DEAR Mattie: How do I hold onto summer? Happy to Hold onto Summer in Dundarave Dear Dundarave: Hold onto summer as long as you can. I really like bringing the easy, breezy and cheeky trends of summer fashions into the fall season.
Logo T-shirts have become extremely popular. Look past the large chain brands and find something cheeky that you may have picked up at an airport or street shop. My favourite trendy T-shirt is an "I Love NY" T-shirt, which has been updated with an upside down heart and "Nuevo" instead of the word "New" for New York.
Other trendy images are a vintage portrait of a late celebrity, like Michael Jackson, or quotes from the Dalai Lama with words in the fonts of designer labels like Cartier and Dolce & Gabbana.
The look of the logo T-shirt is that of uniqueness, with a splash of personality and a trendy undertone.
If you don't have a trendy logo T-shirt, then consider a tank top in a very trendy colour, like orange or Kelly green. Match it with a bright floral skirt or a graphic skinny capri.
If the weather is cool, then you can layer your tank with a boyfriend shirt (men's dress shirt) in a bright colour or a denim button-down.
Nail polish is another smart way to hold onto summer trends.
I would consider the trendiest summer colours that may or may not match my outfit. Orange, electric blue, bright pink and yellow are fantastic colours to wear into the fall.
Don't forget your sandals. Wear those as long as your toes can handle it. Or, at least
until boot season.
My personal favourite way to feel like it is summer is to wear sunglasses. Not only is it good for your eyes, but can also look very cool.
Try to find a style that not everyone is wearing. I know this can be difficult, as the best styles are popular.
Look for funky shapes, colours or patterns in the trim of the frame. Try to find something that is lightweight with a small frame and coloured lenses that are see-through. Sunglasses are a fashion statement, but not a bulky one.
Perfume is back in fashion. Many women have given up this fashion tradition. I say: bring it back. Just do some research and testing first.
Build a wardrobe of summer and winter scents. Also be responsible enough to know where not to wear perfume, as it has become a sensitive topic. Fragrance is not OK in gyms or hospitals; avoid wearing it in places where someone will be irritated. Go for it at dinners and parties. Just don't overdo it. The scent should gently circle your body.
A youthful summer trend that is popular is the braid. Create some kind of braid in your hair, with wispy bits hanging out, so that it looks like you just came from the beach. Casual and relaxed is the look.
Holding onto summer trends is not easy to do when it is raining. But when the sun comes, so should your summer favourites. You still have many weeks to keep the summer feeling alive.
Adieu, Mattie Mattie à la Mode is a monthly fashion advice column. Mattie is a freelance writer and fashion expert. She can be reached through her Facebook page Mattie-a-la-Mode. Follow her on Pinterest at mattiealamode.
