Whether your newfound glory is sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace or playing up the layering trend, there’s a seasonal change that we’ve recently come to terms with in the Windy City – the nonchalant tonal shrug from crisp autumn breeze towards blistering winter chills.
Long gone were the days where a prismatic array of floral prints, soft pastels, and color mash-ups sprawled over Paris Fashion Week runways and emulated in our daily wares. Though bone-chilling the weather may be, swaying us away from trendy pieces like pleated skirts and crop tops, we have a swoon-worthy selection of luxe fabrics and crisp silhouettes to work into our wardrobe. From Céline’s longline duster coats to Helmut Lang’s shearling biker jacket, we have countless ways to integrate new fashion powerhouse designs into our ensembles while embracing a new season to come. Stylishly. No gritty teeth allowed.Granted if you follow my blog for a while you’d notice I have an affinity for monochromatic separates (with a hint of colorful accessories), and it’s a given that I admire certain designers for their subtle indications of toned-down colors and classic designs. One of my favorite collections was from Chloé designer Clare Waight Keller sartorially introduced at Gustave Eiffel-Lycée Carno. Her minimalistic choice of colors entailed desert–khaki, camel, sand, blue and white, all of which are minimalistic hues that emphasized clean silhouettes and placid colors (like this biker jacket that exudes cool minimalistic edge).
I enjoyed perusing her collection because I believe classic staples are essential in our wardrobe at any given time, and multiple shades of beige like cream, camel, dessert sand, and unbleached silk are great foundations to build into a full-fledged outfit.
The choice is abundant — pair a caramel fuzzy sweater with distressed denim jeans, or for slightly cooler days experiment with the same color scheme by mixing a heavier fabric like cashmere with a lightweight button down shirt. In my outfit today I paired a baroque-styled cream shirt with a brown and beige wool cape, which I then added on suede boots (reminding me of these Rag & Bone ones I’ve been eyeing), Prada cat-eye shades, Seven jeans scored from a Shopbop sale (currently 30% to 70% OFF Seven and Citizens of Humanity Jeans at shopbop.com!) and a chocolate brown duffel bag in a classic silhouette to complete the streamlined look without going that off-kilter road.
What’s your take on the luxe layering trend, and have you put together an outfit with the simplistic triad of beige, brown and cream? 🙂
Xo~ Lena
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Top: Forever 21// Pants: J Brand// Cape: Club Monaco// Heels: Vince Camuto// Bag: Louis Vuitton// Shades: Prada// Necklace: Thailand
Love this look! Lovely collection as well! Your posts never cease to amaze me. BTW, love the title of this post! xx
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Thank you Abrielle, that’s means a lot to me, I’m really glad you enjoy my fashion musings. And yes I saw a new trailer of the 50 shades of grey movie and thus was inspired by the title!! Have a great one!
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@Lena,
You’re always welcome my dear! Have a great day as well! xx
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This outfit is beautiful! I love the colours in that jacket. Really simple but unique.
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Thank you Alecz!! Yes this cape is my absolute fav at the moment and you can’t go wrong with a classic dual-toned one like this! Happy friday!! 🙂
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waa, it’s officially winter! it snowed a little in korea last night too! one thing i realized when i came here is.. how on earth do you stay so chic in this cold weather lena?! i can only seem to stay alive by bundling up in parkas 😐
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Oh that’s a very good question Annie I would say layering up nicely and thinking it’s not cold? Haha~ that’s my thought when I do these shoots, smiling thru the good and bad!! Have fun in Korea girl looking forward to your travel posts!! xoxo~
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I absolutely adore the entire look! I love your coat! Stunning Lena!!! Serene xoxo
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Thank you Serene that’s so kind of you dear. Happy friday lovely!! 🙂
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Clever title! The coat looks super comfy and warm and I love the background of your main photo, it makes me laugh 🙂
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Thanks Katie glad it brought a smile to your face today! Who wants all that grey when you can play with the beige? Lol~ 😛 have a great one girl!
