Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Unconventional Outerwear

This fall it is time to think outside of the box when you are layering up to keep warm. Traditional outwear items like coats and jackets are no longer your only option. Rather, as seen above at Matthew Williamson, Jean Paul Gaultier, Calvin Klein, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, non-traditional outwear items such as capes, ponchos, and vests are all on-trend options this fall and winter. Conceptually, I like this trend because it is new and different, but practically I just can't see myself wearing anything other than a coat or jacket during the brisk C-bus fall and winter months. Perhaps if I lived in a milder climate I would feel differently! However, if you are liking this trend and think it could work for your lifestyle, check out these options below: ASOS hooded military cape for $117.95 on www.asos.com; Alice + Olivia "Emory" embellished shoulder cape for $495 on www.shopbop.com; ASOS "Intarsia" pattern cape for $47.18 on www.asos.com; Aqua hooded cocoon cape for $148 on www.bloomingdales.com; Twisted Heart faux fur trimmed vest for $180 on www.saks.com; Lauren by Ralph Lauren military wrap for $150 on www.macys.com; Max Studio tie-front cape coat for $378 on www.maxstudio.com; INC faux sherling vest for $89 on www.macys.com; Dolce Vita "Darryl" poncho for $220 on www.shopbop.com; Juicy Couture knit military cape for $378 on www.saks.com; Craftsmanship capelet for $118 on www.anthropologie.com; Spiegel caped tweed coat on sale for $129 on www.spiegel.com; Calvin Klein long belted faux fur vest for $149 on www.bloomingdales.com; Charter Club vest for $69 on www.macys.com; Cooperative wool capelet coat for $138 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; "Everything in Place" cape for $198 on www.anthropologie.com.

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Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Cat Eye Glasses

One of the quirkier and more obscure fall/winter trends to emerge on the AW2010 runways were cat eye glasses. The cat-eye style is a throw back to the 50s and 60s and was typically paired on the runways with a feminine skirt as seen above at Prada, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Nina Ricci). When choosing a pair of glasses or sunglasses you have to be mindful that the shape suits your face, so this style may not be for everyone. Typically, you should chose a pair that is the opposite of your face shape, so square or rectangular glasses look good on someone with a round face and vice versa. Cat-eye glasses look best on someone with a narrow forehead and a larger jawline because they tend to emphasize and enlarge the upper part of your face. If you are liking this retro style and think the shape may suit you, below are some options to consider: Club Monaco cat eye sunglasses on sale for $29.97 on www.sunglasshut.com; 80s "Hot Tip" cat eye sunglasses for $10 on www.80spurple.com; Jee Vice cat eye sunglasses for $265 on www.neimanmarcus.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs modified cat eye sunglasses for $98 on www.saks.com; Damel cat eye sunglasses for $16 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Ray Ban oversized cat eye sunglasses for $135 on www.bloomingdales.com; Tory Burch cat eye sunglasses for $150 on www.toryburch.com; Nicole Miller "Etoile" cat eye glasses for $120.10 on www.framesdirect.com; Ralph Lauren cat eye sunglasses for $250 on www.ralphlauren.com; Kensie "Portia" cat eye sunglasses for $50 on www.nordstrom.com.

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TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: 20% Off Women's Pants on JCrew.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get 20% off Women's pants on www.jcrew.com. No code necessary. Click here to access sale: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/pants.jsp?srcCode=EMSL03411&em=sabrinahaurin@hotmail.com. Also, free shipping on orders of $100 or more with code "SHIP100" at checkout.

Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Trend: Red

Another of the most popular hues on the AW2010 runways (in addition to camel) was red(Above: Giorgio Armani, Milly, Maison Martin Margiela, Antonio Berardi)! For some reason I don't own a lot of red items myself, but I really do like the color, although I'm not sure if I could pull off a head-to-toe red look as pictured above. I am, however, absolutely drooling over the Halston Heritage "Brandy" bag below and I am seriously stalking it so that I can pick it up the second it goes on sale! I think that a red accessory really is a staple piece in any woman's wardrobe and I'm happy to see that it is such a trendy color this fall! In the event that you are liking this trend, below are some red-hot items to consider: Cym & Ripple coat for $188 on www.anthropologie.com; Halston Heritage "Brandy" braided handle satchel for $495 on www.shopbop.com; Dolce Vita "Hayword" platform pump for $158 on www.nastygal.com; BB Dakota "Whitman" dress for $80 on www.shopbop.com; House of Cassette skinny jeans for $131 on www.80spurple.com; Patterson J. Kincaid "Harlow" blouse for $98 on www.shopbop.com; Velvet bow heel for $26 on www.nastygal.com; Wooden Ships "Katya" cable beret for $28 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; LA Made "Charlotte" tie-neck henley blouse for $55 on www.piperlime.com; Rock & Republic "Celina" platform pump for $295 on www.shopbop.com; MM Couture one-shoulder dress for $84 on www.piperlime.com; Purple Label "Jambiere" mohair socks for $38 on www.80spurple.com; LaMixx slouch tee for $30 on www.80spurple.com; Matt & Natt "Hendrix" mini bag for $165 on www.shopbop.com; Urban quilted jacket for $39.80 on www.forever21.com; BDG sweater stripe boatneck dress for $42 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs blanket stripe skirt for $368 on www.shopbop.com; Double-breasted knit coat for $24.80 on www.forever21.com.

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Deals for the Week of September 20, 2010

Hayden Harnett
September 22-October 1
First-time customers get 20% off their purchase on www.haydenharnett.com
Enter code "FIRSTTIME" at checkout

Laura Mercier
September 21-September 23
Free shipping on any order placed on www.lauramercier.com
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Certain exclusions apply

Cache
September 21-September 26
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Enter code "Z100083" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
E-mail me or leave me a comment if you the coupon for in-store use

Wink
September 21-October 19
15% off jewelry on www.winknyc.com
Enter code "J97X2" at checkout

Bebe
September 21-October 15
$25 off your purchase of $150 or more on www.bebe.com
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September 21-October 15
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Robertson
September 21-unknown
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Luna Boston
September 21-September 26
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Neiman Marcus
September 20-September 22
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Offer excludes sale items
September 24-September 26
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Bloomingdales
September 20-September 27
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September 20-September 27
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September 20-September 27
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September 20-September 27
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September 20-unknown
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Nine West
September 20-September 29
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DSW
September 20-September 27
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Urban Outfitters
September 20-September 30
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Enter code "HAPPYFALL" at checkout

6pm.com
September 20-September 26
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Skinterra
September 20-September 30
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Excludes iS Clinical and Relastin Trio

ShoptheLook
September 20-October 4
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Stephen Estelle jewelry
September 20-October 4
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Dr. Brandt skincare
September 20-October 4
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Enter code "luckybreaks51" at checkout

ASOS
September 20-September 25
15% off the ASOS collection on www.asos.com
Enter code "AWSTYLE15" at checkout
September 20-unknown
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No code necessary
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September 22-September 26
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Bath & Body Works
September 20-September 26
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September 20-September 26
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Bliss
September 20-September 30
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September 20-September 23
20% off bliss, laboratoire remede, and elemis purchases on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "OCT20" at checkout

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Looks like there is lots of cute stuff!