The Week in Chic With Some of Our Fave Blogs

Would you experience chaos for a great sale? FabSugar
Chic ways to rock fabulous faux fur - College Candy
Channel Isabelle Adjani's eerie 70s style - Refinery 29 Pipeline
6 stylish party frocks for under $100 - Omiru
3 ways to freshen up a basic black skirt - The Style Observer
Hayden-Harnett for Target - Fashion Pulse
Gifts of gorgeousness for persnickety fashionistas - Fashiontribes
Get into geek chic - The Fashionable Gal
Some clever ways to keep your cosmetics organized - The Fashionable Housewife
Win a glam vacation at the site of the Victoria's Secret "fashion" show - Hip Candy
Have yourself a vintage lil' Christmas with Ollie Sang clutches - EcoSalon
It's a sequin takeover - Fashion Fille
Jennifer Garner's fab maternity style - The Fashionable Bambino

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Stay Chic (& Warm) in a Statement Coat

"Some of the biggest news is the deep vibrant color of coats this winter," notes eBay Style Director, Constance White, offering timely tips on keeping cozy while you stand out. Her picks: an all-out shade of berry, plum, or green.   She also advises choosing a coat with some structure for the most flattering fit. "A structured jacket can be slimming; choose a piece with a dramatic collar, which pulls the eye upward and away from the waist."

Loomstate for Target for Chic-Cheap Eco

To mark Earth Day 2009, Target has partnered with Scott Mackinlay Hahn and CFDA award-winning designer Rogan Gregory to launch the Loomstate for Target collection.  The collection will feature mens- & womenswear made from 100% certified organic cotton, all at a price that's nice, and available starting April 19, 2009 at Target.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Gift Guide: Shopping in Italy

Shopaholics thrive on fresh new hunting grounds, so why not send your fave addict on a fabulous shopping tour designed especially for fashionistas who live to travel?  "The outlets are bursting with merchandise just waiting for that savvy shopper to snap them up, explains Deborah Mayer, President of Shop Around Tours which specializes in stylish shopping tours of Italy. "People are especially warm and delighted to see us. Of course, it helps that we're spending quite a bit and shoring up the economy in a way only truly dedicated shoppers and lovers of beautiful luxury accessories and clothes can."

As lovers of the best, your lucky recipient will definitely appreciate the four-star accommodations in each city...but what about fellow shoppers?  "Our demographic is really all over the map," says Mayer. "People find us because they share a common appreciation for the beautifully crafted merchandise Italy is known for world over."

The deets:

Lancome's One Size Fits All Stocking Stuffers

She stood in line at midnight to see the premiere of Twilight and pre-ordered edgy black lip gloss...then she'll dig Le Vernis Nail Polish and liner in matching shades of Midnight Glam. Or perhaps she's the type who is always done? Le Vernis Nail Polish in All Her Splendor is a classic red that's perfect (and perfectly appropriate) for holiday parties.  Maybe it's a lil' Miss Fashionista you have on your hands, who subscribes to French Vogue and handily outbid the eBay competition for Lancome's Behnaz lipstick?  Happily Juicy Tubes come in (almost) as many shades as she has shoes, including Pretty in Pink, Luminous in Lace, and Showered in Diamonds. All available at Lancome-USA.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Net-a-Porter's New Boutiques Sex up Shopping

Even the most devoted shopper can find Net-a-Porter's almost overwhelming selection of over 200 designers a tad daunting at times, which is why their new Boutiques are so genius.  Edited by fashion type, Boutique choices include Salon (Uptown Chic for the Serious Fashion Addict - Stella McCartney, Balmain, Chloe, Roland Mouret), Cutting Edge (Cool, Hip Downtown Clothing Attitude for the In-Crowd - 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Rick Owens), Loungewear (Easy, Nonchalant Luxury Fashion Looks for a Laidback Day - Thomas Maier, Vanessa Bruno, cozy Crumpet scarves), as well as Contemporary, Essentials, and Vacation. We'll say it again: genius!

Check it out at Net-a-Porter.com/Boutiques.

- Lesley Scott

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Louis Vuitton Neverfull Now in Damier Canvas

LV's popular Neverfull Collection, which pays homage to the brand's travel-steeped heritage, is now available in signature Damier canvas and lined in eyecatching red microfiber which depicts the Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage logo.  Available in 3 sizes - GM: 16"x13"x8"; MM: 12.6"x11"x6.5"; PM: 11"x9"x5" - the classic shape makes for stylish & trendproof toting whether on vacation or just around town. And since even your accessories deserve accessories, snap on a matching (and irresistably cute) Trunks & Bags Key Holder or Mini Accessories Pochette.

