In my opinion, I think it's possible to be cozy warm (at least to a moderate degree) and chic at the same time. Although I'm saying this with a black cropped puffer jacket hanging in my coat closet at this very moment. Back at the time I (or my mom, rather) bought said jacket, the concern was being warm without wearing some enormous coat down to my knees filled with an excess of down. The jacket has been halfway successful in that I am quite warm in it, as long as I am not outside for an extended period of time, and that its shape is slightly more tailored than normal puffers, making it somewhat flattering on my petite frame (the length does help with this). However, it really feels quite boring. Every time I put on this jacket, that typical "oh, now it's time to put this thing on..." thought runs through my head. Despite the slightly tailored shape, I always feel like a little snowball trudging off to school.
I always figured that this had to change, but now I realize how simple it is.
My inspiration:
Photo from luckymag.com
I first saw this photo in Lucky Magazine's November 2010 issue in their fashion spread "The Clash." Instantly I fell in love with the color combination, the teal-colored bag accessorized with a bold patterned scarf, and, of course, that beautiful plum coat. However, this coat happens to be both Marc by Marc Jacobs and $598.
But I know that somewhere there's a beautiful, colorful coat that is much more attainable. (Hopefully as gorgeous as the one above, or the rich emerald coat I saw on my way home from school yesterday. I wish I could have gotten a picture.)
So please join me on my search for the perfect coat: colorful, age-appropriate, and able to smoothly transition from harsh winters to cool springs.
I'll post a picture when I find the perfect one.
xo
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