Back to School Essentials (part 2 trends)

right: http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=6189904&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208641&parent_categoryId=208580&pageSize=200
left: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25276205&parentid=W_APP_JEANS

Colored jeans are still trendy but lean toward a darker fall color. The jeans (right) are a great color and plus the navy stripe down the side of the legs is very flattering on any body type. Printed jeans are in for fall and so are florals. Try and darker floral patter like the jeans on the left that incorporate browns, blacks, reds, greens, and white. Because the print is so big and the main color of the jean is black, this jean is very flattering on all body types.

right: http://www.hm.com/us/product/03813?article=03813-A
left: http://aritzia.com/fashion/blazers-and-jackets/kent-blazer-0

Leather jackets (right) are a great investment because they will last and they have been on trend for the past few years. The basic black blazer became a trend last year but is making a come back in color (left). Try a simple color like a blue or red, or a neutral.

right: http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=1354_5238_714&catId=cat90038
middle: http://www.hm.com/us/product/04769?article=04769-C#article=04769-D
left: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2025102092

Western style is in this season so try a plaid that can be a little girlie like the pink/red plaid on the right. Peplum is still in. To carry it into fall and winter, try a deeper color like this burgundy in the middle. Denim on denim is making a come back. Try using the denim shirt as a jacket. Trying a loser silhouette (left) makes a great layering piece.

left: http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=94560&np=613_624
right: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sam-edelman-felicia-flat/3349475?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=585

Oxfords are part of the menswear trend this season. Try a fun color (right) instead of the plain black or brown. Flats are in again, but not in black or nude. Have fun with a colorful flat or a fun print like this leopard print flat on the right.