Fall Trends: 5 Must Have Items Straight From The Runway

Right now runways across the world are speaking spring/summer trends but right now its about focusing on fall.

Here are five top trends for fall straight from the F/W 2012 shows.  

1. Studs

Studded gloves at Burberry Prorsum

Studs can be found on accessories, jackets, jewelry, tops, denim, etc.  The best part is.. you can save some money and DIY!

2. White

Alexander Wang dress

This is another trend that can be found in many different items such as dresses and jackets.  This trend will also be played into fall so invest in pieces for the next season. 

3. Dark Red Lips

Yves Saint Laurent oxblood lips

Last fall and through spring we saw the bright red lip in action.  This season the red lip gets darker along with the weather. Invest in a good color that you can wear every day and with every outfit. 

4. Printed Sweater

Cross pattern sweater at Topshop's Unique

I've posted about printed sweaters before and these can be found all over from Nordstrom to Target.  This is a fun trend to pop a plain sweater.  Try layering a chambray shirt underneath with a studded collar. 

5. Oversize Jacket

Oversized jacket at Carven 

The oversize jacket takes inspiration from the 80s but this time around, forget the shoulder pads! This look is a bit slouchy but definitely comfy! Plus you will be able to deal with a lot of layering underneath. 

How many trends will you wear this season?

DIY: Chained Sweater

Ahh... my first clothing DIY post! 

I have only been out of school since May but I am really missing working on projects, which is probably why I did this DIY post (and there are more to come)! For fall collections, I have seen a lot of chain on sweaters and shirts, like this one:

topshop.com

Fortunately, this is a really easy DIY add on to any old sweater you might have in your closet.   Hooray for saving $$$. All you really need is patience and a general idea of hand sewing. 

Here is goes...

1. Before rolling up your sleeves and getting to work, gather your materials. These include: 

a sweater (old or new)

a pair of pliers

metal chain which you can find at a craft store or online

thread to match the sweater color

a sewing needle

pins

2. Start at the back neck of the sweater and pin one end of the chain in place so it doesn't move. This sweater (and most) has a ribbing at the top which kind of creates a good line for the chain to follow.

3. Follow the ribbing with the chain, pinning about every 2-3 inches so the chain wont move when you are sewing. 

4. Once you have reached the starting point of the chain, there will most likely be an overlap of extra chain.  You will need to use the pliers to take chains off and reconnect them.  Figure out which link fits perfectly with the one you started with.  Take the next link off, and connect the new end with the starting link. 

5. It's time to sew! I used a doubled thread.  Sew two loops around the area where two links meet.  You don't have to sew every link.  I sewed every second one so it goes, sew link, skip link, sew link, skip link, etc.  This step will take the most amount of time.

6. When you are back to where you have started, you're done!!! You can also create your own design by adding two chains around the neck, or even around the wrist. 

This is what the sweater looked like on me when I was finished...

I think it's super cute and trust me, it is so easy! 

Hope you find this helpful and send pics this way when you do your own!