The Color Purple…

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what i wore

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what I wore

coat: Cole Haan / shirt: Lavender Brown / jeans: very old Joe’s jeans (similar) / purse: old / shoes: old /

My husband surprised me with this coat this year, and it was a surprise for both of us because I really don’t like the color purple. Alpaca, I love though. I’m told purple “is my color,” so I’m not sure what my problem is with it. But, this Cole Haan coat was different. From the second I saw it - the minute I tried it on - the moment I looked in the mirror: I knew it had to be mine. But I put it back on the hanger and walked away. Simply because it was purple.

My husband saw me hesitating and shooed me out of the store. He knew that I needed a winter coat (desperately), and wanted me to take a chance. So I did. And I’m glad he surprised me with this gorgeously warm coat and pushed me in a bold new direction. It’s time to try something new!

What item in your closet did you took a chance on… and grow to love?

 

 

 

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  • Sara

    Love that coat! The neckline is amazing and belted is so hot right now!

  • http://www.facebook.com/ginny.mossman Ginny Mossman

    What a beautiful coat! You look great! What a fun clutch too :)
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

  • BagsandSushi BagsandSushi

    Amazing coat! That color looks good on you!

    X

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sam-Coley/100000781249159 Sam Coley

    Kim, this coat is so beautiful. It looks so great on you. Good job to the hubby. So chic. Thanks for visiting my blog and for the sweet thoughts. Of course we stay in touch.

    xo

    Sam

    http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com

  • Aubree Larsen

    That’s a fab coat! Thanks for coming by look.feel.be the other day. I am glad you found the info meaningful!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thanks, and it truly was!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thanks, Sam!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Guess I’ll keep looking at purple, haha!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    That clutch has come in so handy… practical and functional sometimes wins!

  • Greetje Kamminga

    It is an adorable coat, which I would love to have. I am an “Autumn” type and purple is a good colour for me. I love it. So I would not have hung it back. Also very much like your animal print top.
    Greetje
    No fear of fashion

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Ooh, maybe that explains it… perhaps I’m an autumn? I recall having my colors done in college, but don’t recall my color! I wonder?