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	<title>Fashion Blog</title>
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	<description>Read the Smarter Fashion Blog for the latest fashion trends, hot new designers, deals on clothing and accessories, apparel industry news, celebrity style and more.</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Online Coupons Expiring Soon!</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/06/online-coupons-expiring-soon-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>evette</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Coupons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AE.com: 15% off all online orders - Use coupon code 68947528 (Exp: 10/06/08)
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                 Save $10 off any order - Use coupon code 340810 (Exp: 10/06/08)
Find at Arden B - Trumpet Sleeve Sweater Tunic: $58 on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><u>AE.com: </u></strong>15% off all online orders - Use coupon code <a target="_blank" href="http://www.couponmountain.com/American_Eagle-coupon/193494.html">68947528</a> (Exp: 10/06/08)</p>
<p>Find at AE.com - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat1410002&amp;productId=0387_1257">AE Shrunken Peacoat</a>: $79.50</p>
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<p><strong><u>Arden B</u></strong>: Take <strong>$25 off</strong> $100 or more - Use coupon code <a target="_blank" href="http://www.couponmountain.com/Arden-B-coupon/192969.html">340825</a> (Exp: 10/06/08)</p>
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<p>Find at Arden B - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=140&amp;subCategoryId=164&amp;productId=14248">Trumpet Sleeve Sweater Tunic</a>: $58 on sale</p>
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<p><strong><u>CostumeDiscounters.com</u></strong>:  <strong>Free shipping</strong> on orders of $65 or more - Use coupon code <a target="_blank" href="http://www.couponmountain.com/Costume_Discounters-coupon/186079.html">FREE65</a> (Exp: 10/31/08)</p>
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<p>Find at Delias.com - <a target="_blank" href="http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=1933&amp;itemID=50298&amp;sizeFilter=&amp;colorFilter=&amp;brandFilter=">Ainsley Coat</a>: $79.50</p>
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<p><u><strong>Karmaloop.com</strong></u>:  Free shipping on orders over $45 - Use coupon code <a target="_blank" href="http://www.couponmountain.com/Karmaloop-LLC-coupon/193240.html">FREE45</a> (Exp: 10/31/08)</p>
<p>Find at Karmaloop - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-jeans/cheap-monday-womens-the-tight-jean-in-45-minute-stone-wash-denim/pd--ch-30--pi-6336597.html">Cheap Monday The Tight Jean in 45 Minute Stone Wash Denim</a>: $65</p>
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<p><u><strong>Shoes.com</strong></u>:  $20 off $100/$50 off $200 - Use coupon code <a target="_blank" href="http://www.couponmountain.com/Shoes.com-coupon/192561.html">FALLSALE08</a> (Exp: TODAY!)</p>
<p>Find at Shoes.com - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-boots/report-womens-boston-boot/pd--ch-30--pi-6170943.html">Report Women&#8217;s Boston Ankle Boot</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-boots/report-womens-boston-boot/pd--ch-30--pi-6170943.html">s</a>: $115</p>
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		<title>Fashion &#38; Style Roundup</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/03/fashion-style-roundup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>evette</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[This Week in Style]]></category>
<category>fashion blogs</category><category>style blogs</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[                                                                
SeenON! wants you to follow Halle Berry&#8217;s lead and wear your vote on your tee with our election savvy gear!  
StyleBakery has the scoop on this season&#8217;s hottest independent boutiques and must-see designers on the rise.
SheFinds thinks Patricia Fields&#8217; new collection for HSN ventures a bit too far into tranny territory.