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I am def. like you where I pick mostly neutral items and then add pops of color. I love your pop of color with jewelry! Your outfit today looks great! It looks very comfortable and stylish without screaming “look at me!” subtly beautiful and on point! love it!
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Thank you Rachel that’s very sweet of you I’m glad you like my choice of clothing. With the cold weather around classic colors of black, grey and beige are great ways to work an ensemble and I’m glad you feel the same! 🙂
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Hi sweetie
this selection is amazing
I really love it
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Thank you Maggie dear!! xoxo~
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This cape looks sooo cozy!
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Thank you Anna!! ❤
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First of all, I LOVEEEE the title of this post, Fifty Shades of Beige. LOL! The book is st00pid, I read a couple of lines and I died inside, not in a good way too, mind you. You look fantastic as always, Lena and that cape is gorgeous!
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Oh really, I didn’t even read the book because it was so talked about I felt like I knew the story already! And who needs grey when you can have all the fun with beige right? Lol~ well thanks for stopping by Shireen I hope you have a spectacular Friday!! xoxo~
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The coat is fantastic! I love the shape of it! http://hideorgochic.wordpress.com
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Thank you Elle, glad you enjoyed this post. Have a great one!!
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Love your cape and how you’ve styled yourself. I’m also a huge fan of neutrals and classic pieces.
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Thank you Asa, yes I agree neutrals and classic pieces really lay a solid foundation for one to build a spectacular outfit! Have a great one dear and thanks for stopping by!
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Have a good weekend and thanks for visiting my blog and following. I appreciate. 🙂
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You have such great taste. This look is classic but you’ve given it a lot of oomph with that statement necklace. You look beautiful!
Also, you are a very talented writer – I love your writing style; it keeps me engaged in your posts! XO- Danielle
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Thank you Danielle, that’s the highest regard as a talented writer! I always think of myself as a writer, a literal illustrator, before a fashion enthusiast, and I’m so happy that you like my writing as much as my photos. Thank you love you just made my day!! Have a great one! 🙂
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What?! I see snow and one gorgeous girl!! Gorgeous, as always! Adore you!! ❤️
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Thank you Vanessa, have a great weekend ahead dear!! Much love 🙂
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That cape is amazing!
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Thank you Shauna!
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I miss those floral prints and pastel coloured days… Feeling the chills as we speak! Great outfit though, so cozy and snugly! Lots of xx
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Thank you Annie! Yes me too summer’s gone too soon! Maybe all this oversized coat and relaxed comfy sweater look would make us feel better. Happy friday dear!
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I wouldn’t say no to a hot drink either!
Have a great warm weekend yourself my lovely!
🙂 xx
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Yes same to you Annie! Much love dear!
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Paris Fashion week is always exciting indeed.
Great post!
You will make us love Chicago’s punishing winter.
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Thank you!!
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Warm and chic! Xx
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Thank you Maria!! Much love dear!
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I love the detail in your write up and enjoy every bit of it. Your look is so simple yet chic. That necklace reminds me of home, it has an African touch to it.
Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Much Love, Mojisola
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Thanks Mojisola that’s great to hear you enjoy my writing, it means a lot to me especially the fact that I consider myself a writer before a fashion enthusiast so I’m glad you find my literal musing entertaining! And yes this necklace is spectacular I got it from a village in Thailand so it has a lot of ethnic flair to it! Where in Africa are you from? I love African accessories my friend got me this clutch (http://felinecreatures.com/2014/10/06/shades-of-neoprene-blue/) from Kenya and I adore the trapeze style and unique print! Have a great one dear!! xoxo~
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Thanks Lena, I do enjoy good writing as I write for a few blogs and businesses so I am always drawn to writers who are also into fashion. I am Nigerian, born and raised in Lagos. The clutch is really lovely
Much Love.
