Hi All,

I am so excited about an event coming up on November 21st and wanted to share it with you. It's SCORE! Pop-Up Swap at 3rd Ward (Brooklyn) - a massive public swap. It's like a department store where everything is free!

Bring your unloved clothes, books, housewares, music, art supplies, and miscellany - and then take the new treasures they find. Style experts from Nylon, librarians from the Desk Set, and party people from Showpaper will be on hand to help you find the good stuff and any additional funds raised go to food rescue organization City Harvest.

Details after the jump and at www.scoredatscore.com

Hi!

In November, I'm going to be heading to New York City for a little trip and I need some tips on where to go shopping. I usually come to the city once a year, but I feel like I always end up at the same places--Uniqlo, Betsey Johnson, Marc By Marc Jacobs.

I would love some new ideas because I know there are tons of cool boutiques and designers that I'm missing out on.

Hey!

Now that fall is actually upon us--or seems to be, who knows with the weather these days--I'm on the hunt for layering pieces.

I was wondering if anyone knows where I could get a relatively affordable denim jacket? I am looking for one that seems worn in a bit, and nothing too stiff. Just something to wear during the evenings with dresses and whatnot. I tried Ebay, but it completely overwhelmed me and my local department stores like Nordstrom don't have enough of a selection for me. Help!

Thanks a lot guys!

Hello all!

I have searched high and low for the perfect messenger/cross-body bag. Ideally, I would like something chic, but useful and not too costly. A lot to ask, I know.

I really want to use this elusive dream bag as my bookbag for school. Funnily enough, back in the day, all bookbags were like the one I've been hunting for, but no one seems to have carried on the tradition.

Which brings me back to my original dilemma. There's a really cute DIY Zac Posen article on TeenVogue.com for a messenger bag that is really close to what I'm looking for (leather, can carry books, quirky, cute) but I don't have a leather briefcase lying around to use.

So my question is this: does anyone know of any stores that sell reasonably well-priced, fashionable messenger bags?

Thank you!

Calling all Fashionista shoppers and shoe devotees:

I really need some help with these open-toe, slingback, pyramid heel shooties with the zippers. I am completely obsessed and on an up until now fruitless mission to find them and make them mine.

I called Gap...nothing. I searched online for a month...nothing. Thought they might be on their sister site, Piperlime...no such luck.

Does anyone have any thoughts on who these could be by or if they are just some generic brand I'm not thinking of.

I will be ever so grateful for any suggestions. Thanks!

Hi!

So I am a total lover of all things vintage and now I find myself at a little bit of a loss since recently moving to New York City. I figured where better to turn than the Fashionista readers.

I'm hoping you can point me in the direction of some really great vintage stores. Ideally, I would love to be able to find some go-to spots with cute, quality finds for under $100. Thoughts? Ideas? Favorites?

Merci!

You how they some there's always some good that comes from what seem like the worst things. Well, that's pretty much what happened to me.

Bad News: My apartment caught on fire and I lost all my clothes

Good News: I have a large sum of insurance money to replace them!

I am torn between trying to re-create the wardrobe I had which was a mish-mash of several styles, or focusing in on one look.

Am dying to get some outside opinions! So, if you could re-do your wardrobe would you take it as a chance to re-invent yourself? Whose look might inspire you?Where would you shop first?

Hi!

So I have recently come into an inheritance. I plan to use most of the money to responsibly pay off school loans. But I would also like to buy myself an investment piece of some sort. The problem? I have no idea what to buy!

That's where you come in. I'm not really into bags but I do love coats and boots (I live in New York City).

What do you guys think? I want something that I could keep wearing for a really long time and that won't go out of style.

Can't wait to hear your ideas.

Hi!

Ever since I saw this picture, I've been trying to figure out who designed the dress that Jade Parfitt wore to The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in June 2009.

A dress like this is exactly what I'm missing from my summer wardrobe!

It is driving me crazy because I simply have to have it! Anybody out there know where I can find one of my very own?

Thanks much!

I'm obsessed with the short kimono-like jacket Zooey Deschanel wears in the movie Gigantic.

You can see it at left.

But I'm totally open to getting a vintage version as long as it's similar - and short.

Any ideas on where one can find somehting like this? I know Chinatown seems like the obvious choice but there isn't anything like that in my town and I'd hate to buy it online because I need to know how it fits.

Thanks!

Hello fashionistas!

I know you've dished suggestions for the best of Paris shopping, but this summer I'm headed pretty much everywhere in France but the capital.

I'll be spending most of my time in the Loire Valley, Provence and Cote D'Azur - which will be amazing - but I definitely want to get some shopping done while I'm there. Anyone have any favorite shops I should check out?

Or any ideas on how to find the best places once I'm there? I'm open to everything from designer to vintage but don't want to totally break the bank.

Thanks!

Hey people,

I've been thinking of starting a website catering solely to cutting edge Japanese fashion, established designers as well as new names being shown at Tokyo Fashion Week, stuff that is really cutting edge but not available in Europe.

Does anyone know of this being done already, and if not, why not?

Would you guys buy from a site like this?

