Your Most Important Purchase for Fall 2014 - The RLS Outerwear Guide

What is your most important purchase for Fall 2014, you ask? A new coat! Every so many years the silhouette of coats goes ALL the way the OTHER way. That time is now! Coats are BIG and BRIGHT. So pick up your credit card and start shopping. 

Quick note about the lack of a blog last week for my loyal readers. As noted in previous posts, we are hard at work over here at RLS on a new blog and website. We did not put a blog up because the new site was about to go live and we didn't want any snafus when we sent out the blog. And then guess what happened? A big snafu! So, no new website quite yet. To make up for it, our Fall 2014 Outerwear Guide is very comprehensive!

Thanks for your patience peeps and we promise you something new and fabulous very soon. If you think you can't wait, imagine how we feel! 

Boyfriend Style 

Elie Tahari Sicily One-Button Wool Blend Notch Collar Coat, $615

Trina Turk Claire Wool Blend Coat, $545

Topshop Maisie Top Coat, $135

Capes

Burberry Prorsum Wool and Cashmere-Blend Wrap, $1,395

Milly Sienna Zip-Front Wool Cape, $795

H Brand Stella Hand Knit Rabbit Fur Cape, $587

The Fall Runway Colors: Cornflower Blue, Forest Green, Orange

Maje Germain Oversized Felt Coat, $755

O'2nd Slim Fit Long Wool Coat, $595

Nina Ricci Belted Brushed-Gabardine Coat, $3,150

Band of Outsiders Trompe L'Oeil Welt Coat, $1,695

Rebecca Minkoff Sam Coat, $548

Roksanda Ilincic Helston Oversized Boucle and Textured-Felt Coat, $3,070

Armani Collezioni Virgin Wool Caban Coat, $1,645

Lands End Boiled Wool Walker Coat, $74.99

Bomber Jackets

Coach Leather Trimmed Wool and Satin-Twill Bomber Jacket, $795

Rag & Bone Sabina Leather Trim Knit Bomber Jacket, $550

Rag & Bone/JEAN Bomber Jacket, $363

J.Crew Leather-Trim Mixed Bomber Jacket, $410

Athleta Slub Bombtastic Jacket, $108

Fun Fur

Diane von Furstenberg Fur Finale Coat, $3,200

Elizabeth and James Tarra Rabbit and Coyote Fur Coat, $1,495

Ladylike Coats

Matthew Williamson Wool-Blend Coat, $2,650

Rochas Wool Coat, $1,975

J.Crew Double Cloth Lady Day Coat with Thinsulate, $432

Chic Puffers 

Alexander Wang Distressed Cotton-Blend Twill Parka, $1,895

Helmut Lang Petal Leather Puffer Jacket, $1,425

Vince Shawl Collar Puffer Coat, $895

Barbour Axle Biker Jacket, $629

J.Crew Shiny Puffer Jacket, $230

Burberry Brit Oakcliffe Jacket, $444.80

Robe Coats 

Altuzarra Pollock Wool-Blend Felt Coat, $2,395

10 Crosby Derek Lam Oversized Belted Coat, $1,300

Ted Baker London Nevia Stand Collar Wrap Coat, $525

Trina Turk Ali Wrap Coat, $545

T Tahari Belted Notch Collar Wool Blend Coat, $228

Shearling

Armani Collezioni Lamb Shearling Coat, $6,295

Miu Miu Oversized Shearling Coat, $5,930

Belstaff Ava Leather-Paneled Shearling Coat, $5,595

3.1 Phillip Lim Shearling Patchwork Coat, $4,500

Elizabeth and James Iris Faux Shearling Coat, $695

How to Avoid a "Who Wore it Best" Scenario

Celebrity or not, we all like to feel we have an original style. Have you ever gone to a party only to discover that another girl there is wearing the same exact dress as you? Or perhaps you’re fruitlessly searching for a truly unique gift for the person who has everything? In today’s mass-produced society, both of these scenarios are bound to happen. Finding something with a personal or unique touch that’s still well-made (and adorable!) isn’t always easy, especially if you are pressed for time. However, with the website Of A Kind, your search just got a lot easier.

Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, best friends who met as undergrads at University of Chicago, created Of A Kind to showcase and support independent and less-known artists and designers. Each week, the website features one designer, his/her story, and the behind the scenes blog posts. Then, they release one limited edition item from that artist. The catch is that there are only a limited amount of items for sale, which is where the website gets its name. However, if you do manage to snag the item before it’s sold out, I think you’ll be proud to say that there are only 15 of your new clutch or 50 of your new scarf in existence. Here is a sampling of my favorite items from Of a Kind.

I'm OBSESSED with these pink stud earrings!

Pink Double Crystal Studs by Better Late Than Never, $177, 60 of a kind

A unique wallet for either gender, look no further.

Hawkeye Wallet by Canoe, $65, 60 of a kind 

Wear this tee with a blazer and jeans for a look that is too cool.

Dyed Julie tee by Creatures of Comfort, $135, 30 of a kind 

Look fashionable while at the store by using these cute totes as reusable bags.

Catch All Tote by Lina Rennell, $98, 40 of a kind 

This clutch is the perfect size for all of your essentials.

Mini Western Clutch by Annie Williams, $105, 90 of a kind 

This lightweight scarf makes a great addition to a spring outfit, either in your hair or around your neck.

Spots and Stripes Scarf by Rawaan Alkhatib, $112, 40 of a kind 

The perfect tote bag is finally here!

Landscape Tote by Louise Goods, $175, 22 of a kind

This pouch is too cute! Keep your makeup in here and then toss it in your tote or use it as a clutch with jeans and a tee.

Cotton Candy Clutch by Kindah Khalidy, $85, 50 of a kind 



This beautiful statement ring is sure to draw attention!

Rose Furies Ring by Unearthen, $160, 65 of a kind 

Wooden jewelry is always effortlessly chic!

Fringe Necklace by Sophie Monet, $130, 35 of a kind 

This handmade strap will make you want to keep your camera around you all day

Metallic Paisley Camera Strap by SFK, $88, 50 of a kind

Two-toned jackets such as this Garde Jacket is perfect over dresses for spring.

Garde Jackets by Veda, $350, 32 of a kind