Two european inspired boots save [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>SeenON! </strong>wants you to follow Halle Berry&#8217;s lead and <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.seenon.com/2008/10/02/look-of-the-day-halle-berry-2/">wear your vote on your tee with our election savvy gear! </a><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>StyleBakery</strong> has the scoop on this season&#8217;s hottest independent boutiques and must-see <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stylebakery.com/designers_on_the_rise/">designers on the rise</a>.</p>
<p><strong>SheFinds </strong>thinks Patricia Fields&#8217; new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.shefinds.com/blog/index.php/weblog/comments/fashion_the_tv_patricia_field_on_hsn/">collection for HSN </a>ventures a bit too far into tranny territory.</p>
<p>Two <a target="_blank" href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/fashion/european-inspired-boots.aspx">european inspired boots </a>save <strong>Girlawhirl</strong> transatlantic airfare. They&#8217;re part of Gap&#8217;s design editions and only available online.</p>
<p>This week on <strong>Smarter Fashion</strong>:</p>
<p><img align="left" width="114" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Over%20the%20Hilton3.jpg" height="110" />  </p>
<p>We<strong> </strong>featured tees from <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/29/are-you-a-queen-of-suburbia/">Queen of Suburbia</a> that tell the world what you are thinking..so you don&#8217;t have to!</p>
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<p><img align="absMiddle" width="98" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Twill%20Trench%20Coat.jpg" height="141" />We showed you a great deal on a <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/30/trench-deal-cynthia-steffe-cotton-twill-belted-coat/">black twill trench coat</a>.</p>
<p><img align="left" width="131" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Scottic%20Style4.jpg" height="146" />  </p>
<p>Check out some tips on how to dress <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/01/tried-and-true-tartan/">scottish style</a> without over doing it with the plaid.</p>
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<p><img align="absMiddle" width="79" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Jewelry%20Hangers10.jpg" height="140" />The Fashion Organizer gives us some great tips on how to <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/02/jewelry-hangers/">organize your jewelry</a>.</p>
<p><img align="absMiddle" width="85" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Grey%20Triple%20Band%20Tee3.jpg" height="111" />Old Navy has a great selection of <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/02/comfy-deal-basic-tees-and-camis-from-old-navy/">basic tees and tanks</a> for under $10!</p>
<p><img align="absMiddle" width="126" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/The%20Notebook4.jpg" height="129" />Colleen shows us how to find <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/03/always-have-a-buddy-to-fall-back-on/">Rachel McAdams look in The Notebook</a>.</p>
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		<title>Always Have a Buddy to Fall Back On?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/03/always-have-a-buddy-to-fall-back-on/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/03/always-have-a-buddy-to-fall-back-on/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:57:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Find That Look]]></category>
<category>free people</category><category>the gap</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the weather cooling down and the summer heat giving way to falling leaves and thunderstorms, your clothing has to make a transition, and a statement. Just as you were putting the finishing touches on your halter-top tan and bikini lines, October is here and that means no more excuses: it’s time to make some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>With the weather cooling down and the summer heat giving way to falling leaves and thunderstorms, your clothing has to make a transition, and a statement.</strong> Just as you were putting the finishing touches on your halter-top tan and bikini lines, October is here and that means no more excuses: it’s time to make some Fall fashion statements, and <strong>nothing combines your summer tan and carefree, flirty ways like the romantic fall dress</strong>. Fashion inspiration for this week comes from <strong>The Notebook’s Rachel McAdams</strong>.</p>
<p>                              <img width="388" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/The%20Notebook.jpg" height="260" /></p>
<p>Go for a vintage look with this button up dress by Free People:</p>
<p>                                                                   <img width="142" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Free%20People%20Orange%20Dress.jpg" height="252" /></p>
<p>                                                                 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/productID/6c4a7748-13af-49e2-9244-2ce0b9978a45/categoryID/3c77b415-a309-4742-bc3c-011f2c33ab60" title="Free People">Double Collar Dress</a>: $108<em> </em></p>
