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Zac Posen Sequin Cardigan ($1090) – This cozy cardigan is a fantastic piece to wear whether you’re dressed up or down. This can easily be paired with a simple party dress for night or jeans an a tee for day.  The multi coloured sequins come in round and flower shapes, so cute!

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LaROK Vegas Vacation Sequin Jacket ($378) – The cool and classic black blazer is updated with sequins! This is definitely a fun piece to wear whether you’re hitting the clubs, bars or grabbing dinner and drinks with friends.

As with all trends, it’s best to wear them in small doses. No should compete with the mirror ball on the dance floor!

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Gifts That Sparkle and Shine

The combination of ruffles and plaid on this jacket is killing me softly. The high button neck and hood ensure that you will be kept nice and toasty in this crafty-cute coat. Available for $260 from Little Houses.

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Plum Coat by Little Houses

If you have a relative or friend who lives in a similar climate and you’re wondering what to give them for their birthday or this holiday season, look no further than these beautiful cardigans from Anthroplogie!

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Tiny Angels and Angles Cardigan ($88) – Asymmetrical and deliciously soft jersey in this season’s “it” colour, grey.

Foley + Corinna Potter’s Wheel Cardigan ($239) – A gorgeous combination of dark grey jersey and chiffon, just darling!

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Guinevere Drapes & Folds Cardigan (on sale $49.95) – So lovely, and available in black, red, grey so stock up!

Liamolly Ruffled Firelight Cardigan ($178) – Orange and taupe never looked better together!

These chic and cozy cardigans are meant to be worn and lived in throughout the remainder of the Fall and Winter seasons. They’re slouchy, drapey, ruffle-y and all around perfection.  They’ll be able to dress these up for the office or cocktails and dress them down for a day of errand running or shopping.

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Cozy & Chic Cardigans for Her

If you’re looking for a cute new jacket, sweater or blazer for yourself or to give someone as a gift, check out the following options…

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Alexander Wang Shawl Collar Coat ($690) – This double breasted fold over collar coat will keep you warm and looking quite stylish. This is perfect to throw on a cute dress or simple jeans and a tee for day.

Smythe Boyfriend Blazer ($530) – Boyfriend blazers will be all the rage for fall and winter. This one is a good choice because of the sleek and simple cut. Cool details include two button closure at the front and three button closure at the cuffed sleeves.
Free People We the Free Ebb and Flow Jacket ($98) – This is such a sweet and girly yet edgy jacket. The ruffles soften the look of the heathered grey (also available in black). It looks like an updated version of your favourite hoodie.

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Young Fabulous & Broke 7 Kay Jacket ($286) – How dramatic is this coat?! I love it. It would look terrific with jeans, sky high heels (or boots) and a cute top for day or night. Fabulous!

Vince Boucle Coat ($545) – This coat looks amazingly cozy. I really like the funnel collar, 3/4 puff sleeves and length. This is perfect to wear when you don’t want to take a heavy coat with you. It’ll still keep you warm and looking stylish.

Joie Danica Leather Jacket ($658) – The leather motorcycle jacket looks fresh in this pretty shade of Ash (taupe). It’s cropped to show off a slim waist and the colour can work for day or night.

Aren’t they all ridiculous fabulous?  *sigh* I just love this time of year, we have so many beautiful choices. It’s a blessing and a curse as I often get myself something while shopping for someone else.

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Outerwear Picks from ShopBop

But what if, you or the person you love lives in a part of the world that doesn’t get that cold? Well, that’s where cute blazers come in, of course! For fall, velvet is the material and trim of choice for chic blazers.

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Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Blazer ($1995)
Armani Collezioni Knit Jacket ($1620)
Giorgio Armani Long Velvet Jacket ($4150)
Lanvin Velvet Jacket ($3630)

Above are just a few drool-worthy examples of the different styles, cuts and detailing available at Bergdorf Goodman. You can go all out with a velvet jacket or dabble a little in the trend with just velvet trim. Velvet blazers are the perfect clothing item to throw on when you want to give an outfit a touch of richness. Wear one over a cocktail dress or with a simple tee and jeans during the day and it can instantly transform the look.

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Lush Velvet Blazers For Fall

This season there are so many chic styles to choose from, let’s take a look at the black and charcoal coats…

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Chloe Cashmere Coat ($2995) – Charcoal is a wonderful alternative to black and like black, it goes with any colour. The beauty of this coat is the dramatic over-sized spread collar and 3/4 sleeves.
Jason Wu Cutaway Trench ($1840) – This one is a more fashion-forward and modern take on the traditional coat with the half-sleeves and cutaway hem.
Aquilano Rimondi Waterproof Trench Coat ($3030) – Another modern and dramatic coat features a stand collar and black and charcoal colour combination. It’s also water-proof so no need to worry about getting a bit wet!
Burberry Check Coat ($1270) – This coat is a great way to infuse pattern into otherwise subdued outfit. The pattern is bold but the black and charcoal grey colour combination and classic details anchor it.
Fleurette Notch-Collar Coat ($895) – If you’re giving someone their first ‘good’ coat or if you’re looking to invest in a coat that will look good for decades, this is the one you should get. The style is a true classic; single breasted,  traditional notched collar and three button closure. Fab!
Armani Satin Faille Coat ($990) – An adorable and very feminine coat with long bell sleeves and spread collar.

