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Thrifty Thursday’s – The Cape Coat

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Cape coats are all the rage at the moment.  Actually, I would argue that they have been the best thing since sliced bread after seeing one on Pretty Little Liars, and most recently made popular again by my favorite leading lady…Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on ABC’s show, Scandal.  She’s amazing.  No lie.

Trench Cape – Pretty Little Liars
Wool Cape Coat – Pretty Little Liars
Cape Coat – Scandal

Photos: Pinterest

I’ve been on the hunt for a cape coat for years now, but haven’t really found anything that I loved until just this year.  The first one I found was this NY & Company trench coat, currently on sale for $53.97 with an additional 30% off.

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Photos: NYandCompany.com and Instagram

I may also add that cape coats are great for expectant mothers.  Just a little maternity fashion tip for my soon-to-be momma’s out there!

Most recently, I found a cape coat that is VERY much inspired by the Burberry cape coat that Kerri Washington wore on Scandal, which sent swarms of TV-watching fashionistas in search of something that would even come close to the perfection that was the Burberry coat.

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Photo: Pinterest

Screen Shot 2014-11-13 at 4.13.05 PMIMG_20141113_162036Cape coat from H&M.  Photos: Chic in Academia

For some reason, this cape coat is not yet online, but can be found in some stores; call or visit your local store to inquire.  It retails $69.95 – just a fraction of the cost of the Burberry version, so definitely a thrifty version in my book!

If you need other or immediate options online, you’ll want to check out The Limited’s Scandal line.  Kerri Washington via Scandal recently collaborated with The Limited to create a line inspired by the show.  It’s fantastic.  Here are some of the pieces I’m head over heels for from that line, including a plaid cape coat and a white cape trench coat that may just have to be included on my Christmas list. (Hint, hint hubby!!)

http://www.thelimited.com/product/cape-trench-coat/20046419.html?dwvar_20046419_colorCode=71&prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c45&start=45&cgid=scandal-collection-inspired-by-kerry-washington&prefv1=regular
http://www.thelimited.com/product/plaid-cape/20046420.html?dwvar_20046420_colorCode=103&prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c41&start=41&cgid=scandal-collection-inspired-by-kerry-washington&swatch=n&prefv1=regular
http://www.thelimited.com/product/plaid-collarless-cape/20046455.html?prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c1&start=1&cgid=scandal-collection-inspired-by-kerry-washington&dwvar_20046455_colorCode=307&prefv1=regular
http://www.thelimited.com/product/drape-collar-wrap-coat/20046457.html?prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c2&start=2&cgid=scandal-collection-inspired-by-kerry-washington&dwvar_20046457_colorCode=734&swatch=n&prefv1=regular
http://www.thelimited.com/product/tulip-skirt-sheath-dress/20068945.html?dwvar_20068945_colorCode=649&prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c53&start=53&cgid=scandal-collection-inspired-by-kerry-washington&swatch=n&prefv1=regular
http://www.thelimited.com/product/drape-front-cardigan/20107360.html?prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c27&dwvar_20107360_colorCode=184&start=27&cgid=scandal-collection-inspired-by-kerry-washington&prefv1=regular

So, what do you think??  Are you as obsessed as I am?! Let me know what your favorites are in the comments section below.  Finally, don’t forget to check out my daily outfit posts on Instagram, sources for outfit inspiration on Pinterest, and latest musings and retweets on Twitter. Happy shopping!!

Until next time!  Stay Chic!

What Was In My Calypso St. Barth Pink Bag?!

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This week, I linked up with two other bloggers (see above) to show you how we style our favorite cozy sweaters. At the end of the post, you can read more about this link-up and how YOU can link-up as well to show us how you style your own favorite cozy sweater!

