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Things I Love – #21
Winter Coats
Last year I bought a long faux shearling coat (aka Teddy coat because it looks like a teddy bear) from Lou & Gray. It’s cozy and soft, but casual enough to wear with leggings or jeans. Almost every time I venture out with this coat, I get a compliment. Unfortunately, the coat I own is no longer available but here are a few options. If you’re interested, order quick as these coats are selling fast; some sizes sold out since I started writing this blog post. (Click photos below or blue text for more information or to purchase.)
Lou & Grey This Lou & Grey shirt coat is adorable, but it’s almost sold out.
Abercrombie & Fitch Sherpa Coat This Sherpa Coat from Abercrombie & Fitch comes in both brown and grey and is selling fast.
ASOS Monki Teddy shearling coat This cream faux shearling coat at ASOS for only $135 will sell out fast.
Teddy Coat from Nordstrom This VERO MODA Lynn Teddy Coat from Nordstrom comes in cream and fir green. Comments indicate it runs large, so size down.
Teddy coat from J Crew This Teddy coat from J Crew is available in several colors.
Cupcakes and Cashmere Faux Fur This Faux Fur coat is available at Bloomingdales. Bloomingdales has several faux fur / shearling options so search on their website to find the style and color you like the best.
Max Mara Teddy Icon Coat If you’re ready for an investment piece, you can’t go wrong with a Max Mara Icon coat. I purchased the Max Mara 101801 in Ultramarine in 2018 (Things I Love – #8) and I hope to have it for many years. Although, I do tend to save this coat for dressing up, not walking the dog. This coat fits amazing and it’s made out of wool and cashmere so it’s really warm. When we were able to visit Chicago last winter, I stayed nice and warm while walking miles to and from dinner.
Wearing my Max Mara coat on a very cold winter night in Chicago. (We found an old friend on our walk home from dinner.) Comment with your favorite winter coat below. Do you prefer classic investment coats or trendy, less expensive coats? Or both?
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Things I Love – #6
Our daughter has been studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark this spring semester. In a couple weeks, John, my husband, and I leave for Copenhagen to see where she’s been living and to meet her host family. Then, we will travel with her to Stockholm, Sweden and Amsterdam, Netherlands before bringing her home. As you can see by my list below, I’m already thinking about what I’ll wear and pack for this trip.
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Tag Heuer Aquaracer: John bought me this watch in Bermuda last year. I love the combination of black and silver. 
Mer Sea wrap: I love this wrap for travel. It doesn’t wrinkle and it looks just as good over a dress as it does over a t-shirt and blue jeans. Mine is the lighter acrylic but they also make cashmere blends for the colder months. 
Lululemon Align crop yoga pants: these are so comfortable. I love the capri length for long flights. They’re good for working out, too. 🙂 
J Crew denim shirt: this shirt dresses up my yoga pants (and covers my bottom) enough to wear them on the plane or run errands. 
Nike Women’s Free RN: these do not have enough support for me to run in, but they are great for traveling and site-seeing.
Bosom Buddy Bag: I found an adorable basket purse on a girl’s trip in Charleston. (Mine has a black ribbon.) Straw basket bags are very popular this year and you can custom order your bag with a specific color ribbon and bauble. 
Away Luggage: I bought this luggage for our daughter before her semester abroad and I have luggage envy. Soon I’ll purchase some for myself. Note: if you buy a set of two, you get a better price than buying one piece at a time. 
Archipelago Botanicals: the Charleston scent has notes of hyacinth, white jasmine and tuberose. 
Lubin Epidor Eau de Parfum: I discovered this at a small shop in Charleston. I love the scents of violet, jasmin and orange blossom mixed with vanilla, almond and sandalwood. (Of course, I found it on Amazon when I needed to replenish.) 