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Every fashionista and/or bargain hunter knows that this is a great deal for a twill trench. This jacket will keep you warm through fall and winter.  It can even keep you stylish through next fall and winter because it’s classic double breasted trench style is always in fashion. I imagine wearing this trench over a sweater & skinnies with some hot & tall leather boots. Sexy!

Cynthia Steffe Black Cotton Twill Belted Trenchcoat: Retail: $394 Bluefly: $237 Now: $189.99

*Btw:  Take an extra 10% off every style at BlueFly.com - today only!

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If you love cute, comfy and quirky tees with fun sayings, you will love the t-shirts from QueenofSuburbia.com.

They have a variety of “Queen of Suburbia” shirts in many colors and styles, but here are some other shirts you can purchase:

                             Flattery Operated: $22.49                                  Over the Hilton: $21.99

I happen to like more of the styles that are offered in their UK shop only because at the moment they have a larger selection.  Here are some that are only available at their UK shop: 

                         Will Work for Shoes: £ 16.99                           Karma Suits Ya: £ 15.69

UK residents: You can use coupon code SHIPFORFREE until September 30th, 2008 and send your favorite shirt for FREE!

US residents: mention this post on Smarter Fashion and send Queen of Suburbia an email with your order number and/or Pay Pal address and they will refund your local shipping cost!

Here is something fun you can do at QueenofSuburbia.com:  They have their “Campaign to Pass Love On!” where you can fill out a little form and send someone an email telling them why they are loved.  The fun part..you don’t have to reveal your identity!

The StyleBakery editors share their top 10 must-buys for fall. 

A cashmere sweater for under $100 grabs Girlawhirl’s attention.

SeenON! shows you the lovely jewelry styles seen on Lipstick Jungle

The Beauty Brains cut through the cosmetic crap and tell you the truth about how oil free moisturizers work.

With both the eco-craze and a new season to back this up, Top Button adores Ashley Watson’s recycled leather Plover bag.

This week on Smarter Fashion:

We showed you how to get a Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 look for less!

We showed you a deal on a black shimmer clutch.

Don’t be a party pooper when attending an Oktoberfest celebration!  Get in the spirit and sport some options we featured for festive wear!

The Fashion Organizer shows us some awesome options for organizing your many shoes!   

We showed you a deal on some eco-friendly shoes.

Colleen shows us how to snag the syle of the lovely ladies of the movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Penelope Cruz as an insane, bizarre, Spanish-speaking vixen and Scarlett Johansson as the innocent American lamb, caught in a messy love triangle with the hottie who got too little play in the Hilary Swank movie P.S. I Love You.                                                      

Can you say hot? But which one sparks your sizzle most? Check out some of the copycat fashions we’ve dug up:

Abandoned, Trouble Mistress Look (we don’t condone the cigarette, folks): think Bedhead hair and a eyeliner smudges, a bit of Western fashion and all about the ragged hems. To be equally troubled (but not in a fashion-sense), check out these finds:

Fringe leather purse:  $29

Pink strap dress:  $24

Vintage camera:  $70

Startled Fawn Look: think prairie girl of the 21st century. Small town girl in a big town world, and endearing in that sort of way.

To be equally lost (but not in a fashion-sense) check out these finds:

Lace Embroidered Top: $58

Colorful shorts: $12.99

Image Source: IMDB, NYPost.com & Filmofilia

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These are perfect casual weekend shoes.  They look like a pair of Chucks’ (Chuck Taylors) tops were chopped off for an easy slip on style.  These shoes are eco-friendly as they are made from organic cotton, recycled rubber, water-based glue & hemp. They come in many colors and prints like black, pink plaid, navy blue and baby blue.

Simple Carousel - Hemp: $34.99 (Was: $49.95)

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Well, hello again! Sorry it’s been a while, I was trying to fit all of my scarves on my Hijab Organizer I lost track of ideas!

This week I’m going to share with you some really neat ways to keep your shoes in reach, maybe in sight, but OUT. OF. THE. WAY. I don’t know about you girls, but I have fifty million pairs of heels, sneakers, clogs, flip-flops, sandals, boots, you-name-it… I have it. So what do I do with all of them when I keep buying more that wont fit in my collection? This –

                                                                 Under-the-bed sliding gadgets!

This one above is a simple wire rack on wheels that slides right under your bed for easy movement and accessibility. You can find about 6-8 pairs of shoes (depending on the sizes) on here, and if you slide them in the long way you can get two and store 12 pairs!!

                                                                         Over-the-Closet Holders!

