We are halfway through August and before you know it September is here – can you feel the subtle lowering of temperatures already? Before you know it, it’s fall. Here are six colors that have been seen in the fashion runways in preparation for the upcoming season. The barcode scanner at stores will surely take a beating from fashionistas stocking up on new clothes.

1. Camel – the new tan.

2. Rich Purple – Gem tones reigned supreme for fall/winter 2010, but the deep purple and plum colors that lit up the fall runways.

3. Modern Metallic – In little skirts, tailored blazers, and floor-length dresses, silver, gold, and soft copper all returned the runways for fall in a big way, thanks to Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Moschino.

4. Mixed Olives—Building on the military trend that began a few seasons ago, all shades of olive greens, browns, and fatigues had a surprise impact for the fall season.

5. Pale Blue—The dark horse of fall 2010’s color trends, pale blue really caught our attention not only because it seemed unexpected for the cold season, but because it had an icy-cool modernity that seems incredibly chic right now.

6. Bright Red