Outfit details
Red trench coat - Old Navy
Black cardigan - H&M, Bought by Nat
Silk top - Banana Republic
Silk brocade skirt - Banana Republic
Textured tights - Tristan
Gold/black necklace - French Connection
Gold/black necklace - French Connection
Black patent leather pumps - Guess, Gift from E
What and Where
E is French, wait let me clarify that, E is very, very French. That means he has that joie de vivre and the je ne sais quoi that the French are known for. He appreciates the finer things in life, be it good food, good wine, incredible architecture, fantastic art and designs and he is pretty avant-garde with his taste in haute couture. Not that I am in any way high fashion but I do like to try unique and different items sometimes or experiment with known style clashes. That is why I was pretty surprised when he exclaimed, after seeing me wear my newly purchased golden balls necklace from French Connection for the first time, is it Christmas already? (Btw, my Mom made the exact same comment a few hours later! Hmmnn... I suppose fashion is not really in the genes after all.)
Fortunately for him, I love the necklace very much to ignore that comment. I thought it went well with today's outfit and worn over a jacket, it truly makes a statement (and no, it doesn't say Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho! Does it?). I have been a bit nervous to show you my new change yesterday but I am very pleased to hear that you are lovin' the look too. I'm also very happy that you are lovin' the Getting Ready photo shoot we did with Davida! This is the first day I wore a fall-appropriate outfit (well, all the pieces except the trench are really summer items but hey, add tights to anything and you're check-stamped for fall!), I thought I'd pre-empt the changing of the season as autumn usually scares the suede booties out of me. I feel like I don't know how to dress warmly or chicly enough for chilly days, I love comfort and convenience and though I love the luxe feel of sweaters and coats, I am terribly scared of frumps and bulges.
How about you? How do you usually prepare for fall my lovelies? Oh, that reminds me, please stay tuned for an upcoming post, a collaboration with JoAnn of Sidewalk Chalk that you may find really helpful: My Five! No, not the cellphone plan, I meant, the Five Essentials to Fall post!
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30 comments:
I have the same trench from ON. Can't wait to wear it. The color looks so good on you.
Love the necklace, it doesn't look Christmasy at all!
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YOU are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, my love!
That red trench is fantastic, I need one! I love the skirt, love the tights with booties, love the necklace (no, it doesn't say Ho Ho Ho at all!).
AND I love the bangs!
You're stunning. Truly someone that I admire and will likely copy one day. :)
I want, want, want your tights and trench so badly. And I want to be brave enough to have bangs like you and Melissa! You both look so fabulous with them. I'm afraaaaaid. I've been missing you! When I remove myself from the internet for a few days, I miss my friends!!!
tthis outfit is FAB girl!
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Marilou-love the outfit...esp # 5! definitely my style. hope you are doing well,
naina
Gorgeous red trench! I want to buy one right now!!
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M...I love this look a lot. It might be my favorite so far, and you know how much I love your looks! The hair looks so great, and your trench is gorgeous! That last photo of you is perfect.
Love Love Love the red trench!!! You are such a vision in red!!! Love it!!!!
Perrrfect weather for a trench!!!!! Love your blog! You are sooo cool!
xox Big kisses
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Oh la la! You look fabulous!!
Love the bangs!
I don't think the neckalce looks like Christmas at all!
^^^^^^^^^ sorry, typos!!!
HI dollie.....not to worry about the parcel, lol...you are too sweet....:)
I LOVE your bangs, truly. You are a very daring person to go ahead and make such a change. You bet...and you WON...BIGTIME....the look is fabulous and fresh....very you:)
I love your red trench coat....I love red this season...the more the merrier I say ( pardon the Merrier Xmas reference, I was just kidding).....hahahaha....(or hohohoho) depending on who you are:)
MWAH!!!! and hugs!!!!!
Have a fabulous day!!
LOVE your hair!!!! I think I missed the "reveal" been so busy these past couple of days, but it suits you sooo well! I love how it's a little bit edgy :)
lol! I think if your necklace is red and green it would be christmas. this one is not very christmas! it's just trendy! :D
OMG your hair looks amazing!
First you look great here and I love the necklace!! (boys - sheesh)
I have to ease my way into fall slowly because saying farewell to summer stings (for me anyway). I don't immediately put my summer clothing away...instead I pull out tights and wear them under dresses and shorts. I still wear blouses, but layer them under vests or denim jackets. Leggings become my transition pants - and I start throwing on a light tunic with denim or light leather over top...but still hold hands with summer by pairing with flats.
It's a delicate balance this "change" thing!
xoxo,
Carrie
That trench is incredible! I'm looking for a new fall coat and I might just have to try a coloured one instead of the basic black I had in mind! I love your skirt also; you look fabulous!
Great trench. I find trenches are the best fall (and spring) solution because they can pull together any outfit and make it look chic. Your bangs look beautiful! I recently went back to bangs too. :)
Your red trench is banging! I have a similar one but shorter, I think it is called a cropped jacket :)
And stop worrying about your hair! It gives you a spunky look but still chic :)
Let me be the very first one to wish y'all Merry, Merry Christmas! I might as well right Mel? Collette? Yes, you're right Carrie - boyz, sheesh!
I gotta tell you guys, this one of the most affordable trench coats that I've bought and it's quickly becoming my fall staple!
That's so funny, if the necklace was green, I wore red then Julie, I'd be a walking Christmas tree in September!
Much love!
I said it before, and I'll say it again: that necklace is FABULOUS. FABULOUS! I didn't think Christmas at all when I saw it.
And I also feel like I don't know how to dress in early fall - of course it's still 90 degrees F down here, so it might as well be summer....
You seem to be doing quite well with transitional dressing, though.
your red trench is amazing!!
I would totally be living in that this fall, it's perfect!
Chic on the Cheap
Umm, I absolutely love your style! I love red coats and statement jewels too! :) You look very put together and I love that you paired jewelry of different tones together! So brave, and it worked!
Take care!
Jen
Marilou,
that red trench is calling my name, I feel like running to old navy to get one.....as I told you last Saturday, the red trench is a killer and you look amazing,,,, the bang is ok, you look little more serious than before. I have to see you in person before I provide a final verdict sweetie.... but whatever you do, you know how to put outfits together..... love the look and love love the red trench
The colour of your trenchcoat! it's such a standout! I'm really liking your outfit - the skirt, stockings, shoes and necklace - very chic! and the zebra print bag adds a bit of character to your overall look - thanks for sharing :-)
Cheers
Jen
Love your red trench! you look amazing. Oh and yes you should definitely move to australia! hehe :D
Love your new hair! It looks great, ML! Omgosh, what a beautiful trench. I don't think the necklace looks christmas-like at all LOL Glad you decided to wear it:) It's such a fun piece!
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I LOVE the red trench coat on you! The fit looks amazing and the color really pops. And awesome that you got it in black too! What a great deal. Have a fabulous weekend.
xo
Valerie
That red coat is just WOW!
xx The Little Dust Princess
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