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Chris Benz Kelly Patent Leather Jacket: Love It or Hate It?

In the spirit of all the resort and cruise collections that are just hitting the racks, I wanted to get your thoughts on this Kelly Patent Leather Jacket ($1,495).

In the spirit of all the resort and
cruise collections
that are just hitting the racks, I wanted to get your thoughts on this Kelly Patent Leather Jacket ($1,495). Are you digging the luxe lambskin sheen or is the jacket a little too slick for your taste?

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Trend Alert: Juicy Red Patent Handbags

The differences between a juicy red patent handbag and a super slick black bag are three-fold.

The differences between a juicy red patent handbag and a super slick black bag are three-fold.

  1. Black is mysterious; red is in-your-face.
  2. Black is sophisticated. Red patent bags can teeter between sophisticated and déclassé. I prefer darker hues; when the red is too bright it's too much.
  3. Black is safe(er). A red patent bag is for the super confident woman. Are you ready for one?

Speaking of confidence. The red metallic Bottega below is beyond patent. I can't decide if it's sophisticated or déclassé. You tell me. Never, have I seen a bolder Bottega.

Vintage

Fab Redux: City Slicker

With the holiday travel season kicking into high gear, a trusty tote is the perfect sidekick to have in tow.

With the holiday travel season kicking into high gear, a trusty tote is the perfect sidekick to have in tow. This canvas and patent number ($38) is decidedly chic and very on-trend with its gold stud detailing. I would be proud to use it as my carry-on . . . or my carry-all-around-town!

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Trend Alert: Super Slick Black Bags

If Catwoman carried a bag, it would be a super slick black bag.

If Catwoman carried a bag, it would be a super slick black bag. There's everything sexy about one of these. Sexy ... and dangerous. Sexy, dangerous, and ready to kick some ass. Sorry, got a little carried away. One can get caught up in the fantasy of one of these dark lovelies. If you consider yourself a Hero-type, rescue one of these from retail doom and never look back. Ever.

Patent Leather

Get a Patent Trench Coat Like Renee’s!

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Get a Patent Trench Coat Like Renee’s! Patent is one of fall’s hottest trends — from shoes to purses to jackets, it’s the perfect finishing touch for your fall wardrobe. Our friends at People's Off The Rack loved Renee Zellweger’s sharp gray patent trench coat so much that they found the look for less! Would you wear a patent jacket?

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Valentino Patent Sweetheart Pumps: Love It or Hate It?

If you're ever looking to have your feet turn a lovely shade of green, I have the perfect solution for you — these Valentino Patent Sweetheart Pumps, $525, will do the trick !

If you're ever looking to have your feet turn a lovely shade of green, I have the perfect solution for you — these Valentino Patent Sweetheart Pumps, $525, will do the trick ! They have a funky scalloped sweetheart outline, and a itty bitty stiletto heel, all in a shade of emerald that would be perfect for visiting the Emerald City in the land of Oz. But not many of us get the privilege of doing that, so what do you think, would you wear them in real life?

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Prada

Definition: Maroon

Maroon Dark, reddish-brown to purplish-red color.

Maroon

Dark, reddish-brown to purplish-red color. Derived from French marron, which means chestnut; it didn't become a color-word in English until 1791.

Embrace Fall in these Prada Maroon Pumps, $410.