Color color everywhere

I'm always ready for fall and winter fashion to make its yearly debut. Of course here in Georgia patience is required as we wait through several rounds of temporary cool-downs before fall finally and permanently descends on our southern state (usually in time for Thanksgiving... although I do recall a Christmas morning in shorts some years back, but I digress.)

In the past I've only had one bone to pick with winter-wear: the unceremonious pallets of gray, black, navy, and other equally quiet neutrals. Don't get me wrong - neutral can be chic, interesting, and down-right daring. But sometimes I look back forlornly at the season before and reminisce about the jewel tones of spring and summer splendor. However, fashion trends from the past few turns of the calender seem to be with me on this colorful matter, and welcome with open, covered arms a bolder and brighter color pallet. Purples, pinks, (side note: I heard coral was the new "it" holiday color...) greens, teals, and more are just as much of a staple as a khaki coat or a black suit.

Risky Business

For some, it's the ultimate winter-wardrobe must-have, but for others it's not so simple: fur and the controversies about production of fur apparel run far and wide. But consignment fur offers a happy-medium to those seeing red - or green: By offering previously-owned fur coats, no new animals are harmed, and you can get a lot more for your money. It's a win-win in a risky business. Fur that has already been purchased serves the needs of consumers seeking fur products without doing further detriment to our fuzzy friends. And without a resale option, where would unwanted furs end up?

At Finders Keepers Fashions: Mink and fox fur coat size M-L
Appraisal: $4000; Our Price: $1191

Jewel Toned

Sometimes bold choices pay off. Never be scared to choose more than one color. Not only did I pair light and dark teal (my favorite color), but I also threw in pink and purple. For the bottoms I went with brown because it looks great with blue, but is a warm color, which helps the outfit work. Just ignore the security tag still on Jessica's leg.

What Jessi is wearing:

Blazer - size small, $12.00

Pants - Hollister, size 7, $12.00

Shirt - Harve Bernard, size large, $12.00

Flats - Enzo Angiolini, size 8 1/2, $26.00\

Scarf - $8.00

Necklace Set - $10.00

Modeled by Jessi

Styled by Sasha