What about a wide belt with a light weight trench coat? All oldies but goodies here, except the boots, and adding a belt to this coat makes it feel new. I bought these boots last month and I'm wearing them with everything.
Thanks for all the supportive comments concerning our art show last week. It was a success and if I didn't respond back as usual I was busy at this event. I going to do some pictures at my studio once the weather makes it to difficult to photograph outside. The first snow happened just after I took these pictures.
coat--bcbg
belt--target
purse--marco buggiani
boots--bandolino (here)
tights--target
site--Minnesota state fair grounds at the Labor Union booth
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Fantastic! What an amazing coat (and bag). I love how you've styled it. Nice job!
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Hmmm, I don't think my last comment went through. Basically, I love the coat and the bag and your hair! And I might try a belt and/or watercolor on my boring coat. Inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI could see some painting on the light colored collar and cuffs of your coat. I been cutting my hair a bit shorter and more texturized the last couple of cuts. Thanks for commenting and I hope you have a great weekend!
DeleteLove this, Anne. You always manage to find a great background to enhance your looks. I haven't worn a coat yet this fall...but I hope the colder weather will show up soon!
ReplyDeleteWeather is changing quickly here. Today it's too cold for this coat. Thanks for commenting Pam.
DeleteThis coat is absolutely gorgeous! =)
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I hope you have a great weekend!
Amber
This is a great staple item, the multiple colours of the trench is unusually stunning, and the addition of a belt gives it a nice edge, love the look!
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Great to hear the show went well.
ReplyDeleteI love the wide belt with this.
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Suzanne
The belt looks born to the coat. And the coat looks like you've had your way with it in your studio - it's divine. SNOW?!! I'm glad your art show went well. Whew.
ReplyDeleteI love the new swoosh in your hair style. You have a beautiful side profile. I wish mine was as attractive (as you don't see them in my blog).
ReplyDeleteBlack booties and black tights are going to be a staple for me this winter, as well. As long as I can stand the cold.
Another perfect outfit!
I can understand why you wear these great coat everyday. The watercolors of these coat are very special and the belt are perfect. Dear Ann, again a wonderful outfit.
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Absolutely gorgeous! :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful coat indeed! It has a special mix of colours which makes it unique. On you is really perfect. I like also your boots ( very versatile, you can wear them with almost everything! )
ReplyDeleteHappy to know that the show was a success, and . . .waiting to see the post in your studio!
My God, that most beautiful coat! It's really beautiful, you look so elegant and attractive with it. The color is beautiful, and the design also. A wonderful garment.
ReplyDeleteThanks Josep. I'm such a fan of BCBG and I've collected so many of their pieces throughout the years.
DeleteFabulous. I love the trench and with the wide belt is even more perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe backdrop, as ever, turns your ensemble in a work of art.
Have a fantastic weekend, dear Ann..
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Thanks Sacramento, for me the background is half the fun of blogging!
DeleteWhat can I say? A beautiful coat!! And so well matched with the bag. The booties are very cute with that strap at the back. Did you see they also have them in red? And blue? Delicious.
ReplyDeleteAs always your backgrounds and photos are superb. Big thank you to your husband.
Greetje
Thanks Greetje. The last three posts I've been taking the pictures myself with the timer. I feel kind of goofy doing it but it works. It would be nice to have this boot in several colors.
DeleteI have learned a few lessons about photography and how to get a picture sharp, but when I use the timer I cannot do these things. There is nothing in front of the camera to focus on. How do you do that?
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Photographing on a bright day will give you a wider field of focus, so that helps. I often angle the position of the camera and stand in the area that is in focus on automatic. Standing in a open space is impossible to do by yourself. Sometimes I use the manual focus on the lens and camera, finding the focus by my eye. I will often use a chair or prop to focus on, then hop into the frame using the timer. I'm going to do a post in the next few months about tips on getting better pictures. Hope this helps!
DeleteYou look absolutely lovely Ann! The coat is beautiful and I love the play of patterns with the bag, great look :) Hugs
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love this idea! i want to try it
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What a great coat - I really like it belted. Congrats that your show went well!
