The leaves are starting to turn, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. Fall is in the air, as we make the slow transition into the holiday season. But weather isn’t the only thing that changes over time. Just like the seasons, fashion is constantly in flux. If you want to look your best this fall, you’ll want to stay on top of the latest fashion trends.

Here are six tips to building a wardrobe and cosmetic routine that’s sure to turn heads.

Trousers

Over the past few years, yoga pants have been a popular piece of casual wear. But they’ve started to wear out their welcome. And while jeans remain a perennial favorite, they can be constricting, and they can get sweaty on a warm day. In their place, consider a new alternative; trousers – loose, oversized work pants – have started to make a comeback of late.

Traditionally, trousers have been considered more formal. You wore them for work, along with a blouse or a blazer. Now, they’ve come back into style as a piece of casual wear. Instead of a blouse, try a graphic tee, or stay warmer with a light sweater. The best thing about trousers is that they’re versatile. Throw on a formal top and a pair of heels, and you’re ready to go out for dinner.

Button Downs

Button downs have been around for a while, and you probably already have one or two of them hanging in your closet. The particular look doesn’t really matter. You can go with a solid, stripes, or patterns. You can go with lighter or heavier material for different temperatures.

So, how do you wear a button down in fall of 2021? Simply put, you can use it for just about anything. You can put it under a vest or blazer if you want to dress it up. For a more daring look, wear it over a bra-top. And don’t dismiss a button down that’s twice your size. You can throw a belt or a scarf around your waist for a relaxed, airy look.

Vintage Fashion

Almost every year, people will talk about how “vintage fashion” is coming back into vogue, and they’re usually right. Vintage fashion, broadly speaking, is always fashionable. The real question is which vintage styles are in, and which will still look like your grandma should be wearing them.

This year, a lot of 70s styles are coming back into favor. One thing you’ve probably seen all over Instagram is a lot of printed silk scarves. Sure, you can wear them like an ordinary scarf. But they can also be used as a torso wrap, or even an airy hair wrap. Florals, colors, and pastels are all fair game this year.

Prints are also coming back into favor in the world of dresses. Think of Emilio Pucci’s famous creations, and you’ll have a good idea of what we’re talking about. There are loads of them on the shelves, and all of them are worth checking out. Along the same lines, florals are coming back in a big way, and not just any old florals. The more it looks like your grandmother’s upholstery, the better it’s going to fit 2021’s fashion trends. The ideal cut will be form-fitting, but not excessively snug.

One more trend that’s coming back into vogue is the Gunne Sax dress. These dresses are no longer in production, and hit their heyday in the 70s and 80s. However, their appearance is more similar to their Victorian and Edwardian-style dresses of the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. They used period-appropriate materials, which set them apart from many modern “vintage” companies, which use modern materials.

Nail Art

Nail art might seem like something only a professional can do. And yes, there are some advanced techniques that beginners would be best advised not to try. But with the right acrylics, gels, and shellacs, you can achieve virtually any look you like.

For simple patterns, nail tape is your biggest fan. For example, you can tape off parts of your nail and do a dip. If you want stripes, paint one coat, then lay down the tape where you want your stripes. Paint your new color over the top, pull off the tape, and you’ll see beautiful stripes that look like you just walked out of a salon.

Even if you want a more complex design, you don’t necessarily need to go to a nail salon. Decals and stamps can be virtually indistinguishable for the real deal. A decal is just a sticker that’s specifically designed to stick to fingernails. A stamp can be filled with any color polish, and then pressed into place on each finger. Because the stamp is the same every time, the design looks the same every time – just like a professional had painted it.

Natural Hair Styles

Switching from an artificial to a natural hair style sounds simple, right? Just stop using harmful products and treatments. But there’s a lot more to it than just ditching your old chemical straighteners and hair irons. In fact, natural hair styles don’t just happen as soon as you stop using treatments. For one thing, you need to stop using bleaches and dyes. These also harm your hair, and cause it to become brittle over time. But in addition to all that, you have to find some way to fix the hair that’s already on your head.

To begin with, you could choose the more radical method: shaving your head and starting from scratch. The benefit of this method is that it’s quick and easy. You don’t have to buy any treatments, and you don’t have to go through any kind of awkward transitional period. That said, some women can rock the bald look, and others can’t. You can always wear a weave during the transition, but that also requires effort and expense – something you were probably hoping to avoid by cutting your hair off to begin with.

Another alternative is to use protective hairstyles to keep your existing hair safe from further damage. You can use a wig or a weave to cover your hair and give it a break from the elements. You can even put your hair into a braid, which will prevent tangling and can help your hair to grow. With natural moisturizers and conditioners, you can eventually restore your hair to its former luster. On the other hand, your hair may fail to grow, in which case you’d have to shave it off anyway.

Take a Skin First Approach to Beauty

When people look at you, one of the first things they see is your skin. This makes obvious sense, and it’s a big part of why people are focusing more on skincare. It’s at least as important as taking care of your hair or your nails! The process of focusing first on your skin even has a name: the “skin first approach.”

Nobody wants to wake up with skin trouble. Acne, blotchiness, scars, and eczema are just a few of the conditions that can lower your confidence when you go out in the world. Why not cover up those blemishes with good quality makeup? Companies like Glossier are supplying coverup, masks, and more.