Previously, I mentioned that I had a Pink Bag moment at Calypso St. Barth.  I have since had a second Pink Bag Moment and so I’m finally sharing with you what I got during both those trips!!  My new favorite cozy sweater(s)!!  Calypso St. Barth is known for their amazing statement pieces, but they also carry super soft cashmere sweaters, which is what I ended up falling in love with.  One sweater in particular stole my heart.  The Uma Cashmere Cocoon Cardigan.  It is amazing.  Like wearing a cloud.  Walking around enveloped in a fluffy warmth.  Simply the best.

http://www.calypsostbarth.com/uma-cashmere-cocoon-cardigan
http://www.calypsostbarth.com/uma-cashmere-cocoon-cardigan
http://www.calypsostbarth.com/uma-cashmere-cocoon-cardigan

So, I got one in grey and one in black!  That’s how much I loved them.  Check out how they work during the day for a ‘playdate/mommy/time-with-the-kids’ outfit and later for ‘date-night/girl’s-night-out/evening’ outfit below.  By the way, my little 5-year old took my ‘Day’ photos and one or two of the ‘Night’ photos…I’m so proud of my little man.  He did quite a decent job!!  See for yourselves!  Many thanks to my hubby for taking most of the ‘Night’ look pics as well. xoxo

Casual Weekend ‘Day’ Look

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Photos:  My 5-year old

Girl’s Night Out/Date ‘Night’ Look

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Photos:  My 5-year old and my hubby

I promise you can’t go wrong with these sweaters.  They are simply the best.  Our local store sold out of many colors, but some are still available online!  Feel free to call Brittany Jones at the Summit in Birmingham to order yours, 205.262.2996.  She can ship it anywhere in the country!

Now for details on the link-up! Read the guidelines below to check out what sweaters my friends love, and link up your own fall sweater look!  I’m especially interested to hear about/see what Calypso St. Barth sweaters you love!

Calypso St. Barth is currently hosting a sweater trade-in promo to help you save some money on your sweater purchase.  Take a gently used sweater for donation to Clothes4Souls to receive 25% off * your full-price purchase.  Online, donate $5 or more in your shopping cart to receive 25% off * your full-price purchase.  Calypso will be donating all sweaters to Clothes 4 Souls as part of the #CalypsoCares promotion (ends Sunday, November 16, 2014).  Help to make a difference with Calypso St. Barth!

Stop by your nearest Calypso St. Barth store to try one one and/or purchase one, take a picture in your favorite sweater, and then link your look using the link below.

Link-up Guidelines:

  1. We kindly ask that you follow the two hosts: Elle from Living in Color Style on Bloglovin‘, Jacqueline from Stylin’ In St. Louis via Bloglovin’ and the guest host, Bertha of Chic in Academia via email (see below).
  2. Use the button provided on Elle or Jacqueline’s side bar or link back to the link-up on your blog.  To share on Chic in Academia, leave a link to the picture or blog post in the comments below.  I will add them to this blog post as you comment. 🙂
  3. Enjoy reading other blogs and make new blogger friends!

It’s All About The Boots

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The minute the temperature dropped below 70 degrees Fahrenheit, I brought my boots out to play!  Ugg boots, ankle boots, knee high boots, over the knee boots, black boots, brown boots…you name them, I have them.  After all, you know what they say…if the boot fits, buy it!  So, often, I do. That’s IS what they say, right??  Hehehehe!

Anyway, last week, a group of bloggers and I decided to get together and style boots for fall!  Often, people are unsure about what to wear boots, so today we’re styling our own as a ‘how-to-wear-boots’ guide for the fall/winter.

I decided to pair my knee-high boots with a faux-leather skirt, long-sleeved top, and 3/4 length coat.  Heels with a skirt that falls above the knee can’t possibly be warm enough for end-of-fall/winter’s-eve weather.  So boots are a nice way to add some warmth and coverage, without having to wear pants!

DSC_0039aDSC_0037aDSC_0047aDSC_0046DSC_0044aDSC_0043aBoots, Forever 21, here // Skirt, Forever 21, similar / / Coat, Zara, similar // Top, Forever 21, similar // Ring, House of Harlow, here // Bag, Francescas, similar

Photos: My hubby

Finally, as mentioned, I’m excited to have partnered with three other bloggers who have also styled boots for the fall on their blogs!  Check out my friends Claudia of The Penny Closet, Paulina of Lil Bits of Chic, and Silvia of Spanish Muse below (left to right).

The Penny Closet
Lil Bits of Chic
Spanish Muse

Hope this post helps inspire you to find new ways to style your boots for cooler temps.  Comment below with your favorite boot style, how you prefer to wear your boots in the fall or winter, or simply to tell me what you thought of this post. You can also check out my daily outfits on Instagram, source of inspiration on Pinterest, and latest musings and retweets on Twitter. Finally, don’t forget to stop by my friends’ blogs (see above for links) for additional inspiration!  Have a fantastic weekend, friends!!

Until next time!  Stay Chic!