It's hot and then it's cold. It's raining and then it's sunny again. It's almost as if the weather here in Salem, Oregon has some temperament problems. Well, I picked up some of my favorite outfits and trends I have seen around campus. Many of them are layered looks and with a sweater atop it all, you'll never be chilly even when the weather changes its mind.

1. Crop top and skirt

First off we have the crop tops and skirt combination. You can pair it with a bold black-and-white skirt, heels, and a cute robin's egg blue crop tank. You could wear it with dark colored heels to make it super classy or you could dress it down and match it with sandals or flats and a high-waisted skirt and a cropped shirt. A wonderful way to start the day when topped with a lightweight sweater or cardigan that you could always take off when it warms up late afternoon as per usual in Salem.

2. Sweater and leggings

Or you could go for the classic Fair Isle sweater with a regular pair of solid colored leggings. It is a perfect outfit for the cold winter months especially with warm fuzzy Uggs or the all-classic combat boots. A simplistic statement necklace and a coat makes the outfit complete. Now be an all-weather warrior and go brave the fickle Salem weather!

3. PLAID. ALWAYS PLAID.

Another trend I often see around school is plaid. All day, everyday. Now that it's so hot in Salem in the afternoon with cold mornings, a plaid shirt over a Little Black Dress or any other skater-style skirt or dress is perfect for the drastic change in temperatures.

4. High-waisted shorts

5. Birkenstocks (or simply "Birks")