Monday, August 19, 2013

Which would you choose?

Hi there and happy Monday morning to you.  Hope you had a fabulous weekend. Ours was fun and quite busy. A big party Sat. night, amazing the power of a turquoise necklace! It solved all my wardrobe woes:) Got to see Blue Jasmine and loved it (as I do nearly all Woody Allen films) it was done really well, and Cate's performance was spectacular! I definitely recommend it. The weather around these parts was nothing short of perfection . I mean seriously incredible, no humidity, 70's, bright sunny skies..almost cool at night,no complaints over here:)

It has forced me to realize fall is not so far away. I have succumbed to the fact that summer is winding down with only about 3 weeks left to go, the start of school and the many back to school sales are a sure reminder, football practice is starting and of course  fall is beckoning and getting louder every day with subtle little hints. The bright side is of course that I love fall weather, comfort foods and of course all the beautiful fall fashions!

Every season I buy at least one really good coat, one that I am totally in love with and will feel like a million bucks wearing. It is afterall a very long season and I get a lot of mileage out of my good classics.  So I got busy and admittedly had fun checking out some of the new coats. You know what's next.....your turn to choose! If you were in the market for a brand new coat, which would one would find a way into your closet? Ready, let's go........


CHOICE 1

Fendi
 CHOICE 2
Gucci

 CHOICE 3
Vivienne Westwood
 CHOICE 4
Day Birger et Mikkelsen


 CHOICE 5
Alexander McQueen


 CHOICE 6

Miu Miu
CHOICE 7
The Row
 CHOICE 9

CHOICE 10
Red Valentino
CHOICE 11
Miu Miu
CHOICE 12
Burberry London
CHOICE 13
Gucci
CHOICE 14
Isabel Marant
CHOICE 15
Joseph
CHOICE 16
DKNY


So many beauties!! Do you tend to go for a structured coat? Something with a bit of flair? Pop of color or embellishment? Do you like to dress up your coats with pins and/or scarves or go simple? As I always do I will start the conversation going with the first comment on my choice. Happy virtual shopping. All coats can be found at Net a Porter, a super fantastic shopping source. Enjoy your day and start to your week and as always, thanks for stopping in!


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52 comments:

  1. OK as I always do..leaving the first comment. This was really hard. I love so many. I am able to narrow it down to three.

    For me its 1, 2 and 7. 1 is a fun coat but still super sophisticated. 2 is tailored and elegant for day or night and 3 looks so comfy but is very chic and perfect for everyday.....bring fall on!

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  2. Hi love these posts. Gorgeous coats. I love number 1 and 9 would be fun to have for a great color for going out at night. All are beautiful.

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  3. I love the pink one! That's my fav color! Have a great day! XO

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  4. Good morning, Tina!

    It has been beautiful lately!! Weather perfection....and it has made me think, too, that fall isn't that far away.

    I have some great classic coats that seem to be holding up well, but if were to add just this year, I think that last one (the fuchsia) would be my choice. Fun over black and a happy shot of color for the days that begin to get a little darker.

    So happy you enjoyed a fun weekend....hoping more fun comes your way this week!
    xoxo Elizabeth

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  5. 9 is beautiful. Isn't The Row by The Olsen twins? Very chic. Love it with black, camel, winter white, gray.

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  6. Love the light pink, choice 10! But I am always partial to pink....also love the red one too!

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  7. 1 is incredibly beautiful. That is my choice.

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  8. For me in Paris my choice is 7 and 14 for casual, this gorgeous 16 so elegant, and 9 at night !
    good monday to you
    Odile

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  9. I am in love with coat 1 and 3 is a close second. I do love to buy a new coat each season as well. Truthfully, most of the coats you posted were beautiful. I guess you really cannot go wrong here. Enjoy your shopping adventure. Nothing like retail therapy.

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  10. This is a lot of thinking for a Monday morning! If I really got to pick one out though I would take #12! I really dislike #6 and 11-too much stuff.

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  11. 15 is a gorgeous classic coat I must have......13 is a close second & the purse in # 4 is to die for.............Cheers & Thanks for the Pic's!

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  12. Hi Tina, I am dragging my feet and putting my head firmly in the sand when it comes to fall, so haven't even given the side eye to any wardrobe updates yet! But I love the color of number 5 and the cut of number 6 - if we could somehow combine the two I think that would be enough to get me to start shopping!
    Happy Monday to you! XO

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  13. I LOVE # 4...so chic ,with the leather pockets. I can see slipping this on with jeans ,or dressy black slacks. Because it is unstructured, it will glide over bulky sweaters. A turtleneck will look great with this coat, because it doesn't have a collar. Okay, now I have convinced myself...I WANT this coat !! who makes it ? Have a great day, Tina !! Ellen

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  14. In this order...7,1,16,15....love love love

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  15. A more loosely unfitted coat is what is has been marked 'the coat' for the season. I like that it offers more comfort for layering with a sweater under and large scarves around the neckline, and want a loose fit that still has style. These are great choices and colours that will brighten up a fall day. I like 2 and 15 for their classic appeal. But 10 and 16 offer great colour that I tend to crave in the cooler seasons.

