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Fashion for the Fall
Heather Jackson Staff Writer
Issue date: 8/14/09 Section: ARTS & LIFE
The beginning of a new school year is just around the corner and storefront windows are already brimming with shiny, new fall fashions. Crissy and Teri Camp, co-owners of Emma's Boutique on Brinker Rd., offer some budget-friendly tips for incorporating what's already in your closet with fall's most popular colors and trends.
"When people think of fall, they usually think of browns and dark, dull colors," Crissy said. However, this fall's trendiest colors are far from drab. In fact, the summer's bright colors may be even hotter in the fall.
Bright reds, yellows and oranges will take a leading role this season, Teri said, and reports and photos from New York's fashion week in February showed a strong affinity for pink. Hot pink, baby pink, fuchsia and every rosy hue in between - pink is forecasted to be one of fall's most popular colors.
The benefit of fall's bright color palette is that "you can still have fun with your fall colors and incorporate your summer wardrobe," Crissy said. The mother and daughter team agrees that the most budget-friendly way to update your existing duds is to update your accessories.
"Sometimes you may not need to buy a whole new outfit," Teri said. "By changing your accessories, you can create an entirely new look."
Crissy grabbed a basic, dressy pink top from a nearby rack - an example of something many people already have in their closets - to demonstrate the power of accessories.
Even though the top was an older style, it was simple enough to function much like a blank canvas. Adding an ultra-trendy statement piece like a necklace with big, thick layers and a variety of textures - another major fall trend - the entire look is instantly updated.
"Different accessories can also dress the look up or down, depending on what you're going for," Crissy said.
Lower temperatures are no reason to put away those summer dresses.
"I totally think a great and fashion forward look is pairing a dress with a pair of leggings," Crissy said. "You can automatically have two great outfits."
"When people think of fall, they usually think of browns and dark, dull colors," Crissy said. However, this fall's trendiest colors are far from drab. In fact, the summer's bright colors may be even hotter in the fall.
Bright reds, yellows and oranges will take a leading role this season, Teri said, and reports and photos from New York's fashion week in February showed a strong affinity for pink. Hot pink, baby pink, fuchsia and every rosy hue in between - pink is forecasted to be one of fall's most popular colors.
The benefit of fall's bright color palette is that "you can still have fun with your fall colors and incorporate your summer wardrobe," Crissy said. The mother and daughter team agrees that the most budget-friendly way to update your existing duds is to update your accessories.
"Sometimes you may not need to buy a whole new outfit," Teri said. "By changing your accessories, you can create an entirely new look."
Crissy grabbed a basic, dressy pink top from a nearby rack - an example of something many people already have in their closets - to demonstrate the power of accessories.
Even though the top was an older style, it was simple enough to function much like a blank canvas. Adding an ultra-trendy statement piece like a necklace with big, thick layers and a variety of textures - another major fall trend - the entire look is instantly updated.
"Different accessories can also dress the look up or down, depending on what you're going for," Crissy said.
Lower temperatures are no reason to put away those summer dresses.
"I totally think a great and fashion forward look is pairing a dress with a pair of leggings," Crissy said. "You can automatically have two great outfits."
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