I am getting SO excited for fall. Here is an inspiration board for one of fall/winter’s biggest trends: fair isle prints with other natural/rustic looks, like the suede booties.
I cannot wait to get boots on my feet, a hat on my head and a warm coat around my body!
mouseover asked:Salut, Jaclyn! I’ve come to you since you seem to have an answer for everything! ;) I’m staying in Belgium for three months in the fall and this California girl has little experience with real winter. What sort of pieces would you recommend for colder climates short of wrapping myself in a blanket and looking extremely fluffy?
Ahh, YES! Finally! I can start talking about fall/winter clothing again!
Please note that I did not include a super-warm, down-filled coat in this post because my advice to you is to wait until you are in Belgium, see what the other girls are wearing and find out where they shop. You’ll save room in your suitcase and you’ll be able to find a fashion-forward, warm coat from a European retailer instead!
So, in lieu of the super-warm coat, I’ve included one that’s better for crisp fall weather—the classic trenchcoat. On chillier days, simply add more layers underneath: maybe a turtleneck and a cardigan or a sweater over a blouse.
And remember: the hallmarks of winter European fashion are boots and a chunky scarf, so don’t forget those! It’s worth spending a bit more money on really comfortable, durable boots since I’m sure you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
Have fun! It sounds like it will be an amazing experience!
I am a recent convert to the puff coat. I went for years shivering it out for the sake of style and fashion, but designers have seen the light and realized that warm does not equal sleeping bag.
If you still don’t have a warm winter coat, consider this Calvin Klein puff jacket. Beware: this coat does contain real down filling. I have a few friends that won’t wear real down and I don’t want to lead you astray!
Stay warm this winter—learn from someone who did it the hard way. Puff is always superior to wool.
Calvin Klein Puffy Jacket, $72 (from $200). Contains real down filling. Comes in black or white.
These Target gloves are so pretty and so functional, it’s probably the best $9 you’ll spend on winter attire all season.
You know how frustrating it is to be wearing gloves in sub-zero temps and you suddenly have to respond to a text or an e-mail and you have to peel off your gloves or mittens to reply?
Well, then, you get smart: I’ll just get fingerless gloves. That’ll work! Except then you’re risking frostbite from your poor fingertips being exposed to the elements.
There’s always the fingerless gloves with mitten-overlay option, but how much cuter is this instead?
These gloves have button loops on the thumb and first finger so you can simply fold over those fingers on the gloves and type away on your cell phone of choice.
Perfect!
Target Gloves with Small Buttons, multiple color choices, $9
This jacket embodies everything I hate about winter coats (puffy, filled with down, etc.), but sometimes you’ve got to take the plunge and get one of these portable sleeping bags in order to make it through the winter. Wool is only good to a certain point and then you have to break down and wrap yourself in a feather-stuffed marshmallow.
I will grudgingly oblige this evil necessity and start looking for a puff to call my own.
This one? Not so bad as far as puffs go.
Betsey Johnson Black Quilted Down Jacket, $150 (from $250)
Allure is one of my favorite beauty magazines. The pages are especially glossy and the makeup photos are to die for. I’m a sucker for a giant photo close-up of lip gloss, what can I say? My sister is the more beauty-obsessed of the two of us (I claim the fashion end instead of buying $40 mascaras), but I’ve been known to dabble.
Winter makeup poses a particular challenge for me: I’m pale and pasty and my skin looks like it needs a big dunk in body lotion about 50% of the time. Allure had some great tips for what shades to look for in winter beauty buys—so I borrowed their tips, and found products to match!
CoverGirl’s “Queen Collection” in Black Current
Boots No7 Cream Blush in “Blossom”
Kevin Aucoin Creamy Moist Blush in “Pravella”
Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in “Deep Burgundy”
Sephora Brand Eyeshadow in Chrome No. 2
I love cozy pajamas and sleepshirts and chemises. Brandon often mocks me because my daily ritual is to walk in the house from work and immediately change into something “comfortable,” as in a chemise, comfy shirt or leggings. Oh, and the bra definitely comes right off!
I just want to point out that I love each and every single loungewear item in this set—but especially the Victoria’s Secret sleepshirt and the Aerie tuxedo nightie. A little glamourous, a little cheeky but also very warm and comfy!
Tracking Trends : Scarves for Men—and How to Wear Them
The inspiration for the post hit me like a flash this morning as my husband pulled on his coat and grabbed his scarf as we walked out the door.
“I never know how to wear scarves,” he said, as he just draped it over his shoulders. I showed him a couple different ways as we walked, but he remained unconvinced.
If you’re wondering the same thing, here are a couple different examples of how to wear scarves—and one example of how not to.
Tracking Trends - Stylish Winter Hats
The ultimate finish to a great winter coat is a chic, warm hat. Some of these hats lean more to the chic side, others to the warm, but no matter what you choose, you’ll look elegant and put-together navigating the icy sidewalks—so long as you don’t take a spill.
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