Why spend big bucks to pay someone to organize your closet when this handy app can do it for less than a $5 bill? Use the built-in camera to take pictures of your clothes and accessories, or import images from your photo library and put together outfits from the stuff you already own. Hate to wear the same look too often? A calendar allows you to track your ensembles and plan new get-ups for the future. You can also make style notes to remind yourself of items you’d like to try. Smile, and say chic!

At itunes.com, iOS 3.1, $3.99.
 

Just like it’s sister app, iShoes, iBags lets you shop more than 20,000 purses and handbags by designer and style. Once you find a bag you can’t live without, the app will send you to the retailer’s site on your iPhone, or save the info in a wishlist you can email to your hubby for a not-so-subtle hint.

At itunes.com, iOS 2.2, free
 

Not sure if that top goes with those pants? Crave the real answer to the question “does this make my butt look big?” With this shopping app, simply snap a photo of the clothing in question, send a message out to users, and friends and community members will rate your pic. Would a store clerk be so honest?

At itunes.com, iOS 3.0, free.
 

If you stopped scheduling lunch-time appointments because you just need to shop Gilt.com’s daily flash sales, this app will help free you up -- and keep you from starving. Shop from your iPhone, get real-time sale alerts and check what sales are coming up. You’ll be so happy you may even offer to pick up the check.

At itunes.com, iOS 3.1, free.

 

You never know when an amazing piece will come up for auction, and having this app means you won’t get left out. The "Fashion Vault" offers exclusive flash sales on clothing and accessories with notifications built in. "The Closet" is a place to store your faves and create looks with the outfit builder. Plus, you can search millions of items by size, brand, new, used and more.

At itunes.com, iOS 3.1, free.
 

Don’t trust the mirror when you’re trying on clothes? Use this app to receive instant feedback. Friends in the community will look at the photo you post and tell you if that skirt is too short for the big meeting, the shoes are working or whether you should leave that extra accessory at home.

At itunes.com, iOS 4.0, free.
 

Die-hard fashionistas need to be kept abreast of the most current goings-on in the industry, and this app puts it all in one stylish place, with RSS feeds and updated blog posts. If your go-to blogs aren’t already preloaded, just add the links to the “My News” category.

At itunes.com, iOS 2.2.1, free.
 

Stuck in the waiting room or bored at the airport? Who needs Angry Birds when you’ve got Gucci? Find out first about the brand’s newest collaboratons, projects and collections, get behind-the-scenes dish from Creative Director Frida Giannini and stream three hours of her favorite tunes. Traveling? The app has a “Little Black Book” section highlighting the world’s hottest clubs, restaurants, hotels and attractions. And moms will want to play with the "Gucci Children's Collection: Playground" where you can check out kiddie clothes and draw and decorate with the Gucci Bear, stars, flowers and more. Gucci-goo!

At itunes.com, iOS 3.0, free.
 

Here’s one just for fun. Remember the Fashion Plates game you used to play as a kid? We often mourn the fact that ours has long gone missing, but this app brings it back in a new high-tech way. Create whatever outfits you like by mixing and matching hair styles, makeup, tops, bottoms, hats, dresses and all sorts of accessories. Perfect to pass time during commercials when you're watching Project Runway.

At itunes.com, iOS 3.0, $1.99.