Mother Nature seems to be clinging to her tank tops and flip-flops. But despite the recent summery heat, fall is here along with a bevy of new styles and trends for women’s fashion.

Among these new styles are re-workings of summer’s bohemian look. Updated in rich autumn hues, the look is exquisite when met with fall staples like sweaters, long skirts and velvety fabrics.

“We’re mixing and matching so much,” said Brigette Refuerzo, owner and buyer for Flirt Boutique on Howe Avenue.

Her store’s racks are filled with fluttery sleeves and soft suede pants that beckon to be touched. The pieces have the fringe, ruffles and gypsy colors that make up the bohemian style.

“I’m trying to bring an east-coast look to Sacramento which consists of hats, big belts, lots of denim and long romantic flowing patterns,” she said, equating her store’s wares to the styles worn by stars like Jennifer Lopez and Alicia Keys.

Colors this season are leaning towards earth tones. “It seems to be that burgandy is really in,” Refuerzo said. “Last year it was blue, this year it’s burgandy, taupe and dark brown.”

Jackets in peacoat and raised-waist styles have touches of faux fur, making them ultra hip.

With textures, fall sees the return of corduroy and velour in exciting new styles. Another fabric you can’t live without is, no surprise here, denim. Refuerzo said the new take on denim will be short jean jackets and dressed-up denim with accessories for going out.

Megan Gabbard, a sales assistant at Flirt Boutique and Sacramento State sophomore, says her favorite piece this season is the jeans she’s wearing. “[They’re] Angel dirty wash stretch jeans,” she said. “You can wear them to work or out. It’s multi-purpose denim.”Like most students, Gabbard tries to reconcile her fashion with her college lifestyle. “I want to be trendy but comfortable at the same time,” she said. “I think people don’t really dress up for school — just jeans and T-shirts.”

Freshman Nai Saelee feels the same. “I like dressing up, but I barely have time for that,”she said, adding that the only students she sees dressing up are freshman.

Besides time, money is also a factor for students. At Flirt Boutique, shirts range from $36 to $69 and pants go from $49 to $99. “You can get out of here for under $100 with a complete outfit,” Refuerzo said.

If money is lacking, accessorizing may be the way to update your look for fall. There are tons of cheap thrills like newsboy caps, bags, scarves, crocheted beaded wraps and tied belts that will make welcomed and stylish additions to any fall wardrobe.

Jewelry trends are anything with beads and a vintage look. Although the Pope recently condemned actresses for wearing them, crosses are another popular jewelry choice.

The Italian charm bracelet craze remains in tact. Freshman Amanda Gomez got one of the silver square-linked bracelets for graduation. She only has a few of the charmed studs; wearing more would be too cluttered. “I like the main focus on top,” she says, pointing to her initials on the bracelet.

The best accessory may be good hair. Alicia Adge, a hair stylist at Beauty Bar, said people tend to make their tresses darker and longer in the fall. “Red is popular, especially red lowlights,” Adge said. Lowlights are coloring that are darker than your natural color.

Having sharp contrasting color in your hair, like Columbian sensation Shakira, is the trend. “The natural look isn’t really in for our age group,” said Jennifer Harris, Beauty Bar’s receptionist.

Boots will be adorning feet this fall. Knee-length high-heeled boots in a multitude of shades like deep red and tanned leather are the perfect pieces to build outfits around.But freshman Stephanie Wingo would rather wear one of her eight pairs of comfy sneakers from DC or Converse than high heels. “Above anything in fashion, you have to be comfortable, so you gotta have the kicks,” she said.

Depending on who you ask, Vogue editors or funky fashionistas, everyone has their own idea of fashion. Wingo offers her personal fashion mantra.

“If you wake up in the morning and feel like putting on high heels, do it,” Wingoe said. “Or if you wake up and feel like putting on the baggiest thing you own, do it. Fashion is art.”

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