This furry leopard print coat originally kept my grandmother warm and now I wear it to brave the California coast’s coldest weather. On the day I walked through San Francisco’s Chinatown I wore it with red jeans, comfortable chunky boots, a little black hat and gloves. It rained and stormed off and on throughout the day. The wind off the bay was icy and the rain came in sheets occasionally, but the coat kept me perfectly warm all day long.
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Wearing:
- The leopard coat belonged to my grandmother. My aunt bought it for her at Macy’s a long time ago, but there are lots of furry leopard coats for sale today as well. Click here, here and here for some chic options.
- A black turtleneck T-shirt from Target
- J-Brand red skinny jeans
- Black boots by Kork-Ease
- A black purse from Nordstrom
- My mothers wool gloves
- Vintage black beret
Would you wear this outfit in the winter?
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January 19, 2013 at 11:47 am #
You should be stolling the streets of Paris…fabuleux!
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Aw, thanks Jeannie! I wish I was. I have such a desire to visit Paris again. It’s been too long! (Literally. twenty years.)
LOve this leopard! So chic.
I have had many renditions of this; I remember one in a trapeze shape from the 90s.
I’m here in soCal right now and thank God it got warmer!
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Thanks Paula! I so wish I still had my 1990′s black wool trapeze coat. Sigh. It wasn’t super expensive but it was very chic. Unfortunately I had it stored in the garage in a garment bag and mice got into it. Oh well. As for the weather, it has finally warmed up here. I’m loving it too!
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I’m sorry about the default wordpress thing Sacramento. I don’t know how to alter it! But I’m glad you like the outfit.
That coat is stunning. Even better that it was your grandmother’s.
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Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne. So glad you like the outfit.
Utterly nice coat. Very well combined as well. Also had a look at all your links to other leopard coats… so nice.
If you get tired of it, just ship it off to The Netherlands and I will pay you a handsome price. LOL
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I’m so glad you like it Greetje!
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January 19, 2013 at 6:27 pm #
You look fabulous in this coat Heather. I loved how you turned it into a really hip look with your booties and skinnies.
I have never been one to wear animal print myself, although I love wearing my leopard belt and would consider a sheer animal print blouse. I would also consider it for shoes and bags.
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January 19, 2013 at 9:30 pm #
I actually just bought a leopard print jacket! I’m looking forward to getting it!
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Wonderful! I hope you share it with your readers. (:
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January 20, 2013 at 3:21 am #
I’m a fan of a bit of leopard print and I love the coat was passed down to you from your grandmother I think that’s the loveliest thing about it all. I also love that you teamed it with the burgundy pants and ankle boots.
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Thanks Arash! I’m glad you like the look.
I’ve been dying to get a leopard print coat and have even tried on several. Just don’t get a lot of use out of coats here in Florida so I never purchase one. I would love that coat.
The weather in LA is a bit too warm for me most of the year, I’m so glad I can wear furry coats once in a while. I don’t think I would be happy in Florida! Maybe you can get some leopard print in you wardrobe another way. It looks good on just about everything.
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January 20, 2013 at 4:24 am #
I love leopard and red! You look so great and your grandmother would have to be sooo proud to see you in this!! Fabulous look!
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Thanks Pam!
It is so easy to phone it in when it comes to style on a cold day. Love that you made your winter look chic and cuddly!
Thanks Alexis! I didn’t do quite as well other days, which is why this is the last San Fran post from my latest trip there. I think the thing is to always try, even if it doesn’t work out so well.
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January 20, 2013 at 2:52 pm #
What a fabulous coat! Love it with the bright pants. I also love that it has history
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Thanks Steph!
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January 21, 2013 at 4:06 pm #
You look very warm and cozy in your Grandmother’s chic coat.
And now I want some almond cookies – thanks a lot! Haha.
I love wearing fake fur because it’s like having a stuffed animal on hand!
They’re great for winter flights — the bestest, softest blankie there is!
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So true! I love how warm my faux fur coat is.
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January 21, 2013 at 7:50 pm #
I don’t have a leopard print coat but it really suits you!
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Thanks Stacey!
oh my josh, I love these photos and outfit! the boots, the colors, the balance of the hat, cute gloves, the perfect accessories! The industrial, yet colorful background.
Thanks Shanti!