Winter Coats: Save or Steal?

As I've mentioned before on this blog I am completely obsessed with finding a new winter coat. Not just because I feel like it because I don't have one.

Realistically I know that a well made coat is worth investing in but the simple truth is I am broke. And cold. So in my search for cheapie outerwear I dug up the following "Save or Steal" options:





I told you about this J. Crew coat (left) before and I still think it's pretty neato but it's still near the $400 range. The Delia's coat (right)is $69.50 as is or $89.50 with thinsulate.





I love the idea of a bright magenta wool coat in a season where things get to get cold, dark, and drab. The Anne Klein coat on the left is so fab - to the tune of $350. Its Delia's counterpart is only $79.50.





I love the chic detailing of the Mackage on the left - sadly I don't have $600 burning a hole in my pocket. Enter Delia's once again. This Tristan Peacoat rings in at $89.50 leaving plenty of spare change left over for a cute hat and gloves.

Equestrian Chic Without The Line At The Hermes Sample Sale

(photo via Racked)

Just because I am not hearty enough to skip work and wait on line 4 hours at the Metropolitan Pavilion for the privilege of buying a $1050 white button down shirt at the Hermes sample sale doesn't mean I can't appreciate a fine equestrian print or buttery leather belt from the purveyors of all things luxuriously French.

I just don't want the hassle.

That's why I was thrilled to come across this sleek Ralph Lauren blouse on sale:



Available at Bloomingdales for only $62.95, pushy sample sale line cutters not included.