All of styles above can be purchased at Bergdorf Goodman. Any one of these lovely coats would make great gifts for someone you love.  A great looking coat is makes a wonderful investment because the style is timeless and the fabric and colours can be worn year after year.

Of course these are a bit on the high-end (read: expensive) side. If these are beyond your gift-giving budget, focus on the style and cut of the coats and look for similar styles within your price point.

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Fantastic Fall Coats for Her

For some people, myself included, a coat is a coat. I’ll buy one new one a year (perhaps in black or brown), put it in my closet and hope that it gets cold enough to wear. But, for others, outerwear is the bread and butter of a Fall wardrobe. It adds pop, it adds color, and it can certainly be “the” accessory for that particular outfit.

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Smyter Neck-Tie Coat

This coat takes the classic pea-coat to the next level with the addition of a silk tie to the top. I think if Jackie O were alive today she would rock this look. Just make sure you wear it with the right pants and top! Or, you could, as my mother would say, “look like an old lady!” This coat is black and cream wool with bracelet sleeves. It is $347.50 from theoutnet.

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Vivienne Westwood Princess Cut Coat

If you’re looking to add some color to the otherwise drab, gloomy, and dreery Fall season, adding a pop of color with this coat would be a great option. This bright hued wool coat will catch everyone’s eye. It’s double breasted and has an over-sized lapel. It is $1,145 from Net-A-Porter.

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Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Cotton Twill Mac

Hello there animal print…i love you.  Animal prints aren’t just for the faint of heart anymore. And this coat shows us why. It may be a bold choice, but why not transfer that bold new fashion sense you developed during the Summer season (remember…no rules!) to the Fall season? Everyone will applaud your fashion sense! This coat is $725 from Net-A-Porter.

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Reason to Love Fall: Outerwear

Remember that raggedly old coat your sister, your friend (or heck, maybe even you!) was wearing last year? It has seen better days, give her a pretty new coat so she can welcome the colder months in style.

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Nordstrom Gallery Satin Twill All Weather Trench Coat ($98.90; originally $148)
A super cute oversized all-weather trench with metal buttons. It’s made out of satin twill and comes with a detachable hood and a belt to cinch the waist. This terracotta colour is perfect for fall but if it’s a bit much, it’s also available in basic black and a lovely dark bluish purple called Blackberry.

Andrew Marc Double Breasted Wool Peacoat ($349.90; originally $550)
A gorgeous Ivory wool double-breasted coat is super sleek and highly chic. The wide, dramatic collar and adjustable belt is ultra lady-like and will look smashing with all the dark fall ensembles

Kenneth Cole New York Metal Button Trench Coat ($99.90; originally $158)
A bold red coat screams ‘chic and sophisticated’ especially if it looks like this beauty. The buttons on this coat are  encased in metal and  the belt has a grommet detail giving it a bit of an edge.  This one is also available in Rye (tan) and black if you’d rather not be so daring.

Don’t you love that these coats are on sale right now? This is the best time to stock up on all the fall and winter fashions at Nordstroms before they go back up in price on August 3rd!

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Fantastic Fall Coats for Her

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Juicy Couture Skirted Trench Coat; $348
A classic a-line silhouette, double-breasted trench coat is just the right style to take her from work to play. Details include a rounded collar, flattering empire waist seaming, 3/4 sleeves, tab buckled cuffs and of course, epaulets.

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Elie Tahari Packable Trench Coat; $250
This trench coat is water-resistant, lightweight and will inject a great pop of orange to cheer up those grey days. It features ornate buttons, side pocket, buckled tabbed cuffs, back vent and comes with a travel bag so you can pack it away when you don’t need it. Pretty cool idea!

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Marc New York Asymmetrical Trench Coat; $195
Love the modern take on the classic trench coat. The asymmetrical hidden zip and snap front of this coat is totally chic and perfect for the girl dances to the beat of her own drum.

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Juicy Couture Women’s Ruffled Cuff Trench Coat; $358
Another cute coat, this time in bright yellow. Do you know someone bold enough to wear it? The bright shade is complemented by double breasted style and 3/4 sleeves. Very girly and fun!

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4 Fabulous Trench Coats for Spring

I’m going to have to go ahead and confess that I know very little about this garment. I don’t know what it’s made out of, I don’t know how much it costs, and to be honest, I don’t really care. How ever much it is, I would probably pay it, because it looks like maximal comfort meets style, which is a rarity as an intersection.

Obesity and Speed Cape

I love the devil-may-care asymmetrical drape of the cape, and the fact that it could be worn layered in winter and solo with all your favorite Spring darks. Yes, Spring darks, I know you have them, too, no one dresses in pastel all the time. In any case, check out this piece and more in the peek into Obesity And Speed’s F/W 09 Collection on their website.

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Asymmetrical Cape by Obesity And Speed