black fur

Military green paired with luxe black fur. It's a fashion trend marriage that works, and it's a great way to take Spring's army greens into Winter without sticking purely to jackets and great-coats.

Megan Park at LMFF

Megan Park injected some exoticism into last night's L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) Runway 3 show. Metal studded tights and scarves gave an ethnic touch to outfits, paired with rich colours and folkish embroidery.

Capes That Won’t Make You Look Like Superman

The cape has earned an interesting reputation throughout the years, but before you automatically associate it with flying powers or investigative skills, notice that it is also a staple among uber-hip fashionistas. Recently, The Sartorialist scoured the world to create a series called “How to Wear a Cape.” Above are his most stylish finds from New York and Milan respectively. Here are our more budget and day-to-day friendly takes on the cape.

Alice + Olivia’s ($240) grey cotton cape can be easily thrown on for those spring or fall days that are not too hot and not too cold. It’s shape gives waist definition that’s best for petite women who might feel overwhelmed by this loose fitting trend.

Take a long relaxing weekend in the country with this ranch style poncho by Line ($172.99). The knitted fabric makes it look one-of-a-kind, while the turtleneck and pocket provide added warmth.

Just because capes seem like a whole lot o’ fabric, doesn’t mean you can’t pair them with your favorite short shorts. An over-sized t-shirt material cape-shirt hybrid, like this one by LNA ($77) has a surfer chick aura that we totally dig.

Ever wish you could be that women who can weather long plane flights and emerge looking impossibly fresh? We think this Helmut Lang ($147.50) cape is the secret to achieving that look. Bonus, it doubles as a better alternative to itchy airplane blankets.

Upgrade your lazy weekend look from a grungy college sweatshirt to a chicer cape-sweatshirt combo. Twisted Heart’s ($77) take successfully makes a subtle, yet stylish allusion to the 80’s with this semi-acid wash look.

Find more trends for spring with our guides to spring fashion, including shoes for spring and rain coats. Find all the best online bargains with our list of this week’s online sample sales.

Which Cowl Neck Dress Will Keep Your Wallet Fat?

Have you mastered this game? Play more Taste Tests, and then check out our guide to the best maxi dresses and the best necklaces to wear with them.

Under $50 Thank-Goodness-It’s-Friday Treats

Sure times are tight, but too much scrimping is never a good thing. (Don’t doctors say deprivation is bad for your health, or am I just making excuses?) Even if there is no medical evidence to prove that every girl needs some shopping time, take this week’s pay check, put aside money for your essentials, and stash a little for your own personal enjoyment. For less than $50 you can snatch up these bargains and nary put a dent in your bank account.

Pick #1: Steve Madden Kalen Suede Wedge Sandal ($45, from $90)
These sandals combine a slight wedge to lengthen the legs and an on-trend cage-like upper (think cage booties, but for summer), making them a smart addition to your spring wardrobe. Plus, shop shoes at DSW and get free shipping with code NEWYR10. You can also get $10 off your purchase of $49 with code SAVMORE.

Pick #2: Newport News Oversized Sweater Tunic ($25, from $49)
Slip into this cozy, comfortable cocoon style sweater for an instant splash of style. It’s also available in black, but in berry it’s a tad more refreshing.

Pick #3: White House Black Market Printed Silk Charmeuse Chemise ($25, from $118)
This pull-on, 100% silk dress in graphic black and white brocade print is cut slouchy throughout for a forgiving fit. With the cap sleeves and cowl neck, it can easily be worn from the office to happy hour.

For more steals on the cheap, check out our past payday promos, these online sample sales, and naturally, the top weekly style sales and deals.

Royalefam Valentine’s Day 2010 Dunk Hi – “Die Die My Darling”

For this coming Valentines, Royalefam has came up with a 16 pair limited edition model called “Die Die My Darling”. Die, Die, My Darling is a Bloody Valentine love story featuring the legendary pin-up girl of the Memphis Belle B-17F flying fortress warplane, Sawtooth nose art, red rival camo, bullet hole print and Valentine blood rose. Here below is a video showing the creation of the Dunk Hi.

More detailed images of the Royalefam Valentine’s Day sneaker follow after the jump.

Zippora Seven beach babe

Kiwi model Zippora Seven has a sort of grungy appeal that's kept her in business - though admittedly mostly in publications from Australia and New Zealand. This time it's for Aussie Yen Magazine's 42nd issue, in a beachy shoot titled bay bay, baby.

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