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Closet Confection: Risqué Business

Outfit of the Day: Guess Grey Wool Princess Coat & Red Patent Leather Pumps, Banana Republic Wool Sheath Dress, H&M Stripe Blouse, Forever 21 Locket & Red Patent Clutch, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Outfit of the Day: Guess Grey Wool Princess Coat & Red Patent Leather Pumps, Banana Republic Wool Sheath Dress, H&M Stripe Blouse, Forever 21 Locket & Red Patent Clutch, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Outfit of the Day: Guess Grey Wool Princess Coat & Red Patent Leather Pumps, Banana Republic Wool Sheath Dress, H&M Stripe Blouse, Forever 21 Locket & Red Patent Clutch, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses

Outfit of the Day: Guess Grey Wool Princess Coat & Red Patent Leather Pumps, Banana Republic Wool Sheath Dress, H&M Stripe Blouse, Forever 21 Locket & Red Patent Clutch, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses
{Guess Coat & Shoes (similar), Banana Republic Dress, H&M Shirt (similar), Forever 21 Locket & Clutch, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses}

Last Thursday I had several important meetings during the day, and I was hosting a huge event in the evening.  I wanted a look that was polished and professional, but still had that extra Kendra* flair.  I love how this outfit is very menswear-inspired with the tailored dress and banker-striped shirt.  Since the top portion was so buttoned-up, I felt that I could get away with a pair of sexy red heels and matching clutch.

*I’m referring to myself in the 3rd person, just in case you thought I was talking about one of those other Kendra’s.

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Closet Confection: Skirting the Issue (Plus, Shopbop Giveaway Winner Announcement!)

Outfit of the Day: H&M Navy Cropped Blazer, Ralph Lauren Polo Scarf, Express Cashmere Pocket Tee, Tommy Hilfiger Grey Pleated Maxi Skirt & Brown Patent Handbag, Second-Hand Braided Leather Belt, Zara Brown Leather Ankle Boots

Outfit of the Day: H&M Navy Cropped Blazer, Ralph Lauren Polo Scarf, Express Cashmere Pocket Tee, Tommy Hilfiger Grey Pleated Maxi Skirt & Brown Patent Handbag, Second-Hand Braided Leather Belt, Zara Brown Leather Ankle Boots

Outfit of the Day: H&M Navy Cropped Blazer, Ralph Lauren Polo Scarf, Express Cashmere Pocket Tee, Tommy Hilfiger Grey Pleated Maxi Skirt & Brown Patent Handbag, Second-Hand Braided Leather Belt, Zara Brown Leather Ankle Boots

Outfit of the Day: H&M Navy Cropped Blazer, Ralph Lauren Polo Scarf, Express Cashmere Pocket Tee, Tommy Hilfiger Grey Pleated Maxi Skirt & Brown Patent Handbag, Second-Hand Braided Leather Belt, Zara Brown Leather Ankle Boots
{H&M Blazer, Ralph Lauren Polo Scarf (borrowed from Eric), Express Cashmere Tee (similar), Tommy Hilfiger Skirt (similar here and here) & Handbag, Second-Hand Belt, Forever 21 Socks, Zara Boots}

I’m having a serious moment with pleated skirts this season.  This one holds a particularly special place in my heart since I had one just like it in college.  I love it so much that I wore it 3 days in a row when I first got it (but only for a couple of hours each time, I promise).  Pictures can’t even begin to capture how lovely this skirt is in person (although I did my best here to capture its movement).

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Closet Confection: Greatcoat

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Capelet Coat, J. Crew Tweed Shirtdress, Lulu Bravo Studded Ankle Boots, ASOS Leopard Envelope Clutch, Topshop Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Capelet Coat, J. Crew Tweed Shirtdress, Lulu Bravo Studded Ankle Boots, ASOS Leopard Envelope Clutch, Topshop Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Capelet Coat, J. Crew Tweed Shirtdress, Lulu Bravo Studded Ankle Boots, ASOS Leopard Envelope Clutch, Topshop Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Capelet Coat, J. Crew Tweed Shirtdress, Lulu Bravo Studded Ankle Boots, ASOS Leopard Envelope Clutch, Topshop Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Capelet Coat, J. Crew Tweed Shirtdress, Lulu Bravo Studded Ankle Boots, ASOS Leopard Envelope Clutch, Topshop Earrings

Outfit of the Day: Miss Sixty Capelet Coat, J. Crew Tweed Shirtdress, Lulu Bravo Studded Ankle Boots, ASOS Leopard Envelope Clutch, Topshop Earrings
{Miss Sixty Coat  via Century 21 (similar here and here), J. Crew Dress, Lulu Bravo Shoes via Daffy’s (similar here and here), ASOS Clutch, Topshop Earrings}

It all started with an episode of Gossip Girl back in 2009*…

I couldn’t even begin to recall what the episode was about, but all I  know is that Serena van der Woodsen was wearing the most amazing coat ever, and I immediately set out on a mission to make it mine.  My online search revealed that this style of coat is called a greatcoat, or watchcoat, and was popular in the 19th century as a military uniform and casual wear for the wealthy.  The particular coat in question turned out to be a prohibitively expensive Rag & Bone number that was completely soldout online.

Not one to give up easily, I searched high and low for an alternative, but with no such luck.  There was even an unfortunate incident with a vintage coat I found on eBay that smelled like a musty old basement and was apparently designed for a woman with no shoulders.  Almost two years later, I still couldn’t get that coat out of my head.  Needless to say, I was absolutely ecstatic when I found this jacket recently and at a great price to boot!

*Yes, I am a grown woman who watches Gossip Girl… don’t judge!

P.S.
My Shopbop giveaway ends this Friday at 11:59pm.  Enter now for a chance to win a $100 online shopping spree!

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