Fashion inspiration can come from the most unexpected of places. This time, it was from my 10 year-old, t-shirt and yoga-pant-wearing daughter on her birthday trip with me to NYC and a walk past Uniqlo. If you've never been in a Uniqlo, that will change over the next 3 years as the Japanese retailer makes a push on-line and into the 'burbs. The store is super big and super fun, with cool basics arranged by color and a staircase that lights up when you walk on it. She set her sights on the wall of down jackets, all liquid and glossy, in a virtual rainbow of color choices, like all of their offerings.
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The Uniqlo jacket is lightweight and warm, and folds up into it's own cute little sack to the size of a small loaf of brioche. All for $69.90! After seeing Grace wearing it in purple - and throwing it on once when I ran out to groceries - I was disappointed that I didn't get one for myself. (Note: Jen has one from last season, not quite as 'liquid' as this season's offerings. And, she loves it!)
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| Image from uniqlo.com. |
Well just a few days ago, Uniqlo opened its online store! Two days later, my new black coat arrived, looking slick and warm, perfect for fall days in New England.
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| Image from uniqlo.com. |
I personally feel you don't need to look any farther than Uniqlo. Heck, I got a navy one for my husband. He travels down south quite a bit - he can be warm in Boston and then easily stow it when he arrives. Here are some of my favorites this season:
It was Patagonia that started the trend a few years ago with it's down sweater. The company has got a whole line in all lengths and weights now, but I like the cranberry and black in these two styles the best.
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| Images from patagonia.com. |
For a higher end look, Uniqlo did a special collab with sister company Comptoir des cotonniers. Gorgeous paired with here with the green dress. And, sold out completely.
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| Image from comptoirdescotonniers.com. |
Burberry doesn't disappoint with this lovely puffer. Can't you just see it with jeans or legging and boots for date night?
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| Image from bloomingdales.com. |
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| Image from zara.com. |
Moncler can do no wrong and this stunner in oxblood (yes, I'm still obsessed) is city chic paired with black leggings and booties. I could see transitioning it to jeans or a cute dress and still looking fabulous.
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| Image from barneys.com. |
If you don't have a lightweight puffer in the closet for winter, you don't know what you're missing. The glossy finish is fresh and breathes new life into this age old wardrobe staple. ~ LB
Cute, but I would look like the Michelin Man in one of those jackets. I will stick with my thigh length Northface Coat. Yet another trend not becoming to a full-figured gal :(.
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