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SheFinds has noticed the reemergence of thigh highs this season. And we thought they were only okay for Halloween. 

SeenON! is having a secret sale on all your favorite Seen on items from The Hills, Lipstick Jungle, Miley Cyrus and more!.

Girlawhirl can’t wait for fitflops new suede billow booties to arrive.

SheZoom’s styling guru Leon Hall gives a colorful pitch to use accessories to brighten up an outfit.

StyleBakery has gone recessionista chic with a stress free guide to surviving the recession

StyleList helps us find sexy fall boots for less-than-slender calves.

Can nutritional supplements really help your skin? The Beauty Brains give us the sciencey straight dope on Imedeen.

This week on Smarter Fashion:

Look fashionable this winter with Lisa’s picks for great winter wear.

We showed you a great deal on some sexy slingback pumps for about $65 off….

….and a deal on a pretty leather clutch wallet.

Colleen reminds us that we don’t have to lose our style and individuality just because we’re at the gym.  Check out do’s and don’t for properly dressing while traveling to and from the gym.

Check out some fashion pieces that will help you glam up your wardrobe.

Happy Halloween!  Get the looks of the sexy Witches of Eastwick!

There are so many possible fashion-forward Halloween movies to celebrate today’s festivities…but in terms of icons, there’s nothing better than Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Cher from Witches of Eastwick. For your personal celebration, become a true transformation: just this about the huge leaps in character, fashion, and sexuality these three women made during the film! It’s amazing the effect Jack Nicholson has on women from the late 80’s. Amazing.

The Nervous Bookworm: Quivers my heartstrings every time Sarandon breaks her cello strings and lets her hair down with the help of Nicholson’s “Daryl”. To be your own nervy bookworm this Halloween, buy some thick classes and a beige sweater. Or better yet, be Sarandon post-transformation: dye your hair bright red and curl it, and wear a floor length silk sleep gown.

The bookworm sweater:

Or the sultry dressing gown:

Bizar-tist: Cher really pulled off the crazy feminist potter with her fertility sculptures and hair piled on top of her hair with chopsticks. Overalls are coming back, my friends, but you can’t do it right unless there’s paint all over them.

The Artist:

The Overalls

The Chopsticks

Working Woman: And who can forget Michelle Pfeiffer and the cute, over-sized, pseudo-masculine clothing she wears? To pull off her look, try out a bowler hat and an oversized, animal-print suit jacket (available at your closest vintage clothing store).

Bowler Hat

Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more long sweaters.
                                       Discounts on silk gowns.

Teal happens to be one of my favorite colors, but I think the majority would love to sport a pair of these slingback pumps in black.  I love t-strap sandals.  I think they help sexy up any outfit.  These babies will make you pretty tall as they have a 4 1/2” heel plus a 3/4” platform.  You will have these in your closet for a while, so they are definitely a good investment.

Report Signature Women’s Lombard Slingback Pump: $194.95 Now: $129.90

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more slingback pumps.
                                        Discounts on women’s Report shoes.

My name is Lisa Remi and I am a glamour addict. I just like dressing up and I don’t care if I have no where to go. Any excuse to put something glam on, that’s me. I’ll put on a pair of diamante earrings just to go downstairs to the fridge.

As we approach the ’sparkly’ season, I can feel a big glam-attack coming on. I’ve put together a few examples  of extra shiny dresses and accessories to help you dazzle!

I love this Tadashi Women’s Stretch Satin V-Neck Dress, $122.99

If you’re feeling in an extra sparkly mood, be bold and beautiful in this Alix Abacus Dress from French Connection, $248.00 $199.99 on sale.

Slip these perfect Cranberry Crush Slippers on your feet from Cocoa Rose, $47. Available in several satin shades, they are adorable. Incredibily versatile, they will look good dressed up with a cute party dress, or go for a more casual with a pair of stylish jeans. Designed with an extra ’spongy’ sole, they are great to walk in or carry on the plane. Each pair comes with it’s own complimentary leather carry bag.

Glisten and glow with this stunning Electric Disco Clutch Bag from Makki, $161.70

Light up the room with these 14ct White Gold Gemstone Earrings, $107.99

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more v-neck dresses.
                                        Discounts on French Connection dresses and Tadashi dresses.
                                        Buy clutch handbags.
                                        Shop for gemstone earrings.

We’ve all been there—you’re tired, sweaty, and flushed. You’ve been working out at the gym for 2 straight hours and even though your glutes look fabulous, huge clumps of your hair has escaped from the ponytail. The last thing you want to do is look presentable, so you throw on the balloon suit and Uggs and slug your way to the car, decide to run a few errands and pick up an iced coffee on the way home. Though I always support a healthy dose of exercise, the “balloon suit” is never a good idea.

Exhibit A: The Evil Balloon Suit

Is it a boy? A girl? Who knows! That’s how much individuality is lost by the balloon suit. What are some healthy options? Take a look. But first, some words of advice:

1. Do not pick tight-fitting sweatpants with hoochie slogans written on the bottom.

2. Do not pick tight-fitting sweatpants with hoochie slogans written on the pants leg. Victoria’s Secret included.

3. Make a balance rule. If the pants are baggy, pick a snug shirt. If the pants are snug, pick a baggy sweatshirt. Do not pair baggy with baggy, or snug with snug.

