BlastofFash: 09/01/2011

When it comes to the word "slacker" it could be my middle name in reference to the limited amount of blogging I did this summer. Yes, I could throw out a long list of excuses, but all I am going to say is... "I'm back and I'm sorry."

I have just recently joined with University Visitors Network (UVN) as one of their college fashion bloggers and I have to say I am really enjoying it. (You should check out their website too by the way.) So to kill two birds with one stone I decided to relate my post for both my personal blog and UVN's. So with that being said lets get this blog post startedddd!

Unfortunately my favorite season is over. RIP Summer 2011, you will be dearly missed.

As one season changes into another so do fashion trends. Hopefully everyone has been working hard this summer and was able to save up some extra cash for their new Fall 2011 wardrobe because this season there are some new and exciting colors, trends and accessories in store.

1. Mustard

No not the condiment, the color. The hours I spend all summer long perfecting my sun kissed glow disappears completely when the weather starts to get cold. So if I were to wear this mustard color I feel like people would start to think I was sick. However, if you are someone who keeps your tan or cheats and goes to the tanning beds maybe you could give this color a try. Here are some affordable and trendy items.

Lyra Mustard Dress from Etsy

Mustard Yellow Lace Sweater from Etsy

2. Lace

Move over Victoria Secret lingerie apparel. You aren't the only one wearing lace this year. This is one trend you have to be careful with because if you overdo it with the "froufrou," the joke ends up on you. If there is one thing about fashion designer, Jason Wu it would be that he loves him some lace. Take a look at his RTW 2011 Fall collection.

Images by: NewYorker

P.S.- Yes that is a mustard colored skirt paired with lace. Two trends in one. Notice how Wu pairs one thing lace with a solid color avoiding too much pattern clash. Another tip to picking out your lace item is to avoid wearing too much of the cream color because then you just look like your grandma's curtain/tablecloth and who wants that? Not me. But unfortunately us college students can't always afford to buy Wu's eclectic taste in lace, but there are some affordable, trendy solutions.

All items can be found at ModCloth

3. Vintage Chokers

Dresses from the 60's and 70's have yet to fall out of style this year and with that being said, add a choker necklace and you have the very next trend. And this is no joke when I say the bigger and bulkier the choker, the more of a statement you are going to make. Here's a few I really liked.

Choker necklaces by Etsy

4. Bright Colors

This is one trend I never get tired of seeing from season to season and this Fall color is one thing that is not lacking. Just because it isn't summer anymore doesn't mean you should trade in your reds, yellows and oranges for browns, grays and blacks. Much like lace color should be worn in moderation. Take a look at some of the bold and bright colors incorporated in DKNY's Fall 2011 collection.

DKNY Collection- Photo Credit

Where to buy your bright colored clothes to stand out this Fall 2011?

All items can be found at TopShop

5. Plaids and Polka Dots

Tartan plaid and girly polka dots are two prints that seem to have taken off for Fall/Winter 2011. Take a look at the runway and how designers incorporated both designs in their collections and find out how you can get the look for less.