Aug. 16--FALL FASHION

Every spring, New York's Fashion Week lays out the trends we'll be seeing come fall. Some of those trends are slow to take effect. But others are so versatile or so original that we see them in stores as soon as the fall merchandise rolls out. We found six big trends in area stores now. Here's a look at them, at three different price points.

TRENCH COATS

<<<<< Runway look -- Dress it up or dress it down, the classic-fit trench coat makes a bold statement as in this look from the Oscar de la Renta collection.

Belted dark beige -- ($59.90) at H&M, St. Louis Galleria

Belted black -- ($225) at Banana Republic

Belted Fashionista animal print -- ($374) at Just Chic, 9330 Clayton Road in Ladue

EXOTIC HANDBAGS

<<<<< Runway look -- Baby Phat featured a lovely pink exotic handbag during Fashion Week.

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Botkier gray croc print handbag -- ($39.99) at Target

Snake print handbag -- ($110) at Talbots

Giraffe-print tote -- ($198) at Banana Republic

PEEP-TOE SHOE BOOT

<<<<< Runway look --The peep-toe shoe boot featured a classic and chic style at the Jee Hyoung Jang show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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Mossimo black patent -- ($29.99) at Target

Rust suede -- ($99.95) at Bakers

BCBG Max Azria black luna patent with gold buckles -- ($250) at Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac

TWEED

<<<<< Runway look -- Michael Kors offered an elegant and sophisticated look during his New York show featuring tweed and fur.

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Black, gray and silver metallic jacket -- by Isabel ($89.99) at Stein Mart. This jacket will be available early next month.

Rust jacket -- ($159) at J. Jill, Plaza Frontenac

Badgley Mischka brown and cream jacket -- ($568) at Mark Shale, St. Louis Galleria

RUFFLES

>>>>> Runway look -- Oscar de la Renta presented a stylish blouse adorned with ruffles.

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Red INC International Concepts blouse -- ($39) at Macy's

Green blouse -- ($54.50) at The Limited

White blouse -- ($68) at White House Black Market

BELL SLEEVES

<<<<< Runway look -- Tuleh displayed a cardigan ensemble with bell sleeves.

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Tan shawl blanket -- ($79) at Bebe

Beige woven turtleneck -- ($128) at Anthropologie, St. Louis Galleria

Green cashmere blend sweater -- ($150) at Mister Guy for Women, 9817 Clayton Road

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