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You already know that the little black dress is a style staple, but thanks to this beautiful Norma Kamali Convertible Jersey Dress, its also very versatile! You could wear it as a halter dress, strapless dress, 1 shoulder dress, or even a skirt! Whats even more amazing is that its just $20 at Walmart.com.

Sassy and bold, there are a lot of reasons to love leopard print shoes! Keep your look extra luxe this season with these beautiful Franco Sarto Leopard Pumps. The amazing shoes are meant to be worn with classic looks like a little black dress or skirt suit. You could also glam it up just a little with a solid blue cocktail dress.

Franco Sarto Leopard Pumps $99 at Shoes.com

Thanks to Levi’s, black is back! The new Fade To Black denim collection from Levi’s includes skinny cigarette jeans, straight leg styles, denim leggings, tops, and jackets in edgy dark shades of black and gray. You can easily dress these jeans up and down for a variety of looks all season long. Here are just 3 of my favorite pairs from the entire collection which you can view on the Levi’s website!

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Slight Curve Skinny Jeans in Pitch Black $59.50 at Levi’s

Bold Curve Skinny Jeans $79.50 at Levi’s

Demi Curve Straight Leg Jeans in  Nickel Gray $59.50 at Levi’s

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Autumn is all about rich, deep, and sensuous shades. This season, Essie changes the game with six sexy and trend-conscious shades ranging from a deep pink to a really rich brown. Everything you love about fall was made into a color and bottled up in style! Lets take a closer look at each color and why you should wear it.

In Stitches Here is a pink that looks more like a deep shade of red! Its a fantabulous shade that will make you feel dresses up even if you’re just wearing a Juicy Couture sweatsuit.

Limited Addiction Deep garnet red is such a sensual color. But this color is too sexy to limit just for night!

Little Brown Dress When it comes to total sophistications, brown is the new black.

Merino Cool Mulberry is a refreshingly sweet shade without being overly sweet.

Sew Pyched This is a pretty shade of pewter which makes for a very unique shade.

Velvet Voyeur This luscious purple brown shade that pretty much goes with everything.

Here is a hot look that almost any fashionista can emulate! Its fresh, youthful, and sophisticated. Blake Lively’s alter ego Serena Van Woodsen plays up her style by pairing a classic blue sheath dress with a boyfriend blazer in white, then pairing off the entire look with a large faux croc bag. Get her look with these three key pieces!

Power Shoulder Pleat Detail Pencil Dress $50.55 at ASOS Aryn K White One-Button Slit Back Blazer $58.99 at Bluefly Dolce & Gabbana Python Doctor Bag $3.875 at Neiman Marcus

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Temptation is hot this season! Indulge your senses with Dark Kiss Eau de Toilette from Bath & Body Works. This sexy scent features top notes of Bergamot,Incense,Mirabelle Plum, and Black Raspberry; middle notes of Amber, Burgundy Rose, Geranium, and Peony; and bottom notes of Dark Vanilla Bean, Labdanum, Vetiver, Sensual Balsam, and Musks.

Dark Kiss is the newest fragrance from the Bath & Body Works Signature Collection. Shop the entire collection which includes the Kiss & Tell Rings(just $10 each).

Shop In Chic originally started back in February 2008 on Blogspot. Since then, the blog’s official location has changed, but the content hasn’t. You can read old posts and checkout the original Shop In Chic here. I’m bringing some of my personal favorite posts from the original blog in this special series. The first installment of posts are from my Economically Stylish Series in which I share with my readers the secrets of being super stylish on a budget. This post is the first post published in the series. Originally published on January 2 2009, this post may have modifications

Living in a tough economy is hard enough, looking good should not be so hard. Economically Stylish is a special series just in time for 2009. This series will feature posts that give you advice and tips on how to save money while looking (and feeling) terrific!

In a perfect world, we could buy a brand spanking new wardrobe every season(including a few handbags and some great pairs of shoes). In a perfect world you could buy some stylish designer dresses every time you go to the mall. In a perfect world, you could walk into any store and buy whatever your heart desired. In a perfect world everyone would own designer clothes if that was something that we wanted.

But we don’t live in a perfect world. In fact, most of us have to stay within a budget, even fashionistas like us. We are career women, mothers, high school and college students. We have bills to pay, and our time is often limited. But we all want to look our best. We don’t need new designer clothes every season if we can’t afford it, and most of us can’t. And with the economy the way it is, are wallets are even tighter. Why not do a closet makeover? Love what you got, drop what you don’t love, and only buy what you need.

