The transition from fall into winter can be tricky. Do you wear your warmer boots or not? Do you need a heavier jacket around this time of year or should you just opt for a thicker sweater? Should you throw on a hat on if it’s slightly chillier out or not? Personally, I find footwear to be one of the trickiest areas, especially when I start thinking about weekend wear (sweat pants and running shoes won’t do people). Enter the lace up ankle boot – my Friday Find for you this week. For the ladies Route of the Matter Boot- Jeffery Campbell (@ Modcloth.com) For the gents Cooper Square Longwing Boot- Cole Haan (@ nordstrom.com) This boot is the perfect weekend footwear for this time of year. Why? Because they are: warm and cozy (go ahead and add warmer socks if you need to) easy to pair with most items in your weekend wardrobe…. especially if you go with a shade of brown as shown here quite stylish, in an understated way going to last you a long time (especially if you take care of them) Here’s my quick tip on these boots: Many lace up boots have a leather sole and aren’t really that practial once there’s snow and ice on the ground. To wear them throughout fall AND winter, I suggest you take your boots to a shoe maker to get a rubber sole added on the bottom. Yes, I know some people would gasp (intensely) at this suggestion but it’s a great way to add time to the “boot wearing” season. Also, it will prevent you from slipping if there’s a light dusting of snow or a sheet of black ice. Happy Friday!
Reader Spotlight/Friday Find: Finding a Navy Wool Coat
Hi All, I decided to switch it up today and combine a Friday Find post with a Reader Spotlight post. Enjoy! Hi Lazina, I’m on the hunt for a classic navy wool coat for winter. I can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. I’d like a 3/4 length coat with gold buttons. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help! Jenn Hi Jenn, I love that you’re looking for this classic coat – both in colour and style. Here are my suggestions for you: H&M- Reefer Jacket ($79.95) Smythe- Birkin Coat (~$1100 @ ShopBop.com) MARC by MARC JACOBS- Nicoletta Wool Coat ($990 @ STYLEBOP.com) Trina Turk- Double Breasted Lambswool and Cashmere Officer’s Coat (~$600 @ Nordstroms) ZARA- Double Breasted Wool Coat ($59.99) * Style Tip- switch out these buttons for vintage-inspired gold ones Happy coat hunting!
Friday Find: A dressy sweater
Yikes! The temperature is starting to drop. I don’t know about you but as soon as it gets chilly, I just want to grab a warm, cozy sweater. Having said that, I have to admit that I usually steer clear of most sweaters, especially those that are chunky and thick. They just add bulk to the body and, unless you’re very lean and straight, make you look bigger than you actually are. Why would you ever want to do that to yourself? Here’s a sweater that actually has some shape. It won’t look like you’re wearing a garbage bag or a muumuu. Loretta Pullover Sweater (BCBG) Why I love it: It’s timeless. Whether you’re 20 or 60, or any other age really, this sweater will definitely work for you. It’s dressy. I can definitely see this being worn out for dinner with friends on a cold fall evening. For me, I’d also wear it out during the day with a great pair of skinny jeans and little booties for a dressier, “I’m running errands” look. Yes, it’s trendy. I know you’ve see this beaded sweater concept everywhere. Because it’s black and a knit (rather than a sweatshirt), it will have greater longevity. In other words, you won’t look like a fashion “has been” next season. I would never guide you down THAT path. It’s on sale! From now until Tuesday, it’s 30% off. You’re welcome. Happy Friday.