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I love blazers, but my closet can only handle so many black blazers or lined solid pieces. If you are in need of a blazer with some flair, these are some options you can roll over in your mind!

I have a lot of these (Forever21.com)

Ruffled-Front Soft Blazers
Button-front blazers don't need to have double or triple-button fronts. Look for a blazer with a line of buttons and extra ruffles in between each of the closures. Some of the best fabrics to use with this type of blazer are soft wool and a sweater-like knit. Asymmetrical styles are the best. Live it up!

Knitted Sweater-Type Blazers
Sweater fabrics make great blazers because they hug your curves so well. Buttoned-up styles that flatter the body make them more versatile, because you can layer them underneath jackets in winter and over tank tops in the early fall. Blazers constructed from a special knit are lovely and hard to find, so if you run into one... snap it up.

Shawl Collar Blazers
Shawl collar blazers are such a perfect look when you're trying to beat the chill, and when combined with a hat? Even better. Shawl collar blazers have a deep and wide collar that can be flipped up around the face or around the neck. Cloche hats and fedoras wouldn't be out of place with this look.

Matching Scarves
Don’t forget that every cold-weather appropriate blazer needs a matching scarf to be worn with it. If you pick up a solid blazer, look for a pattern in jewel tones like stripes or heart patterns, just for fun. If you’re the super-saver type, then look for a black pashmina or scarf if you don’t have one!

Plaid, Plaid, and More Plaid
Plaid scarves are an amazing way to accessorize any fall piece, and they certainly don’t get enough credit. Some people think that plaid is all about the Christmas-y red and green pattern, but it can actually be found in multiple colored versions, including yellow and purple and teal and blue.

Are you a blazer fan?

Are you a shoe lover? These hot looks for fall 2010-11 will make you coo.

Ruched Mini-Boots

Mini-boots are trendy, but you might not want to wear those ones with a simple lace-up front. You can find a pair that combines covered laces with a ruched panel for interest, and allow heel that's simple enough to wear around town. These ones look cute with a skinny jeans or legging, which won't swamp your legs.

Fold-Down Zip Boots

Zip boots don't just have to zip up—they can zip down, too! These fall shoes are easy enough to find online, and they are one of the hottest trends you can get your hands on. Soft suede boots are a perfect look with denim, with a simple exposed zipper as the only design interest. Chocolate brown is a perfect color for those who like earthy choice instead.

Leather-Covered Studs

Leather boots with covered studs are just perfect to wear in all, and aren't they a great change from the ones with exposed metal? Leather-covered studs are romantic and edgy, but they are easier to match than the metal-embellishment ones. Try these boots with a woolen jumper or a pair of plain jeggings.

Buckled Cowboy Boots

Yee-haw! Buckled cowboy boots look neat with skirt and tights, and if you're cool with winter white, then you might want to check out a site like Piperlime, where they have a pair of attractive boots with simple worn touches and chunky buckles. A nice combination could be a Fairisle sweater and a pair of creamy cowboy boots.

Over the Knee Boots

Over-the-knee boots will work perfectly when it's way too cold, and you'll be pleased with how many compliments you get when you wear these. Some of the prettiest pair are just a long, smooth shaft of quality leather, with a slit in the back for a nice fit. Try ones with a lower heel to keep them from looking too tarty.

Front-Buckled Old-Fashioned Boots

Victoriana's here again! Front-buckled boots are a nice change from the lace-up design, and you can find mid-calf boots with big buckles just as easily as you can find the super low and casual types online. Front-buckle boots look cute with knee-high socks and skirts, but the socks have to be the heathered quality.

Are you a fan of fall shoes, or do you prefer spring shoes?

Beauty lovers, get ready for fall! We’ve found some of our favorite products online and want to share them with you.

MAC’s Feline Collection
MAC has a cat collection right now that’s so popular. The fall looks are already dribbling into stores, so consider smoky greys and jewel-like greens as a part of your repertoire, if you’re not afraid to try something new. The looks are quite extensive from MAC, and include many collector packs as well.

