FW2013 - Fall/Winter Wardrobe 2013 - Outerwear

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year in terms of fashion. During the summer you can usually find me in a tank top and shorts and even then I'm sweating buckets. Not sexy lol. I can get a little more creative during the fall time with layering and mixing and matching different prints. There's just so much you can do because you're wearing more clothes! In the next few weeks, I'll be going over some trends and some classics that you can add to your wardrobe this fall/winter season. I'm going to start out this series with outerwear.


"Leather" Jacket
Don't really need to buy the real thing but a faux leather jacket should do the trick. There's a bunch at Forever 21 that are really affordable and very little commitment for those of us who like are like chameleons with our moods. Some days I like the channel my inner biker chick. For those days I prefer a moto look.

total stud moto jacket - $49.80 [product code: 2000074363]
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They also have this denim camo colored one with faux leather details. Gives it more a a race car driver feel.

moto babe denim jacket - $49.80 [product code: 2000074363]
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If you're looking for something possibly of higher quality, I found this one in the Savvy section at Nordstrom.com.

blanknyc - litter jacket - $98.00 [product code: 900691]
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If you prefer all "leather", here's one from the same company, BLANKNYC. This one actually has way better ratings than the other one BUT it'll probably be harder to find since there's only 1 size left :(.

blanknyc - faux leather jacket - $98.00 [product code: 683636]
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Varsity Jacket
Even though I'm no longer in school, I really love the look of the varsity jacket. Plus I always wanted to wear my "boyfriend's" letterman's jacket lol and I sucked at all sports so there was no way I could get one for myself lol. Guess this is the closest I'll get to wearing one ;). Jenn Im of Clothes Encounters also showcased a similar jacket in her "Favorite Fall Jackets" video which if you don't watch her already, go and subscribe. Her style is eclectic and definitely not everyone's cup of tea but it's inspiration for the rest of us to step out of the box once in awhile.

faux leather varsity jacket - $22.80 [product code: 2000051149]
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Bomber Jacket
Even though I love Fall/Winter fashion, one thing I hate about the winter time is how cold it gets! Bomber jackets are a great way to keep warm (especially the ones that are lined and poofed up)! Bomber jackets have definitely been getting trendier. I found this little gem on the Forever 21 website. Definitely looks like something I could find a J. Crew but for a lot less. I'm not sure how the materials are but the geo print makes it look very chic. It also got pretty high ratings so I would feel better about purchasing it online (which I usually don't because I have super sensitive skin and I'd probably itch myself to death lol).

geo bomber jacket - $24.80 [product code: 2021839391]
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Want to go for a more tough look? Another Forever 21 find was this Quilted Bomber Jacket. It has little studs all over which toughens the look and it's a great way to jump on the "stud" band wagon without looking like you went crazy with a bedazzler (I put the link there for those too young to remember those infomercials! I wanted one so bad lol).

quilted bomber jacket - $39.80 [product code: 2000052095]
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If you're looking for a casual bomber jacket you can just grab and go, I found this Topshop one at Nordstrom. I love the hoodie attached to the bomber. I actually bought a similar one from Forever 21 last year and I don't think they it anymore. The one I bought has fleece sleeves and it's soooooo warm. I absolutely love it.

faux leather bomber jacket - $110.00 [product code: 973418]
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Tweed Jacket
Whenever I wear tweed I feel like I'm channeling my inner Coco Chanel. I feel like tweed just makes you look a little more put together. Add a white chiffon shirt under this tweed looking jacket with some slacks and you can easily elevate this "teen" look to "successful business woman" look lol. I like the fact that the shoulders aren't too structured so it'll look more fitted to you rather than the look of shoulder pads. The look of this jacket just makes it super versatile so it's a great piece to add to any wardrobe.

ae varsity zip cardigan - $59.99 [style: 1340-6267]
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Structured Coat
All of the jackets I've talked about before are more casual. If you're looking for something more professional, a structured coat is the way to go. My first thought when I saw this coat was "Kim Kardashian". I feel like it's something she would wear (or has worn).

belted broad collar coat - $47.80 [product code: 2027706027]
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If you'd prefer a darker coat, I'd get one with a little print so that it doesn't look like you're just wearing a trash bag.

kenneth cole new york collarless animal jacquard jacket - $148.00 [product code: 919128]
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Trench Coat
This one is pretty much a classic but being a pretty petite girl (height of 5 feet), it's extremely hard to find a trench that doesn't overwhelm your entire body. Looking at this particular one from Sam Edelman, it looks like it sits fairly high on the model so I'm assuming it'll be around my knees lol. I like the piping around the arms and just the details all around.

sam edelman quilted should trench coat - $178.00 [product code: 915898]
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Have you purchased a coat recently that you love? Share them below! I'd love to take a look at what everyone has been purchasing for their fall/winter wardrobes!