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Puff, Puff, Give - Four Toasty Winter Puffer Coats

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:04:23 PST

There's no need to sacrifice style for comfort this Winter with these posh puffer picks from Norma Kamali, Pyrenex, Land's End, and Vena Cava. Peep our varied choices - ranging from a camo print shawl coat to a streamlined denim-like piece - for the ultimate cold weather cozy.

Left to right: Norma Kamali Camo Shawl Peplum Jacket ($550), Pyrenex Premium Jeanne Jacket ($675), Land's End Fur-trimmed Luxe Down Coat ($140), Vena Cava Commune Puffer Coat ($476)

Zara Shows Off Puff Coats, Slouchy Trousers, and Soft Sweaters in its Casual November Lookbook

Chi Diem Chau — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:16:44 PST

>> Zara is staying on top of the Fall fashion game with its newly released Casual November lookbook. To protect you from the cold front, the retailer provided a mix of Winter-worthy pieces like short and long(er) puff coats, slouchy sweaters, and cozy cardis. The complete lookbook - we love this navy and black combo on the left - in the slideshow.

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Watch Out - 10 Tantalizing Timepieces for Fall

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:30:18 PDT

Watches are a bit of a throwback, but that's what we love about them. Our top timepieces for Fall range from a bold gold Burberry check and pyramid bracelet watch to a slim classic number - inspired by the sweet street snap on the left - from Cartier. Also included in the mix? A fun heart-shaped watch from Marc by Marc Jacobs and a statement tortoise shell ticker from Michael Kors.

Left to right, top row: Burberry Check & Pyramid Bracelet Watch ($595), Movado Museum Strap Watch ($595), Modcloth Delicate Watch ($30), Michael Kors Tortoise Shell Watch ($195), Urban Outfitters Skinny Band Watch ($28)

Left to right, bottom row: Marc by Marc Jacobs Gold Heart Watch ($248), Urban Outfitters Menswear Watch ($34), Cartier Black Alligator Watch ($2,200), Modcloth Hour After Hour Watch ($28), Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance Watch ($450)

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Splish Splash - Two Chic Ways to Wear Rainboots

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:16:33 PDT

With heavy rainfall on the horizon, protect your feet in a pair of tasteful rainboots like this buckled creation from Burberry, ($250). We love the equestrian-inspired details, and the streamlined shape leaves room to add extra oomph to your ensemble. Peep these two ways to wear it: emulate a western look in this Proenza Schouler checkered shirtdress layered under a nubby wool coat by 3.1 Phillip Lim, or get cozy in a fuzzy red sweater by Rugby paired with Edun cropped tweed pants and a Moschino peacoat.

Wild West Shirtdress, left to right: Burberry Rainboots ($250), 3.1 Philip Lim Jumbo Loop Wool Sweater ($695), Proenza Schouler Check Shirt Dress ($788), Cooperative Leather Double Wrap Skinny Belt ($28), Lanvin Ketu Bag ($1,990), Hue Opaque Tights ($13), Banana Republic Heritage Fringe Necklace ($50, originally $80)

Cozy Construct, left to right: Burberry Rainboots ($250), Rugby Shaggy Cropped Wool Sweater ($80), Moschino Wool Peacoat ($1,810), Edun Cropped Tweed Pants ($350), Nordstrom Ribbed Cashmere Socks ($18), Alexander Wang Diego Bag ($825), Fallon Hell's Angel Necklace ($143)

Two Ways to Wear Winter White

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:53:41 PDT

We love the idea of breaking the old school taboo and wearing white all year long. Just add texture to your white hues – we paired this Stella McCartney cashmere jacket with gray J.Crew cords for an extra snuggly ensemble, or go all out and contrast an eye-catching Eun Jeong dress with bold black and red accompaniments from Marc Jacobs and Topshop.