DuWop’s Vintage Looks
We are loving Mad Men’s fourth season--what about you? This year, we’re spying on vintage lipsticks from Duwop that bring us back to another time, perhaps a happier one for natural beauty. Light pink lipstick goes great with a faux beehive, while red lipstick is the perfect pairing with an all-up hairstyle.

Classic Mascaras from Maybelline
That classic pink-and-green mascara bottle is back for fall. You’ll probably catch it in those behind-the-scenes fall runway shots, and it’s a beloved formula for a reason. It works! The slim bottle also happens to fit so well in a clutch, and it’s hardly the kind of mascara that you should think twice about. It’s a favorite for a reason!

New Blushes from Urban Decay
Urban Decay is always releasing exciting collection palettes of this or that, and in our opinion, you can’t have enough Twice Baked color. Urban Decay has a beautiful peachy blush that’s fit for fall, and you can brush some on day or night for a burst of color. Urban Decay’s newest products are some of our favorites.

Plumping Gels from SKINN
SKINN is a fantastic product to keep on hand when you want to avoid dry lips. Their 3X Serum might not plump the lips like we had hoped, but it does smooth out dry skin like nobody’s business. You’ll love the giant tube of it, which is perfect for women who like to really invest in a quality product.

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Fall has definitely snuck up on us, hasn't it? It's back-to-school time, and that means a lot of shopping has yet to do done. Even if you're “too old” to think about back to school, perhaps you can be persuaded to consider stocking up on these great pieces.

Trimmed Scarves

Scarves don't have to be boring. Instead of wearing plain ones to fight the chill, select one with pom-pom of lace trim that looks great with even more formal outfits. Simply select the option that flatters you best, but make sure it has some fancy trimmings! Trimmed scarves are beautiful when tucked in the collar of your jacket.

Feather Headbands

A feather headband sounds tough to pull off, but it's not. Simply look for a slim headband that will blend in or coordinate with your natural hair color, but that features a tiny, feather-accented detail that adds flair to even the plainest outfit. You can find a number of new and vintage headbands on Etsy, but other options include Claire's, Urban Outfitters, Fred Flare, and more.

Metal Hair Accessories

Metal clips and combs are a neat way to match brooches and necklaces without overloading your outfit. If you pick a metal hair accessory in a simple tone like silver, look for pieces with Victoriana references or something American Indian-inspired. Gold lovers should look for gold-tone hair pieces in geometric styles. Metal hair accessories that really pop can also be found in metal combinations or in brass.

Dangling Pendants

Pendants are even more tempting if you're a fan of Mad Men! Long necklaces bring back some retro flavor into your life, but not so much that they make you look odd. Pen pendants are a great piece to wear with a tight pencil skirt and a blouse, or a light-weight blouse that needs some anchoring.

Berets

Why not buy a knitted beret to add some flair to your ensemble? It's a great hat to wear when the temperature is chilly, but not too chilly. Berets are simple and affordable, and they can really hide flat hair without looking like you are trying to do so. If you are interested in buying a beret, I'd check out eBay.

After these fall accessory suggestions, you're probably ready to shop 'til you drop. We approve!

If you're a serious shopper, then you know how hard it can be to locate full skirts for fall. You can grab one that look cute on the rack, but then surprise you with their super-secret hard-to-match qualities that will leave you feeling frustrated.

I went to Modcloth to find the best big skirts, and—of course—they had a ton. What do you think of these beauties?

Smooth Decorator Skirt

The Smooth Decorator Skirt is a great piece for women who want a pop of fall-appropriate color that will still be considered appropriate for next spring and summer. This bright skirt has a sash-tie waist and big, squared-off pockets that you'll simply adore. Bright colors combine with neutrals for a burst of fun!

In a State of Suspense Skirt

Suspense? I'm in it with this State of Suspense Skirt, because I don't know when I'll be able to afford it! This striped skirt combines big stripes with netting over a solid fabric, and there's a solid black band around the waist to keep your tucked-in top anchored securely. This will look great with booties, won't it?

Discovery Flannel Skirt

The Discovery Flannel skirt is definitely more of a youth-oriented piece, but with a flaring skirt and a puffy underpinning, you can ditch those older plaid skirts for something fun 'n' frothy. This skirt features a slimmer waistband for the comfort-conscious, and it even has side pockets to put your lip gloss in.

