Have you ever been suddenly drawn to a certain color, whether it was the color of a scarf or a jacket and suddenly your whole closet has bursts of it everywhere? That is the subliminal influence of fashion. you may not even know it but that gorgeous marigold scarf you just had to have is the result of seeing the color on the runway like this example from Oscar de la Renta (left).







This dress as gorgeous as it is may not be something you can pull out to wear to the office or on a dinner date, however its influence is everywhere as seen here on the right.

Never be afraid of color, now I'm not saying go all out Japanese scene girl. But if like me in years past you are a slave to the all black, white and beige, start out by integrating in a funky pair of earrings or something. The simplest of outfits can be dressed up with the right pair of earrings.

Here is ELLE magazines top fall fashion picks
http://www.elle.com/fashion/spotlight/falls-top-influential-trends-656252#slide-1 Take a look at their best in show and don't be afraid, though some things may look a bit daunting remember the most important thing about fashion is that you can take something very literal and make it your own.
Enjoy!