Fresh Picks to Follow: The Camel Coat

Even though I live in Florida, I love to look at fall coats, wool or cashmere sweaters and lots and lots of boots.  Of course, the need for these items is short lived because our fall/winter isn’t very long.  I think that I’ll always love these items because of my northern upbringing and my secret desire to live up north again.  I truly miss dressing up for all four seasons.  And I wish I didn’t have to justify wearing my boots, my wool sweaters or even my coats.  Well, that’s a whole other topic for another day.  This week’s Fresh Picks to Follow is all about the camel coat.  I currently have several coats in my closet in various colors, but I don’t own a camel colored coat yet.  The camel coat is simple, timeless, and chic; it has been a classic for years and a staple in many men and women’s wardrobes.  This weekend, I plan to look into investing in one for the fall – of course my coat will be a lightweight version.  Here are my top 10 camel coats for this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow.  Do you own a camel coat or do you plan on purchasing one?  Let me know what you think! 

1. Rag & Bone - Admiral Coat…$795.00

2. J.Crew - Double-cloth Metro Coat…$298.00

3. Old Navy - Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Coats…$70.00

4. JCPenney - Chime Ruffle Coat…$59.99

5. J.Crew - Icon Trench… $325.00

6. Talbots - Marmount Patch-pocket Peacoat…$289.00

7. Tulle - Single Breast Vintage Wool Coat…$98.00

8. Burberry - Four Pocket Duffle Coat…$895.00

9. Ruche - Emerson Embassy Ruffle Coat…$168.00

10.  Paul and Joe – Double Breasted Wool Coat…$805.00

xoxo Natasha

In the Mood: Coach – Fall Handbags 2011

Hi ladies…I was just looking at the Coach website the other day and I was inspired to blog about it.  I’ve been obsessed with Coach since I was in my teens.  I can’t even begin to tell you how many Coach items I own right now.  My mom bought me my first Coach purse when I was in high school. Awesome - right? I thought I was pretty cool to have a beautiful tan leather duffle bag when many of my friends didn’t own one.  Ever since then I have acquired quite the collection of Coach items from purses and accessories to outerwear and shoes.  Do you have any Coach pieces or do you plan to purchase something soon?

This brand is doing everything right at this point.  Over the last 70 years, the character and the spirit of the Coach brand has been defined as “classic American style.”  Coach was founded in 1941 as a family run workshop in a Manhattan loft.   The company made its reputation selling sumptuous fine leather purses and accessories in traditional and classic styles, and it remains one of the best-known leather brands in the United States.  Now don’t get me wrong, the brand has had its share of hits and misses over the years.  However, the company continued to evolve and offer an expanding collection of merchandise from handbags, clothing, jewelry, luggage and beyond.   

The current collections are distinctly modern yet unmistakably classic.  All of the collections offer amazing rich colors, new silhouettes, and unique fabrications that play off each other perfectly. The Madison collection is sleek, chic and flawless.   It’s one of my favorites right now.  The company recently reissued 5 iconic Coach Classic styles for a limited time only.   The Classic collection is perfect for all ages because it offers simple and elegant styles.  Each piece can be considered a wardrobe staple.  Although the Poppy collection is not my favorite, the collection is playful, vibrant and whimsical and it’s a favorite among many women.  

Have you checked out the website lately? If you haven’t, you can check it out here.  This company has so many great handbags and accessories on the website right now.   I wanted to share some of my fall favorites with all of you.  Which ones are your favorites?  Check out my fall crushes from Coach and let me know what you think!

MADISON GATHERED LEATHER

ABIGAIL SHOULDER BAG

MADISON LEATHER LINDSEY SATCHEL

FLAGSHIP BUFFALO LEATHER TOTE

FLAGSHIP LEATHER DOWEL FLAP

KRISTIN ELEVATED PEBBLE GRAIN

LEATHER LARGE ZIP TOTE

CHELSEA LEATHER LARGE SHOPPER

Fresh Picks to Follow: The Schoolboy Blazer

I’m so sad that my week at home has ended. Even though it’s only Friday, I’m already dreading Monday morning.  I really have to make the best of the weekend.  I’m sure there is a ton of work waiting for me in the office along with hundreds of emails.  I don’t have much planned this weekend.  I’m running tomorrow morning in the local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K.  Do you have any plans to run or walk your local Susan G. Komen Race?  If you have questions on how to get involved, I’ve posted some links to some great organizations dedicated to breast cancer research.  Check out my previous post here for more information.

I went into J. Crew on Wednesday and I was pretty impressed with some of the items in the store.  I always loved J. Crew, but I hadn’t visited the store in a while.  I grabbed the November 2011 catalog and I want everything…especially the Schoolboy Blazer and the Hacking Jacket.  I love these jackets because I can still wear them to work.  You can pair this blazer with jeans and boots for a casual look or wear over a neutral colored dress for work.  Combine this blazer with a button down top or a shirt for a look that is both trendy and timeless.  How do you wear your blazers?  Here are my top 10 schoolboy blazers for this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow.  Let me know what you think!

1. Anthropologie - Mainstay Blazer…$498.00

2. Banana Republic - Knit Herringbone Jacket…$150.00

3. Talbots - Kate Fit Velveteen Jacket…$129.00

4. Bird by Juicy Couture - Striped Blazer...$208.60

5. Ann Taylor - Country Check Jacket…$179.99

6. J. Crew - Hacking Jacket…$298.00

7. Rag & Bone - Merino Wool Knit Jacket…$450.00

8. Maison Scotch - Herring Blazer…$220.00

9. Smythe - Plaid Blazer…$695.00

10. J. Crew - Schoolboy Blazer in Velvet…$168.00

xoxo Natasha