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MJ totally gets geek-chic.

I'm loving his elasticized enamel dove belt, as seen on Rachel in this week's episode of Glee.

Super cute, it adds instant interest to almost casual outfit - whether you wrap it 'round a sun dress, over a high-waisted skirt/pants, or even shorts.

Flecked throughout with gold Lurex, this belt shines. I especially love the signature MJ doves on the double buckle - one white enamel and one gold tone.

Adorable and affordable!

_{Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel dove belt, $88, Net-A-Porter}

Fashion - Women > Belts

There are certain sales a woman should never pass up.

This is one of them.

A beautiful braided and woven leather belt by Michael Kors, 4 inches wide with a seriously chic collar stud closure, this belt would complete any outfit.

Available in chocolate or camel, this Michael Kors belt can be cinched high on your waist, or worn loose and low-slung for a more casual feel. I can picture it belting a trench coat for spring.

The best part? It costs less than 25 dollars.

For real.

Michael Kors woven belt, $65 $23, Vivre.com

Fashion - Women > Belts

Getting ready for a night on the town brings to my mind two words: Glamour and gloss. I’m all about amping up the WOW-factor for evening, especially when it comes to some unique accoutrements.

Whether you’re creating metallic luster with a sequined gown, or spicing up a not-so-basic-black mini dress with too-tall heels, there’s one accessory that for evening is rather unexpected but that wears totally chic:

The belt.

Wearing a glammed-up belt, you’ll be a vision in vivacious jewels, sequins, or semi-precious stones — depending on how much you spend — and you’ll stand out from the crowd.

You don’t have to be wearing a baggy dress, either: Jeweled belts cinch chic over dresses loose or tight. I love this jeweled-buckle grosgrain belt by J.Crew. Available in sesame or black, it will stand out over whatever you’re wearing. And at a sale price, this J.Crew belt is an unbeatable bargain, non?

J.Crew jeweled-buckle grosgrain belt, $58 $39.99, JCrew.com

Fashion - Women > Belts

The last time I styled equestrian I was five years old, dancing circles around a quarter horse while wearing jodphurs, boots, and a navy blazer.

And while jodphurs have made a comeback on the runways for Spring/Summer 08, I wouldn’t place a bet on my sweet self ever wearing them again.

But I can see myself pulling together an elegant ensemble with these fantastic equestrian-style belts by Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Detailed in Italy with double-bit buckles, luxe leather, and silver-tone hardware, these belts are designed for wear and tear —

both in and out of the tack shop —

and both designers are discounted now at Neiman Marcus.

Dolce & Gabbana Animalier double-bit belt, $375 $281, Neiman Marcus.

Salvatore Ferragamo double-ring belt, $310 $233, Neiman Marcus.