That being said, I am obsessed with socks. These things are related. Great socks are one of those things that most of the time no one but you sees, but somehow in a fun print or great colour can still make your day. Even when they are visible its usually such a small portion that you can easily play with print and colours you wouldn't normally. As a sock lover I couldn't be happier that, right now, visible socks are trending in a big way. Stripes and prints are popping out of the tops of boots everywhere. And why not? The whole look is adorable, and seasonally appropriate. Personally, my feet have never been cozier.
This brings me to the second point I intend to repeat until you hate me. Put your personality in your outfits. Clothing is an outward reflection of your inward self right? So, use trends you really like as an opportunity. With every trend comes a chance to adapt it in a way completely unique and reflective of your own personal taste. Take a look at the outfit below. One outfit, paired with geeky socks from Spencer's. If you don't know which of these I'd pick, you haven't been paying attention. But the point is to pick any pair you like, whatever your flavour.
Now that's what style is all about.