BrrrBabyBrrr-Coats for Winter 2013/14.

With the temperature plummeting this week from California to the Carolinas, you will need to bundle up and dress in layers for warmth. Over all of those layers is an outer shell, namely the coat. Some may care to choose a comfortable coat, because your number one priority is to stay warm.Your choice for comfort over style rules because you are not covered by that coat in the office or for other indoor activities. I say, you should wear a coat that provides warmth, comfort, and more importantly, style. One should think that wearing a coat is like the beautiful plumes on an exotic bird. My goal is to jumpstart your style sense this winter with this feature about coats. Whilst raining, snowing, sleeting or hailing; hopefully, you will have more than one coat in your closet.

I have scouted out 30 picks for temperatures 30 and below. Well, hopefully not too far below 30 degrees!

Enjoy the video and get inspired. Be chic while staying warm!
(video also on youtube-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUMMkAvTWmA )

Coat Story:
1.Dawn Levy Sleeveless Convertible Trench Coat
2.St. John Fur Collar Notched Lapel Coat
3.Marni Marni Fur Gilet
4.Club Monaco Brooklyn Tweed Wool Coat
5.Michael Kors Fox Fur Vest
6.Anna Sui Patchwork Faux Fur Coat
7.Jessica Simpson Asymmetrical Boucle Plaid
8.Tahari Collared Combo Coat
9.Bottega Veneta Invertedpleat Wool and Cashmereblend Coat
10.Maurizio Pecoraro  Ruffled Double Wool Coat
11.Coast Alvina Coat
12.Guess Envelope Collar Double Breasted Boucle Coat
13.Lanvin  Racoon Collar Leopard Wool Jacquard Coat
14.Theory Idalee Stagger Coat
15.Bernardo Two Tone Packable Goose Down Anorak Jacket
16.Bernardo Packable Goose Down Anorak Vest

17.Bernardo Mixed Shell Packable Goose Down Walking Coat
 18.Calvin Klein Herringbone Bouclé Cape
19.Tobi De Philo City Life Faux Fur Coat
20..Forever 21 City Chic Bouclé Coat
21.H&M Fake Fur Co
22.Gareth Pugh Asymmetric Sheepskin Coat
23.Patagonia Fiona Parka
24.Gianluca Capannolo Alpaca Cloth Coat
25.Victoria's Secret The Wool Side Tab Coat
26.Topshop Wool Notch Neck Coat
27.Maggy Frances Audrey Coat
28.Topshop Wool Notch Neck Coat
29.Burberry Double Wool Twill Zip Detail Coat
30.Rick Owens Fisher Wrap Vest


FYI... Coat selections range in prices as low as $52 all the way to $10.000. 
Click product description for pricing and link to detailed description.
Suggestions for budget fashionistas and those who are living luxuriously. 
Wow yourself this winter. : }

Bonded... Bond Girl Inspired Swimwear

Ursula Andress

Before the summer is done with us or we are done with the summer, it is not too late to strut your stuff in sexy swimwear. My inspiration for the poolside and beach is a reference back to the sultry "Bond Girls." As wishful thinking would have it; these thoughts floating in my head, what would I wear if I were a "Bond Girl"? What swimwear would be my weapon of choice?
You must admit from Ursula Andress, Dominique  Derval, Barbara Carrera, and Halle Berry each of these ladies and the other Bond Girls were the weapons of choice clad in swimwear. I have searched for some options that will make your summer swimwear attire go out with a bang.

Melissa Odabash Beachwear

Mikoh Swimwear

Tory Burch Tankini

Pistol Panties Bikini

                             Take a dive into expected or unexpected territory!

                              Enjoy the rest of the summer season.

And for extra ammunition poolside:

Loreal Sublime SPF30

Pupa Nail Color- Candy Pink

Shiseido Replenishing Body Cream

Steve Madden 56mm Sunglasses in Purple

Alexis Bittar Semiprecious Multistone Snake Necklace in Multicolor (MULTI)

   Wouldn't it be refreshing to see a "Big Bond Girl" in an upcoming film?#ijs

  Modcloth She and Swim One Piece Plus Size in Black

 

Trendsetting Fall Items 2012

A few trend items / themes I would like to highlight for the Fall 2012 that  I think will find their way to your way to your wardrobe. (or if you don't already have it_ for fashion is cyclical)


Brocade Brigade
Instead of being imprisoned to home decor of drapes and furniture, brocade has blazed a revival down the runways carrying over from the Spring. It can be dressed for day or evening. just make sure when including in your day wear, you wear subdued colors like brown, white, even light blue. For evening you can wear opulent colors like purple, gold, and green for a night out.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Brocade Jacket from Vika Gazinskaya.

7 For All Mankind Brocade Foil Block Print Denim

Portal of prints
Most people are afraid of prints. Namely they do attract attention, and can make figure flaws noticeable. Dont be afraid of all over prints and be experimental about wearing 2 or 3 different prints together. as long as they fall within the same color scheme and you are realistic as what pattern works for you, you will look and feel like you're on your own runway of life. For the fuller fashionistas choose thinner stripes, smaller dots or variant sizes within same pattern, and smaller scaled prints so you will look fabulously thick- embrace you curves! 

Elena Miro

D&G Multi-Print Silk Dress

Miu-Miu-Fall-2012-Ad-Campaign feat. Chloe Sevigny

Get Foxy
The animal for the hunt this season is the fox. I am not suggesting to go out and slay these creatures, I am presenting presenting animal friendly ways to wear this sly, unassuming animal for Fall 2012 in the form of accessories and garments.

Asos Tshirt with Fox Wrap

Asos Fox Necklace

Asos Fox Buckle Skinny Waist Belt

Emilie Thomas Fox Ring Gold

Stay tuned for more Fall 2012 Trend Faves...