Macy’s Black Friday Coat Roundup

There are good Black Friday deals at Macy’s over this holiday weekend. Here’s a selection of coats across an assortment of price points. Most of them are structured and available in several colours. Some styles are quite dramatic and have great reviews.

Visit the collection page to see the items alongside my descriptions.

Nordstrom Black Friday Sale

Nordstrom’s Black Friday Sale is here and these are my top picks across various price points. There is LOTS on sale, so be sure to browse the items when you have a moment. Check out lingerie, sleepwear, activewear and menswear too. 

Visit the collection page to see the items alongside my descriptions.

Link Love: Royal Style

Back in my teens all the magazines were filled with outfit pictures of Princess Diana and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Nowadays, all eyes are on the Duchess of Cambridge, and her fashion choices are discussed worldwide.  But, of course, there are other royals whose style game is on point:

Princess Charlotte is Karl Lagerfeld’s royal muse and has inherited the style gene from her Mum, Caroline, and grandmother, Grace Kelly.

Queen Rania of Jordan’s recent airport look with red tweed trench coat drew lots of attention.

Queen Letizia of Spain likes to mix things up. She often wears polished Modern Classic looks, alternated with fashion forward outfits like this sleeveless leather dress.

I also like Queen Maxima’s bold style with lots of colour and penchant for dramatic hats.

Are there any royal figures whose style you love?

Fab Links from Our Members

Nadya enjoyed this article about Adele’s fashion that poses the question if her new album will be the one that finally delivers her place in the fashion power structure, along with peers like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.

Vildy likes Janice’s idea of creating a holiday look by taking a favourite style or signature garment you wear often and then trying to find a similar piece in a “festive fabric”.

Since ugly holiday sweaters have been a recent topic of interest, Xtabay thought YLFers might enjoy this short round-up.

MsMary came across a fun article about female TV meteorologists all wearing the same dress, and this thoughtful counterpoint at the Washington Post.

She also wanted to share “the very, very, VERY best ‘what women over 50 shouldn’t wear’ list in the history of the internet: I hate those kinds of things and this one made me want to stand up and cheer.”

Anne thought that The Dressmaker, starring Kate Winslet, was visually very interesting. In this article the two costume designers share their thoughts.

Isabel liked this TED talk by Jessica Quirk because it’s a powerful reminder of why caring about the way you dress is not frivolous. 

“What is so wrong about owning the age we have and wanting brands to cater to our specific requirements instead of struggling with the concept of ‘looking young’?” Celia thought this post by Catherine provided some interesting food for thought.

Roundups

Simpler Items

This week's list of top picks list is about basic pieces.

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Assorted Items

Items for Summer, both in and out of air conditioning.

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Casual Summer Vibes

This week's top picks are good for a casual Summer vibe.

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Summery Earth Tones

These items are for those who like to wear casual earth tones in warm and hot weather.

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Hints of Spring

Some tried-and-tested winning items to refresh your style for Spring.

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Dressier Items

An assortment of dressier top picks might be just what the doctor ordered.

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Happy Thanksgiving From the Cox Castle

I love the Thanksgiving holiday tradition of reflecting on the things that we are grateful for. One that always comes to mind is our wonderful group of long-time members, some of whom have been with YLF since its inception almost 10 years ago. You are the backbone and pulse of the YLF community. You are supportive, understanding and patient. You help new members find their way by sharing your own fashion and style experiences. You help us to troubleshoot technical issues. And you often make me laugh. The YLF community would not be the same without your expertise, charm, intuition, grace and tact. I can’t thank you enough for your loyalty and ongoing support.

This year I also want to thank my two boys, who mean more to me than I can put into words. Hubby Greg is my everything, is the best of everything, and lights up my life in every way. I am thankful for all that he is and does. He is my role model and best friend.

Our little Yorkie Sam beams a special love, warmth and brightness into our lives, in a way only doggies can do. His playfulness, affection and big personality make our house a home. I’m blessed with my incredible boys. 

Sam and Greg

Finally, this year Thanksgiving is particularly special because Greg’s Mum and Dad are visiting and we’ll be celebrating at home with them. Greg’s Mum and I are making some very special South African dishes and desserts, so it’s going to be Thanksgiving with a strong South African flavour.

Wishing you safe travels, a peaceful holiday weekend, and a very happy Thanksgiving.

Nordstrom Thanksgiving Sale: Designer Picks

Nordstrom started their sale early this year, and here are some designer items that piqued my interest. Most of the items are black because that’s how designer wear rolls these days — void of colour a lot of the time. 

Visit the collection page to see the items alongside my descriptions.