Any opinions welcome, many thanks!!

Jason

I'm on a hunt for cute (but not cutesy) mini dresses for spring and summer, and the only place that seems to have what I'm looking for at a halfway decent price is Topshop.

But the way the dresses are displayed on the website just makes them look cheap and ill-fitting. I won't be able to make it to the new Topshop store in New York until fall, so I want to know if any of you think $80 is worth it for a little cotton dress?

Is the quality worth it, or am I better off at Forever 21?

Thanks!

I'm writing an article for my journalism class and I was wondering: With the recession, have any of you changed your shopping habits?

If so, how?

Thanks so much!

I'm finally going to Australia in May - I've been dying to go forever.

I'll be with a tour group and spending most of my time on hopefully crazy outdoor adventures, but I'm determined to squeeze some shopping in while in Sydney. Does anyone know which shops I should try to swing by? I'm interested in both Australian labels and any amazing vintage shops you think I should check out.

I'll be with my boyfriend so if there are any awesome men's labels I'd be into that, too.

Thanks!

I know the movie came out years ago, but does anyone remember the dress Nicole Kidman wore in the opening scene of Eyes Wide Shut?

It's gorgeous - long, black with a scoop neck and long sleeves made out of perfect black lace. I think the upper half of the dress is velvet with lace detail though I'm not positive on that part.

Anyway, I'm obsessed and want to wear it to every holiday party this year. Does anyone know either who designed it so that I can start an Ebay search or if anyone's making anything similar this year?

Thanks!

I'm searching for an amazing faux leather jacket and I need tips to point me in the right direction!

I still haven't decided if I should stick with basic black. I'd be open to a caramel or rust color, too.

I'm just not sure where one begins to look for a cute version.

I love the ones that I see in vintage shops, but they're always real leather and it has to be faux.

Where do I start my search?

Do you remember the head piece that Blake Lively wore in this season's Gossip Girl premier?

At the white party in the Hamptons she wrapped what looked like a bunch of silver chains around her head multiple times.

It was a bit sparkly but not too much - I have to have it for my wedding day!

I've called around and checked the website, but I'm not having any luck.

Does anyone know where to find it? Or something similar?

I'm planning a trip to London. I'm going to be there for a whole week and I'm prepared to do some serious damage.

But now that Topshop's opening here, it lacks that special punch. Besides, I'm really more of a vintage girl.

Can you guys suggest some of the better vintage stores? I'll definitely head to Camden and Portobello Road but I'm realy interested in going to the higher end stores too.

Preferably ones that sell vintage designer merchandise that's still in really great shape.

Thank you!

Hi Everyone!

I'm headed to the Big Apple for the first time this summer and I'm looking for some shopping advice.

Every tour book names Soho, but isn't that just like any other mall - outside of course?

I want to be able to spend my money on things that no one at home will have. I'm not coming all the way to New York to shop at the Gap and I know Fashionista's readers know about the best hidden places.

Thanks!

I want to invest in a great, classic handbag - but i dont want to spend all my money on an "IT" bag only for it to be relegated to the back of my closet by next season.

Can anyone suggest a classic bag that will still be chic in two years time, won't appear on the arm of every tween next year and won't be considered passe next season?

Thanks for your help!

xx

Hi -

Can anyone help me find the jewelry that Charlize Theron wore in Hancock?

Absolutely loved her earrings and necklaces.

I would like to buy, but I have no clue where to look.

Thanks for all your help!

Hi,

I am dying to find these in a size 37.5-38.5!

If anyone out there has a used pair they would like to part with or know of a good inspired-by that is still available, please comment : )

Thanks!

Hi!

I have been looking for knee high Gladiator sandals....

Everywhere.

I want the ones that are like the Chanel pair that came out with last year.

But all I find are tacky looking imitations.

Please, no eBay!

Somewhere else!

Hey!

Does anyone know who makes the white eyelet bikini that Lindsay Lohan wore in her infamous Vanity Fair issue?

It was on the cover...

Thanks in advance!

xoxo

Okay - last summer, I visited New York and I fell in love with a pair of shoes.

They are Marc Jacobs, pony hair, spotted, mouse flats. He has made several versions of this shoe including metallic and patent leather, but I want to find the original. I saw them on eBay a while ago but they were already sold.

I love them so so much, but I need to know, is this mission impossible? Or can it be done? And if so, any ideas where I could find them?

The shoes are at left!

Thanks, xo

Hello -

I've been scouring the internet/retail stores for the attached sandals that I saw in a Bloomingdale's catalog a few weeks back. The dress on the page was listed as being sold at Bloomies, but the sandals were not.

They just seem like the perfect brown, leather, woven sandals to complement any outfit, still look chic and look relatively comfortable. This girl likes options when stomping around Manhattan.

Any idea on where I could get them or locate a similar pair? Figured you guys might have an idea...

Thanks!

Amanda

I'm moving to London.

I've lived there before so know where to shop and all that -

but this time I'm moving with disposable income.

I know the scene in NY - where to find sample sales and all that good stuff.

I don't work in fashion (I just wear it!) so can someone give me the lay of the fashion land in London?