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RAIN GEAR MADE IN USA

Weather has been wacky here in Colorado - we have had sunny Spring days and rainy Spring days and even a big snowstorm late last week in MAY!! So it’s good to be prepared for anything. That’s why this week I will show you my favorite #madeinUSA pieces for weather. Follow along to see what else I have to share. 

Here I am wearing my awesome raincoat by Janska, a local coat and apparel company. This coat is lightweight and has a great shape which I love so I can wear it over a dress or business outfit but it still looks cute with a pair of jeans. 

Read my review of the “roxie” all-weather coat from a few years ago here. And check them out at www.janksa.com and see the other great coats and products they offer. And read more about the company and their made in USA efforts in this New York Times article.

Rainy-day-Mondays #madeinUSA outfit details: fuchsia jersey high-neck top by Trina Turk; pink lace top by Weston Wear; “Roxie” all-weather coat c/o Janska; classic pocket skinny leg jeans by Hudson from ThredUp; “Missy” frame sunglasses from Kala Eyewear; earrings by Mercer & Jayne

FALL COLORS

The leaves are falling already here and Fall has arrived. My outfit is simple and mostly black, but the colorful leaves brighten up the sidewalks! I have been super busy so posts and outfits are minimal, and I hope everyone is enjoying the season! Be sure to check in on Thursday when I post a TBT with this cute coat from a few years ago.

AGELESS STYLE/OCTOBER

Welcome to this month’s “Ageless Style” linkup. On the first Tuesday of every month, a group of over-40 bloggers presents a different theme, and we show a myriad of ways to wear it, all the while proving you can still be fashionable and on trend over 40 and beyond. You get to see our individual interpretations of the theme, from fancy to casual - and perhaps get inspiration for your own and some tips on making your own wardrobe work for you. 

FALL COATS - LIGHT TRENCH

Inspired by our weather, I started the week off with a lightweight wool peacoat look in my discussion of Fall outfits. I love that classic shape because I can wear it with almost anything and the neutral color is perfect for Fall. Then on Tuesday, this month’s “Ageless Style” linkup went live and it featured looks from a great group of ladies wearing a Utility or Military jacket, another perfect Fall outer layer. My own look was based on the marsala version of the Morning Mess jacket from Betabrand. I wear the heck out of that coat.

No collection of coats is complete without a trench, or some sort of rain gear, and this is a great one because it is lightweight and surprisingly roomy enough to wear an extra layer underneath if necessary. And the belt tie wraps it all up and helps to define a waist. Not to mention the fact that it was made locally in Colorado by Janska.

Welcome to #madeinUSA via DIY week on the blog - on Monday I shared my simple shoe to lace-up flat instructions and Wednesday I shared a round up of my DIY favorites to date. 

This one is barely a DIY, but it shows how just a little adjustment can change the look of a garment to update a look, save money, and keep your wardrobe from getting boring. All I did here was baste the ruffle collar around the under side of the seam and pull it tighter so the collar stood up instead of laying flat around my neck as seen in the bottom photo. Then I hand stitched two layers of ribbon around the back to tie in a bow up front. Easy peasy. And I can remove the whole deal if I ever want the top back to its original style. 

Convertible ruffles #madeinUSA outfit details: pink ruffle top blouse by Milly; Black knit “Twiggy” pant c/o Peace of Cloth; B/W plaid “Becka” coat by Janska; “Missy” frame sunglasses by Kala Eyewear

Here is a different look for my Janska plaid wool coat today - with a belt - and totally different silhouette. 

Pops of red #madeinUSA outfit details: black t-shirt by LAMade; B/W plaid “Becka” coat by Janska worn with my own thrifted black leather belt; red plaid scarf by Pendleton from Zappos; Earnest Sewn skinny jeans (from ebay); navy leather handmade tote byElke with red tassel; “Missy” frame sunglasses from Kala Eyewear