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Q. I am desperately looking for shoes to wear when it's raining. I already have a pair of rubber Wellies but want something with a bit more style. Any suggestions?

A. We found a slew of chic waterproof shoes - many of them you'll want to wear rain or shine. Scroll through our picks below:

Q. I'm looking for a designer, rather large/roomy tote to carry around for school. The hard part is that I really want a zipper wall that goes down the middle inside the bag so my books/binders can stand upright and not fall over and also to separate my wallet/makeup-bag from my books. I have searched furiously online with barely any luck. My price range is up to $450 I would say. Any suggestions!?

A. This proved to be tougher than we thought! Here are three chic options that contain the center zip compartment you're looking for. And if any of our readers have other suggestions, we'd love to hear from you in the comments section below!

LeSportsac Lexie Tech Tote $120 at shopbop.com

Hayden-Harnett Catalina Slouchy Laptop Brief $473 at haydenharnett.com

Lodis Accessories Milano Tote With Laptop Pocket $279 at zappos.com

Q. First, I love your site, especially the Ask Us feature. So naturally, I thought I'd send this question to StyleBakery! I would love a pair of the Lanvin Flat Knee-High Boots, but at a more affordable price. I'd still like something quality that will last, but not priced at $1000! Any idea where I can find the same look?

A. Great boots, but scary price tag! The good news is, we found some amazing flat boots in a range of prices, all for less than the Lanvins. Scroll through these options:

Q. I would really like to purchase a blazer for fall. My plan is to wear it with jeans and some sort of shirt when the occasion calls for something less casual. I'm a stay-at-home mom so I don't really need something for work right now. I have found a few possibilities but, they are all wool or a wool blend. I live in Texas. There really aren't more than a few days a year when that much warmth is needed. Suggestions?

A. We love the versatility of a lightweight blazer - wear it when it's warm with just a tee or a tank or layer it up when it's cool with a sweater, scarf or turtleneck. We found a bunch of non-wool options for you below - and none of them cost more than $125.

Q. Im trying to find a pair of nude patent heels like these but can't afford $595 Christian Louboutin shoes. Do you know of any nude patent closed toe pumps out there?

A. Sure thing! Check out these more affordable nude patent pumps:



1. Dolce Vita Madison, $136 at zappos.com
2. Vigotti Valerie, $149 at zappos.com
3. Kate Spade Kelley, $332 at zappos.com
4. Cole Haan Carma Mid Air Pump, $279 at zappos.com

Q. I'm a college student already on the lookout for raincoats, since fall and rain will be here before I know it (and I need to make up for my future procrastination with some planning ahead). I want to get a more mature-looking trench coat style (I'm done with North Face rain jackets) but I can't decide between brown or black. I am loving this brown Michael Kors Reversible Leopard Coat but am torn between this Anne Klein Bonded Polyester All-Weather Coat in black. Which would be a more versatile option?

A. I'm glad you're ready to give up your North Face in exchange for something more sophisticated and stylish - and you can't go wrong with a classic trench. Both of your choices are chic, flattering and timeless, it's just a matter of whether you wear more brown or black. If either color works in your wardrobe, then the Kors coat gets extra style points for reversing to a leopard print for when you want to make a statement. We found a few more choices in the price range that you may like:

Q. I love your blog so much- the personality is really fun and you have great style. Anyways, I am in love with almost every Frye boot, but I don't want to spend $400. Do you know of any good (cheap) look-a-likes to any of their riding boots? I especially love the Campus 12R in Saddle, but I could go for anything.

A. Hey, thanks fashfile, keep up the good work with your blog too! Frye boots are famous for their classic styling, comfort and super rugged durability. They look great with everything from jeans to dresses and only seem to improve with age. So if you're really dreaming of owning a pair, we think it's worth the $228 investment and the years of pleasure you'll get from wearing them.

That being said, if you're set on saving some cash, here are a few boots that are similar in style:

Equestrian Leather Boot, $125 at urbanoutfitters.com

Na Na Leather Riding Boot, $149 at victoriassecret.com

Bronx Footwear Linus Mid Calf Slouch Riding Boot, $150 at shopbop.com

PALLADIUM Women's Hasselt $135.99 at shoes.com

Q. I saw a great brown motorcycle jacket by Dear by Amanda Bynes which I love, but there are no Steve and Barrys near me, and I can't find any of the jackets online. Where can I find a similar brown vintage-looking motorcycle jacket to this one that is very affordable?

A. Found! Here are some super affordable brown moto jackets:

1. Epaulette Detail Jacket, $36.50 at wetseal.com
2. Autumn Cargo Jacket, $29.80 at forever21.com
3. FULL TILT Womens Venus Moto Jacket, $39.99 at tillys.com
4. Silence & Noise Wyatt Moto Jacket, $128 at urbanoutfitters.com

Q. I am looking for a stylish, sturdy bag to carry my laptop and paperwork as I trek from one meeting to another. I want something that's not your basic black briefcase, but that is large and sturdy enough for everyday use for a long time.

-Bag Lady

A. Laptop bags aren't necessarily the most stylish bags to carry everyday, but I did find big enough handbags that would carry and still protect your laptop plus specific bags built to carry your computer. Plus, these bags will carry all of your other essentials as well. I've categorized big bag and laptop bag, now you choose.

Big enough to carry your laptop and daily essentials:

1. Foley + Corinna Glazed Jet Setter Jr Tote, $528 at shopbop.com
2. Rebecca Minkoff Market Tote with Scarf, $675 at shopbop.com
3. Jill Stuart Handbags Noho Victoria Tote, $402 at shopbop.com
4. Tory Burch Embossed Lux T Jordana Tote, $495 at shopbop.com

Bags with specific interior pocket to hold your computer:

1. Knomo Josselin, $299 at zappos.com
2. Knomo Toyah, $254 at zappos.com
3. Nine West Laptop Tote, $99 at ninewest.com
4. Francesco Biasia 'Nika' Laptop Satchel, $538 at nordstrom.com
5. cinda b Takin' Care of Business, $96 at ebags.com

Target also has a nice selection of laptop bags at affordable prices:

1. Mango Tango Quilted Faux Suede Laptop Bag, $44.99
2. Mango Tango Canvas Stripe Laptop Bag, $39.99
3. Mango Tango Faux Croc Laptop Bag, $47.99
4. Mango Tango Faux Leather Quilt-Lined Laptop Carrying Case, $59.99
5. Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Notebook Computer Tote, $39.99

Q. I'm trying to protect my hair and the skin on my face from the summer sun, so I went looking for a nice hat that would cover my face and hair but with a brim that wasn't so broad that I look like Breakfast at Tiffany's. My bathing suits are all different colors -- black, navy, brown, even some purple thrown in. What I really want is a canvas hat with a little bit of a metallic sheen. But everything I see out there is black, black, black, or straw. I can't find what I'm looking for anywhere! Does such a thing exist? Can you help?-Thanks, (Going) Mad Hatter

A. Finding a sun hat with a small brim can be very difficult, after all, it's the brim that protects your face from the sun. You might want to try a bucket or cowboy hat as an alternative to the typical wide-brimmed hat. As for colors, there are plenty of options other than black, and canvas is certainly an option, but why the aversion to straw? There are many chic straw options available - and they look great with virtually any swimsuit color, including the ones you mentioned.

We had a hard time finding a small-brimmed, non straw metallic hat, but the Hat Attack metallic linen sunhat with piping shown here somewhat fits the bill. It does have a brim, but the floppy style makes it youthful and not too Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Scroll through some more options you may like: