Article: Get schooled: fall's top 9 trends: bust outta the shadows and jump into fall's fiercest styles. Follow your fashion instincts and stock up on way wild animal prints and ultra-girly basics, like minis and blouses. Throw in some lingering summer-crush pieces (air-light scarves and bold rompers--swoon!) for an all-out amazing wardrobe. Hitting the halls won't be so bad when you look this good!(Buyers guide)

Wide stripes

Find 'em on dresses and fitted tees to keep your look feminine and not so sporty.

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African Queen

Cheetah scarves. Zebra tights. Batik-inspired tanks. Out of Africa prints are stampeding in as staples. Pair them with dark solids, like denim and military-issue minis.

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Top, $90, Maj. Green skirt, $34, Jolt. Chambray skirt, $15, 5.7.9. Tights, $28, See You Monday. Shoes, $59, Chinese Laundry. Scarves, $40 each, The Pashmina Store. Earrings, $24, Claire Fong. Necklaces, $8 each, Claire's.

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