Winter Jacket Time

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but a warm winter jacket is so delightful… The time of year when getting a new winter jacket is on a lot of people’s minds is here. It is possible that this year’s winter will be just as chilly as last year, and the early snow in October supported that possibility as well.  So if you are without a good winter jacket, then you are certainly not ready to take on the winter chill that is just around the corner. How do you determine the type of winter coat you will need?  Well, there are a few factors that you should consider for this....

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Blazers from Business to Bling

I have a few blazers in my closet that are great pieces for important business meetings or interviews because they add a professional feel to the day and can be paired with the perfect fitting trousers to make an unbeatable power outfit.  But I like to get the most out of every article of clothing tucked away in my closet so I can create as many diverse ensembles as possible.  The blazer can be transformed to accommodate all your wardrobe needs, you just need to know the proper way to accessorize it! If you’re going to lunch with some friends or meeting your boyfriends’ parents for...

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Best 2011 Jackets

Another chilly season is among us, my jacket loving friends.  With this new season comes winter fashions that I know you are all ready to try out.  The jackets that will be in style this winter a easy and classic, so you can keep them for years to come.  If you are in the market for a new jacket to keep you warm this season, here are my top three picks. The Cape Jacket.  Let go of structure with a flowey cape jacket.  This jacket breaks some traditional rules and adds whimsy and romance to any outfit.  There are more casual styles and then there are others that are a bit more formal....

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Ode To My Coat and Fall

Today the air was just crisp enough for me to pull out my glorious pea coat to wear this morning.  I could not have been more thrilled to reach deep into the far depths of my closet and feel the wool brush up against my cold fingertips.  Of course when I finally pulled it out of the closet my excitement only increased.  I had forgotten how absolutely adorable my sweet pea coat is!  Right before I stepped outside to venture through the coolness to get to my car I slipped on my coat giddily.  I was so tickled to be back in my coat that I did not even reach to turn the heat on in my car....

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Jackets to Hoodies

So Fall is here and that means we all get to wear the pinnacle of comfort. Whether you love your jackets, hoodies, or sweatshirts; we can all be warm and cozy and comfortable. Every year I find myself looking for a new hoodie because they are just so amazingly comfortable. My favorite are the ones that have a little saying or a small graphic so that I’m not wearing a plain hoodie all the time. Jackets are great too but I usually stick to my hoodie for just about all occasions. Lately there have been a few trends where you would take a black hoodie and use chop sticks and bleach to...

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How to Wear Leather Jackets for Women

When women wear leather, something magical happens.  They don’t look tough like men (and hopefully, they don’t want to!) but instead, the leather can seem to bring out both their natural strength and grace while also enhancing their vulnerability.  There is a special nack for women when it comes to wearing a leather jacket, and the video below offers some tips on how to wear leather well, if you’re a woman.  Now, this applies to that standard sort of leather jacket, not the truly high fashion ones.  This advice is for women who want to still preserve their femininity...

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