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ADAM Long Wrap Coat: Sugar-Coat Your Chilly Days

Good thing I never exactly claimed to be logical when it comes to shopping (although ask Tina and she’ll tell you what a practical shopper I am!). I am in the midst of a coat-buying frenzy, and the temperature still only hits the high 60’s at its coldest here in LA. I might need to … Continue reading “ADAM Long Wrap Coat: Sugar-Coat Your Chilly Days”

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Clements Ribeiro Wool and Alpaca-Blend Felt Coat: Band Sleek

A focal-point coat is an absolute must for fall. How else do you expect to look forward to dropping temperatures? Fur chubbies are comfy and fun, but what’s on-trend this season is a coat that functions as the outfit, not just a cover-up to keep you warm. That’s why I’m envisioning a different route for … Continue reading “Clements Ribeiro Wool and Alpaca-Blend Felt Coat: Band Sleek”

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DKNY Twill Cape with Leather Trim

The little girl in me who was infatuated with Wonder Woman loves this cape for its superhero status but the big girl in me who wants to stay hot on a cold day while looking hot loves this cape for its function. Well, and the fact that for fashion’s sake, this is the current look. … Continue reading “DKNY Twill Cape with Leather Trim”

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Top 5 Coats: Off-the-Hook for Every Occasion

I will always reserve a sweet spot for steamy summer nights, but cool weather definitely has its perks. Aside from giving my gauzy maxi dresses a much-needed break, I can count five off the top of my head right now! Each of these coats (heavy enough to get you through fall, even if you don’t … Continue reading “Top 5 Coats: Off-the-Hook for Every Occasion”

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Tory Burch Fall 2011 Pieces: The Rise of Fall

Remember when Tory Burch was all ballet flats and tunics? I hardly do, either! The woman has come a long way from East Hampton-casual. Her seriously substantial fall collection is making me want to move to a climate where the leaves crinkle up and fall off the trees. The two big winners: the “Beckett” fur-trimmed … Continue reading “Tory Burch Fall 2011 Pieces: The Rise of Fall”

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Emilio Pucci Leather-Trimmed Tweed Cape: Boss Tweed

Pucci has just given tie-dye an entirely new meaning. On black and white tweed, it’s been snatched off the hippie-surfer scene and placed in an autumn-perfect dimension. A fuzzy tie-dye pattern also makes this cape, still high on drama, more approachable. Why get caught up in the repetition of jackets and blazers when you can … Continue reading “Emilio Pucci Leather-Trimmed Tweed Cape: Boss Tweed”

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