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Outerwear

Your Everyday Outerwear

What does your everyday outerwear look like? Is it cozy, long, short, colorful, worn out, “ordinary”, statement, or elegant? Think about the words you’d use to describe the outerwear you rock most days because outerwear is one of the first elements people see when they create a ‘first impression’ of you. So, what are you wearing? If we move from the premise that you don’t need a lot to look great then as an executive or entrepreneur, you really need

2024/12/06

The most basic outerwear essential is a chic, camel trench coat

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the most basic but essential outerwear

Simply put, there is no piece of outerwear more basic but more essential than the trench coat! The one pictured is [here] – French-inspired! Flexible – check! Versatile – check! Classic – check! Essential – check! Burberry has a beautiful, more expensive version which I love but whatever you do, heed the following recommendations: Go for camel [or navy]. Make the hemline just at or below the knee. Ensure it’s waterproof Get a removable waist belt And, while not essential,

2020/12/13

Hotels

On The Road: Burberry Always Available

Claridge’s. The Connaught. The Berkeley. If you can afford the splurge at these top notch London hotels then don’t bother to carry a jacket with you because Burberry teamed up with those hotels to provide its iconic trench coat complimentary for guests to borrow in every suite. Suite prices start around $1,400/night!

2015/09/08

Sometimes Simple is the Most Stylish

Our top 3 picks for simple-faced men’s watches that won’t break-the-bank, but will definitely leave you sitting pretty in the style category…as well as with a little extra cash in your wallet! Calvin Klein, $205 Skagen, $110

2011/04/28

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 – both cropped and traditional – displayed flowy, flared sleeves, bold toggles, and slouchy black pleats. Pieces in a beautiful color palette of kiwi, olive

2011/03/23

“Elevated” Style

I recently glanced upon an article by Susan Weissman for Four Seasons Magazine and, along with the photography by David Lewis Taylor, loved this piece. It was simple yet effective: it showed a fabulous picture of this season’s towering heels stacked high! Picture perfect! [pictured shoes include Giambattista Valli‘s 5-inch platform in vitello nero | Christian Louboutin‘s military-inspired olive flannel | Manolo Blahnik‘s classic teal plaid | Christian Louboutin‘s violet suede slingback | Brian Atwood‘s burgundy t-strap with gold lamè bow | Burberry‘s black sandal with

2010/11/12

Top 5 Items to Own Before Year-End

These items are no surprise but if you don’t have them, starting off the year stylish and chic will be difficult. Ladies, as you hit the stores and online sales, please remember that the basics are the building blocks to a fabulous wardrobe. Do you have yours? If you want helping locating or purchasing any of these items, click here. They include: Black sheath dress: Mrs. O rocks a different one at least once a week, and the working woman

2009/12/28

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