LTK: October 9, 2009

Does this coat look familiar?

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I couldn't stand it anymore, so I just buckled down and bought it! I don't think I've ever spent that much ($170 -- that's a lot for me!) on one item of clothing before, and it was worth every cent. I'm completely and totally obsessed with it.

I thought it was black and gray, but when it arrived I realized it's actually a super dark navy, though it's hard to tell in the photo above because the flash on my camera combined with the lighting where I take my photos makes everything come out really bright and yellow, but here's a more accurate detail shot:

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I wasn't expecting it to be blue, but it's subtle enough that it pretty much appears gray. The faux fur is great -- super soft and luxe feeling. I'm incredibly happy with this thing and I am going to wear the shit out of it this winter.

For in the office, I swapped the coat out for my little black tuxedo jacket:

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I'm really into this look, too. I think the over-the-knee boots kind of make it happen. Worn with a short skirt and a bare leg, they come off a little aggressively sexy, but with black jeans the raciness is tempered back and instead they convey a "don't fuck with me" kind of attitude that's in charge and rock 'n roll and sexy in a more powerful way. Love them too.

Faux fur chubby coat: $170, Topshop.
Black tuxedo jacket: $22.80, Forever 21.
White cami: $18, Express.
Black skinny jeans: Cheap Monday, $60, Barney's CO-OP.
Black suedette over-the-knee boots: Michael Antonio, $40, Santee Alley, L.A. Fashion District.
Medieval chain necklace: $10.80, Forever 21.
Crystal and sterling explosion ring: $23, Banana Republic.
Sterling signet ring: Courtesy of Like Beau.