This is the fourth post in our Fall/Winter 2012 Trends series. We’ll be taking a look at upcoming Fall/Winter fashions, and will give you a better understanding of each trend as well as an easy way to rock them. Get your notebooks out…

School Girl Chic

Think detention, recess, and excuses like “the dog ate my homework”

The founding of the primary education system began in 425 AD
Preppy fashion began in the late 1940’s and 50’s
It’s time for you to go watch The Breakfast Club

What to expect:

Skirts
Sweaters
Collars
Cardigans/Leather Jackets
Tons of metal accessories

School Girl Chic is…

rebellious
geeky
preppy
clique-breaking
accessorized
posh

How to wear it

This may be my personal favorite of all the Fall/Winter 2012 trends. It’s the easiest look to put together, and anyone can pull it off. Simply start by dressing preppy in the most cliche way possible, then, replace some items with edgy, rock star inspired pieces. This is Ms. Valedictorian- was-caught-smoking-behind-the-bleachers-and-had-a-whole-lot-of-fun-in-detention. Mix a pleated skirt and a collared button up with a black leather jacket and combat boots. Wear a collared dress with a belt cinching the waist, and an over sized plaid jacket on top. Basically, do 80’s prep meets 90’s grunge and you’ll do just fine.