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A cool chill in the air, pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween … There are plenty of reasons we look forward to October each year. Even better: this October there are some truly amazing new and limited edition beauty products available.

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If you're looking to perfect your cat eye, become a nail art master, or do your part during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, these beauty products have got you covered. Scroll down to check out our roundup of the top beauty buys that just dropped this month.

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Add Some Sparkle
Ciate takes the cake when it comes to inventive manicures. After all, they did create the caviar and the velvet mani. This month, Ciate is back with a brand new nail kit. It's the sequin manicure, $15, and we are in love. Available in three different versions -- Harlequin (multi-colored), Tutu (pink, red, and champagne) and Super Duper (black, silver, and gold) -- these sequins have just

Ah, Paris Fashion Week. When it comes to cutting edge fashion, the Parisians never disappoint. Today officially marked the final day of Paris Fashion Week, and while there were some pretty outrageous and avant-garde clothing, it was the accessories that really took the cake. So in honor of Paris Fashion Week, we've rounded up six of our favorite out-there accessories … but be warned, these aren't your average handbags and hats.

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Chanel Hula Hoop Bag

Hands down, this is the most glamorous hula hoop we've ever seen. Sure, it might be a little cumbersome and a little awkward to carry around in a crowded bar, but who cares? It's Chanel.

Celine Feet Shoes

Models at the Celine show wore these freaky nude high heels. Giving ourselves a pedicure is hassle enough, but now we have to paint the faux toenails on our shoes?

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John Galliano Hair Hats

The John Galliano runway show featured

We don't deny it: rainy weather can be drag. Skies are gloomy, almost everyone is sick, and traffic can be a nightmare. Even worse, your beauty regimen tends to take a backseat. But instead of skipping the makeup, tossing on a sweatshirt, and piling your hair into a messy bun, we've rounded up some much chicer options. So whether it's pouring outside or just drizzling, keep scrolling to check out the coolest looks of rainy day fashion.

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Stylish Rain Boots

Rain can wreak havoc on a great pair of pumps, so bag yours and slip on a pair of rain boots before you leave your apartment. The most famous rain boots come from Hunter, a British company that began making their classic riding style boot in the 1850s. Now sold in a bunch of colors, shapes, and styles, you'll be sure to find a rain boot that fits your look. And if Hunter doesn't fit your budget, there are a bunch of cheaper options out there, like these tortoiseshell

Here's a little Monday pick-me-up for you, courtesy of Harper's Bazaar and Elmo. Yes, fashion editor Laura Brown interviewed our favorite furry red monster in a new web video. We can't help but laugh as Elmo walks Brown through his closet, which includes a double-breasted cream-colored tuxedo, a geometric unitard, and a collection of hats. Elmo declares himself a "monsterista" (half monster, half fashionista) -- and we agree, he's got one enviable wardrobe.

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It's refreshing to see the fashion industry poke a little fun at itself. And we dare you to watch this and not crack a smile. But up until now, we never really thought of Elmo as high fashion, but he definitely does have a … distinct sense of style. So in honor of Elmo and his newfound sartorial appreciation, we've rounded up a list of the chicest childhood icons:

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Miss Piggy
Always ready for her glamour shot, Miss Piggy

I love the fall -- the colors of the changing leaves, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the yumminess that is pumpkin pie -- but my number one reason has to be the fashion. Don't get me wrong, I love wearing summer dresses and sandals, but there's something nice about trading in my skimpier things for a nice knitted sweater or a great pair of leather boots.

To see what other fashion items other ladies are excited about, I asked fashion bloggers to show me their favorite fall looks, which is great for inspiration, but even better … the looks are all under $100! Scroll down to see some of our favorites, or click here to see all of them.

Name: Carla

Blog: The Sweetest One Over the Moon

Carla's Outfit Inspiration: "This fall/winter season I am very excited to try a mix of everything from brocades, animal prints, studs, chains, velvet, leather ... the list is endless. It works perfectly for me, as I love to mix and match all my garments. Even if they happen to be summer

Last week shoe company United Nude came out with some outrageous 12-inch platform heels inspired by Lady Gaga, and while those were pretty out there … these green furry booties by Christian Louboutin may just take the cake when it comes to completely crazy shoes.

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The shoes are called the "Daf Booty," and retail for a whopping $1,295. And even though they look like they should be sold in the Monsters, Inc. section of the Disney World gift shop, these heels are genuine Louboutins and come complete with a signature red sole.

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The Christian Louboutin website describes the shoe's matted, furry green fabric as "Yeti." Last we checked Yeti was another name for the Abominable Snowman, not a type of fabric. (Whatever it is, we're guessing it's dry clean only.) Still not sold on these booties yet? Well, we can't really think of what occasion is appropriate to wear these shoes … unless of course you plan

We'll be the first to admit that black really does go with everything. It's slimming, effortless, and undoubtedly chic, but a closet devoid of any color can get a little, well ... blah. So we've rounded up the hottest colors that were all over the runway during Fashion Week. Our favorite designers amped things up with bold hues and rainbow-inspired collections that brought us back to our Crayola and Lisa Frank days. Consider this a great excuse to ditch the black, and work some uber-bright shades into your wardrobe.

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Mandarin Orange
Juicy tangerine was one of the most popular colors of Fashion Week. Models at Lauren Moffatt wore midi-length dresses with pops of aqua; Jenny Packham's collection was brimming with orange shift dresses and accessories; and Kate Spade featured picnic-perfect tangelo gingham.

Barbie Pink
The unofficial girly-girl shade, Pepto pink definitely made a cheerful statement at Fashion Week.

In today's controversial underwear news, Victoria's Secret has removed their "Sexy Little Geisha" outfit from their website after Internet outrage and accusations that the undergarment is racist. The mesh one-piece comes complete with a matching fan, removable obi belt, and ... yup ... chopsticks. The underwear is a part of the brand's "Go East" collection, and the outfit's tagline is, "Your ticket to an exotic adventure."

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Internet outrage first stared on Racialicious, a blog that covers topics of race and pop culture. Racalicious condemned the Geisha-themed outfit, saying, "It's a narrative that says the culture can be completely stripped of its realness in order to fulfill our fantasies of a safe and non-threatening, mysterious East."

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And as tacky and tasteless as a "Sexy Little Geisha" mesh teddy that comes with a pair of matching chopsticks may be, at the very least Victoria's Secret was savvy