All available at eLuxury.com...where they're also having a 40% Off Fall/Winter sale which includes free ground shipping for anything you purchase by Narciso, Zac, Proenza & other of your Fashion BFFs before December 15th.

- Lesley Scott

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Shine Like a Fashion'y Disco Ball in Sequins

Shine in Sequins Like a Fashion'y Disco Ball for the Holidays by Fashiontribes

Sequins are a huge trend this season, however unlike the paillette-covered fashions of yore, the modern way to wear them is almost casually - as if you tossed them on without much thought.  Be sure to check out the new Sequinned Issue of London's fashion156.com where they're showcasing them with an urban, avant-garde edge. Here, the eyecatching Miu Miu bomber would continue to work overtime after the holidays with everything from shredded skinnies to a pencil skirt, while the slouchy black Proenza karate pant & matching loose tee embody just the right spirit of devil-may-care style insoucience. Head-to-toe shine works in the Proenza outfit because it's all-black & slouchy, but the trick is to remember that a few sequins go a loooong way.

Cute Holiday Frocks from Kara Janx

Flirty silks, sexy metallics, and chic jewel-tone minis - everything you love from the Project Runway finalist (Season 2) and just what you need to keep floating fashionably from one party to the next. Available at KaraJanx.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Gift Guide: Champage Pommery in 24K Gold

Naughty? Nice? Regardless of how they've behaved, they always love bubbly.  Housed in a petite 187 ml bottle with a glamorous gold sheen, this vintage-dated Champagne fits into most any stocking, big or small. A brut style blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, it's as easy on the eye as it is the palate, and even comes with a straw for sipping! Available at Sherry-Lehmann.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Gifts of Gorgeousness from Sephora

Forget fruitcakes and boring ties! Instead, bestow tidings of Limited Edition and Sephora Only on them.  Here are some fabulous picks for her, one for him, and most importantly - for you: get free shipping for any purchase over $25 (at checkout, enter code SHIPFREE25) and a free mini train case packed with beauty-full samples with any purchase of $25 or more (at checkout, use code TRAINCASE).

Here are 10 gorgeous gifts guaranteed not to be returned apres holidays:

Barneys NY Goes Haute Hippie for the Holidays

In a fun twist on traditional holiday cheer, Barneys New York has skipped the holly and the ivy in favor of a groovy Volkswagen Beetle and store windows with a 60s vibe.  Designed by Barneys Creative Director, Simon Doonan, Peace and Love: Have a Hippie Holiday not only celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Peace sign, but also what it symbolizes in terms of fashion.

Hayden-Harnett Launches a Line of Boots

Practical, chic, and just the right amount of je ne sais quoi to turn heads...everything you love about their fab bags now comes in boot form! Hayden-Harnett Madeleine riding boot available at HaydenHarnett.com.

- Lesley Scott

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A Personal Trainer in Your Headphones

Whether you want to lose weight, stay in shape or just feel more fabulous, the go-anywhere $50 Itami FiTrainer headset can turn a robust walk or jog into a customized training session with your very own virtual personal fitness coach. Featuring a state-of-the-art earlobe heart-sensor, FiTrainer responds to your heart rate with voice commands, music and rhythm changes to regulate your exercise regimen to the most efficient level. "As the world’s first biofeedback trainer, FiTrainer is the best choice for anyone who’s serious about getting fit, staying healthy or losing weight," explains Itami's CEO, Chris Tao. "The Wii Fit is kid’s stuff.  The FiTtrainer is the personal coach you always wished you could afford."

Rock Out in a Rad David Bowie Tee

Ever since he strutted into superstardom as the glam, sexually ambiguous Ziggy Stardust, rock futurist David Bowie has always been the epitome of chameleon cool. Sarah Harding of the UK pop group Girls Aloud - seen here arriving at the GMTV studio - is better known for another time-honored rock 'n roll tradition: her hard-partying ways, and now, her great taste in tees. Amplified Clothing Aladdin Sane t-shirt based on the 1973 album cover is available at SugarBullets.co.uk.

- Lesley Scott

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