My brain is always a season ahead. In March, I was shopping for tank tops, wearing coconut lotion and breaking out the bronzer. Now that the dog days of summer have kicked in, I’m ready for fall. I just bought 3 new sweaters (yay, tax-free weekend!), a new fall bag and some cute earrings. I’ve also been gathering up a bunch of fashion magazines to see what the top trends are. Here’s what I’ve got so far:

Cosmopolitan’s Style and Beauty Issue recommends:

• A prep school blazer
• Something strapless
• Plaid
• A cocoon coat
• Color blocking
• High-waisted trousers
• Textured knit
• A skinny dress

My favorite tip from the magazine is to mix unusual colors, such as a violet sweater and an emerald green skirt.

InStyle Makeover has a few suggestions as well. Be on the lookout for:

• Menswear
• Sequins
• Big sweaters in fine gauge knits
• Fitted parkas

It also recommends four big trends in jeans:

1. Trouser cut
2. Bright color
3. Dark and tapered
4. Gray

and 25 additions to update your wardrobe:

1. Stiletto oxfords
2. Art deco jewelry
3. Short-sleeved coats
4. Naval inspired
5. Zippers, chains, and buckles
6. Frame purse
7. Soft leather
8. 40s inspired shoulder pads
9. Tweed shifts
10. Gold patterned fabrics
11. Quilted
12. Sweaters with girly detailing
13. Slouchy slacks
14. High-waisted pencil skirt
15. Boxy yet feminine bags
16. Color blocking
17. Sequins
18. Paper-bag waisted pants
19. French chic
20. Ruffly blouses
21. Studs
22. Blue
23. Colorful jackets
24. Geometric prints
25. Twin-buckle belts

People Stylewatch listed their looks to keep and lose.

Keep:

• Chunky knits
• Non-grungy plaid
• Fedoras
• Trapeze dresses
• Jeans tucked into boots
• Striped knit dresses
• Metallics
• Tunic Tops
• Mary Janes
• Lockets

Say goodbye to:

• Bows
• Newsboy caps
• Mixing patters
• Legwarmers

And finally, Lucky magazine expects 4 trends to be big:

1. Anglomania
2. 40s-inspired
3. Modern gamine
4. Luxe biker

Also, be on the lookout for the following footwear styles:

• Pointed-toe pumps
• Stacked-heel pumps
• Hardware flats
• Sliver-wedge boots
• High-heeled oxfords
• Pointed-toe flats
• Platform mary janes
• Flat boots
• Knee-high boots
• Ankle boots
• Covered platforms

Need more inspiration? Here’s a terrific fall outfit I put together for a super affordable $85.97!

• Old Navy Pointelle Henley in Roasted Eggplant
• Mossimo for Target Wideleg Utility Jeans in Dark Indigo
• Isaac Mizrahi for Target Anna Ballet Flats in Brown Snake
• Xhilaration Yellow Hobo