High + Low: The Wool & Leather Coat

I live in a city where it's almost guaranteed that the cold weather will be sticking around for a good 5 months. Your coat becomes a uniform, since it's all anyone ever sees. As with anything else, it's nice to have a few options when it comes to outerwear. But it isn't easy when you fall in love with pieces like this $529 Taylor Coat from Club Monaco. The biker style differs from your usual classic, feminine, or puffer jackets that are out there, and the added leather accents are right on trend this season. It's polished yet slightly rebellious. (Like most of us. Am I right?) Luckily, I was able to gather a few great alternatives!

Taylor Coat $529 - Club Monaco | Norra Jacket $98 - Need Supply | ASOS Biker Coat $170 - ASOS | Coat with Quilted Leather Sleeves $229 - Zara

I also love this similar style coat from Zara availble in a rich maroon. It's great way to incorporate those deep red hues of this season into your wardrobe.

Color Inspiration Daily: 11. 20. 12

Deer Lady Art Print by Sandra Dieckmann

What to Wear: Thanksgiving Dinner

Hi lovelies! Are you feeling ready for the Holidays yet? No?...that's okay, I'm not really either. That's why today I'm super excited to be teaming up with Anthropologie and the always fashionable Audrey the fox to bring you a series that aims to help take some of the stress out of the Seasons most common what-to-wear dilemmas.

Over the next few weeks Audrey's friends will be stopping by to share their outfit solutions for everything from what to wear when Meeting the Parents (eep) to dressing up for a fabulous New Year's Eve Party (hooray). But first up today we have Audrey feeling cool as a cucumber in her oh-so comfortable yet super fashionable outfit she's picked out to wear for the Thanksgiving Dinner she'll be hosting for her family and friends this Thursday. I'll tell you what, Miss Audrey is one chic fox! Taking fashion advice from an animal has never seemed so well-advised!

Audrey Wears:

• This Glinted Peasant Blouse looks effortlessly chic and leaves lots of flattering room around the midsection so Audrey can look forward to having as many helpings as her little foxy heart desires!
• For dessert, Audrey will be presenting her famous triple-layer toasted acorn pavlova on this unique Peony Portrait Domed Cake Stand...festive and beautiful year-round.
• Pants that add a pop of color are always a good thing, especially when they are AG Stevie Cords in Audrey's favorite hue.
• A hostess never sits for long, so Audrey will be keeping her feet cozy in a pair of stylish Rani Flats.

Thanks for sharing your fashion ideas with us Audrey! Check back next week for a chic look from one of Audrey's unBEARably sweet friends. xo Ez

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This post was kindly sponsored by Anthropologie, however opinions, illustrations, and fashion selections were made entirely by me. 

Color Inspiration Daily: 11. 19. 12

Instagram Photography by Elizabeth Rayman Yong aka Primoeza (via)

Creature Comforts Holiday Gift Guide: Wrap + Cards

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Hello and happy Friday friends! Well today we come to the end of our 2012 Holiday Gift Guides. I so hope that you have enjoyed them and found at least a few special things to give to your loved ones this season. While these specific round-ups might be over, over the coming weeks I will still l be sharing plenty of other holiday-themed posts, including more great gift giving ideas, some fun DIYs, free printables, etc. ...so be sure to check back for those. Have a wonderful weekend! xo Ez

1. Kate & Birdie Holiday Gift Wrap ($7) | 2. Large Letterpress From Santa Tag ($12) | 3. Mint Dots Round Tin ($5) | 4. Ocean Glitter Double-sided Satin Ribbon ($9) | 5. Kingfisher Herringbone Ribbon ($7) | 6. Mint Stripe Parchment Paper Sheets ($3) | 7. Baker's Twine in Caribbean and Denim ($14 each) | 8. Mountain Cabin Small Gift Bag ($4) | 9. Mountain Cabin Gift Wrap ($9) | 10. Pool Dots Wrapping Paper ($8) | 11. Lake Dots Wrapping Paper ($) | 12. Mini Red Suitcase / 3 sizes available ($11-$16)

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13. Holiday Sweaters Gift Wrap Sheet ($3) | 14. Bistro Wired Ribbon - 10 yards / available 11 in colors ($8) | 15. Baker's Twine in Mandarin and Cantaloupe ($14 each) | 16. Fig. 2 Holiday Gift Wraps ($12 each) | 17. Reversible Wrap ($8) | 18. Custom Christmas Card with Illustrated Family Portrait ($80 and up)| 19. Red Dots Parchment Paper Sheets ($3) | 20. Noel Custom Holiday Card Suite / 50 cards + 50 envelopes ($148) | 21. Triangle Grid Letterpress Gift Tags - Set of 8 ($8)

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22. Chalkboard Holiday Cards - Set of 10 ($13) | 23. Red & White Baker's Twine - 2300ft Cone ($10) | 24. Woodgrain Gift Wrap ($8) | 25. Reversible Kraft and Silver Wrapping Paper ($5) | 26. Gold Glitter Metallic Cotton Twine ($14) | 27. Natural Jute Rope ($4) | 28. Winter Gifts Holiday Postcards - Set of 10 ($15) | 29. Glassine Bags ($5) | 30. Kraft Packaging Bags ($4) | 31. Faux Bois Gift Boxes ($7-$12) | 32. Red Tinsel ($10) | 33. Silver Tinsel ($10)| 34. Vintage Style Glass Canister with Red Lid / 3 sizes available ($8-10) | 35. Red & White Striped Twill Ribbon ($9) | 36. Red Baker's Twine ($7) | 37. Parcel Twine Trio ($25)

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38. Rifle Paper Co. Holiday Stickers & Labels ($12) | 39. Gift Tags - Set of 5 / available in 5 colors ($5) | 40. Cherry Wood Gift Tags - Set of 10 ($7) | 41. Striped Boarder Gift Labels - Set of 12 / available in 4 colors ($5) | 42. Land & Sea Ceramic Gift Tags - Set of 6 ($24) | 43. Merry & Bright Christmas Treat Tag Set ($17) | 44. Mountain Cabin Bottle Tags - Set of 3 ($5) | 45. Striped Gift Tags ($8) | 46. Naughty & Nice Letterpress Gift Tags - Set of 10 ($5)

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47. Custom Illustrated Holiday Cards (prices vary) | 48. Blueberry Paper Holiday Cards ($5 each). | 49. Custom Illustrated Holiday Green Card (prices vary) | 50. Feliz Navidad Cards - Set of 8 ($18) | 51. Evergreen Cards - Set of 4 ($16) | 52. Bauble Thief Christmas Card ($5) | 53. Happy Holidays From City Cards (prices vary) | 54. Beau Ideal Holiday Cards ($6-$7) | 55. Happy Tree Card ($6)