Outfit of the Day: Toasty Warm

Do you see that smile? Let me tell you something. That's the smile of a warm woman. A woman who will place her faith in down. A woman wearing a new Lands' End Luxe Down Coat, to be a bit more precise.

The refined shape of this puffer, along with available Petite sizing (I'm in a Petite Small above), makes for an ultra-flattering fit. Beyond the down (600 fill), this coat includes too many toasty warm details to count, including a Dri-Off finish to repel snow and water, concealed fleece cuffs and fleece-lined pockets (the best surprise imaginable on a cold day!

I have a sneaking suspicion that this coat will be my savior come January...but here's how I wore it today:

• Ray Ban Wayfarers
• Lands' End Petite Luxe Down Coat
• J Brand Houlihan in Vintage Olive
• Loeffler Randall Eliza (no longer available)

 

FTC Disclosure: Lands' End coat received for potential review.

Photo snapped by Christine White of Court and Hudson.

OOTD: Go For the Faux

Those who know me know that it's pretty unusual that I fall hard for faux anything. And while faux fur is having a real mo' this fall, I personally feel that it makes many women look like stuffed animals. And unless you're into the whole Furry lifestyle, that's not hot. Thankfully, this rad Three Dots supima cotton fleece jacket breaks the cycle of horrid faux fur by being blatantly ridiculous. In the best way possible.

What I dig most about this jacket is the glaring contrast between the comfortable fleece base fabric (it's much like a sweatshirt, to be clear) and the bold, tipped faux fur, which inspired one dear coworker to exclaim that I looked like a lion. That's good, right? It's also toasty warm, and adds a much needed touch of glamour to a pre-holiday "casual Wednesday" OOTD.

Head to toe:

• Ray Ban Wayfarers
• Three Dots supima cotton fleece faux fur jacket (courtesy of Three Dots)
• Alexander McQueen silk scarf (no longer available, others here)
• Made Her Think Row of Sirens Cuff
• J Brand Houlihans in Sharkskin
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Mouse flats (no longer available, similar here)

 

Photo snapped by Felicia Sullivan.

OOTD: Woman in Black

Steamy weather has certainly arrived, but despite the fact, yesterday felt like a day for embracing black. Before you ask, no, I'm not in mourning, but black is a power color and one with a perennial place in my wardrobe (seasonality be damned!)

Yesterday was particularly notable as it marked my acquisition of my second Coach piece - the gorgeous leather satchel shown above. It will hold a place of honor in my closet, along with the amazing Sara boots.

Head to toe deets:

• Catherine Malandrino top, via Rue La La (not as faux-pregnancy inducing IRL, one would hope?)
• J Brand Lowrise Pencil Leg Jean in Jett (available in Ink here)
• Cynthia Vincent Mason Wedges
• Coach Sydney Satchel
• Dannijo, Forever 21 and Monica Rich Kosann silver necklaces (layered)

 

Photo credit: Felicia Sullivan, international woman of mystery & lenswoman extraordinaire.