Meet the Top 10 Jacket Bloggers of September 2014

It's probably still unseasonably warm in some countries but it's already time to break out some of your trustiest fall jacket essentials. If you still have a summer hang over, we'll psych you guys up and get you in the mood with the help of these amazing jacket looks from some of our favorite bloggers:

1. Nataly from Russia

Camel coats never get old. We don't know about you guys but we'll never tire of them. Give your camel coat a school girl vibe just like what Nataly did and pair it with a plaid dress, a pair of tights and a pair of heeled lace up shoes.

2. Dominica from Slovakia

You can never go wrong with plaid blazers this season. They instantly inject a street credibility to an outfit! Take it from Dominica who wore an enviable plaid blazer with a dress, a fringed bag, a pair of dotted tights and a pair of oxford shoes.

3. Jenny from Los Angeles

Jenny's Line & Dot trench coat is nothing short of beautiful. It looks like the perfect oversized outerwear to snuggle up in during the cold autumn months.

4. Mariko from London

The adorable Mariko looked like she's having tons of fun in her matching Finders Keepers jacket and shorts. We can't blame her. This plaid set is the perfect antidote to any dreary day!

5. Remi from London

Here's an outfit you'd want to file away in your to-copy list. Remi rocked her two-tone Pull & Bear bomber jacket to perfection. The ripped jeans, the unstudied appearance of the shirt and ankle boots - definitely copy-worthy!

6. Julie from Romania

Leather moto jacket and animal print skirt make a striking sartorial tandem. If you want to make a statement, do what Julie did and pair up these classic pieces.

7. Diana from Boston

If we own Diana's BCBG trench coat, we'd probably live the whole season of fall ensconced in it! It looks so comfortable and stylish at the same time.

8. Manona from Russia

There's nothing like an animal-printed blazer to spice up a black and white ensemble. We're taking a page from Manona's style book for this infallible trick!

9. Savina from Greece

We're smitten with Savina's effortless look featuring a slouchy-collared coat and a striped dress. Talk about the perfection transition outfit!

10. Amy from Los Angeles

Amy's pink coat lends just the right sweetness to her cute preppy school girl-inspired look.

These ladies rocked their outerwear to perfection, didn't they? Which jacket or coat look is your favorite?

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Five Cutout Skirt Looks That Won’t Upset Your Mom

The saying “the shorter, the better” is no longer accurate for women who try to look more feminine by wearing skirts. In fact, nowadays, a woman need not chop off a good few inches from the bottom of her skirt in order to recreate a look that would express their femininity better – all that is needed is a substantial amount of cutting and a brilliant strategical placing of that cut.

When it comes to cutout tops, pretty much everywhere that one can poke a hole in has already been poked. Designers eventually asked, “Why stop there?” For designers, deciding on where to put a graceful cut on a skirt without revealing too much skin and compromising functionality proved to be a bit challenging, but not all of them are backing off. Hence, the birth of cutout skirts.

We rounded up five of our favorite blogger looks for these ironic rule-breaking but structured babies.

Maria of Stylissim

Having a skirt that looks like a giant chomped down its front has never looked this chic. Choose a graceful round cut that’s not too wide and show off a comfortable amount of extra leg. For the illusion of longer legs, go for a high-waisted pencil skirt. If you’re not confident about the length of your torso, lower waistlines should do the trick. For a laid-back but still ladylike look, pair the skirt with a slouchy graphic sweater and pumps.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Shape Up Skirt – Two Tone, $28.50 (before $38.00) / BOY London Eagle Sweatshirt, $93.34 / Sophia Webster Loren Pumps in Black Suede, 385.00

Isabella of Views of Now

This look shows that it’s all about location, location, location (that and the gorgeous angular cut that is aptly proportional to the height of the skirt). The cutout need not be huge as long as it complements the entire piece – in this case, the roughness of the skirt material is complemented by the triangle cut and the illusion of a wrap skirt. It pays to be a smart dresser, too, since choosing an open back top complements the angular cutout of the skirt. The look is finished off with black heeled booties.

Get her look:

Witchery Quilted Wrap Mini Skirt, AUD $129.95 / Stylenanda Low Back Tee with Snap Button Closure, $35.01 / Burberry Prorsum Woodley Studded Leather and Calf Hair Wedge Ankle Boots, $1,153.03

Kookie of Death by Platforms

Sometimes, it’s not about the size or location of the cutout, but rather the gracefulness of the cut. The hemline of the skirt in this look ever so slightly curves upward, but this shy skirt curve brought an abundance of freshness to the fashion table. For a sophisticated but fun look, pair the skirt with a floral or guipure buttondown shirt and sandals with a fun geometric print.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Peeking Daisy Skirt, $48.00 / Piece D’Anarchive Tailored Guipure Lace Shirt, 530 (before: 1,330.00) / Atalanta Weller Block Heel Sandal, $459.08

Nadya of Glitter Dessert

Not ready to put away your maxis yet? A compromise is in order. This skirt is reminiscent of the trending (and, let’s face it, slightly overused) high-low skirts, but with a fresh structural take to it. This cut is perfect for those who are not quite ready to go all the way short or, for some weird reason, love how the front of their legs look but equally despise the way the back looks. Style it up with a flowy or draped top, chunky neck pieces and some fancy footwear.

Get her look:

New Look Coral Jersey Dip Hem Skirt, 7.00 (before: 14.99) / Mugler Draped Top, $1,065.00 / Ala a Vault Chamois Cloute Sandal, $926.00 (before: $1,852.00)

Michelle of Michetteee

What happens when a side slit and a cutout decide to have an offspring? You’re looking at it. This graceful and oh-so-flattering cut is suggestive and sophisticated at the same time. This is perfect for those women who want to look cute and sexy simultaneously (admit it, we’ve all wished that upon ourselves at least once). Pair it with an equally sweet-but-sexy scalloped or lace crop top and some strappy white sandals.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Circuit Curve Skirt, $42.00 / Topshop Crochet Crop Top, $44.00 / Casadei for Prabal Gurung Strappy Blade Wedge Sandal, $389.00 (before: $970.00)