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Shearling Coats stylish enough to wear in the city

Keira Knightley rocks a Burberry shearling coat It's time to rethink shearling as a fashion choice. There's nothing like a frigid day to ruin your coat style. All the clever layering, chic scarves, and general sense of looking great in the cold is gone once the winter chill starts to really kick in. Shearling coats are a fantastic option but for the last few years it is all too common for them to get a bad design rap. WGACA Vintage - Vintage Shearling Coat at ShopBop They are the typically stylishly forgotten items left to “sheepskin and leather” emporiums in affluent ski towns. The coats with the shawl collars, narrow shoulders, and oddly oversized armholes, usually in a shade of

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Felted by desire: Try a real hat

Sure a beret is cute. Try a Trilby, down turned fedora or floppy felt hat for some big time drama. There's a definite chill in the air. It's hard to chic when you're all bundled up. You really must treat yourself to something major-- in a big style rather than big ticket way. What about a big ol' serious felt hat? Sure we love a fluffy faux fur cossack hat. Who doesn't like a beret? Knit caps are cute and practical. But you crave drama, the drama of a statement making hat. Aqua Floppy Felt Hat with Patent Trim at Bloomingdale's. A fedora with a down brim. A smart Trilby. Or, that big floppy felt that we've been drooling over

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Faux Fur Chubbies are oh so chic

The Fuzzy-Wuzzy Party Must-Have Jacket is even better in a shot of color What happens when you marry two hot trends? You get instant party glamour! The fierce trend in fake fur is riding high. Add a fantastic jewel color in a retro modern shape, and you've got one amazing new look to take you into the party season and then some! TOPSHOP BOXY FAUX FUR CHUBBY COAT While furry vests are all the rage stateside, Paris is a bit more excited about brilliant faux fur jackets. Particularly, a take on the fluffy 1940's / late 1970's chubby jacket that has all the disco glamour that looks so right again. >> Shopping Hint: TopShop has some fantastic fake fur chubbies

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Rain Boots. Rubber Soles Style Up

Puddle jumpers pretty enough for all weather We're so excited that rain boots went up a notch. Gone are the too-cute for a grown-up prissy prints of the past few seasons and here are rubber boots that are chic enough to wear in any weather. There's moc croc, gromments, metallic, studs, you name it. All in neutral and sophisticated colors, with a few pairs of whimsy mid-tones thrown in for fun. Our favorites are the Jimmy Choo Hunter Boots, or the close Pour La Victoire Rus Croc Rain Boots and the Chooka Moto Studded Rain Boots (both pictured above) for more rocker in the rain moments. There are so many stylish rubber boots out there that you might just consider

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Country Casual: Weekend Editions

Cozy up to some woodsy fashion inspiration Nothing beats being curled up next to fireplace, enjoying a gorgeous mountain view, and kicking back in some broken-in jeans and boots that time and wear have ‘tailored' just for you. You don't need a country house, but it would be nice, to get a piece of Country Casual in your life—or your closet, at least. It's the same rough and rugged outdoorsy country casual feel with fine-designed edges, and no need to rake the leaves. Think of it as fake so you don't have to rake it! Go for plaid shirts, buffalo check trapper hats, faux fur trim, loose battered jeans, thermal layers, the look of well-worn boots, and lots of chunky

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Hot Shoes, the anti stiletto

Same outfit + new shoes magic! Put the plain Jane pumps on ice, you have enough already!Hot shoes are "It" this season. Yes, you can still wear your basic stilettos, but just don't stock up on any more-- your outfit's centerpiece lies at your feet! Think of this as a bit of fashion pep talk. You all know we are shoe freaks here, and that's because one great pair of shoes can completely change the look of your outfit. You don't have to model skinny to pull off shoes. They don't hide under your desk at the office, like a bag. You flaunt your shoes with every step you take. >> Look at these glam platforms, super souped up

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Lady Gaga flaunts the best lace lingerie

Take her cue to get your sexy on Since we first watched Lady Gaga's romp in her 'Bad Romance' video yesterday, we have all been a gaga about some sexy lingerie. Now, we all agree that Lady Gaga is one of the most incredible contemporary performance artists. Through her music and her look, she has raised the public's awareness to video as an art form, once again. But do we want to look like her? Nah, not so much. Except this time. The 'Bad Romance' video is full of high fashion, sexy lingerie... the kind of undies that makes any girl feel that much more hot. Your mama and the French always say to wear nice underwear. Now, so is

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Stylish Clogs, you will want them!

