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The Look for Less: Vince Draped Leather Jacket



Vince at ShopStyle


This Vince Draped Leather Jacket sells for $995 at Nordstrom.com.



J. Jill at ShopStyle


Get the look for less with this Leather Cascade Jacket, available in either soapstone or black, on sale now at J. Jill for $249.99.


UPDATE: Reader Emily K. spotted this great find at Macy's which has a similar cut, although the fabric is silk rather than leather (which might be preferable depending on the look you're going for!). It's the INC International Concepts Cropped Silk Motorcycle Jacket, available in either cement or black, $89 at macys.com.

The Look for Less: Belle by Sigerson Morrison Strappy Lattice Espadrille Wedges



Belle by Sigerson Morrison at ShopStyle


These Belle by Sigerson Morrison Strappy Lattice espadrille wedges sell for $240 at Net-a-Porter.com. They look a lot like the Jimmy Choo 'Keenan' Caged Sandal, turned into an espadrille wedge.



Steve Madden at ShopStyle


Save some cash with the Exsell wedge sandal from Steve Madden, available in black snake, natural snake or red snake for $169.95 at stevemadden.com. At that price, you might be better off waiting for the Sigerson Morrison sandals to just go on sale, but that's just me!

You can also sign up for Shop It To Me's personalized sale alerts so you'll know when the 'Exsell'—or any other sandal you love—goes on sale.

Win Cool Stuff: $100 Gift Card to TraTutti.com

And the winner is… #53 Joanna! Congrats to our winner and thanks to Tra Tutti for making this giveaway possible.




Please note: This giveaway is now closed to further entries.

Enter to win a $100 gift card from TraTutti.com! Tra Tutti is a one-of-a kind online designer consignment shop, carrying high-end and vintage designer brands, with a philanthropic twist: Consignors receive 40% of the sale of their items, an industry standard; however Tra Tutti only keeps 40% of the profit, donating the remaining 20% to charities that provide kindness and support to causes important to Tra Tutti and its customers. It's couture with a conscience!

To enter, visit the "Fashion that Always Fits" section at TraTutti.com, then tell us what's your favorite item in the comments section below.

UPDATE: This giveaway is open to readers worldwide. Comments must be posted by 12 noon ET on March 31st to be eligible to win. Thanks to our friends at TraTutti for providing the prize. Good luck!!

$79 Trench Coats by MICHAEL Michael Kors Now at RueLaLa.com




Head to RueLaLa.com now if you're looking for a stylish spring trench. MICHAEL Michael Kors nails this look with updated colors like pink and blue for just $79. Similar styles are selling for over $100 elsewhere online, so this is definitely a good deal! There's also a chic selection of tops, dresses, leather bags, shoes, and shades, so check it out if you're a Michael Kors fan but can't afford his higher-priced lines.

Jodi Arnold for The Limited Spring 2010 Lookbook




MINT Jodi Arnold designer Jodi Arnold has teamed up with The Limited for an exclusive, affordable fashion collaboration that "celebrates the positive impact women make in our society." Jodi's signature embellishments and unique prints mark this collection which includes dresses, embellished tees, jackets, blazers, jeans, jewelry and handbags. Prices range from about $49.50 for an ethnic print tank to $118 for a sequin explosion one-shoulder dress. Not bad for The Limited's first designer collab! Everything looks classic yet effortless with a little extra "something" to keep things interesting. Keep reading to browse the entire Jodi Arnold for The Limited lookbook, which you can also shop online now at www.thelimited.com. Which pieces would you buy?