We've been seeing colored stems for a while now. But it's an opportune time for a refresher. Geri Halliwell, here at her book signing in the UK, shows us how to pull it off successfully. The key is to keep the rest of your outfit monochrome, preferably dark. That way your legs aren't upstaged — and you don't look like Punky Brewster.

It's an easy and inexpensive way to incorporate color into your Fall wardrobe. Take a cue from Geri — wear a short black skirt, a sleek coat, colored tights, and patent pumps. Beret and leather gloves optional, though encouraged!

I live in my Vince cozies. Their super soft pieces make for great basics and layering pieces. I'm psyched to announce they're expanding the business into a full-fledged contemporary line. Come 2009, Vince will launch a swimwear, handbag, and shoe collection along with an eyewear collection in 2010.

Vince’s new offerings will join their current selection of tops, dresses, knit pants and leather jackets, which range from $60 for a tee to $740 for a washed leather jacket. “They already built a brand loyalty with the customer…[knowing] that Vince is reliable [with] the fit [and] the quality” said Terence Bogan of Barneys Co-op. Sounds promising.

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My co-worker is on the ultimate coat hunt. She wants to stay warm and look fashion forward. Fair enough.

Here's your mission: Help her find a coat that's lined, preferably wool, past her waist, but not to her knees. She must be able to wear it with black and brown boots, so gray or a pretty color will work. Since she's petite, it needs to be available in either petite or extra small. Oh, and please try to find her something unique. Thanks!

I'll start you off these Dolce Vita Gray Suede Boots ($180). It will help set the Autumn mood.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with coat hunt.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here is a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar.

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Good to see you fifthofapril! She's back with a bang looking fabulous in a modern vintage outfit. This eclectic girl decided to pair her futuristic Marni wedges with an artsy vintage jacket and brown dress. I love the rich color combo and silk fabrics. Check out that vintage blue clutch — sizzling.

Here's what she has on:

• Jacket: Vintage
• Dress: Rozae Nichols
• Wedges: Marni
• Clutch: Vintage

Congrats to fifthofapril!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Robert Verdi and I go way back. I first met him when I attended my first New York Fashion Week, when he was still host of Full Frontal Fashion on Metro TV in New York. The year was 2000 and he was asking my stylish roomie and me about our outfits. For Fashion Institute of Technology sophomores, that's a big deal. Plus, he went to F.I.T. too so we just gabbed and gabbed. Verdi is still very much around styling Eva Longoria, interior designing for the stars, hosting television shows and speaking to us about our next first lady's style at the Juicy Couture 5th Avenue store opening party. He's not the gushing type, and he spoke a bit about the Jackie O comparison people have been making. Nonetheless, interesting stuff. Listen up!

“Here’s the skinny: She looked like a lava lamp [after Obama's acceptance speech] and we all know that. I didn’t like that light bright dress and I think she could have made a better choice. I like that she wore an American designer, I think she should continue to wear American fashion and speak the style of the nation in her public appearances and then move towards an international flavor."

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Rarely do we see Lady Kate in prints, but isn't it her multifarious style we all know and love? Affirmative. Her vintage-looking printed turtleneck is a testament to a tribe called Kate. While this top may look Marcia Brady on the hanger, make it a focal point by sexing it up and cooling it down with denim shorties and Prada sunnies. Vivid prints stand on their own, so keep the rest mellow. Risk taking at its best, live a little fashion folks.

Check out our new site CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

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