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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Trench Coats

Since it's the first week of spring I thought I would collect a few of my favourite trench coats. Everyone needs one good trench coat with classic lines. I like something fitted with a little added detail to jazz it up a bit. I definitely don't want to look like this...

I am thinking more along these lines....

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Price points vary greatly. With a little shopping around a great trench can be found at a good price. I'll start with the the iconic brand Burberry. The coat below is uber chic and super expensive.

Burberry Prorsum $3,395.00

Love the fit and the leather piping, would have to sell first born for this one.

Suzy Sheir On sale for $35.00.

Super inexpensive, would look better with belt unbuckled and tied.

Gap $98.00

Kate Spade Topliner Trench $695.00

This is one of my favourites. Nice details. The light colour might not be good for schlepping around on the subway, but for a dress up coat it's perfect.

Burberry $950.00

Love this one. Practical colour, good lines and detail. I would wear this with everything in spring and fall.

Burberry $1450.00

Good choice if you want just a touch of Burberry plaid.

Gap $89.95

Cute and casual take on a trench.

Kate Spade Starlette Trench $658.00

Flirty hem is fun. Nice as an evening coat over a short formal dress. I have one similar that I get a lot of wear out of.

Rachel Zoe $597.00

This looks narrow and form fitting, almost like a shirt dress.

Lands' End $160.00

Classic trench with removable liner and water-resistant fabric, perfect for travelling. Pop the colar for a dash of red.

Zara $139.00

Great price and design .Love it with skinnies and heals.


Zara $99.90

I think this is an amazing trench; it's under $100.00 and it has my favourite leopard lining.

A post on trench coats would not be complete without a few shots of Kate Middleton in her Burberry.

HAPPY SPRING

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Spring Break

We were planning on skiing over the spring break, but with the unseasonably warm weather we decided last minute to visit friends in Connecticut. We had a terrible experience with US Airways out of Buffalo, eventually arriving at JFK (not the airport we wanted) on another airline at 1:00am, and then driving another hour to Connecticut.

The story is the same old story, in a nut shell it goes like this...buy over priced ticket, flight is cancelled because plane is stuck somewhere, no other flights, airline refuses to get another plane, passengers are pissed off, lots of raised voices, mad dashing between desks trying to locate another carrier, finally after an hour of dealing with a guy called Lamar buy new tickets, go through security for second time, pat down by chick in blue rubber gloves, race to gate, new flight is delayed because engine is crap, said engine repaired with duct tape, reassured that duct tape is special "aeronautical" duct tape, son over hears pilot talking with repair crew and reports to mother that there is only a 2% chance of engine failure, mother searches in bottom of purse for medication to calm nerves, plane finally takes off, bumpy as hell ride, seat mate praying out loud in Spanish, husband is oblivious to the fact we are going to die and reads New York Times like a novel, arrive at destination dehydrated, sweaty and exhausted, swear never to fly again!

I am sure you all have lived it a thousand times too.

The good news was we ended up having a great time. Our dear friends Debby and Fred had an amazing week end planned for us. We visited the aquarium in South Norwalk, The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, had way too much amazing food and celebrated my birthday. Thanks guys for the great party and thoughtful gifts, you're the best!

We also spent Sunday in NYC. Normally when I am visiting New York I run around crazy trying to fit everything in, this time I had no agenda. We spent the day just wandering and enjoying the gorgeous weather.

Green line down 5th Avenue, marking St Patrick's Day parade route.

Friday, March 16, 2012

St. Patrick's Day

Wishing you a Happy St. Patrick's Day week end.

May the luck of the Irish be with you.

Milly

I would love to be wearing this coat right now!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Green

I've been noticing the colour green lately. I don't know if it is because spring is approaching, but I am drawn to little hits of fresh green in fashion and design. I find that a little goes a long way, especially in interiors.

I need this nautical blazer. It's super versatile, working with green or a number of other spring colours. It would look great with jeans or black cigarette pants.