Art Opening Skirt

A black-and-white skirt with a pretty floral pattern is a great combination of serious and flirty. This puffy skirt isn't overly voluminous, but is just right for the dresser-up who wants something that can still match all her black cardigans, black long-sleeved tops, and more. Tiny dots add a lot of fresh style, too.

This abstract plaid skirt features hidden pockets and is so cute. Dark blue is a great color to choose when you want something that's simple and that will match with everything, but that stays away from black. Navy is black for fall—try this skirt with knee socks or clogs for a great look!

What's your favorite? Head to Modcloth for more!

Are you shopping for a junior's back-to-school gear? Looking for things for yourself? These top picks for teens will get you thinking about steals and deals for any high schooler or middle schooler.

Delias has some great casual dresses in stock, and if you pick up some on sale now, they'll be great for fall weather with the right touches. Layer a dress over a a pair of tights and add a cardi come the chilly weather, and you can rock a frock all the way through September and October. Layer away!

Fred Flare is a colorful and unapologetic whirl of hilarious pieces for any shopper, including those who might prefer toys over clothes. Their top sellers reveal jackets and sunglasses alongside a LEGO stop animation video camera, so it's hard not to grab something extra just for style's sake. Fred Flare has a new boutique in Brooklyn, too!

Charlotte Russe is a goldmine for accessories like leather belts and shoes. If you're set for clothes, but the rest of your wardrobe needs some sprucing up, Charlotte Russe is your best bet. They're also having a great 30% off sale over there right now, ripe for the picking. $10 belts? Yes, please.

What to Buy: A'Gaci

Prices at A'Gaci compare to Charlotte Russe, with under-$10 belts and a bucketload of affordable tops. In fact, the site is so cheap, so affordable that you can probably make up an entire outfit under $40 relatively easily. If you need to accessorize anything and you don't want people to know where you picked up the pieces, this is also a great spot.

What to Buy: Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters carries some cute juniors picks that fit a variety of categories. Draped cardis? Yes (shown). Simple headbands? Also yes. What about skinnies? Of course. Their prices are a tad higher than some other shops, but they really do hand-pick the most trend-conscious pieces on the market.

Do you have a tight shopping budget? I love hunting down deals at the 15 Dollar Store, which is as delightfully purse-friendly as it sounds. They carry a variety of brands, so if you have a pair that flatters your body but isn't easy to find, you might want to go here. My 15-Dollar-Store buy is always TYTE jeans.

Can you believe that the summer is almost half-over already? I'm at a loss. Since budgets can be really tight around this time of year, I'd like to make a switch to some beauty-positive posts to get you in the mood to shop for the little stuff! If you can't splash out on a fall jacket or a new pair of jeans, how about a lip gloss?

Georgia O'Keeffe

“Nobody sees a flower -- really -- it is so small it takes time -- we haven't time -- and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.”

Inspired? Look for a spicy floral fragrance to flatter you in fall.

Vincent Van Gogh

“If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”

Inspired? Pick up new product that's organic this season—did you know that the seminal lip product company DuWop even carries lip-boosting glosses with 90% organic ingredients?

D. H. Lawrence

“Beauty is an experience, nothing else. It is not a fixed pattern or an arrangement of features. It is something felt, a glow or a communicated sense of fineness.”

Inspired? If you want to “experience” beauty, try mineral makeup, which slips on without feeling mask-like. It's also a lot healthier, and you can find plenty of beauty deals on eBay for minerals.

Lord Byron

“She walks in beauty,
Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes.”

Inspired? Pick up a new eye palette that's coming out from MAC—they are doing an incredible cat-inspired collection with three separate color groupings. Are you a panther, or a cheetah?

Christopher Morley

“In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.”

Inspired? I wouldn't mind making my beauty “vibration” a little bit stronger, so I'll be looking for solid perfume pots online... most likely from Beauty.com.

Ben Franklin

"Beauty and folly are old companions."

Inspired? Don't forget to have fun with beauty! While some people (cough, cough) take beauty and fashion way too seriously, it doesn't hurt to play around with going-out makeup, sparkles, and smoky eyes. Why not?

