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Shop My Closet: Aqua Leopard Print Faux Fur Jacket

I said BURR -  It's cold in here .... that's why it is the season to buy jackets and stay nice and cozy!

Here's a really cute faux fur coat by Aqua. I believe this brand is exclusively available at Bloomingdale's stores and from what I can tell its 1. affordable 2. trendy 3. and the sizes run small.  They really are more like Juniors sizes than Women sizes.

Let's just say I found that out when I was shopping for some hoochie wear for a Vegas weekend.  The size small sequin tunic barely covered my ass and I am a pretty petite lady.

 

 

It's a totally affordable trend piece that will be in style and dress up an all black outfit (my uniform) for weekends and work days!

Aqua Leopard Print Faux Fur Jacket $188 at Bloomingdale's

Shop My Closet: Tretorn Down Vest

So that whole idea of not shopping in December has totally fallen to shit. I mean there are just so many good sales taking place and discounts everywhere... that I have been finding all these great basics at a lower price.  So that would just mean I was losing money if I am not taking advantage of all of these deals, right?  Seriously, I need to be detained.

Tretorn is a Scandinavian brand that has been a favorite of Swedish royalty for over a century. They are known for their coats, cardigans and vests that are simple, stylish, and made of quality.  I picked up this down vest on GILT GROUPE this weekend.

 

 

Shop My Closet: Burberry Peacoat

Everyone who knows me well... knows that I hate wearing jackets.  I love winter... I love Christmas... I just hate that throwing on a jacket always ruins the overall effect of an outfit.  I'm infamous for surviving all winter long with just a grandpa cashmere sweater or numerous furry vests and layers to avoid having to buy a puffer or peacoat.

But its just been freezing and for the last few weeks (and I can only wear Ugg boots and Flannel Shirts for so long without being totally frumpy) so I've been scouring the internet for the perfect black investment piece peacoat.  The perfect peacoat should clean up my look and be easily thrown on with myoffice looks during the week and for play on the weekend!

And the winner is - the classic peacoat by Burberry!  It's beautiful - made of cashmere and wool from Italy and has a subtle Burberry check print in the inside lining.  And it costs a fraction of the price of the Fashion house's trench coats.

I picked mine up yesterday at Bloomingdales in the SF Shopping Centre.  I normally would've walked to the actual Burberry boutique but ironically I WAS TOO COLD.  I do have to say the sales people at Bloomingdales need to go to SALES TRAINING.  And I can say that - because I am a sales person and they need to work on their manners.  Just because I look 16 doesn't mean I don't have a credit card or cash to blow .....  AND it cost an extra $20 to get the sleeves hemmed.  Barney's, Nordstrom, Neiman's all do complimentary alterations so that was annoying too.  And just to be a bitch, let's just say Bloomingdales and Macys (same company) never offer the same customer service as other department stores so I am going on a boycott now.. if only it wasn't so COLD and I wasn't too damn lazy to walk outside.

 

It also comes in red....

Burberry Peacoat with Wide Lapels $695

Shop My Closet: BB Dakota Sequin Leggings

OK so I am obsessed with sequins.  Sequins on blazers, vests, party dresses.... I am beginning to look like my mother draped in beads and sequins to go out dancing with her friends at a Vietnamese night club.  I need to stay away from that look...

So how am I am going to incorporate this trend into my wardrobe?  With sequin leggings of course... I mean I only wear spandex 7 days out of the week so adding another pair into the mix is not excessive at all.

I saw a pair at H&M for only $20 but was too lazy to wait in the line of 20 people for the dressing room and another 40 in line for the cash register.  So I checked online and there are tons of cute pairs by Alice + Olivia and Siwy - but at $300+ a pop for a trend piece, I passed.

Here's an affordable option from BB Dakota that looks luxe and hopefully will be comfy!  I plan on wearing them out for NYE with an oversized Theory Boyfriend Blazer and a Trapeze Top - but let's be honest, I'll problem count down with my parents and Dick Clark and a bottle of Veuve.

 

 
BB Dakota Keaton Sequin Leggings $62 @ Shopbop.com

Shop My Closet: Jules Smith Friendship Wings Necklace Set

Tis the season to be giving - yet I have been going through the motions of one for you, one for me... which is leaving my wallet and bank account in a pretty shitty position.  This morning I woke up a little bit hung over and hazy from the events from last night, and decided to hunt online for an Xmas present for one of my uber stylish besties.  She's living out in Denver right now - so it has to be something small and light that I can easily pop into the mail.  We have a long standing joke of actually being a couple- sigh the life of being single in the city - so its only befitting that I buy her jewelry.