<p>Or find yourself looking for romantic sleeves and a subdued color to transition into fall:</p>
<p>                                                              <img width="169" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Free%20People%20Flapper%20Dress.jpg" height="256" /></p>
<p>                                                                <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/productID/a08b83fa-0d18-482d-b421-bce2c73f4351/categoryID/3c77b415-a309-4742-bc3c-011f2c33ab60">Flapper Monhair Dress</a>: $145</p>
<p>It may just be a blanket, but Rachel McAdams knows how to pull it off:</p>
<p>                                                         <img width="195" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/The%20Notebook2.jpg" height="287" /></p>
<p>Cuddle up in your own wearable blanket with this waffle weave dress from Gap:</p>
<p>                                                                       <img width="119" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Gap%20Grey%20Sweater%20Dress3.jpg" height="338" /></p>
<p>                                                  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=13661&amp;pid=590998&amp;scid=590998002">Waffle Knit Tunic Sweater</a>: $49.99 on sale</p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Buy <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-Tunic%2BSweaters.html">tunic sweaters</a>.<em> </em><br />
                                        Shop through all <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-dresses/pl--ch-30--ca-114.html">dresses</a>.</p>
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		<title>Comfy Deal:  Basic Tees and Camis from Old Navy</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/02/comfy-deal-basic-tees-and-camis-from-old-navy/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/02/comfy-deal-basic-tees-and-camis-from-old-navy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>evette</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Deal of the Day]]></category>
<category>camis</category><category>old navy</category><category>tank tops</category><category>womens tees</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve always loved Old Navy for their comfy, great fitting and durable basic tees &#38; tanks.  They always have a great &#8220;Bargain&#8221; and &#8220;Clearance&#8221; section with really good prices on a variety of clothing and acccessories, but here are basic tanks and tees that every gal should have in her closet, that can be used year round [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve always loved Old Navy for their comfy, great fitting and <em>durable</em> basic tees &amp; tanks.  They always have a great &#8220;Bargain&#8221; and &#8220;Clearance&#8221; section with <em>really </em>good prices on a variety of clothing and acccessories, but <strong>here are basic tanks and tees that every gal should have in her closet, that can be used year round and that are&#8230;on sale!</strong>  Hurry, before all the pretty fall colors sell out!</p>
<p>                                     <img width="119" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Grey%20Triple%20Band%20Tee.jpg" height="177" />                             <img width="102" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Triple%20Band%20Tanks23.jpg" height="177" /></p>
<p>                       <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-t-shirts/old-navy-womens-triple-band-tees-heather-gray/pd--ch-30--pi-6478185.html">Triple Band Tees</a>: <strike>$12.50</strike> <strong>Now: $6 </strong>           <strong> </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-tank-tops/old-navy-womens-triple-band-tanks-retro-violet/pd--ch-30--pi-6478381.html" title="Women's Tank Tops">Triple Band Tanks</a>: <strike>$10.50</strike> <strong>Now: $5</strong></p>
<p>                                        <img width="90" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/ON%20Racer%20Tank2.jpg" height="180" />                                   <img width="107" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Layering%20Tanks2.jpg" height="175" />   </p>
<p>                         <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-tank-tops/old-navy-womens-racer-back-tanks-fig-pudding/pd--ch-30--pi-6478343.html" title="Women's Tank Tops">Racer Back Tanks</a>: <strike>$10</strike> <strong>Now: $5</strong> <strong>         </strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/camisoles/old-navy-womens-layering-camis-new-black/pd--ch-30--pi-6478219.html">Layering Camis</a>: <strike>$8.50</strike> <strong>Now: $5.99</strong></p>
<p>Shop through all <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/camisoles/pl--ch-30--ca-130.html">camis</a>.<br />
Shop for more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-t-shirts/pl--ch-30--ca-126.html">women&#8217;s tees</a>.</p>
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		<title>Jewelry Hangers!</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/02/jewelry-hangers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindsy</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[The Fashion Organizer]]></category>
