{Shopping} 9 Must-Have Coats

Depending on where you live and how big a role winter-wear plays in your life, you'll know that January is the best time of year to pick up a new coat (or two). Sale season is in full swing, which means stocking up on cozy outerwear like it's going out of style... So to speak, of course. Right now I'm into fleshy tones, prints and basic blacks in the coat department, so when French Connection asked me to round up my favourite coats from their current (and reduced) collection, I couldn't help but narrow down my focus to those three categories. I find that pastel or camel outerwear generally take an outfit to the next level, while printed coats shine with bright pops of colour or complimentary prints. I save black coats for particularly crazy outfit days to minimize the amount of puzzled stares I generally get, or when a girl just needs a little something something to give the illusion of a slimmer silhouette... And considering that most of us just ate our weight in holiday treats, this last option is looking mighty appealing right about now.

From left, Flesh Forward: Neat Weave Zip Through Coat | Santorini Coat | Divine Dorothy Coat 
Prints Charming: Electric Checked Oversized Boucle Coat | Checked Bunny Coat | Penelope Pop Checked Coat
Basic Black: Ali Faux Fur Coat | Ombre Dustls Coat | Queen Coating Flared Coat


This post was sponsored by French Connection. All opinions shared are my own.

{Recap} The Top 13 of 2013

Sweats and the City

Another year has come and gone (what the what?!), and I'm happy to say that I learned a thing or two along the way... Like to always shoot in raw, understand that looking directly at the camera won't kill me, and it's OK to embrace change (see ya later, bangs!). I've also learned that working with friends can yield some pretty amazing results (I'm talking to you, SJK!) and that although I can do anything, I can't do everything... Is this what personal growth looks like? I think I may be ready for you, 2014!


Slouchy Sweaters
 
The Long and Shorts of It
  Sweatshirts + Florals
AiF x FASHION Magazine
 
Flower Power
 
Rain Ready
 
Ghost World
 
In the Pink
 
Watermelon Nail Wraps
 
Our Engagement Story
 
The Tell-Tale Heart
 
The Witching Hour

Thank you for your continued support, sweet comments and thoughtful feedback throughout the years � you guys are what keeps me keeping on, and I love you all... Happy New Year, lovelies! xx