BayAreaParent 2007-2008 issue   Vintage Fall Fashion With a Splash of Color  by Casey Capachi and Joseph Natividad    Have you ever looked back at old pictures of actresses in the 20s or 50s and thought "I wish glamour like that still existed." Well this fall, it does.   Say goodbye to the billowy layers of spring because a sleeker, more feminine silhouette is in favor this autumn. Try high-waisted bottoms or a bejeweled brooch for a sophisticated change.   But if you're a modern girl and think fall's retro looks are too old fashioned just remember that this season's color palette is even richer than spring's. A pop of Technicolor here and there- like in a shoe, thin belt, or argyle sock is key. Colors hot this season include crimson, wine, copper, green, gold, cobalt blue, metallic hues, and the color of the season: purple.   However, colors are just as important as fabrics. Black patent leather reigns supreme in shoes, belts, and bags. Knit apparel is now grunge chic in jackets, dresses, and thermal shirts. On the runway designers placed an emphasis in texture: making things bigger, more embroidered, quilted and more cabled than ever. The season's trends are clearly for fashion forward girls who aren't afraid to mix and match their outfits with an array of colors and textures.   If you're usually a tomboy, this fall you'll be Lady Luck in the season's boyish fashions. Blazers, pantsuits, and fedoras are earning high points with style icons aiming for modern androgyny.   As for beauty, the more polished, the better. Take inspiration from the 1940s. The red lip is back in style as well as red nails. Try winged black eye liner for dramatic eyes. For hair, pressed waves and low ponytails with curled ends will complement a vintage-inspired outfit.   The newest trends will have you wondering whether Christina Aguilera's retro look is really that outdated. A durable, cute coat is essential for fall's chilly and usually unpredictable weather in the Bay Area. A classic trench coat like this one from American Eagle in flattering Classic Navy goes with everything from jeans to a pencil skirt. $59.50. See other fall basics at www.ae.com. Get inspired by Target's new GO. designer label, Libertine. This fabulous miniskirt in khaki with sassy cartoons of skull and cross bones and the like lining the bottom is just asking to be paired with tights in a loud color or pattern like argyle. $24.99. Don't miss the limited edition clothes at www.target.com. What girl doesn't need a great flat? Try one in a rich, warm color perfect for fall like this Nine West pair in Dark Pink Satin. These kicks will have you stepping out of style whether you're leaving the classroom or a swanky restaurant. $69. Go to www.ninewest.com