<category>closet organizers</category><category>jewerly organization</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[My mom has always had a mahogany jewelry chest since I was little. It seemed to be the best idea for storage. It looks nice, it’s large so it hold a lot, and it was it’s own piece of furniture so nothing got mixed up. It seemed to be that way, until recently I found [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mom has always had a mahogany jewelry chest since I was little. It seemed to be the best idea for storage. It looks nice, it’s large so it hold a lot, and it was it’s own piece of furniture so nothing got mixed up. It seemed to be that way, until recently I found something!</p>
<p>It’s basically a long strip of pockets on a hanger that you put in your closet! <strong>It’s so nice to be able to see each piece of jewelry through the clear pockets and choose what to wear without mixing everything up and having things tangle!</strong> The pockets are also different sizes, so you can put rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, bangles, etc, inside!</p>
<p>                                           <img width="303" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Jewelry%20Hangers.jpg" height="266" /></p>
<p>I have two (so far). One is my silver jewelry and the other my gold. I have one side for rings and earrings and the other for watches, bangles, etc. I love how easy it to hold it up and instantly pick what I want!</p>
<p>                       <img width="219" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Jewelry%20Hangers3.jpg" height="164" /><img width="220" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Jewelry%20Hangers4.jpg" height="163" /></p>
<p>You can find them online by simply searching “<a target="_blank" href="http://demo5.smarter.com/kitchen/se--qq-closet%2Bjewelry%2Bhangers--pt-1--tt-102--cc-69.html">closet jewelry hangers</a>.” Or local stores such as Bed, Bath, &amp; Beyond, Target, etc. They run around $15-$24 depending on which sizes you buy.</p>
<p>What I really like about the hanger is that is out of the way… I can hide all my jewels in the closet and I don’t have fifty million individual jewelry boxes.</p>
<p>                                                                  <img width="161" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Jewelry%20Hangers6.jpg" height="120" /></p>
<p>A good idea to go along with is that I also do , is buy some clear, mini bead bags (sold at AC Moore or Michaels) and put your earrings inside one individually. That way if you run out of hanger pockets you can double them up, but not have to worry about mixing or tangling or even tarnishing!</p>
<p>                                          <img width="305" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Jewelry%20Hangers7.jpg" height="167" /></p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Shop through a variety of <a target="_blank" href="http://demo5.smarter.com/se--qq-jewelry%2Borganizers.html">jewerlry organizers</a>.<br />
                                        Buy <a target="_blank" href="http://demo5.smarter.com/closet-organizers/pl--ch-32--ca-447.html">closet organizers</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tried and True Tartan</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/10/01/tried-and-true-tartan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Fashion]]></category>
<category>Dolce and Gabbana</category><category>rain boots</category><category>Scottish style</category><category>Semantiks Jackets</category><category>Sperry boots</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To keep in the spirit of last week’s international travel fashion inspiration (thank you for existing, Oktoberfest!) why not take a look at some other European styles? While the vintage shopping elite may be able to date a vintage dress to it’s exactly year and make, why not test out their discerning eye on some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To keep in the spirit of last week’s international travel fashion inspiration (thank you for existing, Oktoberfest!) <strong>why not take a look at some other European styles?</strong> While the vintage shopping elite may be able to date a vintage dress to it’s exactly year and make, why not test out their discerning eye on some geography as well?</p>
<p>                                                 <img width="274" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Scottic%20Style.jpg" height="293" /></p>
<p>Okay, I’m going easy on you. <strong>Tartan Fashion Show? Scotland anyone?</strong> Here are some fun, sophisticated ways to wear a difficult fabric and not feel like you’re going to get it all stuck up in yo’ bagpipes:</p>
<p>                                                                           <img width="127" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Plaid%20Stretch%20Wool%20Dress.jpg" height="295" /></p>
<p>                                                                      <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?program-id=780&amp;ad-id=57&amp;id=11847151">D&amp;G Plaid Stretch Wool Dress</a></p>
