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L.L. Bean Signature Fall Winter 2012 Lookbooks




If you need ideas on how to be stylish while staying warm and toasty this winter, look no further than the Fall/Winter L.L. Bean Signature lookbooks. Chunky sweaters, flannel shirts and plaid skirts stay true to the heritage of the Maine brand, while updated colors, prints and styling keeps things fresh and modern (Signature has even enlisted the styling advice of The Glamourai's Kelly Framel). Prices top off around $349, which is reasonable when you consider the top-notch quality. You can find these pieces and more at llbean.com/signature.

The Complete Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's Lookbook


As promised, here's the complete Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation only at Kohl's Fall 2012 lookbook (see the sneak peek I shared earlier here). Narciso is a three-time CFDA Award winner and celebrity favorite who made fashion history when First Lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a dress from his Spring 2009 collection the night Barack Obama was elected president. Now his signature silhouettes will be accessible to everyone thanks to this limited-edition collection which was inspired by a trip the designer took to Istanbul, Turkey, earlier this year.

Rodriguez's collection for Kohl's includes outerwear, dresses, skirts, pants and blouses with prices ranging from $30 to $150, and will be available exclusively at Kohl's and kohls.com on November 7th. I appreciate the use of both graphic black and white pieces as well as bold colors and interesting prints. It's not my personal style but that could all change once I see more of these items in stores. We shall see! So far, the response from readers on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and in the blog comments has been really positive. How do you feel now that you've seen the full lookbook?

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