The Next Big Thing: 5 Fall Trends We Love

My time in Basel, Switzerland, at the world's largest watch fair taught me: (1) I can live without fondue, and (2) black watches are huge this fall.

From top:
Timex Originals Modern Easy Reader, $60; nordstrom.com.
Rado True Thinline, $1,600; rado.com.
Seiko, $295; seikousa.com.
Limited Edition Movado BOLD by Chris Benz, $550; movado.com.
Citizen Eco-Drive Stiletto, $475; citizenwatch.com.
DKNY NY8300, $215; dkny.com.

When is a wallet not just a wallet? When a chain or strap turns it into an instant shoulder bag. Marc Jacobs's quilted-leather take on this fall trend has a detachable chain. I love it!

Ginger Crossbody purse in poppy, $495; 212-343-1490

Please note: We at O show only faux. No snakes were harmed to bring you these styles.

The perfect python-print cocktail dress. With a black sweater, it's office-friendly, too: Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon, was $420, now $357 with code OPRAH; terijon.com

Want just a touch of trend? I'm crazy for this belt—a vibrant hit of color and texture. $20; zara.com

Here's a clutch that proves a neutral can get noticed! N¯avoh, $98; shop.nordstrom.com

Mixing chunks of bold colors is a terrific concept, but last spring too many women were walking around looking like giant Legos. This fall embrace the trend without looking silly by getting the color-block effect from a single item, instead of doing the mix-and-match on your own.

Add a black cashmere sweater to this tricolor skirt, and you're good to go. $275; dkny.com for stores

This color-blocked shoe gives classic camel a whole new vibe. $30; amiclubwear.com

Not sure the look is for you? Start small—you'll keep more money in your color-blocked wallet. $85; mywalit.com

This fall neon is hot, hot, hot. But unless you want to look like a Times Square billboard, use it judiciously—the way you'd use a highlighter pen.

Sunshine on your shoulder: Bag, The Cambridge Satchel Company, $167; cambridgesatchel.co.uk

Too shy to go electric in public? Try a neon bra: Was $83, now $62 with code OPRAH; cosabella.com

This chartreuse Magaschoni dress is fabulous for a redhead: $298; magaschoni.com. Belt, B-Low The Belt, $105; shopbop.com