Shearling love

I'll be real with you: I am an outerwear connoisseur. You really can never have enough coats! I recently got my first shearling coat which I am absolutely in love with. I wanted to share it with you all, because if you order it before Saturday, you get free 3-day shipping, and this coat would make SUCH a great Christmas gift!

Shearling Aviator Coat | Aviator Sunglasses | Gold Feather EarringsI love this coat because for me, it's a little out of my realm of norm for outerwear. I didn't have a single item in my wardrobe that looked like this. Plus if you're planning a trip to the mountains or a cabin anytime this winter, this coat is PERFECT for those trips, and for traveling! It's also such a classic coat that I know I'll be able to wear for years to come!Hope you're able to enjoy this coat as much as I am - or get it for someone who will!xx, lauren

40% off...everything!

While I do 99% of my shopping these days online, my husband decided today we should do some Christmas shopping at the mall. On a Saturday, just 12 days before Christmas. Needless to say it was a psycho experience, but I did stumble across the LOFT 40% OFF sale and picked up a few goodies!

Sweater | Jeans | Necklace | BootiesWhile we were at the mall, Michael and I decided to divide and conquer to accomplish more shopping. He actually surprised me though with a new coat from Banana Republic that I had been eyeing, because it's now 40% off! Along with their whole site, today only! Obviously I had to try it on right when we left the mall, so don't judge the outfit combo. I do love that this coat can look great with anything though!Shop all the items that were in my shopping bag from today's sales![show_shopthepost_widget id="451652"]

Essential outerwear

There was a time when a girl needed maybe one or two coats in her Fall wardrobe - one dressy, one casual. Done.I love though that this season, outerwear is a huge trend. It's no longer just a basic item you need to keep you warm - it's an outfit-completer. An essential accessory. So, in this case, your mentality with outerwear this season should be "the more the merrier!"I love this black & white coat below because it's lightweight, super soft, and can easily be dressed up or down. (Side note - I'm also crazy about my new relaxed skinny jeans! Finally found the perfect distressed denim).Black & White Coat - Milk & Honey Boutique / LOFT Relaxed Skinny Jeans / Nine West bootiesI was also in Forever 21 yesterday and fell in love with this tweed pea coat and added it to my mental wish list! (+ you can't beat $42.90 for a good fall coat!)And remember this guy? A good leather (or pleather!) jacket is essential to every fall wardrobe.

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