Retro Flare

I'm extremely picky when it comes to a fall and winter coat. 

I'm in a coat from the middle of November to the beginning of April. 

Its an item I wear everyday for almost six months of the year.. 

If I'm going to be stuck in a coat for that long I might as well have fun with it.

I'm crazy for the boldly printed retro coats from the 60s and 70s. 

Fashion was so colorful and bold back then!!

 A lot of the coats were trimmed in faux fur and flared out to A line silhouettes. 

I've always had this vintage brown plaid coat but never wore it till recently.

Its a dress coat from the 60s/70s.

 I wore it with over the knee boots from Chinese Laundry.

This coat makes an amazing statement!! 

I think I may wear it for the holidays when I'm in NYC.

I feel like a queen when I put it on. Its beautifully tailored,lined,and very warm!

Winter fashion like these coats inspires me to simply enjoy the cold weather season.

There's no reason we still can't look fabulous during the colder and shorter days of winter.

lai

Plaid Coat: Shabbybabe

Boots: Chinese Laundry

(Hair and makeup by me)

Patchwork Leather Groove

I love the vintage coats of the 60s and 70s!

The tailoring was impeccable,design lines were figure flattering,

and the creativity was limitless. 

Lately I've been into wearing trenches from the 70s.

 In a lot of the vintage coats you see patchwork leather designs,

faux fur collars,and bright neon colors.

 I was extremely lucky to find this treasure while thrifting. 

Its the most elaborately detailed leather coat I've ever seen! 

The coat has jewel toned pieces of patchwork throughout the garment. 

Reds,greens,taupe's,and black,make it so sharp! 

I don't know about you but,

 double breasted coat closures are my favorite way to button up in the winter.

Theres something about the front double breasted coat that looks sleek and military.

I think on a woman its flattering as well because it truly shows off our hour glass figures. 

This coat would be adorable with a mini dress and boots for evening!

Its a day to night piece.

I wish we could see beautiful design lines like this again.

I am forever inspired by the past.

Patchwork Leather Trench: Shabbybabe

Boots: Frye

Jeans: Guess

Choker: Vidakush

Sweater Weather

Who's ready to layer up for fall?? 

Fall is a funny season. 

Some days its warm,and some days its real cold. 

For that reason we turn to separates to guide us through the fall transitional fall season.

I like to have a piece for the cold days that can be used as a jacket or a coat.

I've been loving long sweater dusters for the colder days.

They look so chic, and fun when worn with jeans or leggings.

This one I'm wearing is vintage! Its real suede leather and knitted wool.

I love the copper color of it too.

To me its the ideal piece to include in my wardrobe.

It can be worn indoors and out. 

I love vintage for the unique separates to pair with newer clothes.

I wish I had 5 or 6 of these sweater coats because their so warm and cozy.

I'll be on the hunt for more just like these.

 

Sweater Coat: Shabbybabe

Cross Necklace: Forever 21

Concho Choker: Vidakush

Black Bodysuit: bebe

Jeans: Guess

Boots: The Frye Company

Autumn Beach

I love layering for fall! Denim jackets are always a must for me.

Denim is so soft and comfy. 

Even though its the start of fall,

summer hasn't ended for me yet.

Just last week I got some sun and went for a swim.

I wore this vintage blue western button up shirt over my bikini.

This made a fabulous beach cover.

It didn't even get dirty or filled with sand.

This could be a men's western wear shirt but I think it looks great on a woman.

I love taking menswear and making it into something feminine.

Of course I added touch of sparkle and metallics with some of my favorite jewelry pieces.

Summer may be over on the calendar but not in my heart.

Denim Western top: Shabbybabe

Bikini: Beach Bunny Swimwear

Spike bracelet: Forever 21

Necklaces and bracelets: (Personal Collection)

(Hair and makeup by me)