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Coat Alert: Military Chic

Is it getting chilly where you are? It is here and that's time to think about some stylish layers. Here's the best part of the military chic coat trend, it's not really a trend but a twist on classic styling that comes in and out of fashion every few seasons. Regardless of making the top trend list for any particular season, military chic always looks right because it's a trend based on a classic. >> RELATED: Shopping Guides of Fos editor picksHey, you might even be able to pull a military-esque coat out of your closet. What you don't want to do is invest in a coat with too much hardware or trendy details. Keep it clean and simple and

Art in Paris: We know you love fashion. But, if you also love Impressionism as much as I do, you'll be captivated by Richard Nahem's report on the Impressionism and Fashion exhibition that melds art and clothing. The Impressionism and Fashion show at Museé d’Orsay in Paris explores the link Impressionist artists had with fashion and clothing. Renoir, Monet, Manet, and Degas capture the fashion of the day between 1860 and 1880 with over 80 portraits, much like many current day fashion bloggers do with photos. Impressionism and Fashion The paintings are paired with costumes, dresses, hats, and accessories to show the correlation between them. >>MORE: Costume Exhibitions and Art If you miss the show in Paris, it will be traveling to New York

2012 Smile Train World Smile Day Hosted by Christie Brinkley

I'll Have What She's Having: Grown-up gorgeous in down-to-earth and polished jeans Crazy that what so many of us wear so often can be impossible to pull off-- with style. Don't fret. Look no further than perennially gorgeous Christie Brinkley for celebrity style inspiration on how to look pulled together in jeans. Ok, you may not look like her (who does??), but you can master her sublime style and look pretty darn fabulous too. And, it's far more realistic than fantasizing about a red carpet gown too. >>MORE: Jeans Christie hosted the 2012 Smile Train World Smile Day to raise awareness that helps children born with clefts around the world and wore jeans for the event. Not sloppy jeans but ones so

Jump into the season in style and get an instant update with some of the easiest trends to incorporate into your look now -at any budget. Get inspired with these attainable styles... Fall's finally here and if you're up to date with our daily suggestions here at FoS or not, there's nothing to lose with a refresher course on what's current that you can get your hands on immediately. So sit back and take note! >>DISCOVER: Top Fall 2012 Trends Part 1 Since the idea here is to give you options you can quickly adapt for your daily routine and uplift your look with, a pair of retro-glamour evoking sunglasses makes for a good start. Take a pair like DSquared's cat-eye

Now a perennial trend, color-blocking has become all the more accessible with heritage minded bags done up in contrasting hues for a quick, colorful & graphic addition to any look. Color-Blocking, we've seen it on just about every single runway over the past few seasons and as we've pointed out before, it happens to be one trend that you can use to your advantage. Especially when looking to highlight and conceal certain areas of your body while adding a jolt of unexpected color to your repertoire. And with a look at some of the latest purses available from labels at all levels, it looks like the trend might just become a bit easier to incorporate. >>TREND REPORT: How to Make

A funny thing happened to me at the Genius Bar- it was more chic than geek. I'm the poster child for excessive Mac consumption (and, not of the cosmetics variety) so I've spent plenty of time perched at a Genius Bar. This weekend was no exception. While we were waiting for a diagnostic to run its course on my ailing iMac the Genius and I started chit-chatting to pass the time. Once he learned that I was in fashion, he wondered if I knew about la bella figura as he spent some time in Milan. >>RELATED: Rome Style Of course I did. It translates pretty much as good form, but means so much more. "Bella Figura means "the beautiful figure"

Leelee Sobieski arrives at the Christian Dior Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week

French Style Alert: Ok, the runway collections are gorg. And probably more out of most of our prices points beyond some healthy inspiration. But then there are also the celebs in gifted/borrowed duds and those who just happen to have good taste. >>RELATED: What to wear in Paris Here you go for a quick look what they wore to Paris Fashion Week. And, why you should care by way of style tips inspired from Leelee Sobieski, Ines De La Fressange, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Salma Hayak. Well, because these ladies all have clean, crisp styling that you JUST might want to consider in your wardrobe. Leelee Sobieski arrives at the Christian Dior Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week

