Outerwear

Drop Bigger Bucks For Bigger Versatility

As trench coats go, this is right in the high middle at $570 but we know lots of great options can be found for less. However, what makes us give this one special consideration: It’s a three-in-one coat/vest/capelet The wheat/tan color make it reliably neutral The contrast between the capelet and the cotton jacket create [...]

New Year’s Resolution #5: Stay Warm

This Maxmara puffer coat is perfect if your everyday life requires real time outdoors ~ whether walking across campus, trotting to the metro, or picking up kids (or running around to get them). It’s easily weekend casually curated with rugged tall boots and a polo neck sweater, but works to get to work if you’re [...]

A Week of ‘Car Coat’ Chic

Repeat after me, “Color is good. Color is good.” Eventually you’ll start to believe it and, when you do, a whole world of style will open up to you. In the meantime, take baby steps – – – like sporting your color in your coat. This minimal coat with gold buttons comes in red or [...]

6 Things We Want To Share This Week

The Navajo tribe owns a variety of trademarks on the term “Navajo,” including one covering clothing. Last month Urban Outfitters got in a bit of trouble creating 21 products with the term “Navajo” in them….everything has since been renamed. However, Forever 21, is trying to push the limit as they have items similarly named with the word “Navajo” [...]

Travel to Cape-Town

Lands’ End Canvas has a few great capes for the fall.  I’ve found my new throw-on uniform that will carry me through the fall….just a few quick changes up on the top (or chunky sweater) or some fitted cargos on the bottom! Shopping List: Cape, black tartan plaid – Lands’ End Canvas ($200) Tall ‘Rumbler’ riding boots [...]

A Week’s Worth of Looks…to Boot!

This week’s worth of looks are centered around a great pair of flat, tall riding boots. I’m not a ‘flats girl’, but tall riding boots seem to work a lot of different ways and when paired with something fitted, seem to scream undercover glam! Shopping List: Tan, tall riding boots - by Maurice ($150) Gold metallic [...]

Fall Trend #5: Shimmer

Wake up your fall wardrobe with one of the season’s most attention-grabbing trends: shimmer and sheen. If you haven’t already, you will definitely be seeing a lot of glistening sequins, metallics, fringes, and appliques that are set to create a major impact. Forget about the warm weather gradually disappearing as these shiny pieces will instantly [...]

Women’s Spring Transition Essentials

Here is a list of 5 women’s essentials transition items for Spring.  Stock up on these items that you loved in the Winter, and can now transform and enhance for the Spring! neutral blazer: invest in this minimal trend in various styles depending on your outfit of choice chic, modern to wear over a soft [...]

Top Spring Trend: Blue, The Color, Not the Mood!

Blue, the color not the mood, was a prominent shade in men’s collections for Spring 2011.  Don’t let this color get you down though! Instead of drowning your entire look in blue hues, embrace it with accessories and shoes.  Accessories are an excellent way to take up a trend while still maintaining your own uniqueness.  Of course, [...]

A Sophisticated and Mod Take on Outerwear from Burberry

  Inspired by ‘60s model Jean Shrimpton, Christopher Bailey departed from his edgy rock and roll streak in favor of a mod, sophisticated, military-esque collection that marked a lively return to color, shape, and volume.  Clearly keeping his customers in mind of the brutal winters ahead, Bailey had a heavy focus on outerwear: sculptured coats [...]

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