Thursday, January 14, 2010

In Search of the Perfect Winter Coat


You can't miss me in the streets of London these days. For one I think I am the only one wearing a bright red ski coat.  Fortunately, I am easy mark for my teenagers who have lost their Mom yet again in the January sales. The trusted Aussie Akubra is my snow/rain hat of choice. In fact, it is still wet from this mornings excursion. My two possum hats from New Zealand have been a dream come true for these long outings around the city and thru the woods. My kids laugh but I am warm! My black suede gloves which fit perfectly and my trusty red plaid scarf from somewhere in the Scottish Highlands are tried and true. This is all fine and dandy until I have to dress up to go somewhere. This is where my troubles begin. I need to find a winter coat before the season is over.
My dream winter coat would be one of these....


I would even wear the red lipstick if I had a coat in this colour...dream colour!


A swing coat? Yes, if I keep eating these heavy winter meals...


Donna Karan, love the colour, love the fur, love the belt.


Max Mara, I am sure I had something like this in the 80's..love it!


Max Mara, yes, black again and a belt...still love it!


Ok, truth be told, I would be quite happy with this Eddie Bauer coat and a high collar. Yes, I know...it is black. I could add all of my assorted accessories and still be warm and happy.  For now Max Mara and Donna Karan will have to stay in my dreams.

Images via Google and the little red ensemble is from  me

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