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This fall coats are very lighthearted and roomy with a touch of 60s mod thrown in for good measure. Choose something trendy in a pop of color and really go for it or get one in a classic color and keep it forever.

The season's best jackets come in shades of pastel pink, yellow, green and blue. Pastel outerwear gives a season known for its dark palettes some lightness. They also make even the bulkiest of jackets we wear to keep warm a little more feminine. Plus they are the perfect pop of color against an office party LBD or everyday office attire (that means you black pants suit!).

Check out some of our favorite pastel coats that are sure to liven up an otherwise dreary winter.

Sure, holiday parties are a blast, but they're probably a little dressier than your day-to-day wardrobe. You could run out and spend hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on nicer outfits, but the truth is that a few items will make all the difference.

One of those items is a blazer. This will come in handy when you need to look really nice -- khakis, ties, dress shoes, etc -- but also will take just a about any outfit from sloppy to chic.

Check out this Kenneth Cole Two Button Blazer as a possible option. It's formal enough for anything short of a black tie affair, but looks fantastic with jeans and festively-colored dress shirt. I'd also recommend this brown leather sport coat from Alfani (which is what I'm wearing this holiday season). As you can see in the photo, it works with a shirt and tie, but also looks great with a hooded sweatshirt -- even a t-shirt if you're going to a pseudo-casual party. Plus, it's fairly warm, so you can get away without wearing a bulky overcoat.

Add a nice pair of boots, and your grubby jeans and t-shirts suddenly start to look like Christmas party attire.

It's called a coat, but really, isn't the Flora Fleece by Twisted Heart a very heavy dress?

The cotton fleece dress features an adorable Peter Pan collar and lantern sleeves with raw edges. The "dress" buttons down the front, topped off with a fabric rosette. You could wear this is as a jacket/coat, but with the wide-open collar and the shortened sleeves, it limits over what you can wear it.

The Twisted Heart "Flora" Fleece Jacket/Dress is available at Nordstrom in Grey Heather (shown), Black, and Ecru, for $150.

You may have written off the Gap, and I wouldn't blame you. For a while there they were somewhere in between a less-fashionable version of JCrew and a way too expensive (not to mention less trendy) version of Target. Bleh -- what's the point?

But the store has been on the comeback trail recently, and their winter line is particularly impressive. Check out this Moleskin Blazer, for instance. You can dress it up or down, depending on where you're heading -- even turn the collar up when you need to look especially cool. Plus, the dark, muted colors are right in sync with where we're heading this season, and you can layer underneath it with sweaters, or even hooded sweatshirts, when the weather starts to get a little colder.

Best of all, it's only $88 -- which, for a jacket this nice, is a steal. I never thought I'd say this, but it's possible that Gap is back.

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You can't shop or surf the Internet these days without being reminded that yes, you should totally be shopping for Spring things, even though it might still feel like the Arctic. Get over it. You could use that excuse when it was February, but we've stepped into March, dolls. Spring officially starts this month and you can't be caught in the sunshine in a pair of cashmere leggings!

Look out for Styledash's Spring Essentials this week, because we may not be the Devil in Prada, but we definitely know what the hell we're talking about! Today, let's talk about the Five Must-Have Clothing Things for Spring.

I have tried to train myself over the years to spend wisely during the regular Holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas because the best time to really shop is January. Stores are getting rid of their winter wear to make room for Spring, but because people are so worn out from the previous weeks, retailers have to offer some pretty steep discounts to move merchandise.

The Cipria Coat by Via Spiga is on sale at Bluefly for $216.99, which is almost 50% off the suggested retail price of $425! The coat is made of 70% wool/30% cashmere blend in a deep red called "Sienna." The coat has a spread collar, 4-button placket, side pockets, and the key feature, a removable belt that weaves through grommets on the coat. The Cipria Coat also has a rose-printed lining.

Let's hope that you don't go overboard with "Holiday dressing," e.g. wearing a Christmas cardigan, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with pinking yourself out for Valentine's Day. (Or perhaps I just use that an excuse because pink is one of my favorite colors.)

Victoria's Secret's Tailored Coat is all about being a perfect lady in pink. The long, lean coat is made of imported wool and features snap closure and a belted waist. The best thing is, of course, that the coat is on sale for $99.

If pink is a little much for you, the coast also comes in black and baby blue.

