Admit it ladies: Even though you love summer fashion, you’re already thinking about rocking that new pair of boots you bought, aren’t you?
It’s cool. We know it’s not very Canadian to dream about cold weather in the summer, but killer fall fashion would have any stylish girl contemplating the cold. There’s definitely been talk of leather boots, thick sweaters and fitted bomber jackets On the Fourth Floor as of late.
With fall comes TIFF and Fashion Week, two events full of long days that may start with warm summer mornings, but end with chilly fall evenings. It pays to be prepared with a favourite fall accessory, folded neatly and tucked into a cute bag.
Here are our favourite staples for the hazy period between summer and fall.
An oldie but a goodie, a chic blazer is a go-to accessory for a chilly fall evening. Blazers jazz up an outfit and keep you cozy too. Plus, they’re great for taking a daytime look to a nighttime one – just add killer heels and a great necklace, and you’re good to go.
We’re also loving thigh-high socks a la Cher Horowitz from Clueless. There are so many events during TIFF that require dresses or skirts, and bare legs might be fine at 5 p.m. but not at 11 p.m. Socks are amazing because they fit into any clutch and can cover up bare legs at the end of an evening.
Of course, you can’t mention perfect fall accessories without including the timeless silk scarf. Especially in a bold colour or pattern, a perfect scarf adds punch to an outfit (particularly with a messy bun and pink lips) while keeping your neck toasty.
This Matthew Williamson scarf is a perfect between-seasons piece.
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Spring summer 2011 featured loads of lightweight cropped trousers with tapered detailing. The great thing about this style of pant is that they can be worn with a pair of wedges in the summer, and carry you right through fall if paired with ankle booties and a cozy sweater.
These 3.1 Phillip Lim draped pocket tapered trousers ($375) are a perfect example. Great for a summer night, greater for a fall day.
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Do you have a fave fall accessory? Let us know with a comment or send us a tweet @rockitpromo.
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