Hot For Fall: The Camel Coat Five Under $200

I can’t believe so much time has gone by since I last posted. Apologies Dahlings, for my lack of focus. But I’m back and lusting for more clothes as usual. In continuation of my Fall picks, I would like to turn your attention to the camel coat. A timeless classic, this coat has reemerged in a major way this Fall and is on every style maven’s list. I have a nice double breasted camel coat that I got several years ago from J. crew. I still love it but I’m really loving the updated versions in the stores and will look for a reasonably priced one to spruce up my look this Fall. Here’s why you should love the camel coat.

• This season the camel coat comes in every possible permutation and tone (from buff, caramel and cognac to toffee, taupe and nutmeg.) I love the bold new cuts such as the wraparound and oversized mannish shapes to ankle-grazing and hooded. Is there anything chicer that's actually functional, too?
• In the right cut, finish, and tone, a good camel coat can do more to class up your act than a spin through Hermès (because obviously that’s where I shop frequently).
• The camel coat looks particularly striking paired with reds, blacks, and softer variations of beige.

There’s no denying it, the camel coat is the must-have topper this season. And lucky for you it’s really easy to snag up this look. Just pick your price point, silhouette and details, and get one. It's an instant style boost for any and every outfit you wear.

Here’s five to love:

1. BB Dakota Coat

2. Calvin Klein coat

3. Mid Length trench coat

4. Vintage 1970s Edith Mieser Faux Fur Collar Coat

5. Basic peacoat

Must See Fashion-TV

One of my favorite things to do with my leisure time is to watch any and all programming about fashion. And believe me there’s a lot to watch! My ultimate favorite right now, which just debuted this past Friday, is Joan River’s Fashion Police. The show airs every Friday night on E! and it’s hilarious. Joan is no stranger to E! where she has worked the red carpet for the award shows and Fashion Police specials in the past. Now you can hear Joan's weekly fashion rants on which stars hit the fashion mark and the ones who missed it. Here’s just one laughter inducing episode.

On the reality TV tip, I’m watching Project Runway, which got a much needed make over from seasons past resulting in more acerbic no holds bars critique from the judges and more bitching from the designers than ever before. And I’m loving the new season of America’s Next Top Model.The stakes are much higher for cycle 15 since it’s all about gaining entry into the world of high fashion.The new prize for ANTM includes a cover of Italian Vogue and a contract with IMG models. So you know the claws will come out big time as the contestants vie for this coveted prize. Since I’m talking reality, I have to mention the Rachel Zoe Project. I‘m not a huge fan of Zoe. I don’t get her. She needs to eat and stop neglecting her husband. But I do like having the behind-the-scenes access as she dresses clients, attends fashion shows and continues to build her "brand". This season there’s a whole lot more of Roger, her husband and president of her company. Basically Roger follows Rachel around like a neglected puppy dog because Rachel would rather hang out with Brad, her style director and gay lover in search of fabulous dresses for her clients. Roger wants a baby and Rachel wants to continually find the perfect “I Die” outfit. I’m worried about their marriage, Rachel’s skeletal frame but love to see the drama of it all, which in the grander scheme of things is not really drama at all.The season finale is this week but you catch past episodes On Demand.

Less mainstream is the Sundance channel’s The Day Before, an inside look at how designers cope with the stress of fashion shows. The show follows some of the biggest names in the business (Proenza Schouler, Sonia Rykiel, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Fendi's Karl Lagerfeld) for the 36 hour period leading up to their runway shows. If you’re a true fan of fashion this show is a must because you get to see fashion's king and queens severely under stress as they race to finish their collections before the big reveal. So that's what I'm watching on the tube and if you’re wondering, I hate those style make-over shows. I find them boring and trite so you will not find one on my list but clearly my fashion TV plate is full anyway.

Hope you agree with my fashion must see TV list. What are you watching Dahlings?