Thank Chanel for your clog dancing beats! Don't say we didn't warn you. We've been spotting clogs and clog boots with street style cred for a few seasons. We've been stocking up our Cool Clogs Shop, when whenever we see a wood-soled wonder that looks right. And now it's official- Chanel showed clogs on the spring 10 runway and they have morphed into a must-have trend for fashonistas and the comfort-seeking alike. Visit our Cool Clogs Shopping Guide ??But we did tell you... Clogs have got to be one of those styles that should be the dictionary picture of anti-cool, anti-fashion, bedraggled mommy, utilitarian nurse, cook, or server footwear of choice. But when the clog gets a bit of design

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Jimmy Choo. H&M. Celebrity Hoopla!

The ultimate in star studded cheap chic Would you ever imagine Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Walsh, Olivia Wilde, Sheryl Crow, Cat Deeley, Angela Lindvall, Maggie Grace, and Mini Andén on the red carpet all decked out for cheap chic fashion? Well, when it's the Los Angeles launch of the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, the celebrities hit the red carpet in droves. This is a party collection, arriving just in time for the holidays and a perfect solution to throwaway cheap chic to wear, love, and not worry that you'll never have a place to wear it again. Best bet, it's not just shoes. There are killer clothes and accessories too, all under the Jimmy Choo for

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On Trend: Strong Shoulders

How to wear shoulder pads and get the look, not the bulk Let's face it, a broader shoulder makes your hips look smaller and what's not to love about that? Sharp shouldered jackets, origami draping, extended seaming, and overtly blousey sleeves, there is no stopping the bolder shoulder as a silhouette to add to your wardrobe. What's modern about the bold shoulder is that they don't always have a bulky ‘set in' shoulder pad, like their 80's counterpart. Sharp shoulders as seen at Calvin Klein Fall 09 runway There's more of a peaked rise to the tip (thank you Balenciaga for never letting this styling trick take a nap) or have a sharp, clean edge rather the bulk of the

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Wear Colors Plucked from a Jewelry Box!

Rich Jewel Tones Enhance NeutralsWhat colors should I wear, you ask? The rich ones! Black may be the perfect core color to base a wardrobe but entertaining scrumptious jewel tones adds a modern sense of opulence without much effort. Plus, the lavish gem color palette that is flattering on most skin tones always conjures up images of elegance and luxury, so what's so bad about that? ??Introduce ruby, amethyst, teal, emerald, fire opal orange, amber, and sapphire hues as posh and polished color accents to your go-to neutrals. Dress Tips: Add one brilliant colored dress to wear with your go-to black jacket and black tights. In contrast, a jewel-toned jacket can top your charcoal pencil skirt or pants. A rich

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Fashion Rocks Out with Heavy Metal

How to wear the metallic trend. No music skills required, just a lot of glam! Fashion is rocking out with heavy metal but it sure isn't about the hair bands. Just the hint of a rock and roll wild child with some big time designer edge! We're loving the elegant glitz of metallic fabrics and leathers for both day and night. They play out best when paired with something subtle, like khaki rolled hem pants and super platform bronze shoes or a metallic steel leather trench over a simple grey flannel pencil skirt. Black opaque tights tone down a lame or liquid bronze dress for something more date worthy. The key to avoid looking tacky is to not pile too

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Grrrrowl…. There’s a Fierce Fashion Forecast

Animal prints, furry accents, and wildlife references Lions, and tigers, and snakes, oh my! Add some instant zap to your wardrobe with your own reserve of fashion fierceness. There's nothing short of walking on the wild side with bold animal prints, maxed-out faux fur accents, and sleek black leather to pack some pow into your core wardrobe. Reptile is a bit edgier and more unexpected than classic leopard, but that's doesn't mean you need to forgo big cat patterns, simple wear them in a more modern way. A zebra pattern sweater with strong shoulders, perhaps? Or try a blast of cheetah on the wedge of a simple bootie. You can also go gaga over crocodile-print leather, perhaps a jacket this

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