Purple, grey, pink and silver are at the top of the color charts this season, but not all aspiring fashionistas can get away with these color combos without breaking the office dress code. Fortunately, there are several ways to accentuate an otherwise simple outfit with Fall's top color choices, and all you need is a little creativity to sport some of the hottest looks for the season without pulling off a fashion 'don't.' Whether you're anxious to wear a pencil skirt or the oversized cardigan at the office this season, make sure you're choosing your key pieces in the following colors and styles:

The Grey Pencil Skirt
Pencil skirts are acceptable in most office environments and are a great match for Fall in either light grey, black or pewter. Pair the grey pencil skirt with a lavender blouse, purple cardigan or stick with the basic black top for a Fall-friendly look.

The Purple Vest
Purple is a top color choice for the Fall and winter season this year, so invest in some simple pieces in a deep purple or lavender color for an eye-catching, office friendly look. Purple knit vests can be coupled with a cream-colored blouse for a fresh look at the office.

The Pink Blouse
Pink with purple undertones is a hit for Fall and is a great match for an otherwise neutral office ensemble. Look for pink polka dot or printed blouses that you can wear under an oversized cardigan or wrap, or wear it tucked in with a pencil skirt for a chic and trendy look this season.

The All-Black Suit
The all-black suit is a staple of any Fall and winter wardrobe, and is one ensemble that will never go out of style. However, you can dress this up with the latest trends by wearing a contrasting v-neck purple shirt or sweater underneath the blazer, or wear it with a ruffled blouse for a fashion-forward, stylish look.

High-waist pencil skirts, ruffled blouses and knit vests are among the office wear must-haves for the Fall season. Invest in these key pieces to update your office wardrobe and show off some of the latest trends.

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While the season's top trends include high-volume curls and flat-ironed locks, some of the latest hairstyles aren't necessarily appropriate for the office. If you work in a conservative or semi-casual work environment, you may be required to wear your hair pulled back in a simple ponytail or hairclip, and keep it looking as tame as possible. How can you stay in line with the company's dress code without looking outdated? Here are some ideas for office-friendly hairstyles for the Fall season ahead:

The Chignon: one of the easiest looks to pull off for the office, this can turn into a modern and trendy look when you flatiron your hair before pulling it back, and smooth out all the frizzies with some sculpting gel. Add a barrette to one side of your head for a clean, sharp and sophisticated look at the office.

French Twist: a simple, sophisticated look that will add a twist (no pun intended) to your pulled back look at the office. The French twist can be embellished with pretty hair clips or a shiny barrette, or left 'as is' for an elegant and functional look at the office.

Half Ponytail: this classic look can be modified by parting hair in a deep part on either the left or the right, and clipping it in place with a barrette that lies parallel to the part. This sweet and sophisticated look is great for any preppy office look, and is easier to pull off if you flatiron your hair first.

Headband: pick up a wide headband in a bold color that matches a color on your outfit and flatiron your hair straight before pulling it back in the band. This season's top trends include the '50s-inspired headbands on super-straight hair. Use a styling gel or mousse to make your hair shiny and straight, and keep frizzies under control all day with a frizz-control spray.

Fall season calls for a few changes to your look, and wearing your hair in a fresh new style is a great way to get started. Consider any of these simple and sophisticated hair styles as you head off to the office this season!

Long Cardigans, not Short
Layer your look with a long cardigan. For a trendy look, opt for a draped front cardigan. For pure fall comfort, choose a double-breasted knit cardigan, ideal for fall foliage drives and walks through the pumpkin patch. Wear with your favorite top, leggings and ankle boots. Another option would be to wear it with a body-hugging skirt and your favorite over-the-knee boots. When wearing over-sized cardigans, keep the rest of your clothing choices form-fitting.

Get Racy with Laces
Pull-on knee-high boots are a popular choice for any time of day, but for those sultry fall nights go for a pair of lace up boots instead.

Go West, City Girl
Western style boots are back. Blame it on the prevalence of country music, the cooling temperatures, or on the astounding selection of fashionable boots available. The rich, natural camel color often seen on Western boots is a popular fashion color right now, seen on handbags and on jackets. Adventurous women will enjoy a pair of decorative Western boots, with floral designs. These decorated boots are girly and fun, for riding, walking, or line dancing.

