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Winter Boots

UGG: Womens Classic Short

• Price: $150

"The women's UGG Classic Short boot is one of our most iconic silhouettes. The Classic Short features genuine Twinface sheepskin and our signature UGG® woven label. All boots in our Classic Collection feature a soft foam insole covered with genuine sheepskin and have a light and flexible molded EVA outsole designed for amazing comfort with every step." (UGG Australia http://www.uggaustralia.com/womens-classic-short-boots/5825,default,pd.html?dwvar_5825_color=NPL&start=1&cgid=women-boots)

I definitely love and want these boots. There warm, cozy and cute and I love this color green. UGGs have really made their way into woman's wardrobe from about 2009 and don't seem to be going anywhere. They have added to the number of styles and colors to choose from and give you a reason to walk around sockless.

Mens Butte

• Price: $240

"The ultimate cold weather boot by UGG® Australia, the Butte has many features to keep your feet warm in the cold. With the exclusive Vibram® outsole, specifically designed for snow and wet conditions, waterproof full grain leather and a breathable eVent® membrane, you’ll be comfortable regardless of the weather conditions." (UGG Australia http://www.uggaustralia.com/mens-butte-rugged-winter-boots/5521,default,pd.html?dwvar_5521_color=MTL&start=5&cgid=men-boots)
I think these are super cute and would definitely buy them for my boyfriend. They come in a tan and grey color as well.
You can find UGGs at Macy's, Nordstrom and a few other places.

Coach Boots are ver popular with females. You can mostly see girls wearing them in the Coach Tinah Cold Weather Boots style, which kinda resemble rain boots.

But there's also, the Teri Winter Boots which I think are cute. To me this make is similar to UGGs, rounded with lots of fur.

Of course next on the list you have the Classic Timberlands, which when they first came out were basic, weat and for males. On the website they're $180, but at Eblens or New England City sport they might be a bit cheaper.

Since about 2007 there's been a style that are cute just for women. They're about $165 on the website, but at Eblens or New England City sport they might be a bit cheaper like $100.

Last, but not least, we know the boys all go crazy for their Polo Boots. Some of them are super cute though and durable. My boyfriend can definitely style with me in them anyday.

These are Ralph Lauren Tavin Rollover Men's Boots in Tan/Briarwood. They cost about $158.

Hats, Hats & More Hats

Hats are a huge asset to a person's accessory collection for numerous reasons: fashion, style, warmth etc. A hat can make an outfit look super cute on purpose or by mistake and can increase your compliments. A hat especially with colors can also, throw off an outfit and make you look crazy.

Hats like the one above are typical hats worn in the winter for warmth with or without the ball and come in all colors for both males and females. The ones without the ball and a little smaller are called, beenies. Females can find hats like these at Forver 21 ($8.80/$9.90), TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Macy's.

Fitted Hats are worn in basically all the seasons: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. Basketball, Baseball and Football Teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Lakers and Cubs are printed on the front of them and they are typically the color of the team represented on the front. Guys typically match their outfits with these colors.

New Era is the major company that makes them and they're sold at places like New England City Sport, Eblens, Champs, Foot Locker and Lids. They typically run anywhere from $25-35.

The fitteds with the fur and flaps are a new trend that started around three or four years ago. They're supposed to be warm and fashionable. They look a little silly to me sometimes, but hey.

The hat above is a caberet and new to the scene since about 2008 or so. They've become hugely popular in 2010 and are worn by plenty of girls and even a few guys. They come in many colors and aren't to expensive. Places like Forever 21 has them from about $6.50 up to like $9.50.

This hat above has become widely popular as well since about 2010. It has an abundance of fur making it very warm, maybe a little to warm (I have one and my head is on fire), the flaps come down arond your ears and it even snaps around your chin. Both male and females wear them, they come in many colors and designs and there's even a knitted type. Places like Macy's, Forever 21 and TJ Maxx carry them and they're anywhere from $10 to $25.

Last but not least, the Fedora has been maintaining itself in the fashion world of celebrities for sure, but in the closets of many male and female college students, as well. I believe they've been made widely popular by Alicia Keys and Usher and can make an outfit really stand out. They range anywhere from $20-50 and can be found at Macy's, JCPenny, Express and Forever 21.

