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As the weather turns colder, your outerwear becomes the defining portion of your styling to the outside world. As such, the jacket is arguably the most essential layering piece that you’ll need for fall and it can be both functional and fabulous. Regardless of how you define your style, from chic to sporty, the perfect jacket is out there just waiting to be snagged by you.

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The blazer is a classy fashion staple every woman should have in her closet. They’re perfect for fall and winter, but thinner materials add immediate sophistication to spring and summer outfits as well. Here are some trendy, affordable blazer choices that are sure to keep you looking your best, whether you’re at the office, at the bar–or anywhere in between.

Coral Blazer by Nasty Gal and Cheetah Print Blazer by Tibi

This year the blazer is getting a much needed makeover. Basic black and navy – while classic – are sooooo predictable. Bright colors and prints update this wardrobe staple in a way that’s refreshingly unexpected. Designers like Emilio Pucci and Matthew Williamson set the tone with their Spring and Resort 2012 collections. Thus, the statement blazer was born! The eye-catching nature of this outerwear calls for more subdued pairings, but risks with color and print-on-print instances are allowed – even encouraged.

Check out these blazers in various styles for every budget and suggestions on what to wear with them. Go on, blaze the fashionable trail!

*Purchase Coral Blazer by Nasty Gal here and Cheetah Print Blazer by Tibi here.

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For the rebellious fashionista, you’ve probably been rocking white since we were ducking and dodging snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures. But if you live by more conventional style standards, your white fits have been hiding in the back of your closet. Either way, we finally made it past Memorial Day, so it’s socially acceptable to come out in all white. And it’s definitely fashionably acceptable to walk out the house looking crisp and clean in alabaster and ivory shades. If you’re looking to lighten up your wardrobe but don’t know where to start or what looks to try in white, here are a few ideas of pieces you’ll need to cop that’ll have you looking ghostly, but in a good way.

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As spring comes to a close and summer approaches, by now we’ve updated our closets with most of the latest seasonal trends. The theme for the summer seems to be minimal but bold. Bold colors and prints are what’s in this season, but worn in subtle moderation.

So what items and styles should you have in your closet this season?

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For men, it is the extra suit.  The one kept hanging behind their office door, in their car trunk or folded up into a locker somewhere.  It allows a man to go from looking like hell to Don Draper in point eight seconds after stepping foot in the office. As ladies, we could take a cue from our counterparts and keep some of that instant glam at work overnight.

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