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  16. What a lovely group of choices, they are all splendid. I would go with #16, the lines are so classic, and it would add such a pop of color. Second choice would be #15 for almost all the same reasons, plus, it would be more practical as it would be worn more frequently. (But who wants to be practical when you can opt for fun?!)

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  17. Oh my!! These are all gorgeous!!
    Love the Gucci and that fabulous Burberry coat!
    Any of those will be wonderful!!

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  18. Love them all - but still too hot to think about coats! My first choice is #3, 2nd choice #4 and third choice is #7! Great lenths and yummy soft looking!

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  19. 16 is really fun...that's my choice!
    Stacy

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  20. I would have a struggle deciding but here goes : #1, 4, 6,7 Happy shopping!!

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  21. Oh Tina; decisions!! I will say either # 2 or # 16! I know.... from one color spectrum to the other!!
    Love these selections!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  22. Tina, Tina, Tina...I can't even begin to think about Fall - I have too many things I want to do this summer! My favorite coat is the hot pink one though.

    Enjoy your day! xoxo

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  23. 7, 9 AND 10 all do it for me though I would be happy to wear any of them! Especially if the bodies shown are included :-) Just ordered a Max Mara coat and cannot wait to get it!

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  24. 7 is so chic, very "now" and could hide the foods I tend to crave and eat in fall and winter haha. Beautiful choices as always Tina.

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  25. All are so beautiful - I am going with #10 as I think I would get more wear out of it in a Mississippi winter (which is not much of a winter at all!)

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  26. oh baby!!!! so many beauties here, but it's #7 that tingles my jingles the most. i have bought a few things for fall but more than anything, i need to subtract from my closet! i see bloggers hosting tag sales on their blog all the time, and this may be the year i try that. lord knows i can't stand to do a garage sale! like pie, it brings out the worst in me!

    shop on, my gorgeous friend.

    michele

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  27. Number 2 -- Gucci -- no doubt; classic, chic, sophisticated...not at all trendy. Love it.

    Marilyn in Mt. Vernon, Virginia

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  28. Tina- Your new tole items are gorgeous! Love that tole tray table (shown in green-but think I might prefer black)T2- From the items in your store I love the black/gold waste basket! The weather here on the Cape has been beautiful as well, but definitely fall is in the air! This summer has just flown by!

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  29. Tina- So many fab choices but would probably pick 4 or 12-Find myself wearing slacks more and more so would pick something on the more casual side!

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  30. oh #1 has my name on it, so chic!!

    yeah to fall, cannot wait, my favorite season

    debra

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  31. 3,5,16! I cannot choose between the three. All of these a beautiful and I do not think you could go wrong with any of them!

    I hope you have a great week! Enjoy your perfect weather, I love when there is no humidity!

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  32. We're huge fans of pink in any season so the last choice would be the one for us! Enjoy the warmer temps this week... summer is almost over.
    xxoo
    C + C

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  33. Oh my this is hard, I am actually on the hunt for a pink coat so the lighter pink coat is on my radar. Loved the Miu miu gray one with the pleats. The red classic. Also would love a fun little leopard coat, nothing expensive but a trendy little piece to have in the closet. Maybe a goldenrod coat would be nice as well. All of your selections are classic and beautiful. Did you get my email about the lip balm?
    Kathysue

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  34. I'd start with 4, 7, 12 and 16. For a final decision I'd have to try them on and see how they fit on my short body. The collar on 12 might be too much for me but sheepskin is so practical and warm. I love the pockets on 4, and the colour of 16 would brighten a winter day.

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  35. No. 9 - a forever coat.

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  36. All of them are beautiful! I would gladly take any of them! But I must say, I am partial to #14 & #16. I love the classic pea-coat of #14 as well as the lovely olive color and buttons, but there has always been something about the color pink in a coat! I just love it, hence #16. Pink is so friendly.

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  37. I think #14 and #15 would have to be my choices. I love the relaxed/classic style of both of them. I cringe at the thought of fall, because then chasing after it is SNOW.... Where I live, our warm weather is a very short period of time, the grass and trees are never green long enough and the brown colors are here for an eternity. The only good thing about the fall season is football. :)

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  38. Tina, you do make choosing difficult...so I choose Nos. 1;2;3;5;14;16; and oh my goodness NO. 12!:-) Carol P.

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  39. Can I have TWO? First choice is #2. Love the color and the construction. 2nd choice is #3. Love the flair it has xo Diana

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  40. I am a coat person too... I think they are one of my favourite pieces to wear... I like so many of your choices that I don't know what I would pick... #2 would have to be in the selection, though... xv

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  41. Sorry Tina cannot possibly narrow it to one. But love 1, 7,9 and 11. I would happily add all four to my wardrobe!

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  42. Hi Tina I love no. 3 (something to snuggle into but elegant at the same time) and no. 14 (I have a thing for double breasted coats). I know I wasn't much help sorry. Happy shopping. Regards Esther from Sydney.

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  43. Whoa. LOVE all of these, but the whole look of #7 is FANTASTIC!!

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  44. I would have to go with No. 7. What a fun coat to wear!

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  45. May I have them all, please? Favorites are 3, 4 and the wonderful hot pink of 16.

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  46. Oh, tough tough... 7 or 10... although if I wasn't being too picky there were definitely more that I would love.

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  47. 7 and 13 are simple and could go dressy or casual. One of each in cashmere please ♡

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