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Oh that’s great to know you’re an avid writer as well, and you’ve definitely got the fashionable look down pat! I hope to see more of your chic and classy outfits in the future dear, and hopefully featuring a Nigerian traditional outfit too! 😀
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I’m totally loving your outfit 😀 Have a great weekend ❤
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Thank you love have a great one ahead! Xoxo 🙂
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That jacket is perfect ❤
xx
Sumbal
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Thanks Sumbal it truly is a gem 🙂
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I love this look! It looks like the cold has said in for good in Chicago. Sending warm thoughts XO
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Thanks Jacqueline it’s well-received! Getting colder by the day here in the Midwest stay warm dear!
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Love that jacket! The whole outfit is great!
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Thank you dear hope you and Joey have a great weekend ahead!!
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Love your cape! The colors and fit are just perfect. I’m all about neutral layering!
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Thanks Julie yes neutral pieces are great for layering! Have a great weekend ahead!
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love the bold necklace with the colors of the cape! great contrast 🙂
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Thanks dear!! Happy weekend!
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Love it, gorgeous
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Thanks V!! Much love!
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Hi sweetie
this selection is amazing
Kisses
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Thanks Maggie!!
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Looking amazing Lena as always. You always have some great statement coats/vests/capes…love it all 😉 have a great weekend darling. Mel
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Thank you Mel, tis the season to bundle up in layers right? I love the wide selection this year from large oversized coats to fur vests! Happy weekend love!
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Definitely feeling the beige! Love your outfit, you have the best outerwear!!
xxx
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Thank you Camilla glad you liked this outfit!! Xoxo!!
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Nice outfit:) x
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Thanks Bess!!
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Oh no snow😳. Love your out wear and the necklace is beautiful touchy. Love all selection.
Ox. He a great weekend😊
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Thank you Tanya! Have a wonderful weekend dear!!
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Thank you Lena. Have a nice weekend yourself cool. Xbox.
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Awesome title! Always looking stylish Lena love the outfit! Xo
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Thank you Ting!! Have a great weekend ahead! 🙂
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Thank you Lena same with you! 🙂 xo
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I am in love with that cape! It’s so trendy for AW15/16!
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Indeed it is! Thanks Gail!! 🙂
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I love the pop of orange in this monochromatic look 🙂
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Thank you love!
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Lena, your post titles are always so creative and this one is no exception! 🙂 Beautiful cape, but I should also add your blush is really nice on your skin tone, especially on a snowy day! 🙂 xx
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Thank you Naeun that’s very sweet of you, I can’t say a certain bestselling novel didn’t inspire me to come up with the title 🙂 Have a lovely day dear!
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OMG fifty shades of beige 🙂 you come up with the best headlines Lena ❤
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Lol thanks Lauren!! xoxo~
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Love the pop of colour from your necklace!
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Thanks Judy!! ❤
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So chic! I love your hair and the huge coat. The background is so cute too!
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Thanks Karen!! Have a great one!
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These beige tones look gorg on you! A real winner for winter colours.
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Thanks Sylvia, yes indeed it’s a great neutral color to work into the winter wardrobe!
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You look gorgeous in your outfit! I lvoe the coats too ^^
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Thank you Sarah!! 🙂
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Absolutely love the coat Lena! It looks like having a comfortable relaxed fit yet still possessing a feminine silhouette. And the ombre colors are gorgeous too!
Prudence
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Thank you Prudence! Yes it is a very comfortable outfit and the wool cape really helped ward off the chills! Have a great weekend dear!!
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Awesome and stylish look! You are gorgeous on these pics! Great style and stunning you!
xx
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Thanks Tsvetina!! 🙂
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Have an amazing weekend
Kisses
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Thanks Maggie, you too! xoxo~
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Spot on with the outfit!!! 😀
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Thank you Marlene! Much love dear!!
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love this look
would you follow each other ?
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Thanks Manuelita, would love to check your page out, will stop by soon to say hi! 🙂
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I love layering but I actually haven’t really got round to layering my clothes yet! I wouldn’t really think to mix different beiges and browns but it looks gorgeous 🙂
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Thank you India, yes it’s a great color combo erring towards the light side but still a trendy look to try out! Have a great one dear!
