Being someone who has studied fashion, thrives on fashion trends and blogs about fashion, even I'm confused and pose the question, "Is everything on trend this season?" What's the point of reporting trends, if practically everything is popular right now? I read magazines and browse the internet regularly to keep in the know about fashion trends. I feel like if one were to compile all the trends every magazine and fashion site were reporting this month, anything goes! It would be easier to report whats not on trend. This can be very confusing for women trying to keep up with fashion, not to mention expensive. Let's recap shoe trends for fall 2014 - running shoes, chunky heels, pointed toe pumps, metallic shoes, slip-ons, combat boots, over the knee boots, oxfords, smoking slippers, statement shoes...the list goes on and on.

There are few new trends this season, like oversized pastel coats, structured garments, and running shoes worn with everything from casual daywear to dresses and tailored looks, but everything else is just past trends re-visited. I'll admit, I do covet some of histories trends, like folkloric fashion and androgyny from the eighties, but I'd like to see something new and exciting. I want to feel inspired by fashion. Like most of you, I am left sifting through the exuberant amount of fashion "must haves" and trying to find something that stands out. I guess the takeaway here is anything goes! 

I realize I am contradicting myself as a fashion blogger. Normally, I would spend too much money on clothing and accessories for fall, and by the time the leaves change all of these trends will be out. This season, I'm gonna take a break, explore my closet and opt for a style that is my own.