 

Thursday Night Lights

A venture through the outfitting picking process of a college student's Thursday night, going to a party. Students speak on how they choose their outfits, their styles, getting ready and just being them.

This was my first time doing this guys so bare with me. My next one will be much better.

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Pea Coats

When you feel that first breeze of cool air sweep through your hair and roll over your skin, in late September, you instantly get that hint of excitement because you know what trend is vastly approaching. Pea Coat season is right around the corner. Long, short and mid-drift in a wide variety of colors. The wool material on the outside with the silk inside will keep you warm from the cool air, but not hot enough to make you uncomfortable.  Some include hoods now which is a great feature to keep your head warm or shield you from the rain. This green one down below is a woman's coat and is similar to my fab green peacoat I bought last fall. I love it to death and will probably wear it until it falls apart. I also, have a black one and had a blue one but it has a hole in it so I no longer wear it.

Pea Coats are a great way to be warm and stylish and are not only popular amongst girls, but boys are wearing them, also. They give males a very sophisticated and mature appeal seeming very business-like. Below is an all black men's peacoat that I think will look amazing on a guy, especially if he has on some slacks, dress shoes, and a button up with a cardigan or sweater over it.

You can find Pea Coats pretty much everywhere. Old Navy has coats on sale for $49, Target has some for $27.99 and $34.99, and TJ Maxx always has them starting from about $25 and going up.
Pea Coats can be worn for  the very beginning of the winter, if that, but as soon as the below zero starts it's time to switch over to that good ol North Face or Bubble Jacket. 

Apology

Hey everyone just want to apologize for my lack of posting these last three weeks, the snow storm threw me off. Power was out and honestly having those days off from class and stuff put me in lazy mode, but I'm BACKKKKK lol my future posts are going to be probably a soundslide I've been working soo hard on about college students' Thursday night, two profiles, pea coats, outfits to wear on your first date, cute maternity clothes, a storify  and a google mash up of stores. If you have any other ideas just let me know. But I'm back and ready to work #Leggo lol

Scarlet Shadows: Fashion Show

When I logged onto Facebook I was notified that I had an event invitation so I just clicked on it. It was from a friend of mine from high school, Cosmeque Hall, and titled Scarlet Shadows. Scarlet Shadows was a fashion show being put on by the students of Sanford-Brown College at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, October 28 at 7 pm. I decided, hey why not stop by and check it out after work. Though I was late and got there a couple models before the intermission I enjoyed what I did see and was very impressed by most of it.

It wasn't your typical styles and outfits, but it did include some familiarity. There were blazers, booties, heels, tims, vests, skirts and different shirts. There was on shirt with a vampire cape-like collar,  a dress with glass pieces all over it as well as the red dress with the long train down below, a two piece lumber jack jacket and skirt (which i thought was kind of cute and lots of funky designed stockings.

My favorite outfits of the nght were a guy in a blue and white pinstripe blazer with green interior, blue man caprice (but I would have liked them as full pants), a white button up with a green vest, a red bow tie and white loafers. And there were two girls whose outfits I really liked. The first one had on a simple white knee length pencil skirt. The top was plain, black in the front and white in the back. It dipped in a V-Shape in the back and was sliced up and fell off the shoulders. And she had on some black booties. The other one was a short green mini skirt that was like a wool material, a green and cream oriental styled jacket-like top that buttoned up in the front, stockings and black heels.

The Fashion Show Sponsors were Jessica McClintock in the West Farms Mall, Mary Elizabeth Anne at etsy.com and Uptown Consignments, Barbara Capenera in South Windsor. The jewelry was from Sparkle Jewelry, Tracy Claire in Canton Evergreen Walk, South Windsor.

Sanford-Brown  College- Farmington was formally called Gibbs College and offers career training in fields like Fashion Design and Merchandising, Medical  Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Business Office Administration.

The Fashion Department put this event together to give back to the community with entertainment as well as donations. They are giving part of the proceeds earned from the many supporters who showed up to an organization called "Our Piece of the Pie," which helps urban youth become successful adults. It is a youth development agency offering a relationship-centered approach to help young people access and attain a mix of the educational, employment and personal skills that contribute to their success."

Here is Sanford's website if you like what you see and/or are interested in seeing what they have to offer. --> www.sanfordbrownfarmington.com