Now's Your Chance to Snag a Piece From Gwyneth Paltrow's Closet

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It's not often when we get to step inside Gwyneth Paltrow's closet, but in the name of charity, the multitalented celebrity is selling a few pieces from her personal wardrobe for a do-good reason. To benefit The Edible Schoolyard Project, The David Lynch Foundation, and Pencils of Promise, Gwyneth just launched her Goop Giving Charity Closet Sale featuring her lightly worn items ranging from Roger Vivier bags to Stella McCartney denim skirts. Items still range on the pricey side, $250 to $2,000, but proceeds go to the above charities. Shopping for a cause never looked so good.

One-Minute Makeover: The Power of a Blazer

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Blazers aren't anything new or groundbreaking, but sometimes we need a refresher. That being said, today's fashion tip is super easy to execute: don't deny the power of the blazer. Listen up: The key to finding the perfect blazer is all about fit. Depending on how you like to layer, we suggest you find a silhouette that's cut close to your body, making sure the shoulder, arms, and chest areas sit closely to your figure. Now comes the fun part — styling! As seen below, blazers can instantly dress up more casual accompaniments, like denim, or easily take your dressier counterparts to the next level, as displayed by Vogue Australia's Christine Centenera, pictured center. Up your styling ante this Spring, and try a bold-colored blazer or one with a sleek metallic finish, or embrace a bright white option for an instantly chic update. We've supplied the outfit inspiration below, so it's up to you to put your blazer to work.

Good Eats: Chinatown on the Cheap

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Steamy hot dumplings and pork buns on a crisp Fall day. After checking out a few spots in Chinatown, we found two gems: Lucky King Bakery and Prosperity Dumpling. 3 pork buns for $1.50, 2 sugared doughnuts for $1.00, 10 pork dumplings for $2, and 1 Peking duck sesame sandwich for $1.75. Total cost: $6.25 (and two very stuffed bellies) Lucky King Bakery, NYC

Prosperity Dumpling, NYC

Photos courtesy of Brownie McGee

Rain, Rain Go Away

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Cute rain coats are hard to come by but here are some that are sure to brighten up your day. Sonia Rykiel designed some especially covetable options — think polka-dots and toggle coats — while other brands like ASOS and Barbour provided some classic, effortless silhouettes. Which is your favorite? Barbour Classic Bedale Jacket, Sonia Rykiel Polka Dot Rain Jacket

ASOS Rafael Festival Jacket, Sonia Rykiel Patent Toggle Rain Coat

Fall Mood: Fringe, Feathers, and Fur

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Whether it's a shaggy rug or a loopy coat, I can never get enough texture in my life. My current fashion mood calls for fur, fringe, and feathers. I have Isabel Marant to thank for my current obsession. Those boots are sold out everywhere. Winter is coming . . . Left to right: Isabel Marant Fall '11 runway, Helmut Lang Styx Large Shearling Folding Clutch, Anthropologie Alabaster Tassels Sweater, Feist Metals Album, Proenza Schouler Macramé Skirt, Eddie Borgo Feather Earrings, Givenchy Clutch, NYFW Street Style