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Yvonne Bonasera holds a 
Bachelors degree in International Business from LIU and JCU in Rome, Italy. She is a travel consultant, blogger and teaches Italian, and has visited over 26 countries across 5 continents. Yvonne can be reached at ymbtravel@gmail.com.
    Long​ ​Island's​ ​endless​ ​summer​ ​this​ ​year​ ​is​ ​making​ ​it​ ​hard​ ​to​ ​think​ ​about​ ​the​ ​upcoming holidays​ ​and​ ​colder​ ​weather,​ ​but​ ​it​ ​will​ ​be​ ​here​ ​before​ ​you​ ​know​ ​it,​ ​so​ ​let's​ ​talk​ ​fall​ ​trends! 
    It's​ ​safe​ ​to​ ​say​ ​we​ ​all​ ​look​ ​forward​ ​to​ ​fall​ ​fashion-​ ​it's​ ​comfy,​ ​cozy​ ​and​ ​we​ ​finally​ ​break​ ​into boot​ ​season. 
    Wraps,​ ​shawls​ ​and​ ​scarves… the​ ​go-to​ ​fall​ ​accessory!​ ​To​ ​make​ ​an​ ​outfit​ ​come​ ​together​ ​with​ ​ease​ ​and​ ​to​ ​warm​ ​those​ ​chilly fall​ ​mornings;​ ​add​ ​a​ ​patterned​ ​scarf​ ​or​ ​wrap​ ​on​ ​a​ ​simple,​ ​monotone,​ ​outfit.​ ​Typically,​ ​we think​ ​of​ ​​ ​plaid​ ​this​ ​time​ ​of​ ​year,​ ​but​ ​pretty​ ​florals​ ​have​ ​made​ ​their​ ​way​ ​into​ ​the​ ​season’s preferred​ ​patterns​ ​for​ ​an​ ​added​ ​pop.  
    Ponchos,​ ​capes​ ​and​ ​vests…layering​ ​is​ ​the​ ​name​ ​of​ ​the​ ​game​ ​in​ ​the​ ​early​ ​part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​season.​ ​The​ ​never-out-of-style ponchos​ ​or​ ​capes​ ​are​ ​a​ ​chic​ ​alternative​ ​to​ ​a​ ​sweatshirt.​ ​Vests,​ ​long​ ​or​ ​short,​ ​faux​ ​fur​ ​or quilted,​ ​year​ ​after​ ​year​ ​vests​ ​will​ ​be​ ​a​ ​staple​ ​in​ ​your​ ​wardrobe.  
    Boots​ ​and​ ​booties…the​ ​long​ ​awaited​ ​footwear​ ​favorite​ ​resurfaces​ ​making​ ​fall​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​best​ ​times​ ​for​ ​fashion. Short​ ​booties​ ​with​ ​fringe​ ​or​ ​studs​ ​if​ ​you​ ​want​ ​to​ ​make​ ​a​ ​statement​ ​or​ ​stick​ ​with​ ​the​ ​classics- leather,​ ​suede,​ ​the​ ​possibilities​ ​are​ ​endless!​ ​They​ ​can​ ​be​ ​paired​ ​with​ ​pants,​ ​dresses​ ​or​ ​a skirt.​ ​Boots​ ​have​ ​become​ ​the​ ​versatile,​ ​timeless,​ ​accessory​ ​that​ ​can​ ​span​ ​across​ ​decades, so​ ​invest​ ​in​ ​a​ ​good​ ​pair​ ​for​ ​years​ ​of​ ​use.  
    Sweaters…from​ ​turtlenecks​ ​to​ ​tunics,​ ​sweater​ ​dresses,​ ​cropped​ ​or​ ​cardigans…​ ​there​ ​are​ ​so​ ​many choices​ ​when​ ​it​ ​comes​ ​to​ ​sweaters,​ ​you​ ​​almost ​wish​ ​the​ ​season​ ​would​ ​last​ ​longer. Oversized​ ​sweaters​ ​feel​ ​as​ ​though​ ​you're​ ​wrapped​ ​in​ ​your​ ​favorite​ ​blanket.​ ​Wear​ ​with leggings​ ​(ensuring​ ​they​ ​cover​ ​your​ ​backside)​ ​and​ ​you've​ ​mastered​ ​a​ ​cozy,​ ​effortless,​ ​look perfect​ ​for​ ​watching​ ​football,​ ​doing​ ​errands,​ ​or​ ​going​ ​out​ ​for​ ​lunch.  
     Outerwear…an​ ​outfit​ ​can​ ​really​ ​come​ ​together​ ​with​ ​the​ ​proper​ ​outerwear.​ ​Some​ ​jackets​ ​and​ ​coats​ ​are​ ​so stylish,​ ​you'll​ ​want​ ​to​ ​wear​ ​them​ ​inside​ ​as​ ​well.​ ​Take​ ​a​ ​trench​ ​or​ ​peacoat​ ​for​ ​example,​ ​they give​ ​an​ ​added​ ​level​ ​of​ ​polish​ ​to​ ​any​ ​look.​ ​Wool​ ​is​ ​great​ ​this​ ​time​ ​of​ ​year.​ ​Purchase​ ​a separate​ ​faux​ ​fur​ ​scarf​ ​for​ ​added​ ​detail​ ​and​ ​transform​ ​a​ ​basic​ ​coat​ ​into​ ​something spectacular!  
    Thanksgiving​ ​color​ ​palate​ ​theory…when​ ​dressing​ ​for​ ​fall,​ ​take​ ​inspiration​ ​from​ ​your​ ​holiday​ ​table.​ ​Cranberry,​ ​toasted cinnamon,​ ​burnt​ ​orange,​ ​deep,​ ​rich,​ ​tones​ ​that​ ​embody​ ​the​ ​spirit​ ​of​ ​the​ ​season.​ ​Olive​ ​green is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​season's​ ​favorites!​ ​Browns,​ ​tans,​ ​nude​ ​can​ ​be​ ​used​ ​on​ ​nails,​ ​lip​ ​color​ ​or wardrobe​ ​choices.​ ​You​ ​can't​ ​go​ ​wrong​ ​with​ ​this​ ​theory​ ​in​ ​mind! 
    Confidence​ ​is​ ​key…don't​ ​just​ ​dress​ ​to​ ​impress​ ​or​ ​simply​ ​to​ ​stay​ ​current​ ​with​ ​trends.​ ​Dress​ ​to​ ​feel​ ​good​ ​about you, confident​ ​and​ ​radiant.​ ​Love​ ​what​ ​you're​ ​wearing​ ​and​ ​you’ll​ ​be​ ​dressed​ ​perfectly​ ​for​ ​any occasion.