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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

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 interested in staying warm. I am! Available at Matches Fashion, $276 %RELATEDPOSTS%

2012/01/04

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 – Charles David ($203) Vintage baseball tee – J Crew ($30) Denim leggings – Joes Jeans ($98)

2011/11/01

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

Like It, Love It, or Lose It

Hmmmm, I love the scarf, gloves and coat…..and not too keen the length of the skirt. The picture concept is about transitioning into fall and the outer accoutrements that make it stylish. What do you think?

2010/10/29

Super Dope, Super Dapper #3

This lightweight private jacket from the Gap ($90) is easy to wear on the weekends, as business casual, to travel, etc, etc. The epaulets make it cool and the waterproof material keep you warm enough Trenchcoat — lose it! Military-inspired jacket — grab it! Ready for spring? Now you are…..

2010/03/18

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