Double-Breasted Military Jacket, $79.50, express.com. As Seen In Sept Instyle

The Deal: $30 off $75 or $15 off $30 at Express through 9/20 with Promo Code 3065

Why You Need It: Express has all the latest fall essentials, from boyfriend blazers to ruffle-front tops, plus those nonessential but no-less important trends like sequin leggings. Now's your chance to start building up your cold-weather wardrobe for less. Take advantage of this deal and you can score the must-have military jacket above for $50 (plus shipping), which is definitely a reasonable price for outerwear that you're wear for seasons to come. Pair it with jeans and boots or wear it over a dress with heels. Sale ends 9/20.

some of my fave looks (photo credits: www.elle.com, Tom Concordia Photography)

On Tuesday afternoon, I caught the Geren Ford Spring 2010 ready-to-wear show at the Metropolitan Pavilion, part of New York Fashion Week. Urban Outfitters fans will no doubt recognize Geren Ford as the force behind "Hawks" by Geren Ford, an ongoing diffusion line collaboration launched in 2008. But even the main line is accessibly priced, and you can find many pieces under $100 on sale at sites like singer22.com and shopbop.com. For spring, designer Geren Lockhart drew inspiration from time spent in Buenos Aires and Uruguay, which translated into lots of bright (though not primary) colors and organic ikat prints. Silhouettes were loose, hemlines were for the most part, precipitously high, while waist-cinching obi belts and sky-high heels added polish and sophistication. While most designers are at ease creating clothes in black and neutrals, Lockhart's comfort zone is definitely colors—some black leather shorts and black skinny jeans will no doubt be popular with the Geren Ford girl but seemed to lack the free-spiritedness she evoked so well with the rest of the collection.

Here's a little video I took of the finale so you can get a sense of the way the clothing moves and hear the mood-making music...

Actress Tiffani Thiessen, who sat in the front row, fields questions after the show. So pretty and I love her outfit.

To see the fall collection, visit www.gerenford.com, which launched in August.

While I was underwhelmed when I first saw lookbook photos of the new Anna Sheffield for Target jewelry collection, I was all smiles when I finally saw the goods in person. Love when that happens! My store had a wide array of necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets, marked by delicate chains and charms in mixed metals (aka gold and silver in the same piece, a hallmark of Sheffield). Prices ranged from $19.99 for a vintage-look bird ring to $79.99 for a 14K gold over silver "Beloved" bracelet. Nothing jaw-dropping, but certainly easy-to-wear, imaginative pieces whose good looks belie their cheap price. Have you seen the collection? What did you buy?

These Elizabeth And James Steel Suede Long Cuff Boots on Hidden Wedges retail for $395 at Shopbop.com.


Looking for the next best thing? Try these Fantum Zippered Cuff Boots by Blowfish, which go for $60 at DSW.com. They're not suede (which is rather impractical anyways) but they will give you a similar cuffed look that's super hot for fall.

Fall fashion is all about the faux fur, from vests to coats to stoles. If you're looking for this trend on the cheap, head to H&M. The one I visited had an impressive assortment of faux fur, as well as other unique coats and outerwear options. Standouts included a long black jacket with modernist ruching; a taupe wool coat with stud detailing (both $99), as well as a vintage-look faux mink fur coat (available in either black or cream for $129) and a thick-yarn woven wrap coat (also $129). Mannequins in the window looked cozy and unbelievably chic in chunky sweaters, fur and scarves. Makes me excited for winter!