Coats?!
I know, I know. I just need a new lighter weight coat for the fall and spring seasons coming up. I didn’t buy anything this year for obvious reasons.
But, what better time to find a new coat than when they are on wicked sales?
I love this bright cotton coat from Banana Republic. It’s simple, has lady-like lines and will go with virtually everything.
It almost makes me excited for fall… almost.
Yep, we’re back to dresses… dresses that I can’t wear now, but still dresses.
I am in deep love with this Peter Som dress. At first glance, it looks sort of “matronly.” It reminded me of cleaning out my Great Aunt’s closet, which was full of stylish-for-the-times knit/polyester blend dresses. But close up, this dress is cotton, slightly sheer and features a “rainbow” of blue shades that are some of my faves.
Still not convinced? Check it out here on Rachel McAdams with a creamy, demure coat and cap-toe pumps!
This great winter coat from Thakoon is at GILT.com this afternoon.
It is the best time of the year for great deals on winter coats. And this beautiful $2,000 coat is now marked down more than 50%. Yes, I’ve done the math.
But I still love it. Gray is one of my absolute favorite non-colors, and how can you even pass up the gorgeous pleating in the back. It soooo reminds me of Mary Poppins!
While it’s probably not in the cards for this girl on a budget, it is most definitely on my drool-worthy list of covets!
Super Bowl XLVII: Which will you wear? Er… root for?
New Orleans will host this year’s Super Bowl. My family and I will spend our time watching at some friends’ house. And by “watching,” I mean “eating” our way through four quarters of football.
I do love football, but I have to say I’m more excited about the party and wearing team colors!
I was raised on the San Francisco 49′ers and my husband and I lived in the Bay Area for five years… so it’s only natural that we would be rooting for maroon and gold.
On the flip side, I adore the Ravens colors and have far more in my wardrobe to cheer them on. Is that reason enough to change teams?
Neh.
Everyone knows the trench is a time-honored staple.
Trenches are a timeless wardrobe piece that every fashionista needs in her (and his!) outerwear collection.
The traditional trench is khaki. Then came the pink or navy trenches with green and white polka dot linings. Or the yellow trench most commonly worn with Hunter Wellies.
But now an Eyelet Trench from Elevenses?! Anthropologie has the cutest blue and white eyelet trench for Spring. This trench is so feminine, but features military-inspired epaulets and a waist-cinching belt.
Better yet — It’s adorable over bright yellow capri pants as seen here.
With a particularly busy holiday season on tap this year, dressy outerwear is a must.
An adorable cropped fur jacket from Badgley Mischka is just the ticket for fending off December’s chill (although quite tame again this year in Middle America!)
While I’m not particularly against people wearing real fur, it’s not really my thing… but I do love a good faux fur jacket for it’s luxurious feel and chic style.
This fur jacket happens to be the real thing, but if you are vehemently against wearing real fur or would just prefer the low maintenance (and lower cost) of the faux persuasion, I’ve included a couple of cute alternatives.
Happy holidays bloggy friends — here’s to a well-dressed season!
DKNY Cropped Leopard Faux Fur Jacket, bloomingdales.com $295
Faux Fur Cropped Jacket, FOREVER21.com $27
Calvin Klein Faux Fur Jacket Silver, Zappos.com $148
I’m a sucker for winter accessories.
While the three boys in my life share a basket of warm hats, gloves, mittens and scarves, I have my own.
Stocking caps, berets, scarves, snoods and more fill my cup… er basket, to overflowing.
Last winter when I replaced a too big winter puffer coat, I picked a charcoal gray one. I’ve been collecting fun and brightly-colored accessories ever since. And that’s why these Kate Spade fingerless merino gloves are on my list.
Of course, I love the turqoise blue color and the whimsical dot print. I also like they they are long, just in case I want to wear them with shorter sleeves or push them up inside my coat for warmth.
I love this Kate Spade Lea coat.
I love the retro shape. I love the mod-ish print. I love that it’s easy in cotton with a touch of silk-blend pizzazz. I adore the round neckline and mini collar. And I’m smitten with how it’s shown here over something very short with black opague tights.
For a girl who adores toppers, this coat is definitely tops!
Read my post today on www.momaha.com for what to wear this holiday season. They are ideas that won’t break the bank!
An interesting combination this down puffer jacket is.
Gerard Darel’s leopard-print down jacket is the perfect combination of animal-print chic, sporty, wind-breaking warm and classic lines.
What a great way to doll up a pencil skirt or skinny cords and cashmere turtlenecks.
This cute down puffer really could make the outfit!
