Trend: The Studded Collar

For some time now, photos of celebrities and streestyle fashionistas sporting studded collars have been appearing on numerous fashion blogs and magazines. Although the trend is not new, it is slowly gaining popularity and numerous studded collar DIY articles have already been posted online. 

It all started back in 2009 when Prada decided to introduce studded collars in its AW collection. Even though the trend was originally intended for men, it proved to be a success among female fashion enthusiasts everywhere.

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Images: We Keep Searching, The Blonde Salad, Tha Sartorialist, The Man Repeller

Sartorial Inspiration: Layered Stripes

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Images: ChicChocolate, TheStripedTee

Trend: Pleated Skirts

The pleated skirt, one of the hottest trends of the spring, seems to be getting stronger for this upcoming fall and winter season. Previously featured in neon colors and floral patterns, the pleated skirt is now updated with darker hues and a longer hem. Pair this trend with dark tights, ankle boots, leather jackets and scarves to make it weather appropriate.

Keep reading for some great pleated skirt alternatives.

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Trend: Running Shoes

Earlier this year when I saw photos from Emma Roberts doning a pair of Nikes while she was running errands, I thought her choice was based primarily on comfort. After all, she was wearing a Chloe bag and the rest of her outfit didn't seemto suggest that she was coming from the gym.

However, after seeing more and more pictures of celebs and even models wearing their beloved Nike sneakers while out and about, I started to think that maybe this would become part of a new trend. For most fashionistas, the thought of wearing running sneakers usually involves hitting the treadmill, but some stars are choosing to wear the sneakers as part of their stylish outfits.

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Trend: The Return of The Floppy Hat

With fall approaching and the hippie trend reaching new heights, it's no wonder the felt floppy hat has come back in style. Originally popularized by the likes of Brigitte Bardot and Faye Dunaway, and now worn by Blake Lively, Sienna Miller Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Moss and Nicole Richie, the floppy hat is everywhere to be seen. The floppy hat is a great transitional piece that will take you from summer to fall in no time.

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Trend: Upgrade the Sweatpant

Sweatpants? Yeah I know what you're thinking, and no, I'm not discussing yoga fashion today. It turns out designers may have found out just how uncomfortable skinny jeans and high heels may be at times, and for that reason they decided to bring back the sweatpants. I know, the high heels are not gone yet (not that we want them to be), but at least the sweatpants will make our lives a little bit easier.

This fashion trend is definitely a tricky one. Worn with the right accessories the sweatpants look can make you look like the street-style girl of the moment, but if you get too comfortable you might end up looking like you just got out of the gym and tried to look decent enough to run your daily errands.

Because of this, I bring you some of the classiest sweatpants looks around, and from the looks of it, wearing a blazer is the easiest way to make the whole outfit look instantly polished

The Sweatpants + Blazer look:

This look is rather simple to achieve; all you need is: a blazer (preferably black), a white t-shirt and some neutral colored booties. This is without a doubt the easiest way to nail the sweatpants look without looking like you tried too hard.

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Trend: The Statement Necklace

Oh, the old statement necklace! Few things in life will make a women look as glamorous and put together as a great statement necklace, gracing her neckline and drawing attention to her neck and her décolletage .

Although the statement necklace is making a comeback as a trend, I think it should be considered as timeless as the 'LBD'. This is an accessory which can successfully make a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit stand out from the crowd.

Especially now in the heat of summer, statement necklaces prove to be a great alternative which will undoubtedly make you look professional and polished while allowing you to breathe without having to wear suffocating blouses and/or the traditional blazer.

Speaking from a college student's point of view, (one who has just started an internship, mind you), an extravagant and elegant necklace can prevent you from having to buy tons of new shirts or professional tops to wear to work. By having four basic tops and four statement necklaces, you will be able to have a versatile wardrobe by varying the outfit combinations while getting compliments on your original necklace!

The statement necklaces can be found at any price range. Here are some of my favorite options:

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Trend: Neon for summer

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Trend: Feed me some Oxfords

When models first walked down the runway wearing oxfords, I was not surprised, but I wasn't ecstatic either. To me the oxfords seemed like a very boring and masculine type of shoe that would soon go out of fashion.

Which is why, as I write this, I cannot help but feel slightly confused as I stare at the gorgeous Silver Madden silver oxfords that I bought recently.

For some reason, during the last couple of weeks I went into an oxford frenzy (which is weird enough, considering that the most extravagant shoes I currently own are leopard flats). Nevertheless,the oxfords grew on me, and I felt identified with this type of shoe. The oxford represents the ultimate stylish, preppy, and boyish shoe that a sort of awkward and book-worm type of girl would wear.

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