<p>It may be a little bit Christmas-y, and made in Italy (How unauthentic!) but surprisingly, a lot of the best tartan dresses I found online were sold out! This is a popular trend, my friends. Get on it!</p>
<p><strong>With the cold weather starting to work it’s way on to the weather channel, it’s time to consider what type of message you want to send with your winter coat.</strong> Why not try some fun pattern that works well with jeans or dressed up, like this?</p>
<p>                                                                <img width="193" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Semantiks%20Square%20Plaid%20Jacket.jpg" height="300" /></p>
<p>                                                             <a target="_blank" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2987712?Category=&amp;Search=True&amp;SearchType=keywordsearch&amp;keyword=tartan+in+All+Categories&amp;origin=searchresults">Semantiks Square Plaid Jacket</a>: $158</p>
<p>And don’t forget the rainboots, which will look great paired with some black tights and an oversized sweater:</p>
<p>                                                                  <img width="186" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Sperry%20Top-Sider%20'Pelican'%20Tall%20Rain%20Boot.jpg" height="219" /></p>
<p>                                                      <a target="_blank" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2903228?Category=&amp;Search=True&amp;SearchType=keywordsearch&amp;keyword=tartan+in+All+Categories&amp;origin=searchresults">Sperry Top-Sider Pelican Tall Rain Boot</a>: $59.95</p>
<p>To top it off, let’s compare: Which country has a head covering more indicative of their cultural heritage?</p>
<p>1. Oktoberfest enlarged elf hat from last week, complete with beer n’ bratwurst?</p>
<p>                            <img width="406" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Enlarged%20Elf%20Hat.jpg" height="266" /></p>
<p>2. Or, Scottish tammy, strip of plastic orange hair included?</p>
<p>                               <img width="381" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Scottish%20Tammy.jpg" height="275" /></p>
<p><em>Image Source: BBC.co.uk</em></p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/se--qq-plaid%2Brain%2Bboots.html">plaid rain boots</a>.<br />
                                        Shop for more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-jackets-coats/se--qq-plaid%2Bjackets--pt-1--tt-30--cc-116.html">plaid jackets</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trench Deal: Cynthia Steffe Cotton Twill Belted Coat</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/30/trench-deal-cynthia-steffe-cotton-twill-belted-coat/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/30/trench-deal-cynthia-steffe-cotton-twill-belted-coat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>evette</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Deal of the Day]]></category>
<category>trenchcoats</category><category>womens coats</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
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&#8217;s classic double breasted trench style is always in fashion. I imagine wearing this trench over a sweater &#38; skinnies with some hot &#38; tall [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="202" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Cynthia%20Steffe%20Black%20Trench.jpg" height="324" /> </p>
<p><strong>Every fashionista and/or bargain hunter knows that this is a great deal for a twill trench</strong>. This jacket will keep you warm through fall <em>and </em>winter.  It can even keep you stylish through <em>next</em> fall and winter because it&#8217;s classic double breasted trench style is always in fashion. I imagine wearing this trench over a sweater &amp; skinnies with some hot &amp; tall leather boots. Sexy!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-jackets-coats/cynthia-steffe-cynthia-black-cotton-twill-belted-trenchcoat/pd--ch-30--pi-6512001.html">Cynthia Steffe Black Cotton Twill Belted Trenchcoat</a>: <strike>Retail: $394 Bluefly: $237</strike> <strong>Now: $189.99</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>*Btw:  Take an extra 10% off every style at BlueFly.com - today only!</em></strong></p>
<p>Shop for more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-jackets-coats/trench-coat/pl--ch-30--ca-116--td-1654616.html" title="Trench Coats">women&#8217;s trench coats</a>.<br />
Shop through all <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-jackets-coats/pl--ch-30--ca-116.html">women&#8217;s jackets and coats</a>.</p>
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		<title>Are You a Queen of Suburbia?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/29/are-you-a-queen-of-suburbia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>evette</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Hot Sites]]></category>
<category>funny tees</category><category>Queen of Suburbia</category><category>womens tees</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8220;Queen of Suburbia&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you love cute, comfy and quirky tees with fun sayings, you will love the t-shirts from <a target="_blank" href="http://queenofsuburbia.com/">QueenofSuburbia.com</a>.</p>
