Going for the ski bunny look, only not so over-the-top? Try shearling (or the faux kind) on a coat, handbag or even shoes. You won’t be going overboard (as with the whole Russian folkloric look)–but you will be perfectly on trend.
Tips for success: Keep the shearling to one item in your outfit, and please–we beg you–stay away from last year’s shearling boots. Yes, they are over.
Belted Faux Fur Jacket | $118 at
Arden B.
Pug Barrel Double Strap Handbag | $9.99 at
Payless
Larry Levine Faux-Shearling Jacket | $155 at
Macy’s
Andrew Marc Faux-Shearling Jacket | $99.95 at
Bluefly
September 8th, 2005
Whether you’re barbecuing in the South or braving a winter snowstorm, Style Intelligence Report can find you a coat that’s bound to fit you to a Pea!
Your basic peacoat, with piping for a contemporary look.
Classic Pea Coat | $69.99 at La Redoute
A breezier rendition…
Juicy Couture Corduroy Peacoat | $298 at Bloomingdale’s
Thinsulate makes this wool peacoat ideal for snowy climates.
Shrunken Peacoat with Thinsulate | $255 at J.Crew
How to look stylish on rainy days:
Lacoste Water-Repellant Peacoat | $275 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Front panels, plenty of buttons and a fatigue color
lend this funky, modern peacoat a military touch.
Habitual Cord Voyager Peacoat | $365 at Active Endeavors
Dressy, with a sateen sheen and red detailing.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Peacoat | $99.95 at Bluefly
September 7th, 2005
Out on the streets of San Francisco, we made note of a few items in particular: Manbags, Brightly colored bags, Driving caps, and Stylized boots.
Check it out:
TrendWatch: Manbags, for lack of a better term. Stylish men recognize the need for a bag to carry the essentials: wallet, phone, keys, iPod, etc. Be on the lookout for more of these in the coming months.
TrendWatch: Brightly colored bags. We love the stripes!
TrendWatch: Driving Caps. There’s something about men in hats that we just adore. The refinement, the panache…we just can’t get enough.
TrendWatch: Boots, of course. We’re on the lookout for ones with a little something special, like these, with cutouts.
September 6th, 2005
This weekend, Style Intelligence Report went to the Farmer’s Market at the Ferry Building to bring to you the Best of San Francisco street style.
TrendWatch: Vests, Messenger Bags, Slouchy Bags, and Bright Colors. We still can’t get enough of Green and SeaFoam.
TrendWatch: Track Jackets and Men’s Messenger Bags.
TrendWatch: Cute Caps and Tailored Jackets.
TrendWatch: Love the Grey Jeans–and the fitted jacket.
TrendWatch: Bags with Hardware trim, sporty Track Jackets for Women.
TrendWatch: Cropped Jacket, Knee-Length Shorts, and Boots.
Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for Style Intelligence Report’s StreetStyle Accessories Report!
September 5th, 2005
We’re all over…Revisiting our closets from four years ago
Why: Chunky sweatercoats and square-toed shoes are back!
We’re all over…Brocade
Why: It evokes luxury in a timeless way that of-the-moment Russian astrakhan vests can’t.
We’re all over…
Tribal Jewelry
Why: It’s the closest encounter to a safari that you’ll have in Middle America.
We’re So over:
South Asian-Inspired Tunics
Why: Has anybody heard of overkill? (Read: Jelly Kelly…)
We’re So over: Cleavage-hugging, tie-front shrugs
Why: It’s gonna get chilly, so you better cover up!
September 1st, 2005
