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Trend Alert: Leather Trimmings

FabSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:00:22 -0800

I live in my wooly jackets in the Winter, but they're not the most exciting crop of coats. If you feel me, try one with leather trimmings. This slick embellishment adds a dose of refinement to outerwear without losing warmth. I like how the leather trimming gives this Mackage Short Notch Collar Wool Coat ($883) a sharp appeal. Now you have no excuse to sacrifice style for comfort.

Trend Alert: Good Ol' Pea Coats

FabSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:22 -0700

What a sidewalk sight Michelle Williams and little Matilda are. I would totally coordinate my outfit with my little lassie, too. But what's equally stunning here is Michelle's classic wool asymmetrical pea coat by Jeffrey Monteiro. It's official, folks: it's time whip out your tried and true outerwear, including good ol' pea coats. I have a charcoal gray one by Banana Republic that hits the spot for me. Navy and black are fine color choices as well. And the best part? These keep you nice and toasty.

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Fabworthy: Mackage Hope Wool Blend Coat

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:22 -0700

Looking at this Mackage Hope Wool Blend Coat ($695), you would never guess it benefits breast cancer. That's because it doesn't have pink plastered all over it. But in fact, the inner white lining shows the Breast Cancer Research Foundation pink ribbon.

Mackage cofounder Elisa Dahan lost her mother to breast cancer at a young age, and is now paying tribute to mom and all breast cancer patients. $100 of your purchase will be donated to the BCRF. You'll not only have a gorgeous Fall coat, but a happy conscience.

Trend Alert: Bell Sleeves

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:22 -0700

If romance were a sleeve it would be a bell sleeve. Katie Holmes' floral Missoni tunic may be lovely, but what really conjures up the smell of roses is her slouchy bell sleeve cardi. If you're hesitant to play with volume, this is a beginner lesson. Bell sleeves come is all structures and configurations, choose one that's definitively you.

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Simply Fab: Water-Repellent Mackage Nylon Jacket

FabSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:00:22 -0700

Leather jackets are great, and I think everyone should have at least one, but what's a girl to do when she gets stuck in an unanticipated downpour? If you happen to have this nifty Mackage Fitted Nylon Jacket ($286) in your purse, then, nothing!

It has the look of leather, plus the unique advantage of not getting bruised in the rain. The coolest part is that you can fold it into one of its pockets and carry it around in case the weatherman's forecast was way off.

Fab Finds of the Week: Autumn Crush

FabSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:00:22 -0700

It started with boots and now the floodgates have opened. Looks like you are gearing up for an amazing Fall transition. I like how everyone strayed away from the usual black and kept it colorful in beautiful, soft tones. The Fab Finder of the week is sgopen, her Mackage Knitted Leather Jacket is gray, leather, and perfect. I can see myself wearing this day or night - great find!

Mackage Women's Leane Knitted Short Leather Jacket	Wrap Sweater
Maison Martin Margiela Trousers with twist sides at www.Browns Fashion.com	UrbanOutfitters.com > Plaid Fedora
Missoni Pegno dress \| NET-A-PORTER.COM	Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Lil Riz: Shoulder bags�	UrbanOutfitters.com > Dolce Vita Leather Bomber Jacket

Congrats to sgopen, goSSIpGirlieGirl, cnyc1a, WhiplashGirlchild, Lala77, saddyblue, and jasmint!

Fall Coat Trends: Peacoats

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:24:23 -0700

Welcome to day 2 of our week-long look at coat trends for Fall 2006. Today’s spotlight: peacoats. (To read yesterday's installment, click here.) Admittedly, the old-school pea coat is a perennial favorite, but this year designers are mixing it up with new twists on the classic double-breasted wool look, making them cropped, asymmetrical, and single-breasted. Here are my picks for some great peacoats at both designer and non-designer prices.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Whipcord Teal Short Jacket in Teal, $398, available here.

Mackage Leather-Trim Asymmetrical Coat, $580, available here.

Zac Posen Flannel Peacoat, $1,800, available here.

Four more affordable options, so read more

Trovata Nadja Cropped Trench, $340, available here.

Bebe Double-Knit Double-Breasted Coat, $229, available here. Found by SanD13.

Calvin Klein Outerwear Pea Coat, $99.99, available here.

Andrew Marc Black Wool Short Peacoat, $219, available here

Alice + Olivia Stitch Detail Coat with Leather Trim - $660.00	Mossimo® Black: Wool Jacket with Faux Leather Trim - Brown Plaid - $14.99
Mayle Olympe Coat - $1,010.00	Charter Club Cotton Coat with Patent Trim - $139.00
Serpent Back Trench Coat - $259.00	Preston & york textured-wool belted coat - $149.00
Via Spiga black trimmed twill 'Dolcetto' belted coat - $299.00	Patent Trim Coat - $195.00
Mossimo® Black: Wool Jacket with Faux Leather Trim - Black - $29.99	Shinjuko Leather Trim Coat - $198.00
Mackage Women's M- J Short Notch Collar Wool Coat - $408.10

Cloak & Dagger Paddington Car Coat - $598.00	Logan Solid Peacoat w/Thinsulate - $109.50
Spiewak Jasper Coat - $173.00	Smythe Pea Coat in Black - $695.00
Pea Coat - $28.99	Tory Burch Felted pea coat - $595.00
DKNY Women's Ava Asymmetrical Pea Coat - $164.50	Alexander Wang Topstitched Peacoat - $495.00
Mackage navy wool-cashmere 'Effie' short button coat - $337.00	Alpha Industries Cropped Pea Coat - $154.00
Golde Hooded Cape Coat - $465.00	Brenkley - $595.00

Ellery Gémeaux Panelled Backless Bell Sleeve Dress - $619.00	Twill Twenty Two Vintage Cotton Little Pasha Jacket in Dune - $171.00
Bastille Bells Dress - $39.95	M Missoni Jewel Tone Stripe Dress - $795.00
Nanette Lepore Night and Day Coat - $550.00	Flirty little bell-sleeve dress - $65.00
Mackage Women's Leane Knitted Short Leather Jacket - $594.00	Stella McCartney Ivy print tunic dress - $995.00
Moschino Bell sleeve sweater - $525.00	Bobi Light Weight Jersey Bell Sleeve Tunic - $35.00
Vince Bell Sleeve Cashmere Cardigan - $255.00	Anna Sui Metallic brocade dress - $310.00