Lotusland served as a perfect back drop for a fall fashion photo shoot. The beauty of the gardens truly brought out the wonderful colors of this fall’s clothing. This fall is all about pairing new, unique, and daring pieces with some of your old favorites. Skinny pants and jeans are fashionable for women, as well as for men. Pants are also being replaced by leggings, which could be paired with long tunic tops. A must-have accessory for fall is the thick belt that is worn high, to create the illusion of a higher waistline.

Experimenting with proportion is going to be an essential element of this season. Other popular accessories are the many varieties of gold jewelry that can serve as the finishing touch to an outfit.

Many of these and more must-have items for fall can be found at Saks (1001 State St.; 884-5200), Pierre LaFond-Wendy Foster (833 State St.; 966-2276), and Blue Bee (923 State St.; 897-1137). Don’t be afraid to wear what you like or to truly stand out with your own personal twist on today’s hottest fashions. Most importantly, feel good about yourself by starting with feeling good about what you are wearing.