Winter Wear: Cover Me "Classy" w/ Coats for Christmas

The official start of winter isn't until December 21st but we're feeling the cold already. And they say it's gonna be a cold winter this year! Being a plus size woman myself, it's hard to find fancy coats or anything other than what looks like a thermal blanket thrown over your head to wrap up in style. So here are some fashionable coats that I found for the Full Figured women!


Style: The Cape (my personal favorite!): - $299.99, Sizes 1x - 3X (fits large, so a size 3X would fit a size 28), Colors: Blue, Mustard, Black, and Purple, Fabric Content: 75% Wool, 25% Nylon, Fully Lined

Style: The Bomber - $319.99, Sizes 1X (14/16), 2X (18/20), 3X (22/24), 4X (26), 5X (28), Colors: Blue, Mustard, Black, and Purple, Fabric Content: 75% Wool, 25% Nylon, Fully Lined.


These "Hot" colors courtesy of La'dan's Closet can be purchased through Monif C. in NY by calling 212.842.1641. Some styles are in stock, some have to be ordered with a 4 week delivery, so make sure you move quickly!


On a local level we have a coat designer and a hat designer in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Couture Coat Designer is Leslie Harris. She has a unique style of desingning women's coats as well as other things. Her coats were featured in the Pre-World Aids Day Fashion Extravaganza in November. Leslie does consultations on whatever designs you need. Check out Fine Designs on her website http://www.finedesignsltd.net/.



The hat designer is Lolita Henry and she makes croched hats. You know....those slouchy hats EVERYONE is wearing now for trendy style, bad hair days and now for that crisp, bitter wind...yeah, those hats!!! Lolita constructs them with quality materials and quality workmanship to ensure that they last for years to come. Her hats range from $15-$35 and they come in all colors and sizes. You can order Lolita's hats on her Facebook or by calling (302) 399-7840.

Pair these hats with those coats and you'll be warm, cozy and classy!!!

Oh and don't forget the gloves... my personal favorite are the long purple leather gloves from Chadwicks that would go great with that mustard cape above. They are on sale now for $35 at http://www.chadwicks.com/.

Jimmy Choo for H&M Event

H&M is launching Jimmy Choo for H&M on November 14th. Sorry Pittsburgh, but the event is only launching in 10 stores in major cities in the US. Although, I don't envy the other cities b/c the lines will be outrageous but H&M has set up a "shopping system" for their customers for that day. The first 160 customers in line will get a free bracelet that will tell them which section they can go to first and you can only pick out ONE of each item! Like I could only pick out ONE pair of size 10 Jimmy Choo shoes....not in my blood! But after the 160, all customers will be welcome to shop apparel and H&M clothing. You can go to www.hm.com to check out the line. It includes clothing for Men & Women, shoes, purses and jewelry.

New Men's Suit Line by Steve Harvey

The Original King of Comedy announced today on the Steve Harvey Morning Show his new Men's Suit and Tie line that will be sold on JCPenny.com. Steve Harvey is a dapper dressing man in the spotlight. His suits and ties fascinate me. Especially his ties!!! They sparkle and shine and look like genuine diamonds in them. If you've ever seen him on stage or on television, you know what I'm talking about. His suits will range from $149-$179 which is very affordable. They will also be sold in seperates for a more tailored fit. I'm telling you...the man KNOWS what he's doing! Go to www.steveharvey.com and click on the JCPenny banner. The suits are ONLY being sold online right now until they see how well sells go then they may be available in JCPenny stores. Don't hate ladies...Steve says he's coming out with a Ladies Line in 2010!

2009 Fall Style Essentials

Fall and Winter is upon us which means MORE CLOTHES yeaaaaaa!!! But in this economy, that doesn't necessarily mean More SHOPPING!

I will give you the key essentials to dramatically change your fall & winter wardrobe from last years duds to this years Studs!!! They're very basic and very cheap but very stylish and fashionista!

These are the Five Basic B's for this fall and winter!

Belts, Bangles, Brooches, Boots and Bags!!!! That's it! That's all you need to spruce up your wardrobe for a whole new look this season.

Where are the best places to buy the HOTTEST of these items you ask???

For Belts and Bangles try FOREVER 21, Dots & Rainbow for the best bargain.
For Brooches try Forever 21 or Burlington Coat Factory.
For Boots & Bags try DSW, Burlington Coat Factory, Shoes.com, Bakers, TJ Max, Marshalls, Aldos, Macy's,Steve Madden Stores,or Ross Dress for Less.

If you need help deciding which to get, coordinating, shopping or how to put them all together....give me a call!