fall – Village & Coast

What to Wear Wednesday: Workout Gear Layers

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Kindra

The last few weeks of weather has been perfect workout weather, ya know, not to hot, not too cold. With the onset of November and the impending time change this weekend, we’ll have less and less daylight and it’ll continue to get colder requiring some smart dressing in layers for your outdoor workouts. Here’s an option for the big spenders ….

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Lulu Lemon Define Jacket $118

Athleta Shine Stripe Sonar Tight $89

New Balance M4M Seamless Long Sleeve $75

Lorna Jane Women’s Alyssah Sports Bra $73

Nike Luna Epic Low Flyknit iD $200

Brooks Greenlight Running Gloves $34

Reebok CrossFit Unisex Graphic Beanie $19

Smartwool Women’s PhD Run Ultra Light Micro Socks $16

and one for the budget conscious…

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Champion Women’s Run Jacket $40

Old Navy Go-Dry Cool Mesh Running Tights $35

Nike Women’s Dri-FIT Contour Long Sleeve Running Shirt $38

Champion Absolute Workout II Medium-Impact Sports Bra $15

Nike Speed LunaRacer 4 $90

Nike Lightweight Thermal Rival Run Gloves $10

Sunnytree Long Cuff Knitted Beanie $9

Fruit of the Loom® Women’s Athletic Sock, 3pk $6

What to Wear Wednesday: Distressed Jeans

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Kindra

I hadn’t been keeping up with posting last week because I was out of the country, visiting Colombia! We made our first trek to South America because my son was selected to play in a soccer tournament there. I wasn’t sure what to expect in Colombia, but we thoroughly enjoyed it! The landscape is uniquely tropical and mountainous, the food was delicious and the people were welcoming. For sure, many of the fashion trends in Colombia don’t speak to my particular style, as it’s muy sexy, muy tight, leaving nada to the imagination type of style. Think of a more casual version of Sophia Vergara and that describes how about 80% of women in the 18 to 55 year old range dress there. One of the big trends I saw in Colombia is also hot here is the US, it’s the distressed jean. This is a wardrobe staple I can definitely embrace for fall. Here’s a selection of some of my favorites, all under $80!

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1. Arizona Distressed Medium Wash Ankle Skinny Jeans $60

2. Dollhouse Women’s Mid Rise Rolled Cuff Destructed Jeans $32.99

3. AEO Denim X4 Jegging $59.94

4. Miss Me Ripped Gray Wash Skinny Jeans $67.99

5. Old Navy Mid-Rise Raw-Edge Rockstar Jeans for Women $36.94

6. Express Low Rise Distressed Skinny Jean $79.90

7. Piper Deconstructed Skinny Jeans $48.00

8. H&M Boyfriend Low Ripped Jean $39.99

Here’s how I’d style the distressed jeans for fall. How will you wear them?

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What to Wear Wednesday: Fall Wedding Guest

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Kindra

Lots of people I know are headed to fall weddings in the next couple of weekends! This week’s “What to Wear Wednesday” could maybe help give you a few suggestions so you’ll be the best dressed guest in attendance. This first look is super versatile because it could work in spring or fall. I particularly like it for autumn because of the rich amethyst combined with a bit of orange and green. The Pamella Roland Dahlia gown gets completed with a simple black patent envelope clutch, ankle strap sandal and antique-look amethyst earrings.

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1- Pamella by Pamella Roland Dahlia Watercolor Gown

2- Novica Amethyst Dangle Earrings

3- Pedro Garcia Black Patent Snap Clutch

4- Stuart Weitzman Black Patent Nudist Heel

I am a sucker for polka dots. Sometimes it’s hard to pull them off without looking like you’re wearing your nine-year-old daughter’s clothes. Well this Jill Stuart gown does sophisticated gold polka dots in the most spectacular way.

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5- Jill by Jill Stuart Orleans Gown

6- Blue Nile 14K Gold Ball

7- Gucci Black Watch

8- Asos Metallic Slim V-Bar Clutch

9- Chinese Laundry Lacy Gold Dazzle Metallic Heel

For a less formal wedding, this short copper and black Martin Grant houndstooth number capitalizes on the copper trend this year. The look is rounded out by filigree copper and black dangle earrings, a copper cuff, Dior sunglasses, and black Marchesa heels (that could also work with a work outfit or jeans).

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10- Martin Grant Bronze Houndstooth Dress

11- Candy Luxx Black Beaded Filagree Earring

12- Fred Meyers Copper Cuff

13- Dior Copper Gold Blue Sunglasses

14- Marchesa Charlotte Black Heel

Are you headed to a fall wedding? Share your outfit choice with us!

What to Wear Wednesday: Fall Plaid

Posted on September 14, 2016September 14, 2016 by Kindra

Nothing is more fall-like than the coziness of a hooded sweatshirt, a pumpkin spice latte or ANYTHING PLAID! There were times when plaid was reserved for Scots, lumberjacks or Kurt Cobain fans in the early 90’s. I’m so glad that this trend has seen an uptick in the last year and based on what I’m seeing in stores and at fashion week it seems to still have a pretty good head of steam.

Here are 2 ways to wear plaid this fall, one for work and the other for a casual weekend. Click the item on the numbered list to visit the source.

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1.Nordstrom, Leather Trim Plaid Wool Blazer

2. Kohl’s, Relic Monroe Satchel

3. World Market, Red Kalamkari Scarf

4. Nordstrom, BP. Faux Suede Belt

5. ASOS, Gipsy 100 Denier Luxury Opaque Tights1

6. Peruvian Connection, Silk Slip Dress

3. Macy’s, Fossil Stella Watch

4. Zappos, Nine West Tanesha

5. Kohl’s, Vera Wang Pyramid Stud Earrings

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1. Anthropologie, Homestead Off-The-Shoulder Top

2. J. Crew Tassel Chain Necklace

3. Macy’s, Style and Co. Dark Wash Denim Jacket

4. J. Crew, Signature Leggings

5. DSW, Unisma Padma Bootie

6. World Market, Gold Large Teardrop Earrings

7. American Eagle, AEO Aviator Sunglasses

8. Zappos, Frye Clara Hobo

Falling for Wreaths

Posted on September 12, 2016September 12, 2016 by Kindra

I don’t know how it happened but after I got married and moved away from home one of the first design elements/ DIY projects I became obsessed with was creating a really killer front door wreath. At the time, I was creating wreaths left and right, for my own front door, for family doors, for every season and holiday. It’s been a while since I whipped one up but I still love ogling front doors and what people decide to adorn them with. A good wreath can enhance a beautiful door, or hide the flaws of an ugly door, or just happily welcome a new season. So today I’m sharing some of the best fall wreaths I’ve seen out there lately. Since it’s the first day in a zillion when it’s under 90 degrees here in Northern Virginia, I feel like it’s finally ok to swap out my summer wreath for the fall wreath on my own door and maybe even make a new one. Which one would you create this autumn? Click the image for the sources.

The post where I found this one said it could be made from feather dusters, which I think would take forever, but it sure does look great.

I love the addition of purple to these next two wreaths, it’s a little bit unexpected for fall and adds a lot of interest.

This one, with a more traditional autumn color scheme has a wonderful cascading effect. I might opt for a more rustic looking ribbon since I think this perfect ribbon would look like a mess if exposed to the elements (and by elements I mean wind, rain, and the neighborhood kids yanking on it).

This one with mini pumpkins by On Sutton Place is adorable.

This simple vertical swag by Stagetecture looks simple but gorgeous, and a phenomenal stone wall doesn’t hurt either.

And finally a few cuties that make the best of raw natural elements and display them perfectly.