Blogger Feature: Brooke of Belts and Bangles

When Brooke from Belts and Bangles reached out to me about writing a post for you all, I was so excited! She definitely knows her way around the trends! Here are some tips she has for you on fall fashion!

Using Colors and Accessories to Make Old Outfits New Again

The leaves are changing, weather is getting cooler and school is back in session. It's time to bring out the long sleeves, boots, and earthy colors. What better way to celebrate this change of season by getting out and sprucing up your fall wardrobe?

Few people want to buy a completely new wardrobe. Instead, most are looking for a few pieces of clothing and accessories to help make their old outfits look new and fashionable year-round. Yet confusion abounds about the colors and items that will be most useful and on-trend. This season there are a variety of colors to choose from to help complement and accessorize your outfits. Here are some colors and tips to get you started.

 Forest Green

This stunning earth tone can be worn in a variety of ways. Sweaters, dresses, blazers, shoes, and bags all seem to be popular this season. What makes forest green especially fun for fashionistas is how easy it is to accessorize! Graceful black scarves can dress up the outfit easily. Nails can be painted colors such as black, gold or red to tie the whole look together. One forest green sweater can create several fashionable outfits. If you only have enough money to invest in one new article of clothing this fall, a forest green sweater or top should definitely be high on the list.

Wine Colors

These deep, beautiful colors really fit with the autumn sense of calm and changing seasons. A long, wine-colored skirt looks elegant even with the simplest tops. A deep red turtleneck can go with a pair of jeans or black pants. Scarves of this color can be used to bring color into black tops or dresses. Wine also matches very nicely with gold. Consider accenting your wine colored outfit with elegant gold bracelets. It's a simple way to look classy, elegant and ready for dinner or for school!

Deep Purple

Purples are another excellent choice for the cooler weather. Their dark, majestic quality creates an aura of style. Like wine colors, deep purple looks great as a top with skirts or jeans, as dresses, scarves, skirts and just about any other article of clothing. It can be accented with accessories such as teal nail polish, deep red necklaces or even brown scarves tossed casually around the neck. One of my favorite accessories is a brown or tan handbag. Such an accessory will not only serve the practical use of holding your makeup, cell phone and other goodies; it's also a fabulous way to tie your outfits together.

As you head out the door to jazz up your fall style, keep in mind that you want to find items that can be used to create more than one outfit. All these colors and accessories should match a multitude of options and keep you looking spectacular throughout the season. Head out today and try a few on. You never know the treasure you may find!

Be sure you head over to Belts and Bangles to get some more great fashion news from Brooke!