Good grief! I can't believe that it's the first of the month already!!! And you know what that means, dear readers: Sophistiqué Noir's Monthly Theme Post. Because of the impeding cold weather, our dear Ms. Kitty's theme this month is Outerwear. I have three specific coats that I wear all winter long: a tailored wool jacket that can take me through moderately cold to really cold temperatures (as long as I wear a sweater underneath), and two fake fur coats that are warm and toasty on the coldest winter's night.
Please note: all "fur" featured in this post is FAKE. That's right, both are by Dennis Basso from QVC and they are about as real as my hair color. ;)
My Mom bought me this coat approximately six years ago for Yulemas. I really love this coat because it has the look and feel of real fur but is absolutely 100% fake. It looks so real that one day a PETA person harassed me to no end until I showed him the tag that says, "100% acrylic." I'm not one for white or light colors, but there's something so magical about this coat, especially with the dramatic makeup. It's especially dramatic in a snow storm, but that's another story all together. I honestly feel like a 1920s movie star when I wear this!
Yet another fake fur fuzzy from Dennis Basso for QVC. This time it was a "hand-me-down from my cousin in California. She bought it for herself but didn't like the way it fit, so instead of sending it back she sent it to me. The coat is reversible, the other side is a water-repellant rain coat. Indeed this coat is quite useful in the wet and cold winters here in NYC. It's a super deep red with a black undertone. I get a lot of millage out of it, especially for club nights, shows, and general hanging about.
And now for something a bit more tailored -- a DKNY wool coat from Macy's that I bought last fall. I usually wear this coat when I'm heading to work or when I want something simple and all black. It has a slight flare at the bottom, making it super comfortable and very flattering.
I had to show you my DIY Halloween fleece scarf with this coat! :) I made this scarf extra long because I like the way it wraps and wraps and wraps around me, and how it hangs long. I have the pattern and instructions for the scarf somewhere in my sewing bag. Perhaps I'll do a tutorial on how to make it soon.
Of course it would be no fun without showing you my outfit for the day. I wore my tiered velvet, lace and sparkled skirt with my flowing lace top. I'm having issues with my right hip today -- I think I over-extended it -- so I chose my DIY shoes instead of the patent leather Docs that I would have normally worn with this.
The Run Down
Top Two Coats: Dennis Basso for QVC
Third Coat: DKNY, Macy's
Blouse: Macy's
Skirt: QVC
Stockings: Target
Shoes: DIY by me, shoes from target
Beaded necklace: it's so old that I can't remember where I bought it
Earrings: Betsey Johnson, Macy's (the other day I told you I bought them in Lord and Taylor. I was mistaken.)
Batty hairclips: Target
Aaaaw, I LOVE your scarf, it's gorgeous! I can't wait to see the tutorial, I just hope I can get a fabric as cute as yours...!^^
ReplyDeleteThe fur coats are very elegant, especially the long one, you're right about the magic, the contrast with your hair and make-up makes it, I guess. ^^ And you actually do look like a moviestar in that one!
Yay I love Dennis Basso coats and I will be posting one as well, I have a few of them...that sounds bad lol - I am not a coat hoarder! Well..maybe... ;) Great post :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous!! I love that first coat. The red one is so fun, too! I have a black faux mink stole on my xmas wishlist. :) And of course, a basic tailored wool coat is essential. Hope you are able to keep the cat hair off of it! Wool is tough for pet owners.
ReplyDeleteHope your hip is feeling better! Watch out with that overly-enthusiastic VNV dancing. It'll get you every time. ;-D
Lynoire: After the holidays I'm going to get myself a Flip (unless someone got me one for Yulemas). I want to add some video to my Crypt and Garden posts, especially the garden posts. :) Maybe even do an art history segment? Let's see how this blog transforms. It's really moving in wonderful directions. YAY! And thank you for all of your compliments! :)
ReplyDeleteSnowhyte: WAHOO! Another Dennis Basso gal! LOVE his stuff. LOVE. No, it's not a coat hoarder, rather a coat collector.
Victorian Kitty: Aw, thanks sweetie. Go to QVC -- the have lots of Petite sizes in the Basso coats. I swear by them and him.
My hip is feeling much better, thanks. I think I over extended it, which seems to happen when I am running around, working out and extremely exhausted. I'm better, just in time for VNV on Friday!