fall trends 2010- GET WET, LOOK GREAT

Fall 2010 is coming on fast. The leaves are changing colors, and though some of us wish this strange indian summer would last, the rain will start soon. We will all go from glistening with sweaty summer to dripping with raindrops for the next, oh, eight months or so. But don't let that make you run for your North Face jacket, or worse yet, stay inside under a Snuggie. Here are our tips and trends on how to look good while getting cold and wet.  

-Get a big scarf, and wear it always. That sucker will keep your neck warm, can be wrapped around your head babushka style if you don't have a hood on your jacket, and can be used as a towel once you get where you're going. Wring it out, hang it up to dry, and by the time you're off to your next destination, you're good to go, with your trusty scarf dry again. Looks great, DUH! 

-Layer up! Old news, right? We think it's old news worth repeating. Put on as many layers as possible, differing in weight and warmth. Pile 'em on when you head out into the rain. Then when it stops, or you get inside, strip them away to reveal a nice, warm, dry, fashionable you underneath. 

-Paint that mouth! For the colder months this year we predict a lot of ladies, women, and girls putting on lipstick. With lipstick it seems like you're either a daily wearer or a never wearer. We encountered some girls in the bathroom of a warehouse show fighting. "You said you'd wear lipstick if I wore lipstick and you took yours off!" We want to change that. We don't want you to feel like it is a HUGE DEAL to wear lipstick. As our Oregon complexions turn to winter pallor, nothing can brighten you up like a slick of color, and nothing is easier. If it's new to you, try putting it on and wearing it around the house to get used to it. Also, lipstick is generally pretty waterproof, where eye makeup is not. You can ride your bike in the rain and your lipstick looks great at the end of the ride.   

-Bows. Bow ties for men. Hair bows for ladies, big and small. Even bow shaped accessories. We've seen bow shaped bags, bow belts, and even bows finishing off the  back of some cute dresses! 

-Boots. Boots for men and women, too.  Dudes, nothing ups the ante on your nice jeans like a pair of boots. Deluxe (1331 Willamette) always has a great selection of mens boots, from cowboy to Beatle boots to combat boots. Converse don't fly in the rainy months. They sog and sop and make you miserable. Switch it out for some leather foot wear, and thank us when you get all the dates. Ladies, we rock the boots all year round, but it's time to start layering up the leg wear. Thigh high socks and stockings are in, and go great with a pair of boots. 
-Underwear as outerwear! Winer is the perfect time to show off  those pretty little things you couldn't pass up, but felt a little too exposed wearing in the heat. Especially when a cover up was far too hot. Now that it's getting so much colder, we can stand to layer up. A silky camisole is not too scandalous when layered with a warm sweater. And that bulky old sweater is dressed up when there's a little lace poking out. Ladies, you don't have to abandon all that fun femininity of summer, keep wearing those skirts, now just pair them with some tall thick socks. Thigh highs with garters can be pulled off in a more subtle way when worn over a pair of full tights. Without showing any skin underneath, they make a cute detail and the double layer of tights keeps legs from getting chilled!    

Here are some of our favorite fall trends in action.

  Carlye Cannon shows off a very versatile blue and grey plaid scarf with a hood sewn right in ("Harf" made by Alex) She is also exemplifying a cute, lightweight, white summer dress re-styled for winter by pairing it with shiny black leggings, boots, and a matching blue cardigan.  Carlye said she was looking forward to trying out her new thigh high boots this winter.  

Alex Bryson is looking forward to fall for the return of her favorite color, burnt orange. She plans on combating the rain with lots of leather, thigh high socks, and keeping her red hair close cropped to keep it dry. In this photo she is wearing her summer cutoffs with lots of layers of leg wear in maroon and olive and some midcalf  black boots, topped with a cozy and waterproof leather jacket and a plum colored cowl scarf.  

Allihalla A.K.A. Alli Ditson is planning on rocking as many tall socks this fall as her long legs can hold! She will also be making lots of cool and great winter accessories soon to be available at Kitsch! (1016 Willamette)

Miss Amelia Hart will continue her search for a not too butch leather jacket this winter. It has become her thrift store holy grail after finally finding a hair crimper that works. When she's not shopping, you can find her at Dawn Baby Salon (1355 Willamette) doing hair, makeup, and looking great, duh!