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The Look for Less: Diane von Furstenberg Sequin Jacket



Diane von Furstenberg at ShopStyle


The boyfriend blazer gets bedazzled with sequins just in time for the holidays, as seen on this sequin jacket by Diane Von Furstenberg. $795 at shopbop.com



Fred Flare at ShopStyle


If you've been lusting after this look but seek it for less, consider this sequined PYT blazer, $84 at fredflare.com.



Arden B at ShopStyle


You'll find yet another sequin blazer for $88 at ardenb.com. Stalk your nearest Arden B. store and you might find this alternative on sale, never know!



Silence & Noise at ShopStyle


Finally, Urban Outfitters offers this amazing sequin blazer for $98. Wear this blazer to all your holiday fetes and you are bound to draw attention. The good kind.



Real Leather Jackets Under $250

Never before has a single article of outerwear garnered so much attention as the leather jacket for Fall 2009. I can't back that up with any hard data, but it certainly seems that way. Earlier in the season, I outlined some of the best places to shop for leather jackets on a budget.

Now the fashionable folks at Stylehive.com have taken it to another level with a round-up of some of the most stylish leather jackets under $250. And if that still seems to high, consider that all these jackets are sold at stores with frequent sales and the occasional online coupon. Plus, a real leather jacket is one of those things you can wear forever.

Are you wearing a leather jacket this season? Did you go faux or real?


Christian Siriano Holiday 2009 Collection Now at Payless



Christian Siriano for Payless Geneva Front Zip Boot, $49.99


The Christian Siriano for Payless Holiday 2009 Collection is now available at select Payless stores (read: the stores farthest from my house) and at Payless.com. Prices range from $29.99 to $49.99 for styles which include a peep-toe zipper boot, gold and black pump, gold flats, floral flats and a strappy sandal with a cone heel. There are also two handbags which I can't seem to find on their site at the moment so just keep an eye out for those. I would have liked to have seen a low-heel boot included in this sizzling collection. Aside from that, I think Siriano is definitely bringing The Fierce to Payless. Think you'll pick up something from this collection?


Payless BOGO - Buy One Get One Half Off Everything.



Christian Siriano for Payless Micola Zipper Flat, $29.99