Labor Day has come and gone, marking the end of summer and all things white. So say goodbye to your white shoes, shorts and pants, fold them neatly at the top of your closet and make room for a trendy fall wardrobe.

Fall Fashion Week has arrived and the collections of many talented designers will reveal what trends exist for fall 2011. Because half of Iona’s student body dresses according to these trends for class each day, and the other half arrives sporting sweatpants, this article will be relevant and useful to at least 50 percent of readers. For the majority of us that were not lucky enough to attend the notable event, a few runway trends that were showcased during Fashion Week are described below.

Most notably, geometric shapes are popping up in fall collections, meaning that color block tops and sharp angled shoes and bags are ever-present this season. Be sure to dress accordingly when attending Calculus or Math 123 and if your professor is trendy enough, he or she will appreciate the irony.

Although gym is no longer a required class like it was in high school, elements of the dreaded gym outfit are seen in fall collections. Specifically, the pullover sweatshirt complete with lace, sequin and color accents is popular. A more fitted pullover sweatshirt keeps the look from appearing sloppy and can be paired with simple bottoms such as skinny jeans or shorts.

Next on the list of trends is a 60s inspired mod look that is appearing on runways and red carpets. Fashion icons Victoria Beckham and Carey Mulligan are sporting chic pencil skirts, blazers and classic but powerful pumps to represent this trend. It’s the perfect look if you have scored an internship this fall.

This season’s ‘it’ color is red, and it’s popping up everywhere from bright red lipstick, made popular by Taylor Swift long ago, to crimson red dresses and bold red accessories. Not finished decorating your dorm room or apartment? Red is rapidly becoming a huge home accent color.

Accessories are just as important as clothes when it comes to trends. Exotic skins as the material for handbags, such as crocodile clutches and leather satchels are huge this fall, and will work best as a neutral piece for longevity. Don’t go too outrageous with a blue alligator skin hobo bag; subtlety is key with animal print.

Navajo jewelry continues its popularity, and leather braided bracelets stacked high on wrists are still chic and very acceptable to sport. Pair the bracelets with drop feather earrings and your accessories are set for Spectators on Saturday night. Not a boho babe? Modern cuffs and geometric-shaped jewelry pieces are also hot right now.

Thanks to Iona social outings, all girls understand the importance of a small cross body bag. As previously mentioned, exotic skin and color block are the mediums this fall, and as always, keep it small. Save the huge bags for Nicole Richie circa early 2000s.

Clothes and accessories aren’t the only way to jump on the trend bandwagon. Small changes to your hair and make-up could be the extra boost that every trendy person is looking for.

Braid mania has struck once again, so knot your hair in a side braid in the event you’ve overslept and only have a few minutes to get ready before class.

The other hair trend for fall has been popular for a while and Iona students are definitely partaking in it: feather extensions. Some are big, some are small, some girls have multiple feathers and others choose one solitary perfect feather to adorn their locks. No matter the size or style, feather extensions have become incredibly trendy.

Perhaps the newest and potentially biggest trend this fall is nude nail polish. This particular trend is buzzing and the sooner it’s freshly painted on your fingernails, (twice, of course, and with topcoat,) the trendier you’ll be. Pick a nude color that is most similar to your foundation color, and that’s the nude for you.

So there you have it, Ionians: from your head to your toes and all accessorized and clothed areas in between a guide to what is trendy during this fall season.