Fall Must-Haves 2010

As fall runway trends finally hit stores, it’s hard not to get excited. Undoubtedly, all of you fashionistas are creating your autumn style checklists, if you haven’t already. Why not kick off the new season of dressing with these fall must-haves?

THE MAXI DRESS

(L to R: Splendid Cotton Racer-back Maxi Dress; Sparkle & Fade Knit Cutout Back Maxi Dress; Bassike Striped Cotton Jersey Maxi Dress)

Streamlined simplicity at its best. This season’s uniform is all about comfort, elongating your silhouette and functioning as an easy transition piece for the weekend or for a night out.

BIG & BOLD JEWELRY

(L to R: Euforia Unchain My Heart Necklace; Fenton/Fallon for J.Crew Piano Cuff; Kate Spade Pop Rocks Cluster Ring)

This fall’s emphasis is on the “Statement Necklace,” chunky cuffs and oversized rings. Layered, mixed metals that impart weight and considerable size are the trend du jour.

HANDBAGS

(L to R: Proenza Schouler PS11 Bag; Rebecca Minkoff Studded True Love Hobo Bag; Lanvin Purse)

Bags this season run the gamut from structured and ladylike to roomy and oversized, scholastic and utilitarian to downtown, rocker chic. The easiest way to update an ensemble, there’s nothing like a new bag to inject new life into your look.