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Friday Favorites – Statement Coats

Every December, I start thinking about coats. I’m either buying one, dreaming of one, or wishing for one (or two!) for Christmas. And this year, with our unseasonably cold weather, they are on my mind even more. There is nothing I love more than a statement coat to add panache to my wardrobe in the winter! But what exactly do I mean by a statement coat? One that makes an impact; usually a bright or unusual color, a fun pattern, or even just some extra special details. Something that isn’t the average peacoat or trench coat (although I love those too!) I’ve found so many cute ones this year! But before we get to those, let’s take a look at some of my favorite statement coat images for inspiration…..

LOVE this mustard coat – and that adorable scarf too!

This is just iconic. Olivia Palermo looking as stylish as always with one of the prettiest green statement coats I’ve ever seen!

Loving the pale blue of this one.

I adore this plaid one!

The elegance of an all-white coat.

Love the double-breasted style of this one.

This coat I’ve shown before in my post about houndstooth. Sorry, I couldn’t not show it again – it’s amazing!

Love the unusual diamond pattern on this one! The definition of a statement coat!

This bright blue adds such punch to a simple black and white outfit.

Love this unusual color.

Another great pattern!

Another great mustard coat. This makes me want to find a yellow coat so badly!

Well, you know how I feel about a leopard coat. Staple and a statement coat, all in one package!!

A great red coat is always a classic. J. Crew is one of my favorite places to find amazing statement coats. They always have unusual and colorful options, and their quality is very good. However, colorful coats seem to be around a lot now, so I’ve found a ton of great options (most of which are on sale!) *Please note some affiliate links have been used for your convenience* JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Happy Shopping! Sheila xo

Friday Favorites – Mad for Plaid

Plaid. It’s a fabric that is universally liked. You would never say it’s controversial, or that people “either love it or hate it.” That’s saved for things like neon colors or zebra print. It’s actually the opposite. Most people like it, and wear it, but don’t give it much thought beyond that. And though I’m typical that way, I own a few shirts and a scarf or two, at Christmas-time, I absolutely adore it! There is something about a red plaid, whether it be in clothing or decor, that just screams Christmas to me. And though I did a very “neutral” Christmas in my own decor this year, it still has a special place in my heart this time of year. So =&0=&! Here’s to the holidays, drinking egg nog, dressing up for parties, twinkly lights, packages tied up with string, and plaid, in both clothing and holiday decor☺

Plaid in fashion…..

One of my favorite pins ever! Love the colorful scarf against the camel coat.

I’m seriously in love with this coat! Why am I such a coat person when I live in Southern California???!

Tartain pants! Adorable.

Perfect casual winter day outfit! And those red wellies!!

Plaid in Christmas decor….

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Possibly the cutest porch scene ever! Perfection. Via Craftberry Bush.

Love the pop this plaid gives to this otherwise very neutral room. And how cute are those window shades?

Just lovely. Via Craftaholics Anonymous.

This is a tablescape I did recently using my new plates from Home Goods. The whole tablescape (with sources) can be seen here.

Via Better Homes and Gardens.

Again, just a touch of plaid in a neutral room can be very sophisticated.

Via Pottery Barn.

Beautiful! Via In Good Taste.

Just a touch in this room really pops. Via Pottery Barn.

Love this tablesetting. Via Williams Sonoma.

Happy Friday! Sheila xo

Friday Favorites – Monochrome Magic

What are your thoughts on monochrome outfits? Boring? Too much of a good thing? Or do you like them? I remember last year when fashion magazines and street style stars were doing head-to-toe red, or green, or grey. And I loved it. But let’s face it, head-to-toe black is =&0=& =&1=&“monochrome” outfit! I agree with some, it can be boring. But it can also be sophisticated. And chic. If you include different textures and fabrics to give the outfit interest, and use accessories that aren’t necessarily straight black, I think it’s a recipe for success. And could there be anything easier to put together???

Perfection! Love the peacoat, the loafers, and the black skinnies.

A plain black cotton blouse with dark jeans and simple heels, yet, the combination is so much more than the sum of its parts!

Love the texture added with the leather pants. And the grey flats are adorable!

Perfectly “casual chic” Saturday wear!

The lace blouse is gorgeous and adds so much texture. And I love that she paired the outfit with white pumps – so unexpected!

Here Olivia Palermo adds a feathered bag for texture. Interest is also added with the zippers on the black skinny jeans and the ribbon choker.

Love the all-black suit with the Adidas kicks!

Yes, yes, yes! Perfection!

Happy Friday! Sheila xo

Friday Favorites – Heeled Loafers

I have an absolute crush on heeled loafers. It’s one of those things where I saw them on Pinterest and on a few fashion blogs, and now I’ve become obsessed! They are so classic and chic – and I’m glad they’ve reappeared after being gone for awhile. I actually have an old brown suede pair that I adore. I bought them on sale, at a time when their popularity was waning, and because they have a heel and I had small kids and was living in yoga pants (!) back then, I never really wore them. But now that they are back, boy am I glad I kept them! They’re timeless (I’m going to remind myself of that when they go “out” again so I don’t make the mistake of getting rid of them) and oh-so-perfect for fall! I love all loafers, actually, the prepster in me can’t get enough. But for some reason, the heeled loafers are really speaking to me right now. Probably because they go so well with the cropped and frayed jeans that are so in (you can read my take on that trend here). So grab a coffee, get comfortable, and get ready to fall in love!

I mean, is this not the cutest casual outfit ever?! And there they are with those frayed, cropped jeans!

Another great outfit for a day out. And black is such a basic color to have them in.

Love these heeled loafers in metallic!

Love these!

So cute! Love that heel detail!

Apparently I need to own them in red!

So these are the ones that I fell in love with. Gucci suede loafers. Sigh…. Definitely an investment, and I’m sure something I would keep for the rest of my life. However, since they aren’t realistic for me right now, I thought I’d try to find some alternatives that are equally (well, if we’re being totally honest, almost) as cute!

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Happy Friday! Sheila xo

Friday Favorites – In the Army

I’m loving the new military inspired jackets I’m seeing everywhere. No, I’m not talking head to toe camouflage, but I do love the look of an army style jacket this time of year. Apparently, I love the color olive! I talked about it as the perfect color for fall in this post a couple of weeks ago, but here I’m talking about the more specific idea of a olive green, military style jacket. The military style adds the perfect bit of edge to add to an outfit, and the faded olive color goes with everything. It’s also just the right amount of warmth when you need an extra layer now that the evenings and mornings are beginning to cool off, but it’s not really cold yet. And though it’s a lightweight jacket, the

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Friday Favorites – Olive You

Fall is probably my favorite season. I love the crispness in the air (or, at least in LA, the promise of crispness!), the turning of the leaves, eating apples, making homey dinners, and wearing cozy sweaters. And even though I no longer attend school, September is still, in my mind, the beginning of school and so, I still associate it with “fall shopping.” There’s just something about those new sweaters and boots that gets me as excited as a teen! read more

Plaid in fashion…..

Plaid in Christmas decor….

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