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This week for Friend Friday, we’re mixing it up a bit and doing a visual post, hosted by Iris of 260 Days No Repeats. Today’s theme is The Quintessential Fall Outfit containing the items we consider our perfect fall look.

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On Friday I wrote about my 5 favorite trends for Fall 2011.

Now it’s your turn. What are your favorite trends this season?

Vote for one of my 5 picks … or add your own!

This week for Friend Friday we’re talking fall trends 2011: Name your five favorite fall trends and how you plan to wear them this season.

Although I like to stay current, I don’t usually go out of my way to work a bevy of trends into my wardrobe. Instead, I try to play up pieces I already have that work within a trend, and look for an additional piece or two of the latest and greatest.

So these are the trends that I’m most likely to wear this season.

My favorite fall trends for 2011

1. Choker necklaces and cuff bracelets. I’m always looking for ways to update my jewelry wardrobe, and I like the fierce modern edge of these metallic choker necklaces and cuffs. I don’t have any now, so I’ll look for inexpensive versions at stores like H&M and Target.

2. ‘70s inspired day dresses. I already have a good selection of skirts in my closet. By adding a shirt or two with looser, flowing sleeves, this is a look I can make work for me. And if I find a pussy bow blouse, I can use it twice as much by also incorporating it into a “Mad Men”-esque ‘60s ensemble.

3. ‘60s/mod. Speaking of which … I’ve always loved the look of the mid-’60s. With so much black already in my closet, it shouldn’t be too hard to work in some whites and brights for a mod feel.

4. Bright pants. Did I say brights? Once upon a time I had a pair of lime green cigarette pants. If I still had them, they’d fit right in this season. Instead, I’ll have to find a new pair. Maybe I’ll get some in the color of my final Fall 2011 trend …

5. Red. For almost 10 years, I had red hair and as a consequence I steered clear of wearing it as well. Now that I’m back to my roots, so to speak, I’ve been working more red into my wardrobe. Luckily that makes me on trend!

As you can see, many of these trends will complement one another, making them much more versatile.

That’s the key to wearing any trend: look for items that work well on you and with what you already own. Your trendy item can then become part of your core wardrobe and be wearable long after the trends have changed.

Your Turn

• What are you looking forward to wearing this Fall?

[This post is part of Modly Chic’s Fashion Beauty Friend Fridays.]

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Sheer long-sleeve tops are a great way to transition your summer wardrobe to fall

Although summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 22, the start of the new school year and the approach of Labor Day means it’s time to think about the transition to fall.

For this topic, I decided to do something a little different–I solicited input from the smart, savvy ladies of the Fashion Beauty Friend Friday Google Group.

So here are their suggestions for moving from long, warm days to shorter, cooler ones.

9 ways to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall

1. Cardigans, scarves and a great trench coat. (Sherry, Girls Day Out)
2. During the summer months I rock my booties with bare legs, but when fall arrives I pair the booties with a pair of colorful tights to accentuate the look. (Gina, Mommy Posh)
3. Take the opportunity to do a mini-closet reorganization. Keep the summer shorts but pair them with leggings and tights with creative designs. (Cheryl, Oh to be a Muse)
4. I’ve been wearing long sleeve sheer tops. They are great for those days that start out colder and end up warmer, or vise versa. (Megan, Buffalo Hearts)
5. There isn’t too much of a transition period here in South Florida so the way I transition is with color.  I always love my bright tropical colors but I start incorporating classic fall colors like greys, dark purples, and burgundies. (MJ, Fierce Beauty and Fashion)
6. Lots of layers, textured tights, tiding boots, and knee high socks! (Miss Rockwell, Thrifty & Shameless)
7. Organize accessories (like scarves, tights, hats, etc.) and outerwear (sweaters, blazers, coats, etc.) by season; I have a basket of light summer scarves, one of heavier pashminas and shawls, and then another one with the big, thick wool stuff and I just swap them out for each other when the seasons change. (Martina Lynne, The Life Academic)
8. I go back to wearing more pants, more scarves and layering. I tend to wear most of my clothes year round anyway, but the darker colors start to come out when it cools down–that, and comfy cozy sweaters. (Samantha, My Growing Obsessions)
9. One of my favorite transitional pieces has to be thin cotton turtlenecks.  I have several colors, but of course black is the classic.  Throw this on under sleeveless or short-sleeve dresses or tops and you are golden, or at least warmer than you were! (Kara, Unusual Form)

Thanks for your input ladies! All of these suggestions are great. (And if you haven’t read their blogs before, I invite you to check them out.)

• What are your tips for transitional dressing?
• Are you looking forward to fall, or are you in denial about the end of summer?

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Sassy Rainboots by closetcoach featuring wellies boots

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Ankle Boot Black – Zappos.com Free…
$134 - vip.zappos.com
Black boots »

Lacoste Chisai Chelsea
$97 - piperlime.gap.com
Round toe boots »

Chooka Women’s Noir Lace-Up Rain Boot
$63 and up - amazon.com
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Tretorn – Kelly Rubber Rain Boot (Charcoal Gray 2) – Footwear
$59 - zappos.com
Wellies boots »

Chooka Women’s Cheetah Dual Buckle Rain Boot
$52 and up - amazon.com
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Bogs – Becca (Black Solid) – Footwear
$75 - zappos.com

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania With Black Bow Tie | Womens Black Boots
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Black mid calf boots »

Autumn’s here again, and with the falling leaves often come falling drops of rain.

Luckily, there are more ways than ever to keep your feet dry without looking like you’re dressed to hike the Himalayas, or like you’ve stolen your pre-schooler’s footwear.

Suddenly it seems that venerable British wellie purveyor Hunter is everywhere (you can find them at Nordstrom’s or on Zappos, for example), but they’re far from the only option.

At price points higher (Vivienne Westwood) and lower (Chooka, Lacoste, Tretorn), and heights from ankle to knee, here are a few options for rainwear that doesn’t look like it.

Your Turn

• What’s keeping your feet dry?
• What’s your favorite rainboot brand and style?