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Sale Shopping Strategy- it’s that time of year to reward yourself!

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I couldn't resist doing this live video and sharing my sale shopping strategy and why you should think of end of the season sales as incentive shopping to boost your wardrobe. It was a cold day in New York City and I'm still trying to shake the flu but nothing gets me out earlier than a great sample sale, especially when it's for a few good wardrobe boosting pieces. I'm often asked about how to wear good clothes, and truthfully my look is a combo of designer, mixed with fashion forward pieces from cheaper stores like Zara (especially when I work from home), and some vintage thrown in. But it's the more high end pieces that  you can get for

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A Chic Poncho – Easier to wear than a cape, and infinitely more a la mode

Ever since I spotted this chic poncho, that's more sweater than poncho, I've been obsessing about adding one to my fall wardrobe. Haven't quite made a decision yet. So, will it be the Sandro Paris Pull Sample Sweater, pictured above, or a more classic poncho, like one of the styles below. What do you think? RELATED READING: The French Chic Poncho

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New Year’s Luck Italian Style- Wear red underwear!

Red Calvin Klein Underwear Tonal Roses Demi Bra at shopbop
Want to conjure up an old Italian tradition or just look hot for New Year's Eve? Try some firey red underwear. Wearing red underwear for Capodanno (head of the year) isn't practiced much these days but the idea of wearing something that is both considered to bring luck and is sexy like this Red Calvin Klein Underwear Tonal Roses Demi Bra and matching panty at shop bop seems great to us here at FoS. Besides, doesn't every lingerie drawer need a dose of color from all those nudes and blacks? MORE: New Year's Eve Style Tips Want to wear some red underwear for New Year's Eve... we picked some for you... Buon Capodanno! [raw][/raw] Original Publish Date: Published on December 28, 2011

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How to Wear It Week! Everyday Mom Chic: Julianne Moore gets how to wear a cute summer hat and not look like a run of the mill hipster

Julianne Moore at LAX wearing Hat Attack’s Julia floppy fedora.
This week’s summer spotlight is How to Wear It Week. Let's look at this favorite post about wearing a summer hat with élan. I'll Have What She's Having: A cute summer hat that's classic and chic with easy, non affected summer style Hipster hats are really ironic. Afterall, the hipster style point of view for wearing a hat is to kinda look like an independent thinking progressive, anti-establishment cool dude. Yet, if everyone is running around wearing the same dang fedora, doesn't that morph into looking like an über establishment conformist? Humm. >> MORE: Hats But, a nifty summer straw can be rather chic. Not to mention add a bit of protective shade. Just look at Julianne Moore wearing Hat Attack’s Julia floppy

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What’s good at the Barney’s Warehouse Sale online

Barney's warehouse sale online
I have to admit that I did a bit of damage (in a very good way) at the summer Barney's Warehouse Sale online. Bet, I you can do equally well at the warehouse sale going on right now. The sale is open for international sales and the perfect pastime to add to your snowmageddon to-do list for those New Yorker's not wanting to get their footsies cold. >>RELATED: My discount designer style tips The designer deals are up to 75% off which translates as g0 get 'em. Especially, since there are fab finds for women, men, home, and kids. Oh yeah, and SHOES, lot's of shoes. Popular sizes sell out fast, so take a look now… 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Ava $450

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Valentine’s Day Lingerie Shopping Guide

Time to clean out your undies drawer and add some sultry sexy lace, check out our Valentine's Day Lingerie Shopping Guide, selected just for you!
Time to clean out your undies drawer and add some sultry sexy lace, check out our Valentine's Day Lingerie Shopping Guide, selected just for you! Nothing dresses your mood up more than some pretty lingerie, even when worn just for you. Makes every day Valentine’s Day with our lingerie shopping guide below, for what’s hot in looking hot! >> Don’t forget to stop by for Sexy Friday’s as our Sexpert Chic Valentine’s Day Series concludes with some tips on how to take it off… take it all off… oooh la la style! Frisky lingerie and then some… Originally Published on February 15, 2009

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I WANT: Cute, Fun & Cheap Chic Holiday Gifts $50 and Under

