This Weeks Finds

This week brought forth some amazing finds. While I might still being firing up the grill every night and drinking in as many of the last summer evenings as possible I am enjoying the remnants as  much as possible. Tonight, I had some friends for dinner, drank Pabst Blue Ribbons in the yard as the sun set and listened to Motorhead. Not too shabby!
As I say farewell to the warm months, I have found some more amazing finds to help me look forward to the cold.

Wilson fur coat

Wilson suede and leather was  known for affordable leather and fur goods and graced any reputable mall with their stores. They did it well, too.  I remember browsing them longingly in the 1980's. I love them to this day. They made glamour affordable and now their coats, jackets and garments speak to me of a time gone by. Though defunct as of 2008, they are a throwback to an era of decadence that I miss.

Burberry men's coat

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I am in love with most things Burberry! This classic English fashion house mixes quality, elegance and style like no other. Truly, these are investment pieces and I snap them up happily whenever possible. The Burberry Nova plaid has been copied time and time again, but not the original beauty.


Burberry Brit

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A more casual line, but no less desirable, is Burberry Brit. This red and black plaid ladies button front is a classic element for any Fall wardrobe, It brings day to day elegance to the season.


Lounge Wear

Shweitzer Linen Noblesse robe.
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A fur trimmed robe will keep anyone warm and when mixed with a cashmere blend knit it is even more reason to stay snuggled up on a cold day.

Bundle Up!

Please note:
 All real fur featured in this blog and future blogs is vintage (pre 1980) and/or second hand contemporary. I do not buy or sell fur in the current market.

Cold weather outfits have been the bane of my wardrobe for most of my life. Coats and jackets in particular never seem to fit right or are too bulky or not warm enough to fend off the cold. I never feel my best dressed in the winter and gloomy frozen weather doesn't help my outlook.
My cure for theses wintry blues is some extra special touches of glamour.

This cornflower blue coat has a simple cut and huge fur collar. The blue is a muted shade, but a cheery alternative to gray or black. The white of the collar with it's gray flecks are very complimentary. I would pair this with simple, soft knit hat and gloves.  Let the collar be the main accessory.

Kashmiracle coat with fur collar. 

A wrap is wonderful for cool weather. It adds warmth and interest to a lightweight jacket. I really like this look as a way to take something as casual as a denim jacket and make it outstanding! This is the sort of piece that can easily seem too dated or too formal to wear on a whim, but keeping things on the casual and modern side can change that.

A wrap from Lewis Furriers of Sacramento.
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 With a wide collar and buttons etched with roses, this is is a beauty. It's shorter length lends a youthful air to this white fur coat. The sleeves are a shorter length so they are perfect with a longer glove.
The lining has a design as well as a monogram embroidered on it.