Coat

How To Look Cute (And Stay Dry) In The Rain!

Lisanne Silverman on Oct 23, 2009 12:25 PM PDT

Looking cute when it's raining is no easy feat. It's amazing how quickly you can go from looking impeccably stylish to looking like... a wet dog (and trust me, that's not cute if you're a human). You could brave the storm in head-to-toe rain gear, but at that point you'd probably rather be drenched and fashionable than dry and completely drab. I've compiled a collection of rainy day essentials that are so stylish, you might find yourself wishing for puddles! Hunter wellies are playful and easy to coordinate with your outfits, and you can seriously wade to work in them- I know I have! A cute trench coat is a must-have- I'm loving Topshop's take on the classic topper. Kate Spade's bow-adorned rain boots would be lovely with thick-knit tights and a felted mini, and you definitely won't forget your umbrella when it happens to be clear and bubble-inspired! See my slideshow for the wet-weather items that'll make your (rainy) day!

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Couture In The City Loves Rachel Roy's TransFOURmer Coat!

Alex Gambardella on Oct 23, 2009 7:22 AM PDT

Just in time for fall, the new TransFOURmer coat from the Rachel Rachel Roy collection is not only super chic, but smart and thrifty too! As seen in Real Simple magazine, the Transfourmer coat is one coat that can be unzipped and worn in 4 different ways. Remove the bottom for a chic motorcycle jacket look or take off the sleeves and bottom for a twist on a vest. The inside is lined with Rachel's signature graffiti print, for an unexpected pop of color. View the video that demos all of the different looks the coat transforms into, then check out Couture in the City for more thrifty fashion treasures!

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Eco-Fashionistas Choose Chic Vintage Cashmere

Mary Kincaid on Oct 16, 2009 8:22 AM PDT

Cashmere, that downy layer of hair underneath a goat's belly, is 1/16th the thickness of a human hair and eight times warmer than wool. Known as "the diamond fiber" in China, cashmere is super luxurious to the touch and oh-so-comfy to wear. But choosing vintage cashmere is the most responsible option since the demand for new cashmere fashion items is creating devastating effects on the environment. The enormous herds of goats grazing on China's grasslands is creating barren dust bowls and unleashing devastating dust storms. This dust enters a highway of dirt and pollutants called the trans-Pacific transport and shows up here in North America. When you factor in these environmental costs, that new "affordable" cashmere sweater imported from China is not nearly as inexpensive as it seems. So when possible, choose vintage cashmere like the beautiful examples here. Just click the slideshow to see the selection.

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Buzzworthy Deals From Old Navy, Endless, Benefit Cosmetics, ...

Lisanne Silverman on Oct 6, 2009 12:25 PM PDT

Cheap thrills, beauty deals, and Oregon Trail? Read on for today's Buzzworthy Deals!

Get 15% off and free shipping on your Old Navy purchase of $75 or more! Our pick: this military-inspired cadet jacket, just $69.50 and adorable in red. Use code ONPLUS15 at checkout!

Save $25 on select ankle boots over $125 at Endless!

Take 15% off new fall arrivals at Domahoka, in honor of Computer Learning Month, with code OREGONTRAIL. We'll try not to fill up our shopping carts at a grueling pace.

Get free shipping when you purchase Benefit's BADgal mascara duo (BADgal black and BADgal plum) with code MASCARAS, now through 10/13.

Check back Thursday for even more deals!

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Hot In The Hive: Ninja Star Coat Hooks

Alex Gambardella on Aug 18, 2009 6:19 AM PDT

Does your prissy Hello Kitty-adorned apartment need a little roughing up? If so, I've got the best thing to make your pad a whole lot more bad-ass: Ninja Star Coat Hooks. Made of super-strong nickel-plated alloy, the star is shaped to easily install into your wall and look as if you've survived a sneaky ninja attack right in your own home. See? Bad-ass. In fact, you're so bad-ass that after you survived said attack and dispelled the ninja from your pad, you decided to make a mockery out of his misfired weapons and hang your coats from them! True, most of your guests will probably assume they're just fun little decorations that you bought online ('cause you did) and ask where you got them, but they'll secretly be afraid to mess with you from now on, just in case.

Price: $12.99 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Ninja Star Coat Hooks to the Hive.

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March On With Our Top 5 Favorite Marching Band Jackets!

Pauline Montupet on Aug 12, 2009 10:18 AM PDT

What do Jimi Hendrix, Christophe Decarnin of Balmain and Sienna Miller all have in common? They all love marching band style jackets! Beyonce and Rihanna have been spotted in the amazing (and very pricey) Balmain version and Sienna looked retro-cool in her Temperley London version. Finding an authentic vintage band jacket is hard to do, and sometimes the fit is less than flattering. Good thing designers have been turning out more modern and contemporary versions! Go subtle with some slight button or double-breasted detail, or go all out with some major gold trim and adornments. If you want to be truly authentic, check out Nasty Gal for a few great vintage styles. Check out the slideshow for our 5 favorite jackets that will keep you marching all fall long! Photo Credit: PR Photos

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