Classic Trench

Nothing is more appropriate for fall than the perfect trench. I have had various trench coats over the years but none I really loved as much as this one. I wanted to invest in one that had a bit more detail than a traditional trench and could be dressed up or down – and this one from The Kooples fit the bill perfectly! Living in NYC, it’s vital to have a wardrobe of coats for the winter season (frankly from September until May – it’s cold THAT long). Often coats are the only thing people see on me for months on end. I am still in the process of finding ones I love that are themselves statement pieces, but I am glad I can finally check off the trench coat box. Between the leather accents, large decorative zippers and stand-up collar, the coat had all the details I was looking for in a trench. I guess this will make it easier to deal with the impending cold weather. 

Coat – The Kooples  | Jeans – Rag & Bone | Boots – Rag & Bone

Weekend brunches call for outfits that require the mental capacity for decisions NO bigger than eggs or pancakes, right????  And of course this was never more evident than this past weekend when I moseyed on over to meet my friend Sarah at Cafe Gitane, for their uber famous avocado toast.  I rolled out of bed, stared at my closet and this outfit practically floated into my hands because well, duh – it’s a silk blouse, dark jeans and a trench, AKA no brainer.  A look that is polished and comfortable so more time can be spent on important things, like eating!  

Trench – Banana Republic | Silk Blouse – J. Crew | Jeans – J. Crew | Flats – J. Crew | Sunglasses – Ray Ban | Nail Polish – Blue Iris by Jin Soon Choi