Coachella-like festival wear is not only appropriate at set venues and times, but is ever prevalent. 

New York Fashion Week sets the stage for what the upcoming season’s clothing is going to look like each September and February. Fringe has been present the past couple seasons, but Spring 2016 turns the notch up a few more levels and is a boho overload.

The 70s trend is set. From the bucket hats at BCBGMAXAZRIA to flowy prints at Diane Von Furstenberg and elegant fringe just about everywhere. Though these designer’s prices exceed many college students’ average budgets, more reasonably-priced fashion retailers will be quick to follow. 

Retailers like Forever 21, H&M, Zara, TopShop and Urban Outfitters have more than likely already begun designing look-alike pieces.The quality typically does not compare to the handmade garments seen in fashion shows, but they’re great resources for students on a budget who like to be trendy. 

Shopping at the retailers listed above can be a beneficial way to incorporate New York Fashion Week trends into campus-appropriate outfits. For example, take bucket hats, like the ones seen in BCBGMAXAZRIA. They can be paired with a tapered skinny jean and structured oxford style top. 

On a warmer day, a flowy printed dress, similar to Diane Von Furstenberg’s, pairs well with a neutral colored sandal and floppy hat.

Or, on a chilly fall day, a printed dress can be paired with ankle boots and a chambray shirt. Fringe can be a statement in any outfit when paired properly with simple pieces and compatible colors. 

It works on a crossbody bag, a button-up relaxed shirt or on a pair of suede boots. 

When shopping to fit the latest trend, consider your options. These extravagant trends will evolve and change over time, and nobody wants to be left behind. It is clever to invest in classic pieces like blazers and pair them with less expensive, trendy items to stay keen on fashion trends.  Investing in pieces that will not go out of style is a better idea than investing in a trendy piece that may only be around for a season or two.

In regard to beauty trends, NYFW has been frequently showcasing bold makeup and dramatic, voluminous hairstyles. A brick-red bold lip, paired with simplified eye makeup, draws attention to the bold color. A dark manicure, whether black, burgundy or plum, can be bold and daring for the chilly autumn months. Hair trends keep getting bigger. Curls can be dramatized with a teasing comb and hair spray, or a modernized bouffant can be worn with a plethora of outfits.

So bring on the colors. Layer random pieces, mix textures, heighten your beauty routine with bold lips and big hair and add a little fringe to your style for the new season.