Sunday, March 25, 2012

A reason to love the cold


As New York City collectively sighed at the return of grey days and 50 degree temperatures, I can't say that I was too sad about it because it was an excuse to wear my suede color block coat.

I found this coat, which is a swing coat with no buttons or zippers and amazing shoulder pads, at my favorite local thrift store and I probably scared everyone around me when I screamed in delight. It is real suede and probably cost hundreds for the woman who bought it. But it cost me only $15. Destiny!





At first glance, the coat does look tacky, which is why I believe so many people shied away from it, but as soon as I saw it, I knew it was meant for me. I plan to wear it multiple ways in the next few weeks while the chilly temperatures last.



Coat: Vintage, thrifted
Jeans: Torrid
Boots: Isabel Toledo for Payless
Necklace/Belt: Charlotte Russe
Bad: Thrifted 
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10 comments:

  1. LaKeshaMarch 25, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    OK so I hate you right now lol!! That coat is sick, like yuck :-p! I love bright colors with everything else I'm wearing being a solid color,nice find!

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  2. DivMarch 25, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Where is your local thrift store? I live in NYC & have been trying to get into thrifting.

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    1. Allison McGevnaMarch 25, 2012 at 4:35 PM

      This one was actually at the Salvation Army in Paterson NJ, but there are SO many goodies in NYC!

      Any Salvation Army first of all is always a good bet. So many good things. Buffalo Exchange in Brooklyn is great, as is Cheap Jack's in midtown. And Goodwills always have some gems too.

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    2. DivMarch 27, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      Thanks! Cheap Jack's isn't far from my job, I'll definitely check it out.

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  3. NicholeMarch 25, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    That coat is amazing, really love those colours!

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  4. LorraineMarch 26, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Cute outfit!!! Love the colors in your top :)

    Xoxo,
    Ashley
    ASassyWoman.Com

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  5. Ariane PatriceMarch 26, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    WONDERFUL FIND!! Thirfting is soo much fun. The things you can find are just priceless. So understand why you screamed in delight. :)

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  6. LaceNLeopardMarch 27, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    I saw your feature on fashion bomb and hunni you are fierce! You are definitely reppin us curvy women. Now following :)

    www.lacenleopard.com

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  7. Style & PoiseMarch 31, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I really adore that coat!!! I would've screamed too if I stumbled upon such a lovely piece while thrifting :-)

    Roni

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