If you are looking for something brighter and livelier that the traditional fall trends of plaids and paisleys, thank the handful of designers that have gifted us with an unexpected fall trend -- florals. Traditionally reserved for spring, floral prints have been popping up on celebs like Kristin Davis, Anne Hathaway and Sienna Miller, and the trend grew wild in the fall collections of Michael Kors, Bill Blass, Anna Sui and Christian Lacroix. Flowers were seen on everything from dresses and skirts to outerwear and accessories.

The keys to implementing florals in your fall wardrobe are simple:

1. Keep it loose.
Most of the florals seen on the runways have a painterly and Impressionistic look, so think Monet, Odilon Redon, and a little bit of Klimt, rather than Laura Ashley duvet covers.

2. Keep it simple.
While spring and summer florals abound in colors, keeping the palette minimal helps the print blend with the neutral colors of your fall wardrobe.

3. Keep it dark.
Look for florals in autumnal colors such as dark green, gold, maroon and burnt sienna to assure the critics you know what season it is.

4. Keep it singular.
Because a flower is an unexpected sight in these chillier months, don't overdue it. Let the floral be your statement piece and keep accessories to a minimum. Just as you wouldn't mix plaids, don't mix your florals.

The great thing about this trend is that there are so many different options, floral prints can work with any style. Whether you dress it up with pumps and a fitted jacket, or take it boho with leather boots and a floppy hat, flowers can liven up your look while keeping you modern and in season.

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