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I can see why you're wearing the boots every day. Very chic, and they look beautiful with the coat, which is itself a piece of art. The belt was a grand idea! I love jackets and coats. Maybe it's because I grew up in Minnesota.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that your show went well.
Hey thanks Judith. You are right about MN, we do have every possible type of weather so having many types of coats is just part of living here!
DeleteThis is very pretty Ann. The issue I have with belting a coat that doesnt have belt loops, is when I arrive to my destination and I then want to remove the coat. What to do with the belt?
ReplyDeleteThat's a good point. I hang a coat like this on a hanger and take the belt and hook it over the top of the hanger.
DeleteYou carry a hanger with you? I guess the California lifestyle is very different. Rarely do you find a coat check. Usually if you wear a coat and have to remove it, you're forced to just drape it on your chair.
DeleteMost public places have a coat rack with hangers here in MN. We wear coats or jackets from September to April because it is cold half the year. Today the high was in the 20's and tonight it will be 9 degrees. Rarely do you see a coat check.
DeleteWow, this coat really break the monotonous rule of trench! I actually love it!
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Beautiful coat, Ann! And the belt looks like it was meant to be there.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely coat! And those booties are fabulous too! Hope you can join us over at BonBon Rose Girls for Monday Mingle again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great put together Ann, congrats! I love the look.
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This is a good idea the trench and the wide belt -
ReplyDeleteThe trench is a beauty btw!
Happy that your art show went well, so pleased for you
Arianexo
That coat is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThose colors are beautiful on you! I have a similar style trench in a brown and cream pattern that I love. I always feel sophisticated in it and you definitely bring the chic in this!
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ChatterBlossom
I remember this very beautiful coat, and how fabulous it looks with the changes! That's the best thing about clothes that are wonderful to begin with ... so easy to style in various ways. You, of course, have the taste and the savvy to do it so well! Love your boots, too, belt and bag as well! Lovely site, lovely you, as always.
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From day one - the day I discovered your wonderful blog, I have loved your fantastic coat collection. I have been searching for a more interesting coat for myself as right now I only have 3 black coats (including a puffy coat).
ReplyDeleteOh thanks Rebecca, I so enjoy hearing from you. I wish you much success in the search. There's a lot to choose from this season.
DeleteLove the addition of the thick belt to the trench - brava! Hopped over from Style Elixir.
ReplyDeleteLove this trench coat and what a great idea to pair it with a fashion belt!! It's perfect and unexpected, especially for a day that requires a lot of coat wearing. - Katy
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the coat and the look with the belt! The boots are pretty great, too.....I understand why you bought them and have been wearing them so much. =)
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I love this unique coat! The colors are fantastic and versatile. I am a huge fan of Target belts, they are so well made and very affordable. I will look for that one next time.
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Target does make some good belts that are affordable. This one is at least five years old but I'm guessing they do have some stylish belts for fall. I think I paid less the $25 for this one.
DeleteThis is just stunning! So unique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outfit, I love it.
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Just adoring the raincoat. It's the one we all dream of having. Love to see you over on the Fashionista Style hop this week, it's on Katy's blog: http://www.modlychic.com/2013/11/fashionista-style-hop-nov-12.html Thanks for linking up last week!
ReplyDeleteWow...Lovely coat dear...
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Chadlen
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Just jumping in again to tell you I am SO in need of how-to-take-bloggy-photos ... also on bloggy selfies. Please take into consideration those of us who have little zooms on wide angle wee little digitals! I'm so sick of my photos!
ReplyDeleteThe first pictures we took were using the Ipad. We did this for 2-3 months and they were good. I think I am going to do some kind of revue of my blog pictures talking about how backgrounds can really enhance your outfits. As much as I like the studio post, compared to some of my other pictures, the outfit doesn't standout as much.
DeleteSometimes a coat just needs a substantial belt to add some KAPOW! Great choice, and the colours in the coat are quite lovely. Nice background; the coat really pops against the brick red.
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