Fall Fashion Sneak Preview: Five Trends

September is the beginning of fall, and since the September issues of fashion magazines showcase fall fashion -- and are therefore the most important issues of the year -- that makes August, the month in which they're released, the beginning of fall fashion. Here are a few trends to keep an eye out for as they start becoming available in stores.

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1. Ombre Jeans: Ombre has been huge for a while, and now it's hit denim. If you love colored or printed denim, this is the latest iteration, and it's a great way to play with color in a casual outfit. Pair with neutrals and pieces that fall into the same color family.

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2. Patchwork Denim: Following up on the mixed materials trend, this involves multiple shades and textures of denim all in one item. Go for tailored, well-fitting pieces to avoid looking sloppy. As for the rest of the outfit, treat it like you would be showcasing a print.

Donna Karan picture from NeimanMarcus.com

3.Burnt Orange: Supposed to be this year's oxblood, this lovely dark orange color pairs excellently with gold and works well with a warm complexion. Plus the color is beautifully reminiscent of autumn leaves.

4. Pastels with Camel: For those of us with cooler undertones who went overboard on the mint craze (by which I mean me), we can still wear those clothes into the fall by pairing them with camel. A camel overcoat, jacket, or blazer will go perfectly and will keep warm when the weather turns colder later in fall.

Gucci picture from NeimanMarcus.com

M Missoni picture from NeimanMarcus.com

5. Black, White, and Cobalt: Continuing on the graphic black and white trend of spring, freshen up that look with a pop of cobalt in another piece or in accessories, shoes, or jewelry. Keep it simply, though, especially with patterned black and white clothing; and just do a cobalt clutch and eyeliner or nails, for example. Let the graphic black and white be the statement, since the cobalt contrast heightens their intensity.

Are you excited about fall fashion? What trends will you be trying out? I definitely plan to get my hands on ombre jeans and a camel blazer, but patchwork denim I'm not so sure about. Let me know what you think in the comments!

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