Boho Not Biker Chic
Some women are comfortable with adding biker chic to their wardrobe. If that's not you, or you are looking for a softer approach, add some Boho, or Bohemian elements. A loose and flowing Boho style shirt with a soft floral pattern pairs well with dark denim, your favorite booties and a dark boyfriend jacket.

Decorative, not Plain
Dress up your feet in shoes that thrill you with frill. Ankle booties and pumps adorned with frills, lace edging, full floral attachments and subtle ruffles add feminine appeal.

Comfort Dress, Not Work Dress
Sweater dresses, popular in the mid 1980s are back. These dresses, similar to the sweatshirt dresses being worn right now, are comfortable and make for easy dressing. They can be worn casual with flats or suede boots, or more dressy with long strands of mismatched necklaces and gladiator heels.

Fall has arrived and so have fall trends. However, some spring/summer looks are rolling over into the new season with an added winter twist. The simplistic look of a classic white t-shirt worn over a pair of distressed denim remains a strong look. But fall is all about outerwear and this year, designers are giving us plenty of variety to style with.

To take your effortless t-shirt and jeans look from day to night, simply add one of this season's most sought after jackets. Sequence jackets are already all the rave, this look has recently been inspired by signature stage costumes worn by the late King of Pop. Jackets with embellishments on the shoulders are also a strong look for the season. These eye-catching jackets provide the right amount of glamour to make any simple outfit shine. Finish this look with a sexy pair of ankle booties and clutch and you'll look red carpet ready in an effortless way.
Boyfriend blazers continue to be in the spotlight. Heavier emphasis on the detailing, like the lining on the cuff sleeves, will be the newest design to revamp this jacket. This jacket is still worn best draped over a pair of shorts; of course, try this look with a pair of over the knee boots to coordinate this style with its current season. The crop motorcycle jacket is another returning contender. Look for this jacket to draw additional attention to the exposure of zippers, another revolving trend of seasons past.

Military jackets may be the most influential jacket of all for fall. Designers like Vivian Westwood are creating strong silhouettes with a huge focus on exquisite detailing. Free people adds a feminine touch to its military jacket by adding ruffles along its closure while Moschino's military jacket features all the bells and whistles including an asymmetrical button closure, tri-tone stripes at the collar, pockets and sleeve ends, not to mention extended shoulder accents, proving once again, that shoulders play a significant role in fashion this season.

Mica and Myra from our Juniors Merchandising team tell us about Boots and other trends to look out for this Fall and Winter.

When you're heading to a business-casual or professional office environment on a daily basis, you don't have to compromise on style in the handbag department. Totes, hobos and bucket bags can work with a business suit, skirt and blouse ensemble, and other office attire as long as the bag has some structure and exudes a clean-cut, classic style. For the Fall season, handbag trends are leaning towards studs, over-the-top embellishments and eye-catching leopard prints. Still, there are some ways to embrace Fall trends without going overboard with your office look.

If you prefer a small or mid-sized tote for carrying basic accessories, stick with an oversized ruched bag in black, brown or another neutral color. The oversized ruched bag is a versatile, eye-catching addition to any outfit, and is low-key enough to complement your office ensemble.

Looking for a briefcase-style tote? Stick with the simple patent leather tote or a structured leather bag for a classic Fall look. These types of bags never go out of style and are a great way to add a touch of sophistication to your ensemble. Just match the bag with your shoes, and you're ready to hit the office in style.

If you want to incorporate the Fall handbag trend of studs and metal embellishments, stick with a simple duffle-inspired tote or a shoulder bag that's framed in small silver or gold studs. Avoid the bags covered with silver discs, gold pailettes or oversized studs because these will create a more casual, rocker-chic look. Enjoy the latest trend in moderation so that you don't overpower your otherwise-professional look.

When you're wearing an all-black or all-grey ensemble for the office, add some color with a dark purple or pewter bag. Both of these colors are some at the top of the trend charts for the Fall season, adding a splash of color but still complementing your neutral outfit. A dark purple shoulder bag, tote or ruched bag is a great addition to any business casual ensemble.

From glossy patent leather totes to oversized ruched bags, you have several options for putting together an attractive office ensemble this Fall. Pick up any of these top trends to create a pulled-together and stylish look for the season.