If you are looking for beauty deals, I highly recommend Beauty.com and Drugstore.com. If you pick someone up, let me know!

There's just something about the '60s, and any Mad Men fan would agree! If you love '60s style and you want to expand your repertoire, consider these awesome starlets from all walks of life in the 1960s.

Ann Margret
Tousled hair, a fantastic figure, and a cool background made Ann-Margret a star, and she looked great in 1960s pegged pants, too!

Fun Facts: Did you know that Scandinavian beauty Ann-Margret was a keen motorcyclist and a daredevil in general? This award-winning performer even fell off a stage 42 feet and had to get facial reconstructive surgery, but you'd never know by looking at her. Ann-Margret met Marilyn Monroe as a teen, and Monroe encouraged her to pursue her dreams.

Julie Newmar

Meow! There's nothing more memorable than Julie's cat-suited self in the 1960s. Her

Fun Facts: Most well-known for her role as Catwoman, Julie Newmar donned a dangerous catsuit and rocked rollercoaster curves beneath. Interestingly, Newmar's fame comes primarily from her television work, and she even holds three patents.

Raquel Welch

This woman was made for a bikini, and the only person who rivaled her shape was Raquel Welch.

Fun Facts: Raquel Welch is still just as stunning as she was when she posed in that iconic snap in a leopard-print bikini. Signed on to MAC in 2007 and an extremely successful businesswoman, Welch remains a face of ageless beauty.

Julie Christie

Side-swept bangs, a big, bouffant 'do, and bright blue eyes made Julie Christie look like she stepped off the cover of a popular romance novel.

Fun Facts: Christie's been recognized as one of the most beautiful women of all time, and she's notoriously turned down some amazing roles. In her free time, Christie does plenty of charity work, and she has been featured in several recent major films.

Natalie Wood

Deep brown eyes and glossy hair, plus a pretty petite figure made Natalie look super romantic in her '60s films.

Fun Facts: Wood was the daughter of Russian immigrants, and her mother had dreams of her becoming a star. Even though she received a great deal of criticism for her acting in her adult years, she received recognition for her work before her untimely death at the age of 43.

Twiggy

Big fake eyelashes and sweet freckles made Twiggy the face of 1960s fashion. Anyone in the mood for mod?

Fun Facts: Twiggy was the '60s for many people. Blond and super-skinny, she was the model who inspired the waif trend and who made major waves in the modeling world. Kicky and sweet, she's still an icon!

Are you shopping, but worrying about what to do for fall? Don't worry, that's certainly not uncommon! These tips will help you choose colors that don't just look great now, but that will help you save money in the long run. Get shopping!

Dark Purple

A rich purple will look stunning when paired with dark brown and navy. It's a rich color that brings to mind harvest times and tasty berries of late summer/fall, so this color will keep you looking for accents and accessories to complement it. Dark purple is also killer when set into sweet stripes of your choice.

Cream

Cream is fall's answer to summer white. Cream blends well with forest green and eggplant, and it's a lot easier to care for than your traditional white. It's warm, it's fresh, and it's easy to match with patterns, so you can find a selection that perfectly in-tune with your taste and your aesthetic.

Gray

Gray jersey, gray wool blends, gray everything! This sophisticated color can span the seasons and leave you looking super fresh. For end-of-summer shopping, look for dark grey clothes flecked in white, paired with anything from black lace-front shoes to brown leather gladiators. Grey is an easy color to accessorize as well.

Raspberry

Another harvest-ready color for the picking! Red raspberry is a romantic color that's perfectly suited for fall fashion matching, and it looks great in the summer, too. If you want to simply accessorize a basic and move on, raspberry is a nice choice if you own jet jewelry and silver pieces. Wear a huge silver ring and some delicate earrings for an excellent contrast.

Red

Bold red never goes out of style. Whether you're wearing something complicated or simple, or a piece with just a touch of red mixed in instead of a ton, red is the right way to go. You may find that red mixed into a complicated pattern gives you a more elegant look than you're used to.

What's your favorite color to wear in fall? I'm also a huge fan of green and brown, but that's more on a personal note.