Feminine and frilly is all the rage this fall so don’t be afraid to embellish your look with ruffles. (And yes, I did indeed just say “all the rage”. And then I used indeed. See how I did that?) This is an easy trend to pull off, but you should be careful that you don’t go for too much of a good thing. If you have ruffles on your shoes, then skip the ruffled bag. If you have a cute ruffled top, then skip the ruffled skirt. You’re smart – you get the picture.

The key to rockin’ this trend is to KISS. (Keep it simple, silly.) (Ok, ok, the real phrase is Keep It Simple, Stupid – but frankly I didn’t think it was very nice to call you stupid. You’re here, right? Ten automatic smart points!) Pair a ruffled top with a tailored pant or a pencil skirt and simple shoes. Think of it as your signature item. If you wear fire engine red shoes, you’re going to keep the rest of the outfit and accessories simple, right? The same goes for ruffles.

Check out some of these awesome ruffled and frilly looks for fall. I’m especially in love with the Walter dress on the right – it has a cutout back with a simple tie, and it is just gorgeous. Be on the lookout for it on Leighton Meester in the season premier of Gossip Girl on September 14th. So, what do you think? See anything that catches your eye or stikes your fancy?