Cool Textures, left to right: Stella McCartney Double-breasted cashmere-blend coat ($2,695), 3.1 Phillip Lim Mohair Boxy Pullover ($325), Femme Metale Snake Wrapped Bone Stone Ring ($113), Dannijo Veruschka Bone Necklace ($415), Fossil Skinny Bow Belt ($15), J.Crew Ankle Cord ($80), Jerome C. Rousseau Corvus Ankle Boots ($795)

Get Dressy, left to right: Eun Jeong Wool-Crepe Dress ($1,315), Erickson Beamon Earrings ($340), Rag & Bone Lavender Hill Leather Jacket ($1,495), Falke Black Tights ($44), Topshop Stone Ring ($25), Marc Jacobs Westside Python-Print Satchel ($1,150), Topshop Angel Studded Ankle Boots ($160)

Cozy Up - 13 Sets of Gloves and Mittens for Fall

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:14:05 PDT

As the temperature drops, we suggest you protect your digits with the latest melange of gloves and mittens. Our 13 favorites - ranging from a pair of Coach furry mittens to sleek pleated leather gloves from 3.1 Phillip Lim - has you covered for every wintry occasion.

Clockwise: Brooks Brothers Purple Ruffle Gloves ($148), The North Circular Diamond Fingerless Gloves ($75), Coach Rabbit Mittens ($298), Lanvin Leather Gloves ($1,075), Anthropologie Shearling Fingerless Gloves ($118), Missoni Cashmere Gloves ($207), Paul Smith Metallic Mittens ($132), Mudd Slub Knit Mittens ($14, originally $24), 3.1 Phillip Lim Vera Pleated Gloves ($250), Diane von Furstenberg Victoria Glove ($185), Topshop Suede Bow Gloves ($32), Steven Alan Drivers Glove ($135), Model wears BCBG Generation Fingerless Mittens ($15)

Four Fun Ways to Rock Graphic Denim

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:35:38 PDT

>> Proenza Schouler heralded the graphic denim look with their Fall 2010 graffiti print jeans, and now we're hooked. Try out a pair - these printed, painted, and splattered concoctions will instantly inject fire into any Fall outfit. Peep how this stylish street snap displays the trend with a sweatshirt top, cutout booties, and a bold necklace, and then check out three more inspiring looks - and how to get them - in the slideshow.

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Look We Love - Knee-Highs and Wedge Booties

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:31:16 PDT

We're smitten with knee-high socks for Fall, and they're easier to rock than one might think. Take cue from this street style snap: pair them with wedge booties, a pleated silk skirt, tank, and sheer shirt for a monochrome look. Convinced? Shop our similar picks from French Connection, Steve Madden, Bassike, and Urban Outfitters above.

Left to right: Bassike Cotton Tank ($60), French Connection Perfect Pleat Skirt ($118), Alexander McQueen Pendulum Necklace ($370), Milan Fashion Week Street Style, 3.1Phillip Lim Cape ($1,100), Steve Madden Wedge Booties ($129), Diesel Black Gold Sheer Top ($280), Urban Outfitters Grey Socks ($14)

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Fall's Top Ten Bags Under $350

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:07:06 PDT

>> Fall is the perfect time to invest in a decadent bag, but that doesn't mean you have to spend a ton to look like a million bucks. Thanks to designers such as Rachel Comey, See by Chloe, and APC, we have proof that smart shopping doesn't have to cramp your style. After scouring the virtual shelves, we found 10 bags - ranging from this Winter perfect embellished bag from Antik Batik to a rad crackled white leather backpack from A.Ok - all under $350.

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Five Tasty Toppers For Fall

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:22:27 PDT

A hat can add the perfect finishing touch to a Fall outfit - so do yourself a solid and stay toasty in one of our top five choices. The downtown girl can sink her head into a floppy, fedora, or trilby style from Rag & Bone, J.Crew, or La Cerise Sur Le Chapeau, while the uptown lady can don cute cloche cuts from Brooks Brothers or Stella McCartney.

Left to right: Rag & Bone Floppy Fedora ($115), J.Crew Trilby Hat ($150), Stella McCartney Felt Cloche ($345), Brooks Brothers Rabbit Felt Cloche ($298), La Cerise Sur Le Chapeau Fedora ($280)