Now that summer is almost over and people are going on vacation just one last vacation tip. Credit crunch and vacation, don't blow all your money on your vacation cause Fall is around the corner. Ladies you will need some extra cash to add the Fall looks to your wardrobe. Here is a quick fix on what's in and what to look for and think about for Fall.

From New York to Paris, via Milan, the "good old days" of style are back. Designers have decided to pair classy with sassy for solid everyday looks.
This fall we will see the return of plaids and tweeds, twin-sets, full skirts, fur collars, driving gloves, glasses, sheer coloured stockings, lady-like frame bags, belts, hats and mid-calf boots. Here is your quick list of the 8 most important pieces to add to your fall wardrobe.

1. The Long and Lean Look: Temperatures and hemlines will drop for a more sophisticated look. At Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa showcased one of his best collections yet, rife with strict, formal lines with deliberate volume in a palette of royal blues, burgundy and charcoal. Dolce & Gabbana got its inspiration from 70's icon Lauren Hutton and at Marc Jacobs his silhouettes seemed to have stepped out of Edwardian look books.

2. A Day in the country: DKNY gave us brocades paired with knits and barrel-shape tweed dresses with jackets. Carolina Herrera added long feathers to her fedoras and gave an equestrian-theme edge to her sexy hunter's silhouette. In his line Marc by Marc Jacobs also touched on this into the woods feel. Plaids and tweeds are going to be big.

3. Architecture-wear and bold collars: It's all about the neckline. Raf Simons perfectly captured the vernacular of the Jil Sander with body-hugging tweed dresses and stand-up collars. The collar as statement also was evident at Bottega Veneta, Marni. At Maison Martin Margiela, collars were in a league of their own.

4. Androgyny is Back: Power dressing inspired Miuccia Prada's stellar show of straight-laced menswear separates. What a great stylish additions to your wardrobe! Stefano Pilati for YSL created a futuristic spin on the androgyny look. Alexander Wang, Dolce and Gabbanna, Calvin Klein, Derek Lam and Max Mara followed suit.

5. Eclectic Prints & Fall Flowers: The ethnic beat moves away from India and into Eastern Europe at Gucci, Aztec and Native American at Ralph Lauren and Anna Sui. On the French front, Jean Paul Gaultier and Sonia Rykiel made the print into a piece of wearable art.

6. French Chic: Dior was in the 60s but "French Chic" ran the gamut from maid uniforms and ribbon pleating to 50s bombshell dresses. Thierry Mugler molded shapes define the season.The best came from: Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, and Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton. The French touch can also be felt in Stella McCartney and Proenza Schouler with "Black and White" as colour palette, sexy cuts and bows everywhere.

7. Ball Gowns/Evening wear: Ball gowns are now a standard item for your wardrobes. Giambattista Valli sent out a princess-worthy puff of scarlet, whilecencases his princess in creamy feathers. Other designers made their mark here as well, Prada cocktail dresses, Alexander Wang evening attire, without forgetting Louis Vuitton and Derek Lam.

8. Accessories Galore: There's no end to accessories.
Hats, tights, belts, clutches, and mid-calf boots: YSL dealt out in to one of the season's best new trends, mid-calf boots with a stiletto heel. Elaborate tights are fall's bulk-buy.
Just Cavalli was all about the inner animal with a leopard print, and Sonia Rykiel goes with mod colour blocks visible for miles. Hats: Marc Jacobs gives us a Paul Revere-ish tricorn hat and the 80's headband. Whilst Alexander McQueen showed rich, Indian bridal jewels draped over foreheads, Junya Watanabe, wrapped and tied soft gray fabric over the face as headpiece.

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