Autumn Trends

Summer and Fall are the easiest seasons for me to get up and find something to wear.  At least on a casual day.  However, I'm finding that my school clothes wardrobe is rather limited, which has me scouring Pinterest, Keep, and all my favorite fashion blogs.  Unfortunately, I'm still finding some rather (great) casual outfits that intrigue me.  My usual go-to in this autumn weather is an outfit of skinny jeans, riding boots, a cardigan, and a scarf. And believe me, comfortable and trendy.  But I'm finding I need to branch out a little, especially if I don't want to wear the same "stuff" to school every day.

Trends I would like to invest in:
1.  A dressy plaid- I keep seeing plaid shirts with pencil skirts and the like.  At first, I was skeptical.  And now, I'm intrigued.
2.  Colorful fall blazers- I've always loved a good black, blue, or red blazer.  It seems to tie an outfit all together.  Why haven't I invested in another color, such as a deep wine color or khaki with brown elbow patches? I don't know.
3.  Loafers- First thought= old people. Now= comfortable.
4.  Heeled boots- I love all my flat boots.  My riding boots and my ankle boots have served me well.  But slowly I'm starting to stare a little longer at the riding boots with a solid heel (solid, not stiletto).  And I'm thinking of possibilities.
5.  Winter dresses- I've invested in my fair share of spring/summer dresses made with a thin material that float as I walk.  And that's all fine and dandy.  But now I need some sturdy, structured dresses that will keep me warm and be appropriate for school.
6.  More scarves- Because everyone can always use a scarf (or two, or three, or four, or more).

Trends that I would not wear to school:
1.  Those over-the-knee socks- I don't know what's so great about that.  I'm not even sure of the exact purpose of them.  But I keep seeing them and I am oh so tempted to buy.  All I keep thinking is the fact that I could wear those with my pajama shorts.  It's fall, Kaetlyn!
2.  Track tights- Last year I did not participate in indoor track.  I find myself in the weird part of the season where we will be practicing outside and inside and then participating in the events in an indoor facility.  I've only ever bought shorts and capris, which will not be warm enough.  I keep seeing tights, and I'm sure I need to buy some.  But then I need to buy shirts long enough to go over them because my inner-self just can't seem to want to wear those alone.  And I guess technically I would have to wear them to school.
3.  Patterned tights- Not track tights.  But like black polka tights or those herringbone pattern tights I keep seeing that are worn with boots and skirts.  I wouldn't be brave enough to wear them to work, but out and about would be fun.

And the scariest trend...
4.  Those gorgeous tulle skirts- I don't think I could ever...but I get all moony-eyed whenever I see them paired with the perfect heels, the perfect top, and the perfect jacket.

Any trends you would like to try this fall?