This pretty green polished cotton skirt by Brooklyn-based designers Alice Wu and Moriah Carlson is made with love in New York. The scribbles on it remind us of the doodles we used to draw while ignoring our seventh-grade teacher’s lecture on gerunds—except Wu and Carlson are much better at doodling than we ever were. [$124, Beklina]

Gray jeans are a little classier than the normal blue ones. I must get myself a pair. I will not, however, wear them with a fuzzy gray vest, and nor should you. [Trender Bender]

1. Cheap Monday 45 Min Stonewash Jeans, $65, SSense.com
2. Levi’s Low Skinny 531 Jeans, $69.50, Levi.com
3. Frederica Skinny Jean, $29.80, Forever21.com
4. Lucky Madison Trouser Jeans, $140, LuckyBrand.com
5. 7 For All Mankind Roxanne Skinny Stretch Jeans, $134.90, Nordstrom.com

There’s no better way to dress up an outfit when the weather turns cold than with tights. For a more exciting and sexy look, go with textured tights. These stunners from fancy pants hosiery peeps, Wolford, combine the perfect blend of fishnet and crochet knit. They may cost more than your average pair of stockings, but Wolfords are worth it. [$58, Bare Necessities]

The first photos of Alexander McQueen’s McQ Alexander McQueen for Target line surfaced today on WWD, and we are not impressed. The clothes in the two photos look more like they came from American Apparel than from one of the most noteworthy fashion designers of our time. Perhaps the other pieces in the collection will make up for the cotton mesh dress at right. While looking at the photo credits, we noticed that the shiny unitard is not part of the McQ for Target line. Nor are black patent Guillotine Hinfray boots or the glorious red Christian Louboutins. This got us to thinking who we’d really love to have a line at Target.

We’re pretty sure Fair Isle is going to usurp plaid as the preferred pattern of hipsters in cold climates. Like plaid, Fair Isle isn’t stylish at first sight, but it’s just so folksy and familiar-looking that it grows on you. And when you’re wearing a snowflake- or animal-patterned sweater, you’ll fit right in, whether you’re sipping a hot toddy après-ski or chopping down trees.

We’ve finally had to admit that it’s cold outside and our sweater coat will no longer keep us warm. We spent this weekend looking for the perfect coat. You know, a coat that is stylish and substantial enough to keep us toasty on blustery days, but not so thick that we’ll look like Frosty the Snowman. This parka from The Gap fits the bill. The design of this parka makes it perfect for dressing down or up. We love the idea of pairing it with an LBD, tights and ankle boots. The faux fur trim makes it perfect for any animal activist. Plus, it’s on sale now, so it won’t break the bank. [$103.50, The Gap]

Back in 1958, textile designer and commercial artist Gerald Holton designed a symbol for peace activists to put on their protest posters. The image he created was a combination of the letters N, for nuclear, and D, for disarmament, and it still represents peace 50 years later. The popularity and connotation of the peace sign has changed over time. It was used by Vietnam war protesters in the ‘60s, and 30 years after that, my friends and I wore peace sign necklaces just because they looked cool. In celebration of the symbol’s anniversary, designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, and Alexander Wang have designed outfits inspired by the peace sign. (If you live in NYC, check them out in the windows at Barneys.) Below, 11 peace products that are more chic than hippie…

We love the modern look of these Satellite rings by Anne Kiel, which are made in gorgeous, bright colors with sterling silver and resin. They’d look awesome on your left ring finger, the one everyone is always glancing at when you’re at Home Depot looking at tools and they’re wondering why you’re there alone, and you have to explain, “No, no, this isn’t a wedding ring! It’s a satellite ring. It’s awesome and means I can come to Home Depot alone and find things that, sure, I can’t lift into my car but so what? I’ve got this great non-symbolic ring and I’m wearing it with pride!” Or, you could just wear it on another finger. [$91, Supermarket HQ]

I adore this fishnet-style wallpaper designed by Jon Sherman and created by Flavor Paper. The hand-printed paper’s pattern is composed of the stockinged legs of retro ladies, and old school bustiers and panties decorate the squares where the design crisscrosses. The available colors are hot: fireball, gold, electric raspberry, and licorice. Unfortunately, at $150 for a 27” x 15’ roll, this may not be the perfect wall covering for die-hard recessionistas. But can’t a girl splurge everywhere once in a while? [Cool Hunting]

There is no doubt that bangs are in style right now. If you have recently considered jumping on the bandwagon with a new hairstyle that consists of bangs, there are many things that you may want to take into consideration. Find out how to pick the right bangs for your face shape, after the jump…

This girl goes for classic, clean pieces, but skinny jeans? They can suck it. So what does this have to do with Mickey Rourke? Watch to find out!

One of the best things about winter is that during this time of year you can actually wear more accessories than you can during any other season. For once, layering won’t lead to overheating. And, if you wear one of the 10 scarves below, your black or charcoal gray peacoat will look a little different from everyone else who’s bundled up.

