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Fashion &amp; Health, Lifestyle, News &amp; Notes&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;08.04.11 Plug your ears and sing out loud: It won't change the fact that summer will eventually come to an end. The good news? Fall marks the start of a new style cycle, which is a <a href="http://www.selingsoft.com/monster-headphones-c-84.html"><strong>monster dre headphones</strong></a> great excuse to hit the shops for some serious sartorial reinvention. Can't quite shake your summer love of flip-flops and maxi dresses?Â*We caught up with Marissa Liu, fashion reporter for Trend Hunter Magazine, to get the lowdown on what's hot for the cool months of fall. As the official water of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, FIJI Water was on site when many of these trends were first realized at MBFW in February. Mature Masculinity This fall in women’s fashion, the baggy boyfriend look of the past few seasons has gone from boys to men. Take a hint from the gentlemanly neckties and stiff collars at Paul Smith, boxy overcoats and sharp tailoring at Michael Kors, and utility at Alexander Wang. "Be a little more daring when dressing for a party and pair a fitted white shirt with black bottoms and killer heels – all wardrobe staples," suggests Liu. "Add a black neckpiece like a bowtie for instant femme fatale." Shake up uni###### style with a longer hemline Ã* la the 1920s or a touch of 1960s mod. Prada heralded this season's look at Milan Fashion Week with bold colors and Peter Pan collars. For something a little more vibrant, think big prints and techy plaid, as seen on the tailored looks at Rag &amp; Bone. Outerwear That’s In As for investments – the fashion euphemism for spending a little (or <a href="http://www.selingsoft.com/products_all.html"><strong>dr dre headphones</strong></a> a whole lot) extraÂ*to span multiple seasons – Liu says outerwear is key. “Invest in a well-made coat that can take you from a cool fall day to a frosty winter evening.” If your pockets aren't quite as deep as high-end prices are staggering, there are just as many ways to keep things fresh this fall without the heart-wrenching experience of glancing at couture price tags. Big Style, Small Budget "Accessories are an easy way to reinvent a look," says our style guru. Other recommendations: vintage shops. If there's anything we've learned from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s looks on the runway, it’s that fashion <a href="http://www.selingsoft.com/monster-headphones-c-84.html"><strong>dre beats headphones</strong></a> isn't immune to repetition. More good news: Some of the styles that you've been rocking all summer can just as easily be appropriated into your fall wardrobe. "Anything sheer and lace that you wore on its own in the summer can be layered over a slim fall look and will look lovely peeking out under outerwear," suggests Liu. Classic Gentleman vs. Grunge Boy As for the gentlemen, lower temperatures will ultimately mean letting go of this summer’s ubiquitous cuffed pants. Transitioning to fall, Liu noted that the runways were polarized between smart, white collar style and blue-collar grunge. On one hand, “the double-breasted suit is making a return. Once a traditional staple for well-to-do businessmen, it made a triumphant reappearance on many <a href="http://www.weightlossfree.net/user_blog.php"><strong>You can want GHD wild hair Styling - 海归网</strong></a> a Fall/Winter 2011 runway.” Then again: “Overalls and boiler suits were being paraded down the runways, perhaps as a return to grungy glamour, or to bring a little panache to a blue-collar staple.” Gents, pick your looks. Or if you’re feeling daring, combine the two. Want to see one of the shows at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this September 8-15? FIJI Water has five pairs of invitations to give to a few lucky Facebook fans.Â*Enter on Facebook. Happy shopping! (Top image: Band of Outsiders FW ’11/JP Yim/WireImage; Michael Kors FW ’11/JP Yim/WireImage)