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Top This: 20 Lightweight Spring Jackets You Need Now

Brittney Stephens — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:50:06 PDT

Spring's fickle weather often calls for some styling creativity - it may be warm enough to wear shorts or a chic sundress, but not without a light layer on top, just in case. Whether it's a crisp linen blazer, classic trench, or military-style anorak, you can't go wrong with an airy topper to help beat any potential chill. So we're agreeing with your mom on this one: don't leave the house without a jacket! Click through to see and shop 20 lightweight toppers to add to your sunny day looks.

Our Ultimate Spring Coat Guide!

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:10:13 PDT

Sunshine is near - can you feel it? With just weeks away from warmer temps and blooming tulips, we're supplying you with our ultimate coat guide, highlighting the top trends from the Spring 2012 runways. After all, no outfit is complete without a fresh topper to finish your look. From pretty pastels spotted at Tibi to sporty Windbreakers from Alexander Wang, we completely break it down for you in this slideshow. Whether you're looking to splurge on a designer piece or searching for a more affordable option, click the slideshow to see the trends and shop our picks.

Stay Warm - 10 Bomber Jackets For Winter

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:30:01 PST

We're currently smitten with bomber jackets for Winter thanks to this season's obsession with the sporty trend. Designers like Phillip Lim, Givenchy, and Alexander Wang all showed their rendition on the runways in the way of silk-sleeved bombers, varsity jackets, and sleek printed options. Thus, we're on the hunt for our very own this season. Style tip: make sure to temper this sporty, oversize silhouette with sleeker accompaniments like pencil skirts and skinny pants for chic boy-meets-girl appeal. We love how Harper's Bazaar Australia editor Christine Centenera styled her shearling-lined leather bomber with a streamlined skirt and fitted top. Click the slideshow to shop our favorite bomber jackets now.

Photo courtesy of Phil Oh

7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Style Their Black Blazers

Hannah Weil — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:24:14 PDT

A tailored black blazer is a cornerstone of chic style; that said, are you getting enough wear out of yours? It's a powerful basic with a ton of versatility. To highlight the myriad of ways to wear it, we turned to a few styled celebrity influences. With these chic looks leading the way, we've got a whole week's worth of gorgeous looks to help put our blazers to good use. From Rachel Bilson's sleek style topping off a flowy maxi to Jessica Hart's super-smart take with skinnies and loafers, there's something for everyone in store. Click through for all the fab celebrity inspiration - then shop the key pieces to get the look.

20 Perfect Fall Jackets For Every Girl - and Every Budget!

Hannah Weil — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:33:04 PDT

We've curated a list of our favorite seasonal toppers to add warmth - and style - as we layer up for Fall's cooler temps. This season, we're looking to polished tweeds, statement reds, and lots of leather. As for basics, our tried and true anoraks aren't going anywhere; they're just getting fortified with shearling and fur trim to keep us cozy. Whether you're in the market for something dressy, everyday layering pieces, or a statement jacket, we promise there's something here for every girl and every budget. Read our shopping tips below, before clicking through our 20 favorite Fall jackets.

Invest in a leather jacket or a jacket with leather details on the sleeves or lapels. This is the season's most versatile look - it goes anywhere and adds a luxe, edgy finish to everything you put on.
Have fun with textures, like a great boucle tweed or velvet blazer that you can dress up at work or down with denim on the weekends.
Take a risk with a new silhouette. The cape jacket is this season's most sophisticated way to layer up.

The Best Fall Transition Jackets, Ponchos, and Blazers - All Under $230

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:36 PDT

The Fall chill is officially upon us - are you prepared? During this transitional season, when it's too warm for a heavy Winter coat yet too cool to go without a jacket, we suggest you top off your look with something light in the way of knit ponchos, leather jackets, blazers, and bombers. To help you choose the perfect piece, we compiled our top ten favorites for you to shop and peruse in the slideshow. Listen up for three quick styling tips, then start clicking.

Pair a sporty bomber jacket with a pencil skirt for a cool tomboy appeal.

Play with texture by styling a nubby sweater coat with leather leggings

Tone down a ladylike tweed jacket with jeans and booties for a fresh, off-duty look.

Trend Alert: Spring Utility Jackets

Noria Morales — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:14:54 PDT

We don't need any more evidence beyond three of our favorite blonde beauties - Kate Bosworth, Diane Kruger, and Sienna Miller - sporting army green parkas to convince us that it might just be a necessary year-round closet staple. It plays down the femininity of a girly white dress, adds utilitarian coolness to a lbd, and looks boyishly sexy with jeans and a red lip. Here are our picks for parkas to carry you through the year.

Transition Into Spring With Athletic Hoodies and Jackets

Susi May — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:45:19 PST

March truly does comes in like a lion and for those blustery days you need to cover up. Spring workout fashion is all about creating versatile layers with a hoodie or jacket. Here are a few pieces to keep you cozy to and from your workouts.

In clockwise order starting at the top left: Alo Origami Jacket ($85); Athleta Tech Stretch Hoodie ($118); Puma Lightweight Cover Up ($35); Lolё Truly zip hoodie ($90); Prana Mandie Hoodie ($70); Hornytoad Delectable Hoodie ($68).

10 Spring Jackets You Need Now!

Hannah Weil — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:02:29 PST

After refreshing on Spring's best trends, it's time to start stocking our wardrobes with the seasonal staples to carry us through the upcoming months in style. So, as we start shedding our cozy Winter layers, we'll all be needing lighter jackets in the form of cool blazers, soft, lighter-hued leather, lace, and denim jackets to top off our floral minis and stripes. If you haven't started thinking about the Spring-styled jackets you'll be wearing, click through for 10 Fab-approved picks, ready to shop now!

Winter Must Have! Wear Aprés Collective Moto Jacket Aprés Ski

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:56:07 PST

Being that I'm always cold, and don't want to sacrifice style to stay warm, I love it when I find a piece that blends cozy with chic. American Apparel's thigh-high socks are one such discovery, and my new favorite obsession is these Aprés Collective Cropped Moto Jackets ($285 each). Besides keeping you super comfy and fashionable - check out the cool thumb holes - it can be worn a variety of ways, so you get way more looks for your buck. I own the Winter white version and wear it on the streets and the slopes!