It is that time again... winter coats

It is that time of year again. Not only is it that time, but I have already worn a winter coat this fall. London has seen a smattering of very brisk mornings! 

Given the current demands on my time, I have not gone through every fall/winter fashion show but here are some coats that caught my eye. There is something about each one of these that I love. While some are more 'on trend', than what I would generally go for, the classic shapes makes these options wearable over time, and of course, client meeting appropriate, always my litmus test. 

All images from vogue.com. Vetements, Michael Kors Collection , J. Crew, Isabel Marant, Altuzarra 

What to wear now. Ruffles.

Looking for something to liven up your workweek standards? Ruffles. Don't cringe and bear with me here. I am not what I would describe as a girly girl but the new riff on ruffles has me wanting to make like a piñata and cover myself in them. They were all over the runway for Fall 2016 and even more so in the latest resort collections. So here is some inspiration to get you ready. 

All images from Vogue. Images clockwise from top left: Ellery resort 2017 vogue.com, Fendi fall 2016 vogue.com, Victoria, Victoria Beckham Summer 2016 vogue.com, Rochas pre fall 2016 vogue.com, Rosie Assoulin resort 2017 vogue.com, Givenchy resort 2017 vogue.com 

What your closet needs for Fall/Winter

You have probably been looking looking through Fall fashion now since August, whether it be in the magazines, online, or all the direct marketing via email.  In case you are overwhelmed, or your list of 'to buy' items is now up to 30 and you really don't have space in your closet for that many items (I may be talking about myself now) it is time to think strategically.

Worth taking a quick inventory of what you have already and then think what is missing that you are really crushing on from the Fall/Winter collections.  

My top picks are turtle necks, longer skirts and/or dresses, a pair of wide leg pants or two, higher waisted slim pants and some oversized sweaters. 

From the Fall collection here are some of my must have inspirations for exactly what my wardrobe is missing.