From the Spring 2013 runways, the sleeveless blazer is back on trend... The sleeveless blazer returned as one of the top runway trends you'll want to covet. In fact who can resist when you consider how versatile they are come the transitional weather we've been facing as of late. So, here's so the 411 on how to have next season, right from your closet. With the Spring 2013 shows bowing in Paris comes a look at top trends for next season to get you on track today. >> NEED AN ARM BOOST? READ: Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy After seeing all kinds of vivid suiting options on the runways over the past few seasons from full-on print to embellished

Get inspired right now with highlights from the Paris Runways for Spring 2013 Too much fashion too fast coming your way during fashion month? While we may agree and said last week with Milan, consider the collections ample reason to bulk up on instant style advice that you can try at home -TODAY! >>DISCOVER: Highlights from New York Spring 2013 Fashion Week Fresh off the Paris runways that just closed comes our seasonal take on notes you shouldn't miss, condensed for you here to hit your closet and go. With all of these ideas coming your way, we can't imagine not getting started. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS What keeps it all exceptional and most certainly refreshing were the new takes on

Valentino Spring 2013 From the Spring 2013 runways, basic black is back on trend... Black is the new black as the runway trend you want to covet. But, if you are like me, your wardrobe is brimming with better than basic black pieces. So, here's so the 411 on how to have next season, right from your closet. With the last leg of the Spring 2013 shows winding down in Paris comes a look at top trends for next season to get you on track for the Fall season ahead. >> RELATED: We love black fashion, the ease of an LBD, and fab pieces under $100 too Take a cue from one of the Spring's strongest trends, a return to

Martin Margiela 2013: Get inspiration for right now with highlights from the Paris Spring 2013 Runways Maybe it takes a few hit & miss collections to deliver the kind of on the dot, pure perfection the design team at Maison Martin Margiela presented in Paris as it was one winner of an outing. >>DISCOVER: Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013 Streamlined and solid, a sobering palette of neutrals made way for plays on proportions and shapes that kept up with the modern winds of fashion while allowing for a subtle sexuality. An a-line trapeze shape lent many of the looks a billowing elegance, while body-con tube dresses, sculpted bustier tops and voluminous maxi lengths added a glamorous sense of drama. Standouts included

Valentino 2013: Inspiration for what to wear right now with highlights from the Paris Spring 2013 Runways By now it's no secret that we are big fans of the studied femininity the duo behind Valentino keep churning out with collections rife with wearable, yet covered up clothing so proper, it has a modern preciousness to it. >>DISCOVER: Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013 What they continue to excel at is taking the stiffness out of couture garb that ultimately gives it a fresh, relaxed sensibility that while naive, is at the same time precise, seductively classical and feels just right. And that's quite an enviable, remarkable accomplishment. Fresh perspectives from an institution, that make sense for today while justifying a purchase seem

Chloe 2013: Fresh layering inspiration right now with highlights from the Paris Spring 2013 Runways The Spring runway collection from Chloe saw the Parisian label continuing on with an ultra-femme take on light, minimal dressing with enough cool girl finessing to get the attention of many around. From wallpaper printed separates to a heavy use of palette cleansing white, the labels latest collection had a firm grip on what looks hip for right now. And with the storied label's 60th anniversary in the mix, designer Claire Wright Keller managed to take on cues from past style hallmarks while imbibing them with contemporary takes on sheer layering, voluminous silhouettes and clean lines. >>DISCOVER: Highlights from New York Spring 2013 Fashion

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Coat Alert: Military Chic

Have Yourself a Renoir Moment- Impressionism and Fashion in Paris

How to look pulled together in jeans? Look at Christie Brinkley’s ageless style for inspiration

Get An Instant Update with These Five Trends Now

In the Bag- Work The Color Block Trend One Piece at a Time

La Bella Figura and The Genius

What they wore to Paris Fashion Week & why you should care!

Wear It Now: The Sleeveless Blazer Is A Runway Trend To Steal – Spring 2013 Highlights

Highlights from Paris Runways- Spring 2013 Balenciaga, Celine, Dries Van Noten, Stella McCartney

Wear It Now: Black is Back As The Runway Trend To Steal – Spring 2013 Highlights

Martin Margiela – Spring 2013 Complete Collection

Valentino – Spring 2013 Runway Highlights

Chloe – Spring 2013 Complete Collection

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