Trench coats never go far from “In Style.” And why should they? They are the “It” accessory to most any outfit. They can be worn by most any body type. A good trench coat, can be worn from day into evening and works with everything from jeans to cocktail dress. Or nothing at all… Some of my clients wear the trench as the new jacket in corporate environments. And in temperate climates like ours in Northern California, a good trench coat is very practical 10 months out of the year.
As far as trench coat styling, there is always the classic trench that is timeless. However, there are also versions of the trench coat for the trendier dressier that offer a wide variety of colors, fabrics and finish details. Because the trench coat is so practical and universal, it is a piece that you want to invest in. This is the piece that you spend as much as you can afford to get the very best quality, style and construction.
Doncaster has three trench coats this season. They will meet the needs of every budget, wardrobe, occasion, color requirement and style.
Click here to learn more about the trench coats at Doncaster. Use Consultant Code 1867121 for ease of ordering.
Today was one of those beautiful Northern California days just before the big winter storm. I took advantage of the glorious day by having lunch and a little shopping with one of my best friends. Once we talked about our families and what we had been up to recently, the conversation turned to style. We talked a lot about the trends for Spring and how to wear them. And the importance of having a basic style that we update with just the right amount of the latest trend so that we look updated and relevant without crossing the line into fashion victim.
For example, how to wear draping and pleating without looking like a toga. When worn correctly, pleats and draping have the magical ability to conceal and elongate. On a collar, they frame the face beautifully. A horizontal or assymetrical wrap works wonders to conceal the hips or tummy. Strategically placed vertical pleats add height to the petite frame. Pleats and draping can update a classic look and soften a very structured business look.
But like all good things, pleats and draping have their limits. If pleats are drapes are excessive or used to drape over poor garment construction, the outfit can quickly take on the look of a bedsheet. This beautiful jacket, cardigan and blouse, all from Doncaster, have the magic balance of classic lines with expert design and construction to creat the look of feminine sophistication.
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The last time that the oversized boxy jacket with the oversized shoulder pads aka the “Boyfriend Jacket” was around, I was in college. At the time, I wore this trend to the extreme. My favorite was a real tuxedo jacket that my dad had tossed to the side when it no longer fit with the sleeves pushed up, crisp white shirt, jeans and flat shoes. Its no secret that I am not in college anymore and I would feel very silly trying to go back to that. Actually, it would break one of my hard and fast rules for style…never wear a trend twice! But the boyfriend jacket is everywhere and I still LOVE them….so the age old question is how to wear the trend in a way that is relevant while being age appropriate?
Two of my favorite words…princess seams. This jacket has them along with shoulder and waist darts and a slightly rounded hemline. I CAN wear the look that is tailored to my body type thanks to this ingenious construction detail that takes down the “boxiness” just a notch. It takes into consideration the silhouette of my body and allows me to follow the idea of the trend without looking like I raided the attic at my parents house! This white boyfriend jacket from Doncaster will be in my closet and the closet of many of my clients this season. It fits my life and my body now and every girl needs at least one great white go to jacket in her spring/summer closet!
Click here to put this fabulous white boyfriend from Doncaster in your Spring closet. For ease of ordering, use consultant code 1867121.
“Biker Chic” was a big trend in the Fall which has carried over into the Spring lines of many designers such as Phillip Lim, Tommy Hilfiger and the accessories of Michael Kors and Lanvin. Once again, how do we take a relevant look and apply it to the lives we lead? I advise my clients to take an edgy trend such as hardware, grommets and zippers and you soften them. Consider softer or more feminine colors, fabrics or cuts.
Which is exactly what Doncaster has done. The first jacket with grommets is made of a supple leather and soft blue. The snapdragon twinset is the ultimate “Breakfast at Tiffanys Meets Urban Chic 2010.” But this techno jacket with the ruffles, pleating, and black details is in my opinion the absolute show stopper, unexpected while totally wearable wonder!
Click here or on the pictures to learn more about the Doncaster Spring 2010 collection. For ease of ordering, use consultant code 1867121. And feel good as you wear chic to work!
I love the idea of wearing sequins all day. From work to evening. In Las Vegas and in Scottsdale. We might even see this in San Jose but I’m not expecting it to be everywhere you look. I am probably a little too classic to pull it off but there’s no question that it is going to be a hot trend for Spring. The long list of designers showing this for Spring range from the uber trendy Alice & Olivia, Anna Sui and Isaac Mizrahi to the elite establishment of Pucci, Christian Dior, and Armani. And shoe designers from Lanvin tennis shoes to Doc Martens (yep, sparkly Doc Martens combat boots!). Looks like there will also be sequin sandals!
Sequins have been popular for the past few seasons. The extension to day wear is the big news. And where they are showing up: on suit pieces tailored for business, on hoodies, and twinsets. On cute skirts, accessories, jeans and pants. And on every fabric and color imaginable.
Are there any rules to this trend? One very important one. Do not overdo it. Strictly one piece with sequins.
Here are a few sequined treasures from the Doncaster Spring 2010 line. These have classic lines with a trendy edge. Take this anywhere and wear them anytime. 
