I love so many things about fall, and one that tops the list has to be the shoes. Lots of open-toe pairs can transition into September with tights, and heels are acceptable all year round. The thing that gets me is the boots. I have a slight addiction – boots in all colors and ages and styles and heights! I love that there are endless possibilities with boots – there’s riding, combat, ankle, cowboy, stiletto, mid-calf, furry…the list goes on. Not to mention they go with everything, from your favorite jeans to a cute mini to a casual dress. My favorite combo is over-the-knee boots with an above-the-knee, high-waisted skirt: it eliminates the need for tights and still looks cute. These are my top picks from the shoe parade.

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With the start of fall comes a new season of fashion – new trends, styles, colors, as well as the return of our favorite sweaters from the recesses of our closets. This season, I’m looking forward to neutral colors and thick layers. I’ve compiled a guide to my must-haves for the season – so take a look and start stocking up!

Tops & Blouses:

–Chambray Shirt

–White/Cream Lacy Blouse

–Patterned/Colored Button-Up Blouse

–Blouse (or dress) with a Peter Pan Collar

Sweaters:

–Slouchy Pullover Sweater – gray, navy and camel are my favorites

–Chunky Knit Sweater – winter white is always nice, but any neutral color will do

–Something Cable-Knit

Blazers & Jackets

–Black or Navy Blazer

–Bomber Jacket

Dresses:

–Dress (or blouse) with a Peter Pan Collar

–Polka Dot Dress – Sleeveless/Short Sleeved is better for layering

–Lace Dress

–Sweater Dress – jewel toned

–At least one Drop-Waisted Dress – can combine with any of the above

Skirts:

–High-Waisted Skirt – preferably in a neutral color

–Patterned Skirt

Pants:

–Cords in Burgundy or Brown

–Black Jeans

–Cigarette Jeans – Any Wash

–Dark-Wash Skinnies

Shoes:

–At least 3 pairs of boots – ankle, mid-calf and knee-high

–Black Leather Lace-Up Boots – can have a heel

–Oxfords in any color

–Any pair of black or gray shoes

Accessories & Jewelry

–Sparkly Statement Necklace

–Statement Earrings

–Thin Leather Bracelets

–Gold Bangles

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Recently, I’ve been scouting the web to find the stores I’ll be visiting frequently this fall. Although they’re already popular, these stores look like they have a lot to offer this season. Here are my top picks:

Zara

Look like you’re wearing designer without spending the price. Their fall collection is perfectly classic and modern at the same time. Right now their summer sale section is great too! Don’t miss their incredible selection of skirts – from hand embroidered minis to pencil sheaths and a quilted leather number, they’re guaranteed to make a statement.

H&M

Stylish clothes at a crazy-affordable price! Their fall collection is full of everything I’m looking for this season – neutrals, reds, feminine cuts and edgy details. Don’t miss their cardigans and sweaters – I want one in each color!

Urban Outfitters

A mecca of edgy, urban pieces (hence the name). Thier fall collection looks street-ready and comfortable, perfect for crunching through the leaves and staying warm when it gets cold out. Don’t miss their to-die-for moto jackets and blazers, or their incredible variety of pants, from a rainbow of colors to trendy black and white stripes to rich corduroy.

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I’ve been planning my fall wardrobe since the beginning of July, crazy as that may sound. Out of all the things I’ve found, plan to buy, or already have, these five items are what I’ll be living in this fall.

I’m so glad chambray shirts are in this year because I love mine to death! I plan on wearing it with everything…yes, even jeans.

There’s something so nostalgic about a varsity jacket. This one combines the same feel (in a less in-your-face way) with a super-cozy sweater.

This classic, versatile shift dress comes in four colors and has a price tag that begs you to buy more than one. There’s an endless number of ways in which you can wear it, making it an essential building block for any closet this fall. I can’t wait to wear mine with either of the two items above – belted or tied in a knot at the waist, of course.

It’s become official: Stripes are a neutral. Especially when they’re in this vintage black and white. I can see this pair of pants going with just about everything in my closet.

Ever since I got a skirt in this burgundy color last year, it has become one of my favorite colors for fall. It goes with more than you’d think, and corduroy is just so deliciously soft that I can’t imagine another pair of pants I’d rather slip into.

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