After the trendspotting overdose of fashion week, I asked you guys on Wednesday to come Fab Finding with me for a look that bucks the trends. That is, a tailored ensemble that would look refined in any era, built around this J. Crew Deep V-Neck Vest, available for $98 here. I asked you guys to build an outfit around it, and ace Fab Finder Jennifer76 put together a great look that's both sensible and stylish. Here are her finds. (To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here.)

Theory Floral Top, $225, available here.

AK Anne Klein Thyme Shoes, $78.95, available here.

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For the second year in a row, Parisian skincare line Darphin set up a special Aromatic skin care bar backstage at the Zac Posen show. Models and celebs were invited to take a whiff of Darphin's Aromatic Care oils, while skin-care experts were on site to provide quick consultations about the right blend of products.

The idea is that Darphin's customized regimens are the skin-care equivalent of haute couture, and the products could be your one luxury splurge, much like a piece of Zac Posen clothing. (Posen is also said to be a big fan.) Because Darphin knows that everyone has individual beauty needs, the company offers five different oils, all of which are said to improve elasticity, renew radiance, and moisturize the skin. To read about how the Aromatic Care oils work, read more

To raise money for breast-cancer research, Seventeen Magazine asked some of our favorite stars—including Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alicia Keyes, and Hilary Duff—to hand over their favorite handbags to be auctioned off on eBay. All of the proceeds from the auction, which began yesterday and runs through Sept. 23, will be donated to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Here's a look at some of the fabulous bags and their former celebrity owners.

Prada Mini Tote, donated by Reese Witherspoon, current bid $1,125, available here.

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When it comes to big events, celebrities are crazy about the big styles of Zac Posen. The young designer counts Kate Bosworth, Mary-Kate, and other young actresses among his fans, and plenty of stars turned out to see his Thursday show at New York Fashion Week.

The Spring 2007 collection was a walking museum of evening wear, with models wearing everything from a 30s-inspired gold party dress to an emerald-green number reminiscent of early Hollywood glamour to a ruby-red gown with a bow so big it resembled a pair of wings. There were also minidresses with feather- and flower-strewn hems and minimal pieces in creamy vanilla tones. Some of the more radical looks didn't quite do it for me (see above mention of the giant red bow), but I give the guy points for variety. To see all of Fabsugar's Fashion Week coverage, click here. To view the rest of Zac Posen's runway show, read more

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and chic skincare brand Anthony Logistics for Men has created a new Sea Salt Body Scrub, adorned with the awareness campaign's blue ribbon. Anthony will donate an astounding 100 percent of the product's proceeds to The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NY for prostate cancer research. The super-sized 32-ounce scrub helps to exfoliate the skin and contains aloe vera and vitamin C for soothing and nourishment. The scrub leaves behind a tight, toning feeling, not to mention a luscious, fresh scent from nutmeg oil. Buy a bottle for the man in your life or for youself here here for $32.

As one of America's preeminent wedding-dress designers, Vera Wang is accustomed to happy occasions, but the unveiling of her Spring 2007 collection at New York Fashion Week on Thursday was anything but joyful: The designer's father had passed away earlier that very morning. Wang wasted no time in dedicating the show to him, with notes in every seat that said "In Loving Memory of C.C. Wang."

The fashions were fittingly somber but also triumphant, with billowy black dresses, muted golds, and subtle tiers of ruffles. This was hands down the best use of volume I've seen thus far; despite the bubbly, drapey sleeves, the clothes looked like even a petite person could wear them without being overwhelmed. The only thing I wasn't crazy about were the jodhpur-like satiny pants. To see all of Fabsugar's Fashion Week coverage, click here. To view the rest of Vera Wang's runway show, read more

• Yes, Kate Moss is the face of almost every ad campaign — The Daily Mail
• Wal-Mart walks down the Fashion Week runway — The New York Times
• Clinique gets into the drugstore business — WWD
• Skinny models banned from Madrid Fashion Week — CNN
• Brian Grazer mulls a feature film about Vivienne Westwood — Fashion Week Daily
• To prevent knock-offs, should fashion be copyrighted? — The Wall Street Journal
• Exploring the irresistible pull of Anthropologie — The New York Observer
• Isabella Rossellini's daughter follows in her Lancome footsteps — Fashiontribes

  

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Check out this look from the highly wearable Spring 2007 collection from Rag & Bone. I love the pairing of wide-legged trousers with a close-fitting blazer, as well as the color combination of slate gray, olive green, and light blue. If you want to be a little bit daring in your office attire, this ensemble would look just as great behind a desk as it would on the runway.

Earlier this week, I found a similar pair of trousers, the Calvin Klein Veyron Pants, available here for $282. But now I need the blazer, the blouse, the skinny white belt, and what ever else you might want to add. So let's all go Fab Finding to complete the outfit. To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. Be sure to come back and tell us all what you found. To see some of my favorite online stores to try, read more

Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka are gurus of glamour, having spent the last 18 years creating breathtaking beaded gowns under their label, Badgley Mischka. A favorite of Hollywood starlets, the label is known for its almost over-the-top detail and sophisticated glitz. But with its Spring 2007 collection, unveiled yesterday at New York Fashion Week, Badgley Mischka took a surprisingly minimalist turn, working mainly in black and white with only the occasional gown of goldenrod.

Badgley Mischka recently decided to go in a more mature direction with its advertising, dropping the Olsen twins in favor of Sharon Stone as the new face of the line, and that maturity was reflection in the collection. The designers traded their usual mazes of beading for old-fashioned ruffled collars and simple criss-cross details. Most notably, Badgley Mischka—known for its flowing forms—seems to be favoring the sheath dress and boxy empire-waist look that is so prevalent right now, and I'm just not sure how I feel about that. To see all of Fabsugar's Fashion Week coverage, click here. To view the rest of the Badgley Mischka collection, read more

Now that I've finished Fabsugar's weeklong look at fall coat trends, I'd like to share with you the most outrageous coat I found while scouring the trendy styles: the Rachel Roy Francesca Long Reversible Jacket. I really like a lot of Roy's designs, and I have to give this coat credit for its ingenuity. Rather than reverse to another color, it reverses to an entirely different style of coat. And you can't accuse Roy of missing the new trend toward oversize proportions. But really, isn't this thing a bit ridiculous? Do you love it or hate it? If you like it, you can buy it here for $1,095.
To see how the reversible coat transforms, read more