Since the 2006/2007 fashion season could easily be described as the Year of the Dress, it only makes sense that longer coats have become a major trend as well. I know you want to run right out and buy one, but because choosing a length, style, and print can be difficult and overwhelming, we at Styledash have taken the guesswork out of your decision and done some research for you. So here's the skinny on the long jacket:

Princess - The princess line (fitted, with a slight flare at the bottom) is universally the most flattering style for women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Tailored throughout the midsection with eye-catching lapels at the collar and just a hint of an A-line flare at the hemline, this type of jacket can be worn with jeans, trousers, skirts, and dresses (make sure your skirt/dress hemline is shorter than or about the same length as your coat).

Tulip - The tulip shaped coat works best on taller gals, the double-breasted shape can be great for, well, girls who are looking for all the 'breasted" help available, if you get my drift.

Belted - Belted coats are pretty timeless, and can be worn closed with the belt tied in front, or open with the belt loosely knotted in back but can be bulky if you choose a heavy fabric.

Now that you know what style works best for you, you're ready to move on to fabric selection. While I would never debate the usefulness of a black or navy coat, I think we can all agree that branching out into brighter paisleys, plaids, and prints can't be all wrong. One of the best ways to wear a printed coat is buttoned up over your most cozy and comfortable basics. The fun fabrication of the jacket will become your entire outfit, allowing you to slip on a pair of boots or kitten-heeled pumps and go. A coat that not only allows me to wear my old-but-incredibly-comfy turtlenecks but also cuts down on my getting-ready time? I'm on board.

Once upon a time, I worked at a law firm as a legal assistant. The job was a relatively misguided attempt to determine whether or not I wanted to attend law school (I didn't) and to provide me with a chance to live in the same town as my boyfriend and decide whether or not I wanted to marry him (I did).

Anyway, I was mostly bored, answering the phone and trying to avoid filing duties, but I will never consider the job a loss. The reason, you might have guessed, has nothing to do with career ambitions and everything to do with Marc Jacobs. One of the law clerks who worked at the firm with me was the perfect combination of fashion savvy and financially flexibility. She wore the most amazing designer clothes nearly every day, but nothing ever made as big of an impression on my little fashion-starved heart than the day she walked in wearing a new Marc Jacobs jacket.

The minute she came through the door, I vowed that somehow, someday, I would own a Marc Jacobs jacket. Now, that day has not yet arrived (and as I type this is about 75 degrees outside so I guess I'm not in dire need) but I have not stopped searching for the perfect coat.

This Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket is perfect. Knee-length and double-breasted with button detail, welt pockets, and a vented back, and it's made of a super luxe solid wool felt. As shopbop.com so aptly put it, "If this coat doesn't have us loving the mod trend, nothing will."

The jacket is available at shopbop.com for $548.

Recently the StyleList team was asked a great question by one of our fabulous readers. Judy was wondering what would be appropriate but still fun for a woman in her fifties to wear. This is a great question, and one I am often asked in my boutique - thanks, Judy!.

The answer is almost frustratingly simple - wear what fits you best! If you are a slim and trim 55 year old with a desire to keep up with the latest trends, then be brave and try some of the newer looks that you're not completely sure of. Just because it looks "young" on the hanger doesn't mean it will look that way once you're wearing it! Too many women miss out on beautiful clothing because they talk themselves out of it before they even hit the dressing room! A general rule of thumb to follow on "trendy" clothing is to pay the most attention to fit. If anything feels too tight, too low, or too clingy, then you'll be better off moving on to the next item. But if you've got a new top on and it fits fine but just feels "different", then give it a shot! You have to give your eye a chance to get used to a new look.

If you're a classically inclined lady with one or two body parts you'd feel better off camouflaging, then my advice is to load up on timeless pieces like menswear-inspired trousers (tailored, mid-rise waist, wide at the ankle), kitten-heel pumps in neutral colors, and three-quarter sleeved tops in a knit or heavy silk.

We know that retailers have been wondering what the "must-haves" for this season are, and aside from the new and improved turbo Tickle Me Elmo, there hasn't been anything that has shoved its way to the front lines. The same is true in the fashion world. It seems that there are so many new things that are on the list for fall, that there hasn't been one thing that stands out from the crowd. It kind of makes you want to just stick with what you have, right?

No no no. If there is ONE thing you get to update your wardrobe for the fall and winter season, it's the trench coat. Granted, you might already have one if you live in colder climates, since a trench coat is a classic piece for outwear. However, this season, the trench coat takes on a few twists and turns with different colors, patterns, fabrics, and even a few surprises on silhouettes, giving us lots of room to put together perfect, layered outfits for every day of the week. I'm starting with Friday because really now, my week starts with the weekend!

Friday - For your first evening out on the weekend, this satin trench coat from Victoria's Secret is perfect to throw over that sexy little dress that certainly isn't warm enough to wear on it's own. The trench coat is $148.