Places like HomeDepot.com and Homefurniture2go.com sell shoe racks that hang on doors, like the two photos below. They range from about $30-$40 and hold up to 24 pairs of shoes!

                                                                $42.99                                         $43

I’m tellin’ ya, there are so many different kinds of shoe racks – it’s unbelievable! But then again, I guess not with how many shoes I own… I need ‘em!

For men too, now you can organize your dress shoes from your work shoes from your work-out shoes to your relaxin’ shoes! No more dogs chewing your brand new slides – we’re here to keep them up, away, and organized!

                                                                                        $75

Here are some other organizers to look for in comparison to styles and prices:

                                                                  $23.30 – closet shoe hanger

                                                                 $99.98 – Triple Shoe Cabinet

                                                                    $9.98 – under the bed box

AND MY ULTIMATE FAV…

                                                                   $35-$65 - RakkuDesigns.com

Color organized and ready to wear! I think I get to sleep in tomorrow… no more extra scrambling time for my missing shoe!

See, organizing is fun! You just need to get started on the right foot.

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Christmas in Paris has become such a cliché…and when it gets to that time of year, you’ll be hearing from me about exactly what to pack. But why wait for some international festivities when Munich has you covered until October (or should I say, Oktober) 5th. Leiderhosen, for all it’s unmarketable crotch-cruelty qualities, is the answer to another dressy fall occasion (ahem, Halloween), not your first trip to Deutschland.

With the opening ceremonies this past weekend, there are an abundant of fashionable beers and inebriated fashionistas to discuss, and mimic. Maybe book a trip for next year?

I love the loose cotton undershirt with tighter vest look, it’s very hippie and organic. Corsets are a little much for the every day, but they certainly add an authentic German milkmaid quality.

Find that Look:  Victorian Black Velvet Lace Up Top: $119.99

I am absolutely fascinated by this hat. Try as I might to look up “elfin hat” on Amazon.com, I decide my best bet to mimic this look is to take a trip to the fabric store and sew this pretty little thing on my own. This was the closest I could find without jingle bells.

(Kinda) Find that Look: Robin Hood Fancy Dress Hat: £7.99

Knitted leggings are colorful, fun, and warm. Though your legs may need a bit more protection than these provide amongst many a-drunkin’ fellow, the patterns are fun to copy.

Find that Look:  1st Fantasies Hot Link Over the Knee Thigh Highs: $3.49

Image Source:  Boston.com

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Wear this black clutch style wallet with a solid deep purple or red dress and you’ll be turning heads for sure.  Prints will only take away from the pretty shimmer detail in the middle.  It also comes in “moss” which is a great metallic color for fall.

Calvin Klein - Shimmer Zip Continental:  $73.80 (Was: $82.00)

*Don’t forget!  Zappos offers free shipping both ways.

For any of you who are back in school, it’s highly likely that you may be suffering from a classic case of back to school blues. But not to fret my friends, a good dose of fashion just might do the trick.

This week’s look is from Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2008 show. It was really the only thing that popped out at me from the collection, which consisted of some very masculine looks overall. I like the whole collared shirt under v-neck sweater thing for fall.

Although quite preppy, one can’t help but feel polished and pulled together when sporting such a style.

  Nic & Zoe “Dotty” Cardigan $119, Nordstrom.com

   Adidas by Stella McCartney knit golf sweater $180, Nordstrom.com

   The Oxford shirt by Gap $24.99, gap.com

   Marc by Marc Jacobs ‘Marc’ scripted necklace $68.60, Bloomingdales.com

Our Heroine bootie by Seychelles $100, Piperlime.com

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StyleBakery has the scoop on the five pieces every stylish girl should own.

Giralwhirl looks at the Spring 2009: top fashion trends from New York Fashion Week.

SeenON! wants you to win a Kritik for Lisa Kline hoodie and shorts.

SheFinds is baffled as to why women would resort to back fat surgery. Is bra bulge really that bad?

The Beauty Brains lash out at the mascara you should NEVER wear with contact lenses.

This week on Smarter Fashion:

We showed you how to get some hot Italian designed Malo looks that…aren’t bad at all!

         We showed you five cool belts on sale!

Check out Desiree’s Personal Pick of the Week.

We recommened some great shoes to wear while doing some heavy traveling on foot that will still keep you stylish.

The Fashion Organizer shows us how to make sure you find the perfect scarf in your closet when you need it with some handy scarf organizers.

We showed you a great deal on a simple big black bag.

Colleen flashes back and shows us The O.C. ladies inspired outfits.