As the kids head back to school, and the weather makes a turn for the worse, we find ourselves caught between the warmth of summer and the bitter Minnesota winter; fall is the mixture between the two extremes. This year the trends on the catwalk are also going to extremes, full of contradiction and fusion between a voluminous silhouette and a tailored one. On one hand the look is minimal, sleek, and tailored. On the other, volume is back and bigger than ever.

Those of you who remember the bubble skirts, leggings, skinny jeans, and cinched waist of the eighties (fondly, or not) will be seeing them pop up everywhere this fall. The eighties are making a comeback in a big way, but don't go rushing to your closets expecting to pull off a relic from 1988. Although the ideas have been borrowed from the eighties they have been updated and changed. Above are some of the looks that are sure to turn heads this fall.

Some of the key looks this fall will combine oversized pieces with sleek bottoms. As temperatures drop throw on a chunky sweater over some leg hugging bottoms for a comfortable yet chic ensemble. To accentuate an hourglass figure, try cinching this look at the waist with a wide belt.

Volume will be seen everywhere from bubble skirts to Victorian puff sleeves this fall. This voluminous outfit by Fendi may seem outrageous, but the silhouette is already available at some stores. To get the look try this ensemble from Anthropologie.

The hot jeans this season are skinny. Anywhere from straight legged to tapered at the ankle, think thin this fall. To finish off the look try tucking your new skinny jeans into a pair of boots for the perfect fall look. These cigarette jeans from Anthropologie are what it's all about.

The military look that has been popular will continue to be strong this season, especially as temperatures drop and blazers once again adorn our shoulders. This jacket by Anna Sui may be a bit over the top for everyday wear, so try a simplified version instead by MICHAEL, Michael Kors available at Nordstrom.

To the readers of the male persuasion, don't think I forgot about you. This fall add to your wardrobe with updates to some of your old favorites. The military influence can be seen this season in the metal details, such as zippers, buttons and snaps added to everything from sweaters to pants.

Jeans get a makeover as legs go from a boot cut shape to a straighter and slimmer leg. Blazers are a key item this fall and easy to pair with a variety of outfits. Rich Dubin, VP of Sales for KBL Group Int'l, suggests, "Pair a blazer with jeans and dress shirt or t-shirt..." for a dressed down version of your everyday blazer.

By Kelly Klein