Buy This, Not That

Old Navy Women's Long Button Front Trench Coat $49.99
French Connection Macks Trench Coat $298

The classic trench coat is something that had been on my wish list for years. However, in Southern California, a long coat isn't usually necessary so I didn't want to break the bank for this trend. I found the perfect tan trench over the summer at Banana Republic at a major discount, which helped justify the purchase. I later found out it was on back order and is being sent to me in a few weeks. In the meantime, I've spotted this Old Navy trench that's making me second guess the one I bought. Either way, I'll be excited to wear this with my Hunter boots on many upcoming rainy days.

The Color Purple

I've been in love with purple practically since birth. From my lavender banana seat bike when I was 5 to my purple velvet formal dress when I was 14, I'll always think of purple fondly. While my taste has grown and changed over the years, gorgeous purple dresses and accessories (such as these below) still make me swoon. In recent years, I've been more than happy to reintroduce this color into my life as a wardrobe staple.

1. Rebecca Taylor Pin Dot Runway Dress $275

2. French Connection T-Wizard Cotton Dress $152

3. Alice + Olivia Sequined Keyhole-Back Mini Dress $495

4. Just Cavalli dress $381

5. Hunter Wellington Eggplant Rubber Boot $115

6. Michael Kors Resin Bracelet Watch $180

7. Havaianas Slim $21.99

8. Fergie Nacho $93.95

9. OPI Do you Lilac It $5.09 (sale)
10. Marc by Marc Jacobs Clutch $298