Good morning, Monday. It's warm and cloudy and I'm looking forward to a short week with my favorite holiday at the tail end. It goes without saying I have much to be thankful for, and I'm hoping all of you have a chance to give thanks with your loved ones this year too.
And I'm also feeling thankful for Urban Outfitters, my hometown store (they are based in Philly) that has gone through a bit of renaissance of late. I'm thinking they've taken their customer to a bit of a more grown up place- I have an Urban in my neighborhood in the BK and I love that a brand I grew up is offering me looks that suit the person I've become, with a nod to the trend focused person I've always been. The price points are a bit higher and the labels they're featuring are definitely not mall material, but I'm enjoying the sophistication and have been impressed by their offerings of late.
Take their fabulous parka offerings- I'm completely enamored with this offering from popular (and oft scary) 80s brand Members Only- tell me this parka is not the coolest thing ever- I love that there's a detachable faux fur vest (everybody loves a twofer) and to me, a good parka more than winks at the styling of one of my fashion spirit animals- Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame. Liam is kind of the king shit of parka wearing- have a look and you'll see what I mean. PS- who had a better mike stance than Liam bloody Gallagher? Nobody. Bonus points for the tambourine neck party.
And if you're a devotee of an inspired parka, check out Urban's site for some fabulous offerings, shown below. I love the unstructured version for layering purposes so much.
These are great pieces with multipurpose appeal- and I like the idea of borrowing a casual cool look from the boys and making it sophisticated enough for evening with something silky underneath or a feminine full skirt, or a good tee, some leather pants and heels. Or mix it with something hyper femme like a lace top as shown at the top of this post. It's a great look and all yours from Urban Outfitters- go back in there for real. I know you're worried your Urban fixes ended back when you were living in a dormitory, but trust me- it's feeling fresh and modern and a bit more grown up. Go. Go now.
And that's what's up this well jacketed Monday in the 212. Yours, in Gallagher brothers gorgeousness. And after all...XO
PS-If you didn't know, Liam Gallagher is now making clothes, and his line is awesome. Check it here.