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Hey sweety! I nominated you and you blog: https://hugsxheart.wordpress.com/2014/11/16/the-very-inspiring-blog-award/ ❤
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Thank you Nad, what an honor!! Deeply appreciate your nomination dear!!
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No worries! Glad you liked it 😀
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Absolutely LOVE your cape! Great post!
XX,
S. Roderick
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Thanks Shae!!
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Love this! Both the outift you’ve put together as well as the designer inspiration you’ve shared. It definitely is the season to layer and experiment – and I love what you’ve come up with 🙂
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Thank you Caitlin, yes layering is one of fall’s biggest trend and it easily transpires into winter! Have a great one dear! xoxo~
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Gorgeous outfit! The coat is amazing! I love your style!
xx, Isabel
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Thank you Isabel!!
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Hi Lena, fabulous post, from your outfit to the coats you pictured to the name ‘Fifty Shades of Beige.’ So creative and appropriate for the season. I love it all! Thank you for sharing love! Xo, maria
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Thanks Maria, glad you liked this outfit, and I truly appreciate your lovely comment. Have a great one dear! 🙂
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I’m not sure I can pull of beige with my skin tone without looking like I’m naked haha. Btw I think you’re melting the snow with all your glamour;)
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Thanks Rakhi!! xoxo~
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Lena!! I love the details. You’re a fashionista through and through!!!! ❤ Shanice
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Thank you Shanice that’s very sweet of you dear!! Much love ❤
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I am in loveeee with your coat, Lena!!! It’s gorgeous!!! And you look absolutely stunning, babe!! And i love how minimalistic your entire look is! ❤ Classic indeed!! 🙂 And that necklace just added a whole new statement! 🙂
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Thank you Anshul glad you liked this look, and yes the necklace was the icing on top 🙂 Thanks for dropping by dear have a great one! 🙂
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love the entire look
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Thanks Manuelita!
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Amazing outfit! You look super chic!
xo, Jane
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I really love your outfit! You are so damn talented in fashion ❤
have a nice day!
Aleksandra
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Thank you Aleksandra!! Have a great one too! 🙂
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the cape is beautiful! lovely look. xx
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Thanks Tania!!
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Happy Monday
Kisses
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Thanks Maggie, you too, have a great one!!
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I love your outfit & accessories! You look fab!
Do let me know if you’re following me & I’ll follow you back right away. Happy week, dear! xoxo
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Thanks dear, will be sure to check out your blog!
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Ooh la la mademoiselle…you look so fab in beige and cream! Love this look! xo
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Thank you Vivian!! ❤
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Since I love sweaters for women, I totally love those jacket designs. I agree that beige make you look more beautiful and it complement your complexion.
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Thank you Nicole, glad you liked this ensemble!! xo~
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gosh, I remember when monochrome was decidedly unstylish. But this look is fabulous!
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Thanks Bahar! 🙂
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Love the jacket. and the necklace is fab. 🙂 http://voices-in-my-head.net/
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Thank you Dan!!
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I love love love this outfit! That cape is amazing!
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Thank you Rach!!
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Okay, Lena, my dear, you are not helping me abstain from coat purchases with all of your wonderful coat features recently. haha. You have such wonderful taste! That coat looks absolutely gorgeous on you! I like the pattern and fuzzy texture too. And the lovely orange statement necklace is a perfect addition to an monochrome look. I hope you have a terrific day! xx Lauren http://www.ginnysclosetblog.com
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Thanks love! Yes this Club Monaco one is my all time fav – they have an amazing selection of outerwear! Plus a good coat is worth the investment especially with the winter dropping to the single digits! Stay warm and stylish as you always do Lauren!! xo~
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The coat is stunning. I also love beige, oh, and that title cracked me up! Love it.
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Haha~ thanks Eea!
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Nice post.
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Thanks Tery!
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