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FASHIONISTA by tiffany davis olson FALL FASHION 2013 Fall always carries a particularly exciting vibe. Temperatures begin dropping, many friends seem to be back in town, your calendar is starting to fill up with events, and you're probably excited to enjoy a breezy evening on a patio nearby. With a fresh new season ahead, fashion is as exhilarating as it gets all year. As we know, "September is the January in fashion." (A quote famously said by Vogue's Candy Pratts Price) So what is in store for fall fashion this year? After watching the shows at New York Fashion Week in February, I've narrowed down my fall essentials to the following list: STATEMENT OUTERWEAR Having a great, warm, classic, black coat for fall and winter is essential. But designers are now having more fun with statement outerwear. After all, once the temperatures drop you'll be reaching for some sort of outerwear every day. It might as well be something that has a little pizzazz. Embellishments, dainty collars and striking prints are all new looks to spice up your outerwear options. Oversized coats were a huge trend on the runways, but probably won't translate off the runway, as they can be a hard silhouette to master. Last year's cape is getting a makeover. Look for shorter capes, longer capes, sheer capes, thick capes and about every kind of capelike silhouette in between. POMS Pom poms aren't just for cheer practice anymore. We're seeing this trend accessorizing many garments for fall. Pom poms had a bit of a cheesy reputation in the past, but the 50 l MACON MAGAZINE new pom look is making something of a comeback. Some versions of these poms have more of an elegant tassel-like feel. You might find them embellishing bags or skimming the end of your sleeves. Another pom that has started to appear is one single, large furry pom, worn as an accessory on coats or brooches. BLACK AND WHITE SEPARATES You probably recognize this trend from recent seasons and it's not going anywhere just yet. As opposed to the black and white looks from spring that focused on more black and white color blocking and prints, this fall is all about the separates. Think winter white pants with a chic black blazer. This look will translate well from the runway to everyday because it's such an effortless look to pull together. Not to mention you can keep these separates in your wardrobe for years to come. EMERALD We know this is the color of the year, but how do you add it into your fall wardrobe? Opt for a piece that you'll be able to use frequently like a trench coat or wonderful emerald purse. Emerald plays nicely with others, like winter white, navy and black, and it seems to flatter most skin tones. KNEE-HIGH BOOTS In recent years the "bootie" has taken center stage, with many short boot options becoming available. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013