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Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale in SF

Attention Coquette SF ladies! Rebecca Minkoff's Sample Sale is hitting the road to our city this Saturday, December 5th from 10am - 4pm at 111 Minna. I would go for a Darling Hobo in purple if it were available!

Puff Puff

This winter, it's all about the puffer coat. It's perfect to wear for the rain, snow, wind, and when there's the general chill in the air. I love this Juicy Couture Hooded Long Puffer Coat in angel ivory ($398) for it's faux-fur hood and the stylish belt that's easy to cinch than a trench-style tie. I also love the idea of different colors and this dark navy Add Down Belted Nylon Puffer Jacket ($372 at Nordstrom) is so cool and different.

Another must-have puffy item is the vest and the Gap's Puffer Vest comes in a multitude of colors ($59.50).

Here are some stylish puffy jackets:

Soia & Kyo Sheena ($315 at Soia & Kyo)

T Tahari Taylor Coat ($198 at Nordstrom)

Add Down Belted Down Trench Coat ($304 at Nordstrom)

Ruched Puffer Coat ($225 at Neiman Marcus)

Weekend Max Mara Ombre Puffer Jacket ($705 at Neiman Marcus)

Le Col - French Cashmere Snood

Oh la la! Snuggle up in Parisian style with the cashmere snood by Le Col available in black, camel, gray, and off-white. Each snood is just $99 -- perfect for holiday gifts.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lulu says "Happy Thanksgiving! Now where's the turkey?!"

Going Tribal

Stylehive rounds up some of the best tribal-inspired fashions like this Sally Sweater from Abercrombie & Fitch. The prints are colorful and cozy on sweaters or vests. See more great tribal looks in the slideshow at Stylehive.

Coquette Giveaway: Pick Your Fav Rachel Roy Item & Win a $100 Shopbop.com Gift Card

Hi Coquette Readers! Ready for holiday parties? Translation: Buy a fabulous outfit. What better way to do that than by winning a $100 Shopbop.com instant gift card? Just comment on which Rachel Roy item from Shopbop.com is your favorite and why. Then you are one step closer to your favorite holiday look.

Who is Rachel Roy?

Rachel Roy began her design career as a Rocawear intern and then decided to create her own fashion line of classic-leaning and feminine clothing in 2004. Since launching her line, Roy has created a full RTW and resort collection. Her look is chic and stylish. Slip on one of her tailored skirts, dresses or subtle and chic blouses for a night on the town or dinner with friends.

Along with her Rachel Roy clothing line, she recently launched a fashion line for young women called RACHEL Rachel Roy and is also venturing into the world of handbags! Rachel's such an inspiring woman, I'm so glad I got a chance to meet her a few months ago at the launch of her new RACHEL Rachel Roy collection at Macy's. (Coquette post here.)

Which Rachel Roy item is your favorite?

Check out the different Rachel Roy items on Shopbop.com and comment about your favorite! How would you wear it? Accessories? Where would you wear it? Remember, the best, most creative and fashion-inspiring comment wins a $100 instant Shopbop.com gift card for commenting on her favorite Rachel Roy item. Deadline for entries is Friday, December 4th at 11:59pm PST. Get creative and have fun with it!

Statement Necklaces from Banana Republic

With the buzz all around statement necklaces and multiple chains, Banana Republic has a few really beautiful and affordable pieces for sale right now like this Curtain Call Fringe Necklace (at left, $69.50) and the romantic looking, Applique Mixed-Media Necklace ($59.50). Pick up a few for your holiday party outfits!

Here are more great statement necklaces I adore from Banana Republic:

Showstopper Necklace ($62)

Grand Entrance Chains Necklace ($52)

Gameboard Necklace ($72)

Silent Film Bib Necklace ($98)

City Sparkle Necklace ($50)

Chains and Gems Necklace ($125)

Zac Posen Launches Lower-Price Line, Z Spoke

WWD reports that Zac Posen is launching a new lower-priced fashion line called Z Spoke, to launch exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue next Spring. Z Spoke is gonna give Marc by Marc Jacobs a run for his money. I'm loving the wide belted looks showcased in the two dresses above.

From WWD:

“It’s not Zac-for-less, it’s not the little sister collection at all,” says Posen. “The dresses — that’s something I can do with my eyes closed. This is about a new identity.” His inspiration board is full of downtown imagery such as beaten-up Nike Dunks and a shot of Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle. A palette of neutrals with ample pops of kelly green, pink and red gives the clothes a retro vibe, or an “urban hipster quality” as Posen puts it, adding he could see these styles on a Lower East Side girl.

Coach Gift Finder iPhone App

Ever since I went to NY in September during Fashion Week as a special guest of Coach, my mother-in-law in France has been more curious about the brand and of course, the handbags. For Christmas, I was hoping to give her a new updated bag but haven't had time to figure out which one.
Enter in the new free Coach Gift Finder iPhone App! Just select who the gift is for, how much you are willing to spend, and a favorite color. Then the little iPhone app works it's magic and boom! You get a side-scrolling list of options of bags and accessories. Just click on each individual item you are interested in and you can locate a store for purchase or email yourself or a friend a link to it. It's the easiest way to browse and shop! Do this when you are waiting for the train or in a waiting in line. It's fun to see all the options that come up.

My mother-in-law loves brown so I found some great choices. I can't say exactly which one because sometimes she reads Coquette so I can't ruin the surprise. But seriously, try this out for anyone on your list -- even the men. There's some great picks!

You can also tell a friend about the app via email or Facebook and find a store near you (love that it uses the GPS in my iPhone).
Download the Coach Gift Finder iPhone App from iTunes

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here's this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• Stylehive has spotted a pair of party-perfect sequined pumps, just like Badgley Mischka's but at a fraction of the cost...
• StyleBakery is completely obsessed with sequins for day and night
• Bag Snob's November Giveaway: OSCAR DE LA RENTA Taylor Python - click here to enter to win.
• Beauty Snob has Illamasqua, a UK line that just launched in the US, that features a HUGE range of products including some of the most vibrant shades we've ever seen.
• 55 Secret Street checks out legendary supermodel Iman's Global Chic.
• Stiletto Jungle shows how to wash cashmere like an expert.
• Allie is Wired covers Oprah's decision to end The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2011.
• Bag Bliss Exclusive Event: Linea Pelle Handbag and Belt Sample Sale. Get the invite!
• Fashion Pulse Daily was there opening day and wonders was Jimmy Choo for H&M Worth the Wait?
• Real vs. Steal: I'm Not Obsessed covers Lauren Conrad's All Black Look.
• The Jet Set Girls see Dita Von Teese bare it all at the Crazy Horse in Paris.
• KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, wearing, and hating cashmere jumpsuits.
• Second City Style met the legendary Albert Maysles where his Signature Style Gets Framed at Barneys.
• Don't pack up your skirts and dresses - SheFinds found all the best patterned stockings and tights to keep your legs stylishly warm this winter.
• Shopping and Info loves the black wedge suede boots by Dolce & Gabanna.
• The Beauty Stop addresses the hype surrounding MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator.
• The Shoe Goddess still loves funky platforms, but lately she has had her eye on more classic shoes like this Yves Saint Laurent Pump!
• Things are getting 'curiouser and curiouser' this season. eye4style's looking forward to the Bergdorf Goodman holiday windows!