Elements of Style Blog

Capes are super on trend this year, and I for one LOVE the look. Sure, it can be a smidge tricky with a purse, but one you find the right bag (I recommend a small cross body worn under the cape) they are such stylish and easy pieces to wear in cooler weather.  Especially if you aren’t feeling your fittest- they camouflage a multitude of sins (in my case, chips and hummus+ wine + no time to work out). Pair them with skinny jeans, leggings or tights and a short skirt or dress to keep the volume up top, making legs look leaner!

Here are some great inspirations from street style folk and some celebs- all doin’ it right- after the pics, I have a special offer for you guys to get you into one of your own:

Kate and Sienna look so cool in black. But does Kate ever not look awesome? yeah, didn’t think so.

Love Claudia’s peek of bright orange under her neutral cape!

And just for EOS readers the cape GURU, Leslie Tessler, is offering 20% off your order from her site (I have the plaid one and LOVE it).  Just enter the code ELEMSTYLE13 at check out until November 15th!  Here are some of the styles available….

(I have the one at left and am BUMMED the one at right is currently sold out- I may have to waitlist myself for it!)

Keepin’ it simple in black. Adore this look.

Just look at the awesome array of colors and styles. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Also, there are tons of other styles out there for all budgets and tastes…. here are some of my other favorite capes!!

It’s coat weather officially, and I have to admit- I have a slight coat addiction. Up here in Boston it’s the only fashion statement you make for months on end- most people don’t even get to see what you’re actually wearing some days! So you have to have a good selection of stylish but warm outerwear. I just picked up a military green parka with a fur trimmed hood and I have to say, I LOVE IT. Last winter every girl on the NYC street had one and so I finally joined in and it’s been my fave coat of the season. Here are a few other styles you should have in your closet as we prep for the cold weather!

P.S. Note that J.Crew is still 25% off your purchase of $150+ until the end of the day, Loft is 50% off EVERYTHING full price and The Dreslyn is 25% your purchase too (this coat slays me.) See the expanded picks for coats from these vendors in the Shop the Post link at the bottom!

Parkas: 1 // 2  // 3

Wool: 1 // 2// 3

Colors: 1 // 2// 3

Patterned: 1 // 2// 3

This week I’ve posted a bit more about fashion than usual, but I couldn’t NOT do one more post on Fashion Friday!  This week I made a few purchases, some on the higher end (oh yes I did, a milestone) and others on the more affordable side of the spectrum (these Target booties- so comfy!) It reminded me that some of my favorite items in my closet are my least expensive, so I rounded up a few of my favorite budget-friendly finds of the week for you!

1. Those Target booties I mentioned- so awesome.

2. How high end does this jacket look?? And under $100!

3. I love me a good stripe shirt, we all know that! This one is classic and perfect. (Big sale at Loft today too!)

4. Adorable striped blazer. Also would be cute over a LBD for work.

5. OK, my secret source for affordable skinny jeans? American Eagle! The High Rise Jegging is fabulous and comes in lengths for us tall gals! And they are under $50!

6. Awesome black and white envelope clutch for $40.

7. A long tassel necklace is SUCH a wardrobe staple for me. (And 30% off today!)

8. Another staple, a leopard belt. Duh.

9. A cozy cable knit poncho sweater is so perfect for fall.

10. Another must have- leopard loafers. I love the mini-dot print on these!

11. You know I love my dogs, so I adore this dog print tunic blouse so much! Adorable with skinny jeans and boots!

Shop the Post (and some other fun items that won’t kill your budget):