Every card-carrying fashionista knows she has be a step ahead of the pack. She must know the big name designers, cult favorites, and up-and-coming talents. (Oh, you don’t know about Juan Carlos Obando? Gasp!) Her savvy wardrobe needs to be expertly put together at all times with an effortless appearance. The glam queen rushes from event to event but is by no means disheveled. And she is never caught in a fashion disaster. How does she keep it all together? Her hush-hush secret weapons of course. In a pinch, she pulls out one of these 10 go-to tricks of the trade for a quick and easy solution to common fashion emergencies. 

If we dreamed in color as richly saturated as these gorgeous custom hand-dyed leather belts from Maxine Dear, we’re sure we’d never want to wake up. Paired with their awesome belt buckles, made from re-purposed children’s books, and worn with a pair of dark jeans, we’re sure we’d never want to get undressed, either… much to our boyfriend’s chagrin. [$26 for buckle - $58 for belt, Etsy]

The holidays are around the corner and it’s already starting to feel like a winter wonderland. In the cold November rain, a regular coat just won’t do!  So it’s time for us to bundle up and still look hot. But how does a lady keep it sassy and sexy in a poofy parka? Here are some stylish options to help you avoid getting mistaken for a snowman, after the jump. Click the photos for more info!

Barbie is turning 50 next year (doesn’t she look good for her age?), and her birthday celebration is going to be huge. She’s getting a line of beauty products, collaborating with Vera Wang on a wedding dress and Jeremy Scott on a capsule collection, and getting her own show at New York Fashion Week in February. For the show, 50 designers will produce life-sized outfits inspired by the doll—oh, to be a style icon. We’re curious whether the models who will walk in Barbie’s fashion show will all resemble her. If so, they’re going to have a hard time finding anyone, because even models don’t have her kind of proportions. Check out Barbie’s many, many, many looks over the years, after the jump…

Even though she’s wearing boots and a blazer, this gal looks ladylike, and she has her delicate tie-neck blouse to thank for that. [Trender Bender]

1. Silk Chiffon Tux Top, $59.50, VictoriasSecret.com
2. Tie-Neck Blouse, $22.99, Kohls.com
3. Tie-Neck Blouse, $29, Newport-News.com
4. Fitted Tie-Neck Shirt, $32.99, Gap.com
5. The Hillside Top, $36, Karmaloop.com

Pretty soon now, your pockets aren’t going to be able to keep your hands warm on their own. When that time comes, you’ll have to bring in a specialist whose only job is keeping your fingers from getting frostbitten: a pair of gloves. Below, eight sets that will let your digits move all through the winter.

Since the premiere of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” viewers have been talking about three things: Big Poppa’s identity, the feud between NeNe and Kim and Kim’s wig, which we think looks like recycled Barbie hair. As you can see, we’ve touched on the first two topics, but decided to wait and deal with the sorry state of Kim’s wig because a woman’s hair is a really delicate subject.

We don’t mean Kim any disrespect. We just think that someone who can write checks for $67,000 should have a more expensive wig. So we decided to give Kim a few makeovers based on celebrity hairstyles, so she realizes how many options she has. If she and NeNe reconcile, maybe Dwight Eubanks will style her next lace-front wig. Vote on which you like best!

Why declare your love for your favorite man meat on a t-shirt, when you could proclaim your adoration for your favorite tubed meat? Wooster Street Meats sells adorable t-shirts flaunting their selection of Italian meats via their website. Personally, we’re soppressata girls, but prosciutto, brasciole, and capicola are also options. Not a meat eater? That’s too bad, but maybe we’ll hunt down some cheese loving shirts for you vegetarians. Men and baby sizes are also available. [Wooster Street Meats]

Behold, the Ice Orb! This otherworldly object is a souped-up ice tray, not Wall-E’s second cousin. Not only is the Orb rather attractive, but it makes 21 ice cubes at a time and stores another 51 inside its removable inner bucket. Basically, if you don’t have an icemaker built into your fridge, the Orb is going to change your life—and free up more space for those bags of frozen curly fries. [$16, A+R Store]

Unless you’re living in a cave somewhere in, I don’t know, rural Alaska, far, far from civilization, you’ve probably noticed that our economy is in the crapper. And despite last week’s presidential election of Barack Obama and his message of change and hope, it will take some time before things stabilize and we’re back on track. In the meantime, many of us are choosing to embrace our inner recessionistas, shunning the big-budget shopping sprees and pricey meals out that we may have enjoyed in the past in favor of clothing swaps and cozy dinner parties in. But quaint as all that sounds, it isn’t always easy to go from spendista to recessionista, to save for a rainy day instead of splurging on a cute, new pair of Wellies the second we spot anything less than clear blue skies. After the jump, a few tips to try in the next 30 days to help you find your own inner recessionista and jump start a new lifestyle of living large, but spending small.