Tapestry Coat

via Pinterest

I saw this Stockholm street style photo on Pinterest. Great, right. It got me thinking — Many times, when you go out for an event in the winter (like an art opening or whatever) you often don’t even take off your coat. For this reason, it makes total sense to wear a fabulous statement tapestry coat (a.k.a. carpet coat) to show off your sense of style. You could even get away with wearing something soft and comfy underneath. After I had this thought I immediately clicked over to Etsy to see what they had for tapestry coats. Scroll down to see what I found.

↓ The pattern and colors on this coat are awesome. I don’t love the collar tho.

via Heirloomen on Etsy

↓ This one is pretty great.  I like the blues and greens in this pattern.

via The Wilds Vintage Shop on Etsy

 

↓ LOVE the colors and pattern on this coat. I wish it was longer tho.

via Griffen Garb on Etsy

↓ This one has a great shape. Love the lapel. The price is appropriate but steep for me. $275

via StyleandSalvage on Etsy

↓ Ok so, this isn’t a floral tapestry coat but it is a carpet coat and this color is killer. Love the cape style and it’s only $40.00. I mean, right? It’s so … art opening.

via Wear it Well Vintage on Etsy

To browse through more tapestry coat options on Etsy click here.

 

Fall 2016 Style Inspiration

These are the things I want to add to my fall wardrobe.

A classic beret worn just so.

UPDATE: I literally bought a raspberry beret in a secondhand store.

An Elizabeth Suzann duster in black. This is a perfect layering piece for work. I’d wear a white button-down shirt under this. It has an art professor vibe that I love.

A skinny silk scarf to add a little color and interest to my outfits. Instead of buying a new scarf, I recommend just buying a vintage men’s necktie and just wrapping it around your neck, like so. Maybe alter the necktie by adding a little fringe as seen below.

Saskia de Brauw at Mugler FW2015

I’m interested in these Everlane pants. They look like great everyday basics.

Everlane Twill Cropped Pants

 

This fall I want to splurge on socks. And since I splurge on basically nothing this is really saying something. They have to be just right. These two below fit the bill. The pink socks on the left say –  “My favorite salad is wine.” The photo is from an adorable Instagram account called ChinaTownPretty. The account was created to celebrate the street style of seniors living (and grocery shopping) in SF Chinatown. You should definitely follow. The photo below on the right is from The Sartorialist. It is from the Fall 2011 Dries Van Noten runway show. These pairs of socks inspire me to buy socks that add a little color or pattern and humor to my wardrobe. Just something that would make yourself or someone else smile when you sit down and cross your legs.

China Town Pretty / Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 via The Sartorialist

 

 

I need to wear comfortable shoes that I can walk in. I want a pair as seen in the image below on the right. I can’t find them anywhere. Zappos offers a couple of pairs that are kinda cool. I’ll probably keep looking.

See by Chloe / Dr. Martens Ally Monk Strap Creep / Image via Pinterest

What are you thinking of adding to your fall wardrobe?

 

Victor & Rolf Fall/Winter 2016/2017

If ever there was a runway show to inspire upcycling — this is it.

Viktor & Rolf | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/2017

Viktor & Rolf | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/2017

Viktor & Rolf | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/2017

Viktor & Rolf | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/2017

Viktor & Rolf | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/2017

Viktor & Rolf | Haute Couture Fall Winter 2016/2017

Mark my words — that basketweave effect on the jeans will be a street style trend.

Apparently, Victor & Rolf created this “Dickensian vagabond vibe” by upcycling their previous collections. I don’t know about you, but I am inspired to create a rag rug dress. It would be the perfect thing to wear to an art opening. Minus the chimney sweeper hat.

Read the full runway review over on Vogue.com.