Here’s how:

1-Do A Closet Inventory

I am sure you look in your closet daily, but do you really look ? What do you wear frequently? What have you abandoned but still have? Is there anything that doesn’t fit or is stained, and therefore you cannot wear it anymore? Make a few lists and go through everything in your closet. Don’t forget to include accessories like shoes and bags. Once your done organizing, figure out what to throw out and what to donate(to friends or a charity perhaps). Heck, you could even organize a Clothes Swap Party with your friends(more about that later!).

2-Assess Your Keep Pile And Organize What You’ve Got

After you are done piling your Giveaways and Throw-Aways in their appropriate boxes or bags, its time for the fun to begin. First of, you need to figure out your lifestyle. Do you have a job outside the home? Are you a student or a stay-at-home mother. This way you can determine what you wear the most frequently and what you wear on occasion. Then choose key pieces that will go with many other items and therefore stretch your inventory. I’ll bet at least a few of those pieces can be used for both work and weekend, and maybe even evenings.

Take a few of your favorite pieces and see how many outfit combos you can create. Don’t be afraid to change bags, shoes, jewelry and even other accessories like belts and scarves. Sometimes all you really need is a change a pair of shoes or add a scarf to take your outfit from day to night! Don’t be afraid to use your imagination!

Remember to keep your most loved fashions in the front of the closet if you can. Buy extra hangers if you have to. Use your hangers for dresses, blouse, and pants. It would a help to purchase at least one storage shelf(if you don’t have one built in your closet) to store tees and jeans. Also stock up on storage boxes for seasonal Items like coats and swimwear, and you can keep them under your bed or wherever you have room. Buy clear shoe boxes so you can see your shoes as your store them.

Keep you handbags on the storage self if you can. If not, then you should buy extra storage shelves or clear boxes to store them in. Your goal here is just to find a place for everything.

You can find some terrific as well as affordable storage options at Walmart, Ikea, Target, and Utility Design.

Whitmor Padded Satin Hangers in Earthtones(comes in a set of 10) $11.88 at Walmart

Lingo Clothes Box With Lid $7.99 for 2 at Ikea

Household Essentials Natural Soft Canvas 10 Pocket Shoe Organizer $19.99 at Target

Dahlia Printed Glass Jewelry Box $44.99 at Target

3-Find and Buy Missing Elements

Okay, this one is easy to get carried away with. Look through all your items and key pieces, and make a list of it. Then make a week’s worth of outfits(that would be Sunday through Saturday). Is there anything missing? Maybe an extra tee or pair of jeans? Or maybe something classic that could really stretch your wardrobe such as a trench coat?

Make a list of what you need but don’t have, or a few more key pieces that are similar to the items you love. While making these lists, remember to note common brands/labels you love, and the size tag on each article of clothing. More often than not, each label’s sizing can be different. Example: you may wear a size 6 jeans from Old Navy, but you’ll wear a 5 with Express. Checking your size not only streamlines shopping, it can save you from future store returns. Save these lists and start shopping for what you need.

4-Play With Your Accessories

You may have a limited wardrobe, but you should have an abundance with accessories. They’re more affordable and versatile than clothes. Stock up on shawls, scarves, hats, and jewelry including brooches. Simply take a dress you normally wear to work, add a shawl and a brooch and you’re ready to go out to dinner. Take a break from a belt and wrap a long scarf around your waist and tie it. Your clothes are basics to start out with, but your accessories are your extenders, make the most of them!

Now that the days are significantly shorter and colder, we start to long for things that keep us warm both inside and out! We reach for thick cozy sweaters(in cashmere), trendy embellished booties(in rich leather), abundant accessories like leggings or scarves, and so much more! Whats in this season? Plaid, large shopping bags, peep-toe pumps, textured leggings, and layered necklaces. Here is a sneak preview of what Shop In Chic thinks is hot right now!

Michael Kors ‘Ganesvoort’ Large Tote $328 at Nordstrom– Revamp up your entire work wardrobe with a chic black tote bag!

CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion $12.22 at Amazon–When the days get colder, you’ll need a restorative lotion. I love this!

Sonia Kashuk Eye Shadow Quad in For Your Eyes Only $12.99 at Target– Four fabulous eyeshadows in wearable colors.

Velvet Zip Hem Leggings £18 Next

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