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Mall it or Web it—shopping is fun this season! Historically when the budget belt tightens, classic fashion pieces emerge as the front-runner for updating your career and casual wardrobe. Fall 2009 brings timeless back! Don’t think “upscale” when defining the perfect classic look; instead consider styles that are simple, elegant and refined.

Knowing that competition is fierce to be the first in the office to discover the best look of the season, bizMe took to the streets and the keyboard to offer you our 2009 version of the pursuit of window-shopping!

Amanda rocks the runway literally

Shop with Amanda—any store any season—and the first hanger she touches will undoubtedly feature an awesome jacket—cool cuffs, cozy around the neck, buttons that scream to be noticed. And she doesn’t disappoint with this amazing jacket from Tulle.

Target is the mainstay for essential must-haves that reflect the trendiest show-stoppers of the season and this lace dress by Anna Sui from her collection inspired by the CW hit Gossip Girl will complement any office decor! xoxo Gossip Girl!

Five letters and a period and you know you’ve got quality and value. J.Crew is on top of it’s game this season whether you’re browsing the catalog, surfing the online site, or looking in the mirror in a J.Crew dressing room. Amanda’s been in the dressing room for 45 minutes already! In her shopping bag? This classic cashmere sweater—a little bit boyish mixed with a whole lot of style and comfort and the charm of traditional fall warmth.

DSW—need one on every corner! Amanda’s got the look that Taylor Swift made famous—the perfect boot to wear with anything from sundress to jeans.

Jane jumpstarts your fall selection

I love the cool detached look of the ads from the 40’s when slim skirts and soft blouses ruled the catalog pages. Sixty-some years later this fashion icon is featured on mannequins from couture boutiques to designer discount stores.

This classic skirt is updated with a ruffle hemline offering flair and flexibility—a little bit “I mean business” meets its flirty cousin “let’s get grilled cheese for lunch!” Available at Nordstrom it’s a look you’ll want to wear every day!

The chic blouse collection from Banana Republic offers the perfect “go with anything” companionship that we crave for our shirts. Classic white is always in style and a perennial favorite. Tucked or untucked, both shirts are great solo or paired with a fitted jacket.










And don’t wrap up your fall shopping until you’ve tried on the great shirts, vests and dresses at The Limited and browsed through the awesome collection of shoes and sweaters that Anthropologie offers this season!