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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

Outerwear

camel coat options

It is the most basic and classic piece of outerwear (along with a jean jacket) – a camel coat and while the options are endless, you’ll wear it to death! [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3973055″]

2020/04/07

Outerwear

top must-have outerwear guide

My clients send emails every now and again asking about jackets or “dressy coats” or “everyday coats for work” and then wonder when I send a list of must-have outerwear items. The bottom line is there is no one coat that can do it all ~ and a well-stocked outerwear closet is the way to ensure you are warm, dressed appropriately, and ready for anything Mother Nature throws your way! Your top must-have outerwear for your cold-weather closet includes…. Everyday commuter

2019/12/01

Features & Series

gearing up for the holidays

When I think of the holidays, home decor and clothing for Christmas day or even a snowball fight outdoors, Lands’ End automatically pops into my head! As a kid, my mom purchased our boots from there (or L.L. Bean) and they have the best outerwear to prevent numb fingers and that warm feeling you get in your toes when you’ve been outside shoveling too long! TODAY ONLY: get 50% off one item [code ENJOY50, pin: 2308]!! Choices are endless but

2016/11/10

Outerwear

Doing Casual Better…

I’ve lived all over the world albeit mostly in the United States once I was “of age” but even in my travels, I am drawn to how different people do “casual”. Head to the left coast and casual is undoubtedly based on yoga pants and the like. Run to the east coast and the backbone of casual is denim. Down south casual seems to look a little more dressed up and for the ladies, it can be more dresses and

2016/04/15

Accessories

Ready for the Weekend: Flats & Handbag

It’s the weeeeekend baby! And the perfect time to think about how to amp up your everyday style or, better yet, how to add some flavor into your standard denim look because you know it’s what you’re going to wear. Enter stage left: at first, I wasn’t loving M. Gemi’s Ora flat but the more I looked and played around, the more I started to love it. My favorite feature besides the gorgeous red color!!! is that they’re created using the sacchetto method (the leather is sewn into

2016/03/04

Accessories

What The Fashionable Are Wearing For Fashion Week!

I don’t often post about what others are wearing unless it makes sense…..like now! At this year’s Paris Couture Spring 2016 shows I peeped three trends that you’ll see a lot of: White/winter white coats Chunky mid-heel footwear Classic camel outerwear The one most likely to stick around: the classic camel coat which every woman should own anyway!!

2016/02/03

Outerwear

Post Jonas Coat Cover Up

Jonas was serious, right? I was holed up in my place for more than two days…excluding venturing into my backyard to get a few ingredients from my neighbor (I was trying to make turtle brownies and didn’t have enough eggs). In the meantime, it came to my attention that I might need to go “out out” and I didn’t have that awesome statement coat I needed. Jonas was an eye-opener and here are a few eye-openers to make an entrance

2016/02/01

Outerwear

To Be A True Fashion Icon, You Need….

A peacoat! She is a queen of cool…. Emmanuelle Alt – the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris since February 2011, succeeding Carine Roitfeld. She’s one of my style icons and she does denim and anything casual with such upscale, effortless sophistication that it makes me cry sometimes. She is also well-known for rocking a peacoat – it’s one of the four standard coats that every woman should own. If you’re looking for your own version of reasonably-priced, laidback cool check out

2015/12/09

Outerwear

Ready for the Weekend: Casual Chic Cape

Capes are instantly chic. Capes require a little work (they don’t necessarily stay in place all the time). The drama of a beautiful cape is in the colors. The styling trick to wearing your cape is to balance the focal point: beautiful cape = simple look, or monochromatic cape = dramatic outfit. This photo from Urban Spotter says hurried professional rock star doing easy chic. You can accomplish the same with this colorblock cape! And the BONUS: it goes with

2015/10/09

Men's Matters

Men’s Fall Must-Have #1: Quilted Sport Coat

Guys aren’t that complicated so the list of fashion must-haves is short not to mention for fall. I hypothesize that fall is THE favorite season for men because, in general, it fits into their style ethos of relaxed, cool, simple but comfortable. If that’s the case then there are FOUR fall must-haves for every man. So as not to inundate you with to-do’s, we’ll provide one each week for the next four weeks. Just keepin’ it simple. Today’s fall fashion

2015/09/28

Leather

Amen for ASOS: New Year, Better Style

You know ASOS, right? It’s a global online fashion and beauty retailer for men and women. Their target market is the 20s and early 30s so it may not resonate immediately with some of you but it’s always worth a peek. Style note: as it is based in the UK and given it’s target market, my recommendation will always be to size up one to two sizes depending on the give of the garment and the styling!! That said, they

2014/01/22

Outerwear

Getting The Warm “Fuzzies”

It’s the time of year when you want to snuggle up in something warm or by a cozy fire on the weekend, and just be easy. Not every weekend allows for that but, one of the big trends we’re seeing is “fuzzy” outerwear fashion. I like it and can see it on a cold, dry late fall day with a pair of ecru/off white thin wale cords and a fitted sweatshirt. I’d be willing to try it. To keep from

2013/10/23

Outerwear

Proenza Schouler-inspired Outerwear

I saw it. I loved it. I thought of Proenza Schouler. I obsess over navy blue. It’s mine ~ it has all of the attributes of a blazer but a little more substantial for spring! Scoop it at ASOS, $144 [http://rstyle.me/~jGZ6]

2013/03/20

Outerwear

A Jacket That Is As Cool As It Is Hot

It’s on my want-but-don’t need and Lust lists. This Burberry Prorsum oversize lapel bomber jacket will look great with all of my pencil skirts and dresses; and just as hot with my skinny jeans and long sweaters. Dare to Buy … here!

