Ruffles have been a big hit in the last year, and they continue to be a hot trend in 2011. They bring fun feminine accents to almost any piece of clothing, so no wonder they’re so popular!

While you don’t want to go overboard with the ruffles, there are great pieces out there that help bring just the right amount of rufflage (my new word!) into your clothing options.

This layered ruffle blouse is perfect for a party or night-out. With fitted jeans or leggings, you get the feminine look of ruffles paired with a more simple pant.

Another great shirt to wear with leggings or fitted jeans is this pretty ruffle shirt, which you can dress up or down depending on the situation.

And this flattering ruffle sleeve dress gives you just a touch of flair without going ruffle-crazy. Plus the fabric and style make this dress great for travel—just throw it in your suitcase, pull it out at your destination and you’re on your way!

Ruffles are definitely a fall trend this year—they’ve been showing up on runways and are now making their way into everyday fashion. Sometimes when people hear ruffles they think way-too-frilly girly outfits. But that doesn’t need to be the case at all.

There are tons of ways to incorporate ruffles into your wardrobe.

In bags! Check out this fun ruffle snake bag that’s uber-fashionable. It’s also very exotic, and has pockets for all your goodies and a convenient snap closure.

In shoes! These ruffle booties add a great little flair to your outfit and are a wonderful way to incorporate a trend without going overboard.

In shirts! This ruffle-trim flannel shirt mixes boyfriend comfort with feminine fall style—so pretty much everything you could want in a shirt. And this dot ruffle blouse is also a great option.

In sleeves! Check out this ruffle-sleeved blouse or this ruffle-sleeved dress for another way to add some feminine flair to your outfit.