Trend: Cardigans

Gossip Girl style dominates fall's fashion with a plethora of preppy pieces, and noticeably tons of cardigans. A Rich Girl favorite since grade school, cardigans are the perfect layering piece for both style and function. This fall's cardigans come in every shade and print imaginable, from bright fuchsia to polka dots. Adding a cardigan to your wardrobe is a cinch, with cardigans basically complimenting everything. Pair a fun print cardigan over a simple tank and jeans. Add one over a full skirt, or layer a cardigan over a dress. You can also up the fashion quota of your outfit by adding a contrasting skinny belt over a buttoned cardigan. Here's some of the best:

Top to Bottom: Tory Burch, J.Crew, Chloe, Miu Miu, Old Navy, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, J.Crew, Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Luella, Marc by Marc Jacobs, J.Crew, American Eagle, American Apparel, Delia's, J.Crew, Forever 21, American Eagle.

Noticed: Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali, and a few of their celebrity friends got together last night at the Queen Sophia Spanish Institute in NYC to celebrate the debut of Mario and Gwyneth's PBS travel food show, Spain...On the Road Again. Gwyneth looked fierce in a leather Alaia skirt, grey American Apparel tank, Giambattista Valli black blazer, tights, and pointy black pumps.

Noticed: Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad was spotted arriving at her People’s Revolution gig, every bit on trend in a merlot-colored high-waisted skirt underneath a black blazer with Christian Louboutin leather lace-up heels.

Trend: Full Skirts

The flirty full and high waisted skirts of spring and summer have not departed. Oh no, instead the have been re-vamped in jewel tone hues and art deco prints destined for fall. Mini short or skimming the knee, these skirts are prim and sexy, sophisticated and young. Many are adorned with oversized bows, pannel, lux fabrics, others with bubble hems. Yet all are perfect for achieving a chic, fashion forward look. Top a cardigan with a skinny belt when wearing one, or add a blazer for a tailored look. Don't forget to add a pair of opaque tights to continue the trend, they add a great contrast to shoes. Rich Girl suggests pairing your favorite full skirt with black tights, suede pumps, a black turtleneck and adding a large statement necklace for a fabulous look! Here's some of the best:

Top to Bottom: Oscar de la Renta, Pringle, Hinge for Nordstrom, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Gap, J.Crew, Tibi, Luella, Fendi, American Eagle, Alexander McQueen, Alloy, Malene Birger, DKNY.

Noticed: Katie Holmes

Current Broadway starlet, Katie Holmes, was spotted out and about in NYC in head to two black. Always fashionable, Katie sported the uber trendy black blazer, a bit of plaid, black skinnies, patent flats and oversized sunnies.

Trend: Suede Shoes

Fall fashion has taken a departure from the dearly beloved patent shoe and embraced something new, suede. From pumps to booties, suede is the material du-jour for all of the hottest shoes. Rich in texture and style, suede heels have become available in nearly every color of the rainbow, with purple reining as the hue in demand. So how to wear them? Add a pair to a chic print dress with tights. You can also wear a pair with dark denim or grey skinnys, a tee, and a leather jacket for a edgy, fashion forward look. Here is some of the best:




Top to Bottom: Paul & Joe, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, Opening Ceremony, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Prada, Naughty Monkey, Miu Miu, Stuart Weitzman, Sergio Rossi, Miu Miu, Missoni, Loeffler Randal, Bottega Veneta, Brian Altwood, Kate Spade, Joie, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Jimmy Choo.