<p>They have a variety of &#8220;Queen of Suburbia&#8221; shirts in many colors and styles, but here are some other shirts you can purchase:</p>
<p>                  <img width="212" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Flattery%20Operated.jpg" height="224" />     <img width="218" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Over%20the%20Hilton.jpg" height="223" /></p>
<p>                             <a target="_blank" href="https://97726.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/Article/Index/article/Flattery-Operated---Red-1990077">Flattery Operated</a>: $22.49                                  <a target="_blank" href="https://97726.spreadshirt.com/us/US/Shop/Article/Index/article/Over-the-Hilton---Baby-Pink-1992261">Over the Hilton</a>: $21.99</p>
<p>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: </p>
<p>                               <img width="131" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Will%20Work%20for%20Shoes3.jpg" height="220" />                             <img width="132" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Karma%20Suits%20Ya.jpg" height="218" /></p>
<p>                         <a target="_blank" href="http://196571.spreadshirt.net/en/GB/Shop/Article/Index/article/Will-work-for-Shoes-4541980">Will Work for Shoes</a>: £ 16.99                           <a target="_blank" href="http://196571.spreadshirt.net/en/GB/Shop/Article/Index/article/Karma-Suits-Ya---white-4514409">Karma Suits Ya</a>: £ 15.69</p>
<p><strong>UK residents:</strong> You can use coupon code <strong>SHIPFORFREE</strong> until September 30th, 2008 and send your favorite shirt for FREE!</p>
<p><strong>US residents:</strong> 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!</p>
<p><img align="left" width="207" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Pass%20Love%20On2.jpg" height="187" />         </p>
<p>    </p>
<p><strong>Here is something fun you can do at QueenofSuburbia.com:</strong>  They have their &#8220;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.queenofsuburbia.com/passloveon.html">Campaign to Pass Love On</a>!&#8221; where you can fill out a little form and send someone an email telling them why they are loved.  The fun part..you don&#8217;t have to reveal your identity!</p>
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		<title>Fashion &#38; Style Weekly Round Up</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/26/fashion-style-weekly-round-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>evette</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[This Week in Style]]></category>
<category>fashion blogs</category><category>style blogs</category>
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The StyleBakery editors share their top 10 must-buys for fall. 
A cashmere sweater for under $100 grabs Girlawhirl&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>                                                  <img width="232" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Black%20Tall%20Boots%20Style.jpg" height="306" /> </p>
<p>The <strong>StyleBakery</strong> editors share their <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stylebakery.com/MT4/mt-search.cgi?tag=editor%20picks%20fall%2008&amp;blog_id=27&amp;IncludeBlogs=27">top 10 must-buys</a> for fall. </p>
<p>A <a target="_blank" href="http://www.girlawhirl.com/fashion/cashmere-sweater-for-under-100-dollars.aspx">cashmere sweater for under $100 </a>grabs <strong>Girlawhirl&#8217;s</strong> attention.</p>
<p><strong>SeenON! </strong>shows you the <a target="_blank" href="http://blog.seenon.com/2008/09/25/lipstick-jungle-beautiful-baubles/">lovely jewelry styles seen on Lipstick Jungle</a></p>
<p><strong>The Beauty Brains</strong> cut through the cosmetic crap and tell you the truth about <a target="_blank" href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/09/22/how-does-oil-free-moisturizer-work/">how oil free moisturizers work. </a></p>
<p>With both the eco-craze and a new season to back this up, <strong>Top Button</strong> adores <a target="_blank" href="http://topbutton.com/blog/blogitem.aspx?PostId=2498&amp;Title=Recyled%20Leather%20Handbags%20by%20Ashley%20Watson">Ashley Watson&#8217;s recycled leather Plover bag</a>.</p>
<p>This week on <strong>Smarter Fashion</strong>:</p>
<p><img align="absMiddle" width="128" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Marc%20Spring%2008.jpg" height="190" />We showed you how to get a <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/22/school-girl-blues/" title="Fashion Blog">Marc Jacobs</a> Fall 2008 look for less!</p>
<p><img align="absMiddle" width="135" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Black%20Clutch%20Deal4.jpg" height="91" />We showed you a deal on a <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/23/clutch-deal-calvin-klein-shimmer-zip-continental/">black shimmer clutch</a>.</p>
