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By Brandi M. Seals

It is here once again - fall. There are beautifully colored trees and finally some cooler air on the horizon, but the real news comes from the fashion industry. It is once again time to introduce fall and winter lines that lets everyone else know what will be in style. If you loved the 80s, you will love the fall 2006 fashion scene. Many vintage-inspired looks are back with a new kick.

Ladies, before you go stock up on your cooler-weather clothing, take a look at these new fashion trends.

1.) Oversized and too long
People were finally getting the hang of wearing clothes that fit, but that all goes out the window this fall. Oversized shirts that hang almost to the knees, add puff, and really anything that looks too big is in. However, if opting for an oversized blazer that looks like it belongs to your husband, pair it with something that will give you a little shape. A pencil skirt would work well or some well-fitted trousers could do the trick.

To avoid making people look like they are swimming in the clothes, designers seem to want only one piece to be way too big. Stick with an oversized top, there is hardly ever a need to balloon up a woman's bottom half.

2.) Large bags
Get ready to be able to stuff a small child in your purse. Oversized bags are back in style this season. Choose any print or shape, just make sure it is enormous. And with all that added room in the bag, you should be able to carry along everything you need. Stuff books, makeup, and much more in your large bag.

To draw attention to your huge bag, try to find something that not everyone has. Go with gold, blue, red or other bright color that you absolutely love. The bag will shout "look at me!" to anyone passing by. You will be the envy of all your friends.

3.) Skinny pants
The skinny pant has finally made its way back into mainstream fashion. They can be seen in jeans, trousers, and even plaid. If the skinny jean looks good on you, get ready to jump for joy because you will have a great fall and winter. Everyone else with an ounce of fat on their bodies can try to suck in their chub and shimmy into a pair or just hold out wearing the straight legged pants that will never go out of style because they are flattering on most body shapes. Face it, this skinny pant fad is bound to get booted.

4.) Leggings for layering
No longer are leggings reserved for the gym. A la 1980s style, they are a forerunner in fashion. Slap them on for a night on the town. Perhaps pair them with one of those oversized shirts that are so hot right now. Be sure to layer them up to help hide those less than perfect areas. Heck, layer them up so good that no one sees you own a pair. Leggings are an atrocity from the 80s that should have stayed buried.

5.) Plaid
Plaid is in. Don't hide your plaid for days when you think no one will see you. That plaid shirt doesn't make you look like farmer Ted. You are in style baby. Go out and show off your plaid collection. Just do not think you can get away with wearing overalls. Save those for another year. If you do not own any plaid, you are missing out. Go out a pick up a plaid skirt, pants, or shirt. Now you are styling.

6.) Short Boots
Get ready ladies, the short boot is back. Boots that end at the ankle are all the rage. They are more comfortable than their longer counterparts and are easily found in most shoe sections. Be sure to get a pointy toe on your boot. The pointy look is still very in and it will help us short girls look like we have longer legs. Keep in mind while doing a short boot; you should still keep a high heel. Go with whatever you are comfortable with, just make sure it's raised off the ground and is free of chunky heels.