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Photo: Nordstrom When it comes to faux fur, designers this year have decided less is more, foregoing the big, bulky fur coats of the past in favor of versatile vests, shrugs and cropped jackets. Celebrities like Ka... Trendspotting Fall Fashion Winter Fashion Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:23:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15113-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Trendspotting-Faux-fur?cid=exrss-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15113-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Top-10-winter-boots?cid=exrss-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner A perfect winter look by Banana Republic topped with boots. Shown: Heritage Cashmere Scarf Sweater Dress, $198, and Cinty Mid-Heel Downtown Boot with a rubber outsole, $198, With parts of Connecticut receiving the first snow dusting of the season to... 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Style news Beauty News and Trends Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:50:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15113-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Philosophy-launches-makeup-line?cid=exrss-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15113-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Your-skinny-jeans-questions-answered?cid=exrss-Hartford-Womens-Style-Examiner Photo: Gap.com The thought of skinny jeans can be downright intimidating for those of us without supermodel frames. But here’s the “skinny” on this new trend: it’s surprisingly wearable! The fashion experts at Clinton Crossin... 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