges, tasseled boots and slippers this season. This material works best when paired with metallic combinations, particularly gold trim, creating a daring yet refreshing and delicate effect.
Python, velvet and fur are all stylish textures this season, and when you collage these patterns together in the right way, the look is surprisingly chic. The combination is being displayed on bags and shoes on the runways, adding elements of interest to otherwise simple looks.
When discussing the “it” bag for this season, the clutch has emerged as the bag for fall, according to vogue.com. Soft and oversize, structured and embellished, bold print or color block, classic beige or cherry red, this handheld bag is a must-have.
Clutches are easy to find in any boutique or clothing store, and they come in countless styles.
For a night out, clutches are definitely a needed accessory. A large purse carried on the shoulder you carry during the week will automatically make your elegant evening mini dress seem casual or dressed-down.
With these interesting new trends in accessories, your fall shopping trip should be a fun one, and we all know, shoe, purse and jewelry shopping is always a good time.