Accessory Trends For Fall and Beyond

We are right in the midst of autumn, with winter on the horizon.  Once Thanksgiving comes, everyone will be in full Christmas mode and soon everyone will be looking into spring after the holidays.  Let's look at what accessories we can pick up along the way that will not only add to our fall wardrobe, but take us into spring as well.  Some of these hair pieces will go along great with swimwear too!

Hair braids were a popular hairstyle worn by runway models as they debuted designer collections.  Others wore hair that varied from chic and neat to loosely put together, but what these different hairstyles had in common was they often adorned a trendy hairpiece.  Beautiful floral prints on clothing has inspired the creation of flower hair accessories. You can wear a hippie flower hairband, flower hair barrettes or flower pins.  Leather hair accessories were another popular sighting on the runway.  Flowers add an element of femininity, whereas leather adds a touch of strength and modern-day toughness to your look.  Leather embellished headbands, leather ties for braided hairstyles, and leather bands for super low ponytails were seen on runway models during fashion week.  Gold was another popular accent seen on the runway that just gives you an extra touch of luxury. Gold accented hair accessories are seen on hair clips, headbands, and barrettes.  Any of these gold accented hair accessories can be added to a sleek hairstyle.  For a more loosely worn hairstyle, you can add gold flecks to add a touch of decadence to that vintage look.  For a more youthful yet luxurious look, a jeweled headband featuring gems and ornaments is another option.  For those minimalist days, even a black headband can be a great add on for that modern look and will go well with most anything.  These latest hair accessory trends can be worn from now through spring.  Finding the right hair accessory can make you shine that much brighter on the street and on the beach.


Chokers have been popular for fall, but it may not be something that you can wear into spring.  Don't worry, there is still plenty of time to add this accessory to your wardrobe and get a lot of use from it.  Chokers can range from the indulgent to the classic.  Chain chokers can be worn casually or elegantly.  It is a versatile accessory that suits various styles.  The punk style choker with spikes and plenty of other hardware is for the more daring woman.  This style of choker tends to make an extra loud statement and can be mixed up with either a sexy or soft outfit.  The choker is not limited to drawing attention to just your neck because if you select a choker featuring a long center strip it will serve more as body jewelry.  Experiment with different chokers and see what works best for you.  Again, the versatility of the choker allows you to mix it up, so you should expect to get a lot of use from this one accessory. 

As we are busy shopping and adding clothing and shoes to our wardrobes, we must not forget the little extras like accessories that can add an extra punch to our look during the current and upcoming seasons.  If you have never tried a hair or neck accessory, I encourage you to do so.  You might be surprised how good it looks on you and it is another way to expand your fashion horizons.

Summary of Fall 2013 Fashion Trends

So you didn't make it to New York, London, Milan or Paris for any of the Fashion Week big reveals. Don't worry, you can still be fashion forward, in style, fashion fierce, trendy, you name it. This is a quick run down of what is trending this fall.  Most of us don't have thousands to spend, but that does not mean you can't look good still.

Now, get your note pad out.... Get yourself some nice outerwear.  A cool parka, nice leather, just to name a few, are all good.  Different lengths, colors, fabrics are great to experiment with, so have fun.  A great coat will be the focus of your look.  Be careful! If you put on a striking coat, don't go crazy with the outfit underneath.  Keep it simple. The coat is the article of clothing you want to emphasize, not compete with.

Next, get yourself a cute hat.  Didn't think you had the head for it?  Well, this is the year and season to try it.  A beanie goes with everything! If you want to experiment, try a cool fedora, knit, or even a baseball cap.  There is a hat for every occasion!

Classic prints are back!  Put away the florals, and crazy designs.  Houndstooth is the print to have. It adds a chic and professional look to your wardrobe, so wear it to work. It goes with everything, so you cannot go wrong.  You thought you had to put the leopard print away?  You can keep it for fall. You can jazz it up with different colors of leopard...pink or red are options.

Let's talk about colors now.  If green is your favorite color, you are in luck. It is the color to have. Emerald green is perfect for the fall.   Heels and bags are other ways to wear this fabulous color.  The military inspired look is trending this fall, so that means khaki green is also going to be a popular color pick.  Good news! You can still wear white after Labor Day.  It is called winter white! This will be great against all the dark fall colors. 

Layering is also a hot trend this fall.  Mixing different textures with bottoms and tops is a definite do.  However, do not put so many layers on that you look bulky. Sheer is good for this and keeping the pieces looking streamlined is key.  Don't go crazy with too many different colors and patterns and end up looking like an eyesore.

Peplums are still here.  If you have not tried this type of top, you may be surprised.  It can help add curves and define your waist.  It can look great depending on what you select, so take the time to find the right one for you.

Finally, leather is great to have this fall, so invest in a nice piece or two. Just don't wear it from head to toe, unless you want to look like you belong on the back of a Harley.

So, ready to go shopping to jump start your fall wardrobe and look fashion forward?