Win Rachel Leigh's Sex and the City-inspired Belt!

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Coco is wearing:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pale Purple Confetti Dress
Abaete Sorbet Stripe Anly Cardigan (Sold Out)
L.A.M.B. Tansy Navy Leather
Rachel Leigh Inspired studded belt

Fatal Attraction 2 Fashion and Chickdowntown are teaming up to give away Rachel Leigh's awesome Sex and the City-inspired studded belt (valued at US$150) to one lucky reader.

All you have to do is come up with the most creative outfit using only this belt and other items from Chickdowntown.

You can use anything you like to put together this outfit whether it's a Photoshop collage or using Polyvore to assemble the items - you can even draw it if you want! Just make sure to mention which items you've used when sending in your entry.


CONTEST DETAILS

How to enter:

1. Leave your name and the url link to your entry on this post. Be sure to mention which items have been used to create your outfit.

2. Send your contact information (name provided in the comment entry and a valid email address) to fatalfashionattraction@hotmail.com with the title “Chickdowntown contest”.

Eligibility

No purchase necessary. The contest is open to U.S residents over the age of 18 at the time of this contest.

Contest period

All entries must be received by 12 A.M ET on March 12, 2009. The top five (5) entries will be chosen on March 18, 2009 and the winner will then be selected by readers voting for their favourite entry.

Other information

This prize is not redeemable for cash.

The winner will be required to send their full name and shipping information to fatalfashionattraction@hotmail.com within 10 days of notification. Failure to do so will result in the selection of the finalist with the second highest number of votes as the winner.

The sponsor is not responsible for and shall not be liable for late, lost, misdirected or unsuccessful efforts to notify the winner. The act of entering this contest constitutes acceptance of the Contest rules.

Special thanks again to Chickdowntown, a great place for women's clothes, for this fabulous Rachel Leigh Studded Belt! Be sure to check out their revamped fashion blog to get the latest news about the designers such as Current Elliott, CC Skye, and Genetic Denim!

Want to know what Chickdowntown is up to? Follow them on Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, and Chick Downtown TV.

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Style in the Trenches

Along with the little black dress and the crisp white button-down shirt, the trench coat is one of the most stylish and timeless designs in fashion history. As is the case with many classic items of clothing, this stylish cover-up began as a functional piece more so than a fashion trend.

The trench coat was invented in 1901 by Thomas Burberry, the founder of the Burberry fashion house and also the creator of gabardine fabric. He submitted the design to the United Kingdom War Office as an alternative to the heavy greatcoats worn by British and French soldiers in World War I. The classic trench coat is a ten-buttoned, double breasted long coat in khaki, beige, tan or black. Two notable differences from the great coat style were the additions of epaulets and D-rings and this updated design was named "trench coat" by the soldiers in the trenches.

photos courtesy commons.wikimedia.org and gettyimages.com

The trench coat continued to be a popular choice of army wear throughout World War II and many veterans kept them when they returned to their lives as civilians. The trench coat eventually became a fashionable clothing item for both men and women and even after more than 100 years, the trench coat is still synonymous with the Burberry name. Below is one of the photos from Burberry's F/W 08 campaign featuring a classic trench coat.

photo courtesy thefashionspot.com

Screen legends such as Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart wore trench coats in various films and this also helped to popularize the trench coat among the public as they often tried to emulate this elegant and mysterious look. Below are Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca.

photo courtesy http://www.myspace.com/froshy and thegoldenera.net

Numerous modifications to the colour, fabric and cut of the trench coat have been made in order to appeal to the different generations that have gone by over the years but there are many people who still opt for the classic trench simply because it never goes out of style.

Below are a few lovely trench coats that will keep you chic and warm this fall.

Short Trench Coat
Price: US$24.99



Escape Balloon Sleeved Trench Coat
Price: US$62.00

Knit Trench Coat
Price: US$29.99

Leopard Print Belted Trench
Price: US$47.95

Safari Trench Jacket
Price: US$29.80

Lucille Checkered Coat
Price: US$58.00

Trench Jacket (wasabi)
Price: US$54.00

Together® Trench Coat
Price: US$89.00

RAINA Double Breasted Flared Trench Coat
Price: US$36.99

Red Houndstooth Trench Coat
Price: US$36.99
(use code FFATTRACTION at checkout for 10% discount)

Get it for way less - Christian Dior Extreme Cutout Sandal

The Sex and the City movie may be old news to some of you by now but since I was only able to watch it a couple weeks ago, it's still pretty fresh in my mind.

Like most people, I was enamoured with the wardrobes of all the characters, Carrie's in particular. One of Carrie's many statement accessories was her killer Christian Dior cutout heels which she sported with many outfits. They're so bold and well, you know, beautiful that I just couldn't keep my eyes off them!

photo courtesy shoewawa.com

However, these hotties are strictly eye candy to me since they retail at nearly US$800. Sure, they're awesome but I really don't have that kind of money to shell out on a pair of shoes...or anything else for that matter.

Christian Dior Extreme Cutout Sandal
Price: US$780.00
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod58350015&parentId=cat16010735&index=0&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat000009cat000019cat8590745cat13510750cat16010735

Luckily for those of you with financial limitations like me, I found a very similar pair on GoJane for just under US$30!

I've seen a lot of knockoff versions of the Christian Dior sandals online but these are by far the least expensive versions I've found. They may not possess the superior quality of the originals but at this bargain price, they're a pretty decent buy.

Leatherette Stud Cut-out Heel
Price: US$26.99
http://gojane.com/28068.html

Celebrity Style for Less - Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston (pictured with Owen Wilson) looks positively adorable in her casual outfit on the set of Marley and Me on April 18.

photo courtesy justjared.buzznet.com

The overalls, white tank and belt combo is simple but stylish option that is perfect for, say, a stroll on the beach. Also, you can jazz it up by throwing on some bold accessories or brightly coloured shoes. It doesn't have to cost much to look this cute as I've found some places you can get this look at budget friendly prices.

Check em' out below.

Hanes Authentic TAGLESS Classic Women's Tank Top
Price: US$8.00
http://www.hanes.com/Hanes/Products/Women-Hanes/Women_ShopByCategory-Hanes/Women_TanksCamis-Hanes/20221.aspx

Lux Menswear Onesie
Price:US$49.99
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=33C0EB38C1290F8688E01F75768FEB57.app13-node6?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=14377238&parentid=W_APP_SHORTS&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=49&navAction=poppushpush&color=

Xhilaration Split Braid Belt - Dark Brown
Price:US$8.49
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-1523087-2999013?ASIN=B000J3YL9O&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000J3YL9O|Xhilaration_Split_Braid_Belt__Dark_Brown&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000J3YL9O&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001


Total: US$66.48