<p><img align="left" width="132" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/OktoberFestwear3.jpg" height="162" />   </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be a party pooper when attending an Oktoberfest celebration!  Get in the spirit and sport some options we featured for <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/24/oktoberfest-2008-the-fashion-edition/">festive wear</a>!</p>
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<p><img align="left" width="125" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Round%20Shoe%20Org3.jpg" height="119" />   </p>
<p>The Fashion Organizer shows us some awesome options for <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/25/what-do-i-do-with-all-my-shoes/">organizing your <em>many </em>shoes</a>!   </p>
<p>         </p>
<p><img align="absMiddle" width="131" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Eco%20Hemp%20Shoes.3.jpg" height="81" />We showed you a deal on some <a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/25/eco-friendly-shoe-deal-simple-carousel/">eco-friendly shoes</a>.</p>
<p><img align="left" width="118" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/VBC2233.jpg" height="141" />    </p>
<p>Colleen shows us how to snag the syle of the lovely ladies of the movie <em><a target="_blank" href="http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/26/vicky-christina-fashionista/">Vicky Cristina Barcelona</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>Vicky, Christina, Fashionista</title>
		<link>http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2008/09/26/vicky-christina-fashionista/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Find That Look]]></category>
<category>fringe handbags</category><category>lace tops</category><category>penelope cruz</category><category>scarlett johansson</category><category>shorts</category><category>Vicky Cristina Barcelona</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.                                                      </p>
<p>                                                       <img width="227" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/VBC.jpg" height="369" /></p>
<p>Can you say hot? But which one sparks your sizzle most? Check out some of the copycat fashions we’ve dug up:</p>
<p>                                                <img width="270" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Penelope%20C.jpg" height="255" /></p>
<p><strong>Abandoned, Trouble Mistress Look</strong> (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:</p>
<p>Fringe leather purse:  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sovaleather.com/handbags_(4).htm">$29</a></p>
<p>                                                          <img width="290" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Fringe%20Purse.jpg" height="285" /></p>
<p>Pink strap dress:  <a target="_blank" href="http://store.americanapparel.net/6364.html#i">$24</a></p>
<p>                                                                       <img width="167" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Pink%20Dress%20American.jpg" height="270" /></p>
<p>Vintage camera:  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&amp;navAction=jump&amp;id=12956777&amp;search=true&amp;isProduct=true&amp;parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&amp;color=00">$70</a></p>
<p>                                                                     <img width="186" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Vintage%20Camera.jpg" height="177" /></p>
<p><strong>Startled Fawn Look:</strong> think prairie girl of the 21st century. Small town girl in a big town world, and endearing in that sort of way.</p>
<p>                                                        <img width="277" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/VBC22.jpg" height="337" /></p>
<p>To be equally lost (but not in a fashion-sense) check out these finds:</p>
<p>Lace Embroidered Top: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&amp;navAction=jump&amp;id=15287113&amp;search=true&amp;isProduct=true&amp;parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&amp;color=00">$58</a></p>
<p>                                                               <img width="221" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Urban%20Lace%20Shirt.jpg" height="336" /></p>
<p>Colorful shorts: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hot-Stretch-Waist-Shorts-Fash/dp/B001DXZI0U/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&amp;s=apparel&amp;qid=1222396714&amp;sr=1-14">$12.99</a></p>
<p>                                                                         <img width="146" src="http://images.smarter.com/blogs/guests/Colored%20Shorts.jpg" height="283" /></p>
<p><em>Image Source: IMDB, NYPost.com &amp; Filmofilia</em></p>
<p>Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/handbags/pl--ch-30--ca-207--iq-fringe.html" title="handbags">fringe handbags</a>.<br />
                                        Shop for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-shirts-tops/pl--ch-30--ca-119--iq-Lace.html" title="Women's Tops">lace tops</a>.<br />
                                        Shop for more <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smarter.com/womens-shorts/pl--ch-30--ca-120.html">women&#8217;s shorts</a>.</p>
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