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The Coat You Need to Feel Instantly Glamorous- Car Coats

If there is one thing you need during the winter months it’s a winter coat that you adore.

Full disclosure here, I own ALOT of coats. Three Closets full to be exact. My husband calls me the Imelda Marcos of coats. No matter how many I have to choose from, time and time again the coats I reach for to wear are my vintage car coats and box coats.

Is there anything more glamorous than a vintage style wool coat? I think not. They instantly make you feel like you just stepped into an Audrey Hepburn movie. It almost doesn’t matter what you wear underneath it since the polished coat will ensure your overall look is a chic, unique and sophisticated one.

Originally created in the early 1900s, car coats were designed to protect drivers and passengers from the elements when riding in open-top vehicles. These early styles were often long and made from heavy fabrics like tweed or fur.

Balancing both style and practicality, Car Coats hit mid thigh, are simple in design, single breasted, have a collar and are a bit oversized. Whether vintage or new Car Coats create a silhouette that has a cool retro feel.

Womens’ Car Coat tend to be 3/4 sleeve (although they don’t have to be) because back in the day women wore gloves with them when driving.

This low key luxe topper is a MUST to work into your winter wardrobe repertoire.

Remember, if you can only afford to upgrade one piece in your wardrobe, it should be your coat. You make the majority of your first impressions wearing your coat. Whether you are walking in the door for a coffee meeting, heading from building to building or ready for a night out, your coat can make or break your look.

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New Season Trend That Looks Even Better Secondhand

Fashion’s renewed love affair with upholstery dressing continues into F/W in the form of tapestry coats and jackets.

This granny-esc fabric ruled the runways at top designers like Celine, Loewe, Acne Studios, and Gucci.

The key to tapestry-inspired dressing is to ease into it. You don’t want to look like you stole your g-ma’s sofa, drapes and rug to get dressed. Since these pieces tend to skew a little extra, you don’t want to wear them all at once. Think of each as a hero item that can help elevate an otherwise classic look. It should be THE statement piece to your look.

The best part about this straight from the runway new season trend? It looks even better with secondhand pieces.

Designers often look to vintage pieces and styles from yester-year to get inspiration for their collections so why not rock an original!

According to The Business of Fashion‘s State of Fashion Report 2020, sustainability is one of the 10 biggest themes in fashion this year.

Shopping secondhand is by far one of the most cost-efficient ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Plus it’s a sure-fire way to ensure you are rockin’ something totally unique.

When you pick up something in a vintage store, you know you’ll never see another soul in the same item. There’s also nothing better than the thrill of coming across a gem hidden in a heaving rack of clothing.

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The Metallic Trend Is Back.. Again

As you know, fashion trends go round and round. What’s out is in, what’s in is out and it all comes back around eventually.

This season the cycle continues with a resurgence of total glitz. The Metallic Trend is back.. again.

Maybe it’s in direct response to us all wearing leggings and sweats for the last few months or maybe it’s just metallics time to shine but either way a shiny pop of copper, silver or gold might be just what you need to feel oh so Glam again.

Wearing metallic pieces can seem a little scary if you haven’t worn them before. But it’s actually simple to pull it off if you know how to style and contrast your metallic clothing pieces with non-metallics.

The most important thing to remember with the metallic trend is that less is more. You’ll want to start with one statement metallic piece, and then add touches of other metals in your accessories. And by accessories I mean bags, belts and shoes- when rocking metallics go easy on the jewelry.

The key is finding ways to dress down glitzier items with more down to earth pieces. You can take a sequin skirt from holiday-party-uniform to model-off-duty cool instantly by pairing it with a band tee, leather jacket and combat boots, jeans a t-shirt can be elevated by adding a metallic boot and handbag, and a metallic moto jacket could be just what you need to liven up that everyday office trousers and blouse look.

This look would have had a totally different vibe if I wore a denim jacket and leather belt. By adding the metallic pieces this look transforms into something totally glam.

No matter what your personal style- from edgy to uber feminine or effortlessly boho- try reworking some of your go-to pieces by pairing them with metallics.

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Color Crush Fiesta Red

There is just something oh-so-summery and perfectly spicy about Fiesta Red. It’s a true, summery red with warmer orange undertones and a lot of fire.

Fiesta Red makes me feel muy caliente.

Cue that oh so annoying yet catchy and appropriate song…..Havana-na-na-na……

Pretty much every season we get a version of red in the “it” color palette. We have had Berry Red, Jester Red, Tigerlily, Valiant Poppy and this season has delivered us Fiesta Red.

Designers incorporated the picante shade in just about every way imaginable. At Gucci there were pops of fiery shade throughout the collection in everything from an oversized sleeve kimono inspired jacket to leather zip up undies and classic trench coats layered with peppery hued tights. Valentino showcased the hue in Little Red Riding hood-esc cape dresses and at Elie Saab an awe-inspiring one shoulder sleek, classic, goddess gown brought the perfect amount of heat to the runway.

The reason I have a serious color crush on this orangey red shade is that it looks great on EVERYONE and there are roughly a gazillion different ways to wear it.

You can go head-to-toe with this hot shade or try some easy pairings to pepper in the shade: Fiesta Red and Teal Blue delivers a cool southwest vibe, when paired with Cactus Green it hits on those so-on-trend western notes, Fiesta Red + Pink brings a sunset inspired palette or with Cobalt Blue for some tropical vibes. You can even incorporate it as an accent shade to pop in some color to a monochrome look with a bag or shoe.

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Why a Shirtdress is the Perfect Summer Silhouette

It’s time to get started on curating a summer wardrobe- after all the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day, is coming up next week and there is one piece that both designers and street-stylers agree should be in everyone’s wardrobe this season, a Shirtdress.

This wearable staple popped up on the runways in a medley of prints and colors, from Tory Burch’s striped collared dress to Tibi’s vibrant green ruffle hemmed look.

It’s nothing new, the style has been around for decades and soared to popularity in the 1950’s.

Inspired by the men’s wardrobe a Shirtdress borrows details from a men’s shirt such as a collar and button front. Constructed similarly to a men’s dress shirt it sport’s a super forgiving fit which makes it perfect for just about every body type.

They let you look very feminine, without taking too much effort or sacrificing your comfort.

The shirtdress really is the perfect summer silhouette and can take you seamlessly from work to a cocktail party! Just switch up your shoes and accessories to become a wardrobe chameleon in a flash.

I predict Shirtdresses will totally be this season’s new throw-on-and-go outfit. Style with a pair of slide sandals for a casual weekend look, heels for an evening event or sleek sneakers for a day of brunching and shopping. Whether you like something clean and crisp, retro and ladylike or a look that’s more boho chic, this season has a shirtdress for every style, budget, and body type.