http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I read a lot of blogs and I keep hearing about something called "Steampunk" and how cool "Steampunk" clothes and jewelry are. So, I set about to find out exactly what everybody is talking about. Steampunk is: "a sub-genre of fantasy and speculative fiction that came into prominence in the 1980s ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/20/steampunk-what-is-it/ If you love finding designer clothing and accessories at discounted prices you need to sign up for HauteLook.com's exclusive memebers only experience!  It takes literally a minute to sign up. Not only can you find designer clothing, but beauty products, jewelry, sunglasses and other hot items on sale for awesome ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/18/get-up-to-75-off-designer-brands-members-only/ Hey! Do you have $2,300 that you want to blow on a Bottega bag? No? Me either. I have a little thing called a "mortgage" to pay and my last name isn't 'Witherspoon' or 'Jolie'. I keep looking at this bag and wishing they'd have some kind of super sale ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/17/affordable-handbags-high-dollar-style-for-less/ I know Thanksgiving hasn't even passed yet, but let's start thinking about what outfits we can put together for all the fun holiday parties we will be attending! From Kohls.com, here's a little black dress you can dress up or down depending on which fabulous holiday party you are attending. LC Lauren ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/16/little-black-dress-deal-lc-lauren-conrad-strapless-dress-at-khols/ We all love a little of the D & G in our lives, so how to we make sure we're getting the hottest styles at the best bargain price? Smarter.com's comparison shopping is here to help. Other than shopping for keywords in the standard Smarter.com search toolbar, you can search ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/13/dolce-gabbana-fendi-and-nadonna/ Draped silhouettes are a classic trend that has transcended through time. The grecian inspired garment is a modernized remake of the toga. Draping is a great way to create illusion to a womans body to hide some unwanted imperfections. In the September Issue of Instyle Magazine, they gave some great ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/12/inspiration-draped-silhouettes-under-40/ It's getting chilly outside, so what's it time to do? Think about buying the staple, a classy coat that looks nice but doesn't break the bank. Here are the top 4 winter coats of the season, all under $50! Take a look at these fantastic finds: Boston Harbour Women's Faux Fur Sterling ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/11/fashion-insider-top-5-best-winter-coats/ The Great Fellini 8 1/2 movie masterpiece is being re-imagined by the director who brought us Moulin Rouge. The black and white grit and ominous imagery of the 8 1/2 original is going to be bumped up with glitzy colors, show tune romps, and a lot of star quality. With ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/06/design-concept-8-12-becomes-9/ Rise and shine!!! Metallics and mini dresses are back with a vengeance. The trend this season is sexy shine. As pictured Kim Kardashian and Elisa Dushku are showing us great examples of this trend done right. Forever 21 and American Apparel have some great alternatives we can all afford. When choosing ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/06/trendspotting-gold-metallic-minidresses-under-50/ It's becoming almost a necessity to have some sort of electronic Internet device on your body at all times. Usually that means something more compact, like the iPhone, BlackBerry, or a cell phone in general, but most people find that they need to do significant amounts of work on the ... http://blogs.smarter.com/fashion/2009/11/05/fashionable-laptop-bags/