C. Wonder Equestrian Print Pop Up Tote
Stylish Holiday Gift Guide that doesn't break the bank.... I had so much FUN hand-selecting these cute & cheap chic gifts under $50 for our holiday gift guide. REALLY, I did. I want them all.... There's something for everyone in our cheap chic holiday gifts guide... mom, teen, baby, pup, beau, you, and me. A gift should be something special, whimsical, and, perhaps, not something the receiver would ordinarily buy for themselves. BUT, no matter what, it should be memorable (in a good way)  and useful in an unexpected, "how did I live without it" way. Take the  C. Wonder Equstrian Print Pop Tote, pictured at top. A nifty & classy take on schlep bag to tote about time. Multi-Stone Statement Necklace

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Are you shopping the sales now? Cyber Monday Fashion Deals- We’ve got the fashionable savings codes!

cyber monday sale like goodies from tory burch
What's my favorite word? SALE, OF COURSE! Gift others. Gift yourself! Wouldn't you love a bunch of pretty boxes like these, pictured above, from Tory Burch? Well, start shopping, E-tailers want to make some coin these holiday season so the after Thanksgiving sales are going crazy . Many of what would be Cyber Monday fashion deals start NOW. So what are you waiting for? Our fingers hurt from all that clicking  just to find you  some of our top picks for weekend sales & Cyber Monday fashion deals. We've got the deal codes and percentages off, all in hand page, right here. ALICE + OLIVIA 11/22-11/26 – 20% off site wide – no code needed! ANDREW MARC 11/21-11/26 – up to 40%

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Vivid Color Trends: If It’s Bright, It’s Right for Resort

Rachel Pally Kennedy Dress at Shopbop
Vivid Colors Add Punch & Spunk To An Otherwise Neutral Palette Ok, here's some shopping advice, it's time to brighten up TV producers are surely rejoicing. The one-two color punch for resort is a bold mash-up of TV-friendly colors, so vivid and brilliant, that you may just want to adjust your settings... on your everyday wardrobe, that is. These clear and crisp colors are NOT unfriendly on your skin tone as last season's neons, but rich, intense, and crisp in a sophisticated and grown-up way. >> RELATED: Color Chic. How To Add Color To Your Life- Home, Fashion, and Beauty Tips The BEST part of this color trend is that it's not reserved to a specific shade that dates itself (think of

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Fancy Footwork? You bet with these gorgeous Velvet shoes, slippers, wedges, and boots!

Verona - Eggplant Velvet Pat Vince Camuto
 I've got a fall trend that REALLY offers something for everyone. Velvet shoes. Don't wait for holiday to tzuj up your style when you can add some allure by way of a touch of luxe to your fancy footwork be it a stunning skyscraper heel from Nicholas Kirkwood to updated and on trend velvet Doc Martens. How can we think about velvet without considering the classic smoking slipper, with updated style of course!? And, sexy dressy velvet pumps (love the Stella McCartney shootie)  for work or a big night out... I can go own. >>MORE LUXE: Go Baroque  You've got the picture. There really is a velvet shoe style for everyone. >> RELATED: Shoe Shopping Guides Add some luxe to

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Target and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection Look Book Highlights

Discover highlights from the Target and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection Look Book and get ready for budget friendly items that don't skimp on the chic... Over the past decade Target, the forever stylish retail giant, has been giving budget conscious fans of high-end designer fashion a run for their money with a slew of on the mark collaborations with some of the best designers of the moment. And as our own interest in fast-fashion collabos has most certainly waned, a quick look at the company's latest coup has us once again ready to get in cue. >>There's one more collabo we think you should know about: Margiela for H&M By partnering with the CFDA and Nieman Marcus Target has outdone

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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

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Platforms

Shopping Guide: Platform Shoes Who doesn't like a longer looking leg? Opt for a nude color to make your legs look endless or a brilliant bright that works so well when sitting atop platform soles. From slim hidden platforms to chunks of fashion fabulous, there's a platform style for you. And, did anyone say COMFORTABLE?! Yup, that little piece of separation between you and the pavement is ooh so comfy and stylish too. Consider these platform finds this season...

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