I don't know about you, but the weather here in SF is a recipe for catching a cold. One day the temperature can be upward of 70 degrees while the next is chilly willy. I sure could have used this navy Cloak & Dagger Paddington Car Coat ($598) last night. The silk lining and deep pockets are perfect for nippy situations, but the price is way out of my reach.

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While Buzz can give you the complete lowdown, I'm here to remind you to simply watch. Stylista premieres tonight on the CW at 9 p.m. We got a too-short taste of fashion television via The Rachel Zoe Project, and Project Runway has concluded, so there's room for a new guilty pleasure, yes? I've watched the first couple episodes, and though it's a bit melodramatic, it is entertaining.

P.S. What I secretly love about the show is seeing the fabulous clothes Anne Slowey and the other editors at Elle wear.

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Whether with chain necklaces piled on top, as our example Lindsay Price flaunts, or simply untied, this invitation reads black tie not optional. The black tie detail is the pivotal player here, delivering a masculine/feminine message. Not so into bows? Here is a laid-back alternative. If you exercise your option, do like Lindsay and pile on some glitzy bling, and keep the rest sexy and sleek.

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If you didn't get a chance to play dress-up the first time around, here's another opportunity. Shopstyle and Shopbop have joined forces to bring you a six-week-long contest that can potentially gift you a $500 and/or $1,000 gift certificate to Shopbop. How kind of them.

All you have to do is log onto ShopStyle and create a Fall look that corresponds with the week's theme. This week is Grunge and Leather. Rock on. Don't forget to add the look to the Shopbop Fall 2008 group. In order to be eligible to win, you must title your look, describe it, and have a minimum of three items. Read detailed rules and regulations, then start playing dress-up!