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As chillier temps approach
it's time to update your wardrobe with this season's most fabulous attire. Being fashionable doesn't have to be painstaking or have to cost a fortune. With a few essential "must-haves" in your closet
you can easily pull off the hottest runway looks in just minutes. Here are a few trends to watch out for this season:

Campus Chic

Collegiate sportswear was all the rage on New York Fashion Week runways. To look like you've just stepped off a college campus
add a colorful rugby or striped cardigan to complement a pair of pleated wool pants with a natural waistline. Save money by digging into your old coed gear at the back of your closet or in the attic--they're begging to be revamped and worn! Pull out your favorite long
chunky scarf that you loved to sport during freshman year and match it with a pair of skinny denims
add an oversized knit cocoon coat and embrace the warmth and style of the season.

Back to Basics

Covering up your legs this season is a must. Hosiery is a great way to spice up any outfit. Select from a wide range of patterns and textures to accent your look and choose a neutral color palette such as heather gray
oatmeal or brown. These colors are perfect to mix and match with other pieces in your closet. Eye-catching leggings or hosiery can be worn under a knee-length pencil skirt or a tailored pair of Bermuda shorts. Don't forget to finish the look with an important "must-have" accessory--a wide
woven belt
cinched at the waist--to give you the chic
trendy look seen in all the fashion magazines.

Designers to Watch

If you are wondering which are the best designers to snag these accessories from
fashion magazines have been touting the work of six
hot
talented designers. Trendsetters Rodarte
Rag & Bone
Vena Cava
VPL
Hanuk
and Brian Reyes have each won the prestigious Ecco Domaniฎ Fashion Foundation Award
a grant given by Ecco Domani Italian wines to the most promising new designers. These six fashion designers have made quite a splash at Fashion Week in New York
and by simply incorporating just one or two of their designs into your wardrobe
you can look like a fashionista overnight.