black fur

Military green paired with luxe black fur. It's a fashion trend marriage that works, and it's a great way to take Spring's army greens into Winter without sticking purely to jackets and great-coats.

Capes That Won’t Make You Look Like Superman

The cape has earned an interesting reputation throughout the years, but before you automatically associate it with flying powers or investigative skills, notice that it is also a staple among uber-hip fashionistas. Recently, The Sartorialist scoured the world to create a series called “How to Wear a Cape.” Above are his most stylish finds from New York and Milan respectively. Here are our more budget and day-to-day friendly takes on the cape.

Alice + Olivia’s ($240) grey cotton cape can be easily thrown on for those spring or fall days that are not too hot and not too cold. It’s shape gives waist definition that’s best for petite women who might feel overwhelmed by this loose fitting trend.

Take a long relaxing weekend in the country with this ranch style poncho by Line ($172.99). The knitted fabric makes it look one-of-a-kind, while the turtleneck and pocket provide added warmth.

Just because capes seem like a whole lot o’ fabric, doesn’t mean you can’t pair them with your favorite short shorts. An over-sized t-shirt material cape-shirt hybrid, like this one by LNA ($77) has a surfer chick aura that we totally dig.

Ever wish you could be that women who can weather long plane flights and emerge looking impossibly fresh? We think this Helmut Lang ($147.50) cape is the secret to achieving that look. Bonus, it doubles as a better alternative to itchy airplane blankets.

Upgrade your lazy weekend look from a grungy college sweatshirt to a chicer cape-sweatshirt combo. Twisted Heart’s ($77) take successfully makes a subtle, yet stylish allusion to the 80’s with this semi-acid wash look.

Find more trends for spring with our guides to spring fashion, including shoes for spring and rain coats. Find all the best online bargains with our list of this week’s online sample sales.

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Kiwi model Zippora Seven has a sort of grungy appeal that's kept her in business - though admittedly mostly in publications from Australia and New Zealand. This time it's for Aussie Yen Magazine's 42nd issue, in a beachy shoot titled bay bay, baby.

Balmain Homme Spring

Balmain, under the guiding hand of Christophe Decarnin, has become an unmistakable force to be reckoned with; particularly when it comes to some of the sexiest, shiniest, most rock star-worthy womenswear going. But does Decarnin's menswear carry the same sexual intensity and effortless cool factor that makes his womens lines such a success? Judging by the label's Spring 2010 menswear lookbook, the resounding answer is "yes".

Fashion Trends By Year

Urban chick with a splash of trash - the Evil Twin Autumn / Winter 2010 look book has some ultra cool pieces that present some massive 2010 fashion trends. Designer Jodie McKenzie makes the lingerie as outerwear trend look punk with an oversized tee, studded wrist bands and boy shorts.