Street Style at the Autumn/Winter 2013 Fashion Weeks - Coats

Brrr......it's cold here Down Under! As the cold weather has 'set upon us', I started trying on my coats, and thought it was time to post these photos I've had sitting in my 'drafts' box for a few months.  Starting with the most gorgeous coat, and including Hanneli's stunning Calvin Klein coat, a beautiful oriental-printed Dries Van Noten coat and loads to draw inspiration from:

pics via style.com, vogue.com, grazia.it and vanessajackman.blogspot.com

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Street Style at the Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Weeks - Coats

The weather here Down Under has suddenly gone warm & humid. A cold change is coming this weekend, although it won't be enough to wear a coat, which is a shame, as they are my favourite things to wear. These ladies make me want to wear coats even more:



How cute is this? The check, the frilled neck, the lace tights, the puffed sleeves, the cute buttons...

Love the volume and shape of this coat, as well as that colour...It looks so classic yet funky at the same time.

Little 'vibrant yellow' riding hood

I had to repeat this photograph, it is just too gorgeous. The movement of the camel coat (the item to wear this Fall/Autumn/Winter) is just stunning.

Photos by Nam at Streetfsn.
I just realised 3 of the 4 pics have ciggies in them! What a shame...

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Street Style at the Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Weeks - Trench coats

Ah, the Trench Coat. My wardrobe is literally bursting full of coats - Seriously! I have to ask hubby to fix the two wardrobe door hinges that have come undone from the strain the overload is causing); and of the 'coat family', the 'Trench' is my absolute favourite, and most abundant in my coat collection. Funnily, I seem to own a trench in various colours and fabrics, but none in the classic 'trench' colour and classic 'trench' fabric. This is probably due to my love for 'classics with a twist', but must be remedied, no doubt. During the SS'11 Fashion Weeks, it was the outerwear of choice for many:

Classic trench, love the contrasting colour from her shirt/dress rolled out onto the sleeves.

That glorious red looks gorgeous peaking from behind the muted coloured trench.

Not quite a trench per se, but I love the colour combinations here.

Ah, Burberry Prorsum (and Christopher Bailey) - how I love thee!

Classic Burberry Trenchcoat with Louboutin heels & Balenciaga bag

A twist on the classic trench (I am a huge fan of classics with a twist!)

Lover (Australian label, woo hoo!) Trench cape

trench + grey marle = two loves in one

Not quite the trench coat, but I loved the idea of the trench 'skirt' - and paired with my other favourite wardrobe staple - the nautical/French striped shirt

Most of the time I scrunch my trenchcoat sleeves right up too

Isn't this a fabulous outfit?!?

I just found this photo on streetfsn, and just had to add this here, too cute for words! I recently purchased Lil J's first Burberry trench coat and cannot wait for her to use it...
Pics from vogue.com, thesartorialist, streetseoulfsn, hanneli & streettonic.

Father's Day Lunch & Alena Akhmadullina Trench

Last Sunday was Father's Day here Down Under, and it was Mr Brigs' first as a dad...We celebrated at our favourite restaurant:


I wore my trusty Alena Akhmadullina trench coat I absolutely love..

Mr Brigs' favourite: Mini Wagyu Burger

King prawns, crisp garlic & sage

Hervey Bay Scallop with basil polenta & guanciale

Rabbit ballantine, jamon, pickled sultanas and toasted brioche

Paella!

Passionfruit ice cream white chocolate cone with pistachio

Gingerbread ice cream macaron with a vial of rhubarb, ginger & grapefruit (so refreshing!)

No plans for this weekend...how about you all?

Hope it is fabulous whatever you do!

xx

Burberry Prorsum...major coat envy Pt 2 - and Recent Buy: Richard Nicoll

My sister E recently came to visit, and left this stunning Burberry Prorsum (that I have drooled over for years) for me to 'babysit' until she comes back next week for our cousin's wedding. My pictures fail to capture the beauty of this coat...the texture and sheen on it is amazing.

I am incredibly tempted to take it out for a spin with my Richard Nicoll silk dress I recently purchased:


except mine is in this kingfisher blue colour (oh, and the necklace is not part of the dress)...

Apologies for the lack of posts...my little one seems to be extra difficult lately due to teething (although it will probably be months until the tooth actually appears...). Any tips on how to deal with the fussiness/reduced appetite/increasing night wakenings/etc. are most welcome! I have tried teething gel & powder, baby panadol, teething toy (she doesn't take to it), cold damp towel, rubbing a clean finger on her gums, and more...*sigh*