Best of the Season

School uniforms were the bain of every fashion-loving girl's existence back in middle and high school. Itchy plaid skirts, navy or khaki pants and plain white button downs can be such limiting ensembles, leaving little to no room for one's personal style to shine day-to-day. But as the summer's winding down and we're getting nostalgic for those back-to-school shopping trips, we're starting to look at those plain jane uniforms in a whole new light.

In fact, we've noticed that some of the biggest players in fashion favor that neutral, uniform look when it comes to dressing up for their everyday (and incredibly busy) lives. Is the straight-edge rule of dressing making a comeback amongst trend-setting adults? Here's a list of the top ten most fashionable uniforms worn in the industry today.

1. Vera Wang - all black, everything (some gray)
2. Donna Karan - all black, everything
3. Alber Albaz - suit, bow tie, glasses
4. Michael Kors - jeans, black tee, black sport coat
5. Karl Lagerfeld - black jeans, white collar shirt, black blazer, Ray Bans, black gloves
6. Tonne Goodman - Black button down/turtleneck with white pants
7. Emannuelle Alt - Jeans, tee, leather jacket (usually Balmain)
8. Carolina Herrera - crisp white button down, full skirt

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In what seems like the blink of an eye, the sweet summer season has passed us, leaving a gloom that is only consoled by the promise of fresh fall fashion ahead. For students in particular, a new wardrobe -- complete with accessories -- is key to combat those back-to-school blues. I highlighted many of my campus-chic favorites in The Zoe Report this week, but for today, I have an exclusively curated selection of fashion-forward school supplies to show! They include a dapper backpack, designer highlighters and eco-friendly water bottle, each chosen to help you study in style! xoRZ

1. Madewell The Leather Railway Rucksack ($235)
2. Marc By Marc Jacobs "Star" Headphones ($38)
3. Kate's Paperie Eco-Friendly Fabric Journals ($12.50-$25)
4. Move Collective Bobble Water Bottle ($9.99)
5. Diane Von Furstenburg Laptop Case ($155)
6. Jonathan Adler Highlighters ($9.95)

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Yesterday, Saks Fifth Avenue launched their brand new flash sale site called FashionFix and the first merch up is Elizabeth & James at 50%-60% off. (SaksFashionFix)

Today is the last day of the Stella McCartney spring 2011 sample sale at the Flatotel (135 W. 52nd Street, 5th Floor) in Manhattan. Better get there fast, with prices marked down up to 80%, we'd venture to guess this one will cause a riot. (Mizhattan)

Gilt's got Rebecca Minkoff bags in every shape and color, as well as last minute spring buys from Lauren Moffat and Pleasure Doing Business. (Gilt)

MyHabit, Amazon's recently launched flash sale site, has easy, breezy, neutral colored day dresses Richard Chai Love. (MyHabit)

Check out Net-a-Porter's sister site for slashed prices on perfect Herve Leger party dresses. (TheOutnet)

Not since the 90's have we seen such a major jean jacket surge. From the runways of Derek Lam and Dries Van Noten, the denim outwear piece showed up in various shapes, sizes and washes, not to mention on the enviable backs of Pippa Middleton, Emma Roberts and Chloe Sevigny.

Considering that it works double time as an easy cover up over a sundress or a light layering piece when paired with a scarf or sweater for fall, the jean jacket proves to be the ultimate transition piece. So whether you want yours a little bedazzled, a little cut and cropped or with a little rugged edge, we've got the seven best jean jackets for you to grab now.

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The simple pleasures of summer are vast in number, but one of my favorite activities of the season is a sweet date night with my hubby. There's just something about dining alfresco in the balmy weather that makes an outing with your beau that much more special. Of course, getting dolled up for a night out is half the fun -- you finally have an excuse to wear that perfect maxi dress you just bought! Dress to impress for a romantic evening in a season-appropriate floral frock, jean jacket, and platform wedges. This look is both sweet and sultry -- your man won't be able to keep his eyes off of you. xoRZ

1. Parker Strapless Long Dress ($285)
2. Current/Elliott The Snap Jacket ($273)
3. Day Birger et Mikkelsen Day Tribe Bangles ($110)
4. Joe's Jeans Candy Wedges ($225)
5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Clutch ($160)

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