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Any seasoned shopper knows that this is a slow time of year, shopping-wise. On-sale merchandise is seriously picked-over and new spring goodies are barely trickling in. My strategy? Review SS10 trends and brave the sales rack for anything that’ll work later on (stripes, denim, florals and pastels are sure bets and I’ve seen lots on the sales racks — stock up, thank me later!).

So I’m wondering how you’re dealing with this slow shopping season: Avoiding the stores altogether and hitting the slopes instead? Shopping sales? Beelining for new merchandise? Spill!

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I hope you didn’t think that the ’80s trend that’s in effect for fall was going anywhere… because it’s not! SS10 preview season is in full swing and while we are seeing a lot of femininity (ruffles, pastels, florals and all that good stuff), the ’80s are definitely still alive and kicking. From Minkpink’s full-on ’80s collection (scrunchies and legwarmers not included, but readily available at American Apparel) to Timex’s re-release of an iconic digital watch style (Did anyone else rock a Timex on a Velcro band like I did back in the day?), fashion is still swooning over the decade.

Are you feeling it?

Credit: Imaxtree (Marc Jacobs FW09 runway)

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Diane Kruger arrives at the CHANEL "Fete d'Hiver" Fall Gala to Benefit Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at the Four Season in NYC.

Whether you blame fashion’s ’80s moment or just the holiday season, there’s no denying that sequins are everywhere. I don’t know about you but I am still on a shopping mission for the perfect piece but now that I’ve seen this Chanel number on Diane Kruger, everything else pales in comparison. It is perfection: The mix of black and midnight blue (so pretty), the flirty, figure-flattering A-line silhouette (skintight + sequins is not something I am willing to step out in — though Nath makes it look oh-so-easy in her French Connection number!), and the perfect little cap sleeves.

Anyone seen something similar out there? Or are you totally turned off sequins since seeing the Hoff wear them last night?

P.S. If you’re as attracted to shiny objects as I am, our glitzy November issue is definitely the one for you!

Photo: PR Photos / Janet Mayer

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At Pink Tartan, designer Kimberley Newport-Mimran débuted a highly wearable collection brimming with effortless preppy-Parisian sophistication. It was chocked full of nautical stripes, attention-grabbing sequins, cropped trench coats, and a Pink Tartan staple: loads of wide-leg sailor trousers. There was also an underlying nod to au courant ’80s flair with silk jumpsuits and rompers, sheer cut-out mini-dresses and stacks of strong-shouldered silhouettes, but as with Joe Fresh Style’s underwear-as-outer-wear look, the shoulder pads sat prominently on the outside of the garments. Click on the jump to read more. 

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Were you at the French Connection store at Rockland last night? If not, I’m sorry to say that you missed out: there was a mini-runway show styled by the amazing Carolyne Brown (she’s one of our resident stylists and many of the looks that appear in LOULOU are hers – it’s so fun to see her work up close and personal!), a makeup touch-up station from Annabelle, a gift with purchase and a 20% discount on the amazing fall French Connection goodies (Yay!). Don’t want to miss the action next time around?

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