One of the leading colors for the Fall 2009 season is purple, and if you want to flaunt this trend at the office, you can play with a variety of shades to keep your look polished and professional. Purple is a great complement to an all-grey suit, a black pencil skirt and other neutral tones, but you need to follow some basic guidelines to stay in line with the office dress code. Here are some simple ways to power up your look with a touch of purple this Fall:

1. Carry a purple handbag or work tote. Trade your black briefcase or dark grey work tote for a deep purple version. This season's top styles that work for the office include oversized hobos, slouchy bags and glossy patent leather totes.

2. Wear a purple blouse under a vest. You can add a touch of purple to your outfit by wearing a full-sleeve purple blouse underneath a black or grey knit vest to keep your look semi-professional. This preppy ensemble can top off a simple pair of wide-length black pants or a black skirt in a snap.

3. Accessorize with purple jewelry. From oversized necklaces to drop earrings, take your pick of classic silver earrings accented with purple. Purple gems and jewels are a simple way to freshen up your look and add a luxe twist to your ensemble.

4. Wear a purple shell. Add just a hint of purple to your outfit by wearing a shell underneath the blazer or blouse, and you can instantly transform a white shirt, grey suit or black ensemble into something a little more stylish. A deep purple shell is great for darker suits and blouses, while a lilac or lighter purple shade will work well with a white or cream colored shirt in early fall.

5. Go for the purple heels! Purple shoes are showing up at shoe racks around the country, and you can pick out some patent leather Mary Janes, kitten heels or leather pumps in a rich, dark purple for the office. Just make sure you're not wearing purple anywhere else to keep your look professional and chic.

Booties are back again for this fall and are definitely a staple to have in your 2009 fall wardrobe. If you recall booties (mini-boots) made a big appearance in the fashion runways last year and were all the rage with celebrities and fashion trendsetters. It appears that booties are not going anywhere anytime soon, but the booties for this fall and winter are all about the details.

A big fashion runway trend with booties was the addition of chains. A couple layers of chains running across the front of the shoe adds some dramatic appeal to the footwear. Another detail that was seen on the runways was the use of buckles on booties. Even though these buckles served no actual purpose, they added a great fashion design to the shoes and gave them more personality.

Following this fashion trend is really not that difficult. You can easily find yourself a killer pair of booties that can get you through all of fall and winter. If you really want to spice your wardrobe up, pick a pair with chains or a buckle detail. Booties come in all different colors and materials. They can be suede, leather, or even wool. If you want to stick to the basics, then you can't go wrong with a black or dark brown leather or suede pair.

Booties can be worn with several different outfits. Despite what you may think, it is a popular fashion trend to wear booties with skirts, preferably shorter ones. You can even add some tights or leggings under the skirt as well if you really want to go all out with the trend. If you would like to keep your fashion sense a little calmer, pair a cute pair of booties with a pair of bootleg jeans or tuck a pair of skinny jeans into them. You can wear the shoes to the office, to the park, or for a date night. They are truly a transitional piece that can be worn with just about anything.

I don't see booties going anywhere and can definitely see them lasting through 2010.

Before you know it, fall will be upon us, so I figured we should start looking at some of the fall runway fashion trends. For the fall 2009 season it appears that there is no shortage of prints for clothing and accessories. We are talking about just about every print imaginable for fall clothing.

The fall runways consisted of geometric, plaid, floral, paisley, and animal prints. This fall season should be anything but boring when it comes to your clothing. Everything from shoes to blouses can have some sort of print or pattern on them. Now, this doesn't mean that you would wear a plaid shirt with a floral skirt, but the runways did see prints intermixed and used together in the same outfit. If you do choose to mix prints, remember to keep one piece of the outfit a subtle print that is almost like a neutral and the other piece could be a louder print, giving the outfit a flare.

Some people avoid printed and patterned clothes like the plague, but that does not have to be the case. It is possible to wear a print and for it to be flattering on you. There are plenty of clothing pieces for the fall that are white and black printed or brown and cream printed. If you want to be more subtle in your clothing and flatter your figure, you can easily stick to these more neutral and less loud prints. They draw less attention to your body, which many women tend to want to do.

Printed clothing can also be flattering in that it can draw the eye away from trouble spots on your body. If you don't your stomach, you can easily use a print to draw attention away from your stomach and to a feature that you do like such as your face or even your legs. The key to this is to find a dress or shirt that does not have a print around the stomach area but has some sort of print or design at the neckline or the bottom of the dress. This draws a person's attention away from your stomach to the areas where the pattern is.

If you are interested in following the runway fashion trends, then you definitely want to add printed blouses, shoes, dresses, skirts and even handbags to your fall collection.