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Dress for the Occasion: Weekend in the City

If you’re like me and love spending fast-paced weekends in the big city, you know the importance of balancing comfort and chic style. Big cities usually mean lots of walking, so make sure you’re armed with stylish pieces that won’t make those city commutes a pain!

Check out some of my favorite city picks and click to shop any of the items you see on the video! How easy is that?

For even more outfit ideas, check out our awesome Shop By pages!

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Trend Highlight: Flare Jeans

Flare jeans are one of the hottest trends for fall, and for good reason! If you’re looking for overall versatility in a pair of jeans, you can’t go wrong with a pair of flares. I love them paired with the season’s hottest platforms and wedges!

Whether you’re going for the boho look, or an edgy and party-ready look, there are a ton of different flare jean options out there to suit every style.

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Style Personality of the Day: Fashionista

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She’s trendy, always put-together, and adores accessorizing. The true fashionista is always in the know when it comes to fashion, and it shows.

Our stylists have created this star-studded ensemble for the fashionista’s night out. The super-sparkly mini dress is the star of the show, and the chunky platforms and a chic clutch round out this party-ready look.

To browse through even more outfits hand-picked by our stylists, check out the new Shop by Personality page. We’ve made it even more fun and easy to shop based on your own personal style. Happy shopping!

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One Piece, Four Ways: The White Button-down Shirt

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 The white button-down shirt:  Original Penguin Oxford’s Straight Up Shirt 

1. Stacy Adams A-Shirt 2-Pack Tank Tops, Levi’s Guys 541™ Core Cargo Shorts, Converse Jack Purcell® Boat Shoes

2. Perry Ellis Cotton Micro Twill Pant, Allen-Edmonds Pebble Grain Belt, ALDO Brownie oxfords

3.Nautica True Khaki Flat Front Trousers, Sperry Top-Sider Gold ASV Loafers

4.Diesel T-Ink RS Tee, Quiksilver Evol Thoughts Jeans, Creative Recreation Cesario Lo, Goorin Brothers Snare fedora

Today’s One Piece, Four Ways is centered on the classic white button-down shirt. This versatile, timeless staple is a must for every man’s closet, and it’s easy to see why!

We took this Original Penguin button-down and styled it four distinct ways. Pair it with plaid shorts for a relaxed weekend look, or with dress pants for a professional ensemble. Or why not wear it over a cool tee and skinny jeans for a cool, trendy look?

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One Piece, Four Ways: The White Cardigan

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The cardigan:  Free People Moonlight Creek Cardigan

1. Alternative Apparel Eco Heather Racer Tank,7 For All Mankind Bellbottom Jeans,Michael Antonio Cane wedge booties, Big Buddha Cozumel hobo bag, Lucky Brand Caged Stone necklace

2. Bailey 44 Bold Stripe Short Tank, Joe's Jeans Wide Leg Trouser, MICHAEL Michael Kors Belinda Wedge,Fossil Sienna Clutch, GUESS bracelet, Dogeared Jewels Zodiac Necklace

3. BB Dakota Serena Dress,BCBGeneration Jevida heels, BCBGMAXAZRIA Delfine Chain Clutch, GUESS Charm Necklace

4.Splendid Stretch Tank Top,Lucy Love Printed Sadie Skirt, Steve Madden Graanie boots, Roxy slouch socks, Motif 56 Zahara woven belt, Lucky Brand charm necklace

How great is it when you have a piece in your wardrobe that seamlessly works with multiple distinct looks? I love this light open cardigan from Free People just for that reason!  

We took the versatile cardigan and paired it with pieces that make it easily transition from day to night, and work to play. Pair it with jeans and a tank for a casual look, a skirt and boots to get a little funky, or with a sassy dress for a night out. 

What will you pair your open cardigans with this season?

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Send it to Brooke: The Lace Blazer

Isn't shopping the most fun when you can do it with your girlfriends? You know, when you walk out of the dressing room in something you love, but have NO idea what to wear it with and then your girlfriends give you ideas!

Now, I know we lose a little of that if we're shopping online...so that's where I come in!

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This idea came out of an email my good friend and co-worker Hope sent to me.  She had this adorable pink lace blazer and just wasn't sure how to rock it.  She texted me a pic of it (see above), and I suggested that she let it be the standout piece in the outfit.

Here are some great options available here on Zappos.com that I suggested to complement the pretty lace blazer:

Plain white tank: Pure and Simple Regular Crew Neck Cami

Dark skinny jeans: Levi’s Bold Curve Skinny

The LBD (little black dress): Jax Solid Jersey Ruched Dress

We thought this was so fun, we're making it into a regular feature called Send it to Brooke. I want to hear what's in YOUR closet that you're not wearing because you don't know what to wear it with!

Just shoot me over a pic of your elusive piece at sendittobrooke@zappos.com and I will help you solve your style dilemmas!

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Fall 2011 Trends Preview Part 2

With all the fabulous styles we got to see at our recent trip to NYC, there were a few stand-out pieces that really resonated with us. All the more reason why we’re so excited for this upcoming fall season and all the amazing clothing that’s coming out.

Keep an eye out for these and all the other exciting fall 2011 trends on Zappos.com!

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Reminder: LIVE Summer Essentials Style Happy Hour this Thursday!

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Summer is in full gear and we’ve got the Happy Hour to kick it all off in style! Although this Happy Hour may not have cocktails, we have something even better! Zappos.com Style Expert Brooke Hyden will be hosting a live style event breaking down the hottest summer trends. You can ask Brooke your most pressing summer style questions and check out a few of her top picks for this season.

During the Summer Style Happy Hour, you’ll get the best in upcoming trends and style tips to help you navigate through summer fashion.

The live webcast starts 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST this Thursday, June 16th. See you there! Oh, and you’re more than welcome to brink an umbrella-topped cocktail if you’d like!

To get the latest in men's and women's style, make sure to "LIKE" the Zappos Men and Zappos Women Facebook pages.