Stumbled across this version of the Best Friends necklace (remember the one you had in childhood that came out of the gumball machine and turned your neck green?) that is a classed up and plated in 18K gold by designer Jules Smith.

Here is a photo of the Wings necklace seen together...

 

And they look chic separated as well. :)

 

Pick one up at Shopbop.com Jules Smith Jewelry $85 for the set of two!

Shop My Closet: Nanette Lepore

So many of you probably know about the great online shopping discount sites that are out there.  They are totally going to come in handy as I gear up for the Holiday season - and try to do all my shopping online this year to avoid the crazy shoppers at the mall and tourists who will be flooding Union Square.  Here are a few of my favorites just in case you haven't already signed up for all the special sales and deals:

http://www.gilt.com/

http://www.giltfuse.com/

http://www.hautelook.com/

http://www.ideeli.com/

http://www.ruelala.com/

https://www.billiondollarbabes.com/

This morning I made the mistake of logging into Gilt Groupe and I made an impulse buy decision to pick up this Nanette Lepore dress (fingers crossed that it will fit me).  It's a great classic black dress with fringe detailing at the bottom for a little more kick! 

And thanks to Gilt Group - I am picking up this beautiful dress for $148.  The original list price on this item is $400!

Shop My Closet: Christian Louboutin Delic 120 Pumps

Okay seriously - I have a problem... put the shoes down and walk away.  But wait - you need Grey Shoes for a wedding - and what's better buying a crappy pair to throw into the back of the closet after the event is over or investing in a pair that you'll covet for seasons to come.  

Yes - that is exactly what my inner monologue sounds like -  I somehow have come up with a way to justify all purchases no matter how unnecessary!

I ordered the pumps online @ Saks - and they are an awesome suede grey.  The only issue is that the shoe runs small and I should've probably got a half size bigger.  Being typical Kim - I instead proceeded to squish my toes in them - bear with the pain - and walk it out!

PS.  Neiman Marcus is carrying them in flat black leather.  I might need to add those to my collection - but they aren't available until 11/9/09 which is just around the corner...

Buy Christian Louboutin Delic Pumps @ Saks $695

Shop My Closet: B.B. Dakota Potter Faux Fur Vest

Because it's fun to dress up like a gorilla - or unleash your inner glam diva - here's a great fur vest that is cruelty free (not that I have a problem with fur....) -and at $60 bucks you won't have to go broke to try out this fall trend.  And I do want to point out that Faux Fur always comes back in and out of style...

I see myself wearing this with some over the knee black boots, leggings, a big floppy hat and pretending to be Bridget Bardot for the weekend.

The vest was featured in US Weekly and INSTYLE and is sold out almost everywhere.  I found it online at GLIK's.

Buy B.B. Dakota Potter Fur Vest $58 @ GLIK.com

Shop My Closet: BCBG Max Azria

Okay, so my friend Amy wore this dress to a friend's wedding out in Monterey - and she definitely stole the award that night for best dressed.  (Thank goodness I was a bridesmaid in the wedding - so I didn't have to go through the stress of knowing what is appropriate for day time weddings/ night time weddings/ out door weddings/ etc. etc. etc.)

Of course, I nearly tackled her when I saw her - and had 20 questions about where I could pick up the dress myself. :)  So here's the scoop!  It's BCBG by Max Azria and comes in two shades Hot Pink (Azalea) - which you can find in most stores and a darker purple (Boysenberry) which is a little harder to track down.  (I found it in Bloomies!)  The best part about the dress is the Rosette and the tiers which definitely do not overpower the dress aka you can eat a lot of food, and look pregnant but no one will have the slightest idea (thanks bcbg).  I have no events to attend - but I picked it up and hung it in the closet to save it for a special occasion. 

Buy it online at BCBG.com: Strapless Tiered Dress $238

 

Shop My Closet: Elizabeth and James

I am absolutely obsessed with Elizabeth and James line - even though I am secretly jealous and embarrassed about it being designed by The Olsen Twins.

I was shopping down in Los Gatos over the weekend with my sister - and was eyeing one of their blazers (you will see it in a post soon - since I am such a sucker) when the sales woman brought this lovely vest to my attention.  I didn't even see it - and I wish I hadn't because I immediately wanted to take it home with me.  I tried it on and the XS was the only size in stock and of course made for tiny midgets like the Olsens so there was no way in hell the front button was going to close.  Of course, I used my mad online skills to find it on Shopbop and it should be arriving in 5-8 business days.

The best part of the vest is that you can remove the ruffles (buttons) and rock it as a normal menswear piece - so I am definitely digging the versatility of it.  Now, I have about 3 vests in my current closet to donate to some friends. :)

Elizabeth and James Dandy Vest $275