TRENDING: Comic Book Club

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target sweatshirt // Village Crossbody Handbag c/o Cole Haan // H&M pants // Vintage leather jacket // Topshop earring // gold watch c/o Express

The Comic Book Club is calling all #nerds. Dare to wear your brightest ketchup & mustard colors without fear of rejection this fall season. Check out 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, which recently hit stores on September 15 to discover hidden gems that remind you of the comic book tears that sculpted your imagination throughout your childhood. 

Followed by my photos is a glimpse of the WGSN Retail Collection Review for the launch of 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, that I was fortunate enough to have published through assisting WGSN's Associate Editor of Retail, Aria Hughes! It was a unique opportunity that I am forever grateful for. Not only did this report have me on the edge of my seat in anticipation for the collection, but I gained valuable knowledge from an extremely reputable and experienced professional in the field of Trend Forecasting.

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A special thank you to The Digital Brand Architects and WGSN

All comic book animation photos via pinterest

THE FORECAST: Monsters Inc.

Aryn K Sweater c/o Caro Marketing // Zara hat // Vintage Sequin Mini Dress // Cole Haan Boots

THE FORECAST: Monsters Inc.

Fall = Playtime! Don't let Novelty-Yarn knits scare you away with packed shine, glossy color, beautiful fur, or knit-detailed sleeves. These fancy sweaters have the perfect amount of punch and glam, especially for the Holidays right around the corner! Can you say, cozy-chic?

I paired my Aryn K sweater with a vintage, teal-blue sequin mini dress that I found in Pittsburgh. This dress serves as the perfect skirt to balance out any high-shine threads. Put a spin of monstrosity on your already editorial, outlandish look, by adding a furry friend on top. See Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 ad campaign, top right

INSPIRATION: Above Runway photos are (from top left to bottom right) Diane Von Furstenburg, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, The Row, Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 ad campaign mood photo (top right), and Sully from Monsters Inc.