2012/11/28

Leather

Daytime Sequins, Evening Sparkle

Do you own sequins? I do (now)! Have you ever wondered whether you can wear sequins during the day? and if you could, how? The rules on traditional eveningwear have recently gone out the window and it’s a daytime free-for-all. I’ve spent many a hour creating an “outfit” around sequins. I used to think they were gauche and something my older aunt would wear to her 25th class reunion until I was doing some client shopping and found this sequin

2012/11/23

Men's Matters

What’s Hotter Than A Man In Uniform?

The answer: a man doing his duty to look good (whether military or not)! But this season, you can have the best of both worlds because military-inspired outerwear is in…actually it never went out. You’ll find the answer with Balmain, Belstaff, Dior Homme and Polo Ralph Lauren. You can either pull out your old leather bomber jacket (yes, that’s military-inspired) or you can opt for something that has epaulets, sealed/bonded material, double-breasted buttons, archival details, oversized collars and lapels, or

2012/11/15

Beauty

Preparing for Paris

It’s been almost two years since I’ve been to the “City of Lights” but, I think of it often not only because as a stylist, it’s the holy grail but because the energy of city and its inhabitants is infectious! Here’s a style secret: when you travel, a lot of what you wear is determined by the outerwear…. in this case, I’ll be rocking the Zara zipped camouflage jacket because it has sparklies on either breast pocket; the fit is perfect

2012/10/20

Fall Trends

It’s All In The Outerwear

Oftentimes, our outfit cannot be as fabulous as we’d like. In those instances, we recommend you focus on the outerwear because a great coat can definitely get you in the door so we teamed up with Ideeli to give away Desigual’s “White Coat” (retail cost $194) to one winner of our choosing. It can be you!! The black and white color combination is everywhere this season and the pattern turns this into a statement piece for everyday. The designer is Desigual.

2012/09/20

Men's Matters

A Coat To Bridge Fall and Winter

Never knew such a thing as “bridge coat” existed until GQ mentioned {I’m still skeptical…} but it’s apparently like a peacoat but longer. Whatever you call, the one being rocked by Trent Richardson is by Banana Republic and only $250 ~ but not available yet. The length and heft make it ideal for casual Fridays, weekends and fall travel. Stay tuned.

2012/08/24

Fall Trends

A/W 2012 Trend: Precious Coats

We all need a coat for winter (unless you reside in Florida or Arizona). Technically your coat from last year should work just fine but if you want to be on-trend, then go for outerwear that offers a bit of embellishment that may be slightly more than you want for a daytime look, or an asymmetrical hemline. What I love and hate about this trend: (+) The coat would work for your evening affairs as well given it’s slightly dressier

2012/07/30

Men's Matters

It’s That Time of Month…

What were you thinking?! April is the month to purchase rain gear. Move quickly before April showers are gone, sunshine is hear, and prices go up along with the mercury! go high-end with Burberry London go with fun colors by Helene Berman get edgy with black leather by Romwe go classic with J.Crew go all-out and throw caution to the wind with Dsquared2 Either way, hop to it and search for what you love. Guys we didn’t forget about you

2012/04/21

Men's Matters

Sayonara Simon Spurr

It’s so long to Simon Spurr at Simon Spurr. On March 16th, amid thinly veiled references of longstanding agreements, Simon Spurr and Judd Nydes, co-founder, simply released a statement saying the ‘fashion love affair was over’. Spurr will remain the creative consultant for Tommy Hilfiger. You say, “So what?!” Well for now it means nothing since all the major shows are over and technically it could continue to mean nothing if none of you even buy the brand (it’s expensive).

2012/04/04

Accessories

Our Hautest, Cheapest, Most Complete Professional Look for $237

This outfit is for any woman who is just starting out and wants to look fabulous, or any woman who looks in her closet and can’t seem to find something chic yet professional to wear, or any woman who works in a business casual environment but needs to ‘flip the script’ real quick. Shopping List: top: pussybow short-sleeve blouse, $45 bottom: jersey pencil skirt, $15 shoes: patent heels, $45 handbag: tan/black shoulder bag, $63 coat: flare coat with faux fur

2012/01/23

Men's Matters

Outerwear Is In

On very good authority, I have listed the top points for men to note when thinking about outerwear: Slim-fitting ~ nothing too fitted so you looked like a stuffed sausage but nothing so roomy that you look like you borrowed the coat from your Dad Single-breasted ~ trends come and go, but single-breasted will always remain a classic Wool or cashmere ~ this offers warm without excessive bulk Knee-length ~ current trends make it acceptable to sport a finish at

2012/01/20

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the most basic but essential outerwear

camel coat options

top must-have outerwear guide

gearing up for the holidays

Doing Casual Better…

Ready for the Weekend: Flats & Handbag

What The Fashionable Are Wearing For Fashion Week!

Post Jonas Coat Cover Up

To Be A True Fashion Icon, You Need….

Ready for the Weekend: Casual Chic Cape

Men’s Fall Must-Have #1: Quilted Sport Coat

Amen for ASOS: New Year, Better Style

Getting The Warm “Fuzzies”

Proenza Schouler-inspired Outerwear

A Jacket That Is As Cool As It Is Hot

Daytime Sequins, Evening Sparkle

What’s Hotter Than A Man In Uniform?

Preparing for Paris

It’s All In The Outerwear

A Coat To Bridge Fall and Winter

A/W 2012 Trend: Precious Coats

It’s That Time of Month…

Sayonara Simon Spurr

Our Hautest, Cheapest, Most Complete Professional Look for $237

Outerwear Is In

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