4. Bring layers and focus on warmth. You don’t want to pull a muscle!

Favorite Picks:

Semi-Fitted Pants

                                                      
Zip-Up Sweater Vest

                                                               
Fleece Pullover

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more fleece sweaters.
                                        Discounts on sweater vests.
                                        Buy athletic pants.

This should add a little ‘blush” to your fall wardrobe.  I love wallets that are big (but not too big and stylish enough that they can double as a clutch.  Not only does this “Well Coifed Red” wallet qualify as such, but the color will definitely help you stand out.  If it’s just too girly for you, it also comes in black.

Juicy Couture Women’s Leather Clutch Wallet: $93.75 (Was: $125.00)

Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more clutch wallets.
                                       Discounts on Juicy Couture wallets.

When I was a little girl, my mother used to wrap me in layers, and layers, and layers of warm clothes in the winter. I would walk around all day with my arms stuck out either side of my body at right angles. Even after I’d taken off the clothes, they would stay like that for ages. One year I even thought about getting a part time job as a scarecrow on a farm, but winter wasn’t the best time for a stint like that.

Hence from my scarecrow days, I vowed that I would always look hot in the winter. I would be nice and warm, but stylish.

This winter coat from Spiga will give you a classy profile without letting in the winter chills - Via Spiga Cashmere Blend Womens Coat, $129.99

I also love this winter jacket from North Face, it’s so chic! North Face Women’s Atlantic Jacket, $278.95

Look cute and cosy in this Betmar Waffle Cap. Betmar Women’s Waffle Cap - $78.45

Finish off your winter out fit with one of these amazing Jumper Bags by Karen Meyers. Karen Meyers, a finalist in the Independant Handbag Designer Awards, takes oridinary jumpers and transforms them into extraodinary handbags. Find her wonderful creations at www.karenmeyers.etsy.com

Large Ivory Cable Bag, $98.00

Stripey Daisy Purse, $35.00

None the less, thanks Mom for keeping me warm in the winter.

Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more women’s hats.
                                       Buy North Face jackets.
                                       Discounts on Via Spiga coats.

Still don’t have your Halloween costume?  Halloween is this Friday.  Chances are if you stop by one of your local Halloween costume shops, the best ones are sold out. I think it’s worth shopping online and paying for rush delivery so you can sport the best Halloween costume this year.  Especially if you aren’t very creative and don’t want to make your own costume.  Here are some great coupons and special offers for last minute Halloween deals:

BuyCostumes.com - Use coupon code zombie50 when you spend over $50 and get 10% off!

CostumeDiscounters.com - Use coupon code FREE70 to get Free Exedited Ground Shopping or orders over $70 or more - Free Same Day Shipping or orders placed by 10AM EST.

CostumeKingdom.com - Use coupon code Kingdom10 to get 10% off orders $50+

Use coupon code Kingdom5 and get 5% off your entire purchase.

CostumeSuperCenter.com - Use coupon code SEXY20 to get 20% off all sexy Halloween costumes.

Use coupon code SCARE70 to get Free Expedited Ground Shipping.

CostumeZone.com - Free Shipping automatically on orders over $76.

Find at Smarter.com:  Discounts on Halloween costumes.

Girlawhirl is in love with the Tory Burch breast cancer awareness tote.

SheFinds helps you obliterate muffin top with the perfect pair of waist-loving jeans.

StyleBakery is celebrating Cheap Chic Week with great finds for under $50.

The Beauty Brains explain why Math Doesn’t Suck and neither does beauty science!

This week on Smarter Fashion: 

We showed you five great fall/winter jackets and coats on sale!

Check out the great deal we found on a fashionable luggage set.

Colleen showed us how to dress inspired by women in the political spotlight.

Check out Desiree’s Personal Pick of the Week!

         Save 20% off on select boots at Endless.com!

SJP’s pre-stardom look is in fashion now.  Check out this week’s Find That Look post.

You may dress like a star, but that doesn’t make you one. Even the best and brightest of our contemporary Hollywood starlets had to start somewhere, and rarely looked much better than you or me. Take Sarah Jessica Parker, for example, now freely associated with Manolo Blahnik’s and Dior. Back in our childhood, she was nothing more than the bimbo witch from Hocus Pocus. Save dressing up as a movie star for Halloween—dress like a movie star in progress every other day.

Besides the unruly hair, score SJP’s pre-stardom look with thick, oversized sweaters and high-waisted jeans. The awkwardness of our childhood is coming back in fashion, my friends, and there’s nothing that says Hollywood Project Type 1 like an undiscovered beauty.

Find oversized sweaters and high waisted jeans at Smarter.com. 

And if you really love the cloak, treat yourself to this affordable adaptation:

                                                                             $27.99 at Target 

If you really are a misguided star, you should pair the poncho with a floor length hippie sweater and hiking boots, but we don’t suggest being that dedicated.