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PRETTY STUFF: Black.White.Lace.Croc.Fur.

My kind of winter wear…

Feeling guilty about the fact that I should be into shopping for other people by now, but really when I look at this shoot by fave photographer Koray Birand for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey, you’ll have to excuse me if I just wanna focus on my own closet. Doesn’t it make you want to find the perfect holiday ensembles so that you can exude the same sophisticated sex appeal? (And perhaps make you not want to eat for a week. But let’s be real.)

So I guess I lied when I said I’d be taking a 1-day break from Christmas stuff. But it’s worth it right? To make it up to you, I’ll be on Triple Max Tons tomorrow with another gift guide: modern chic. Lots of color and hip-ness for your Saturday. So won’t ya come back? ;o)

Have a great Friday!

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Naomi@Design Manifest says

    December 9, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Gorgeous. I needed that.

    I’ve fallen into such a winter rut right now. I’m actually at my desk in yoga pants right now. Super sad.

  2. Julie Khuu says

    December 9, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Who needs to eat when you’ve got a wardrobe full of fabulous fur?? I’d gladly starve/bleed/beg/borrow for the right designer duds…you think that’s going a bit far? ;D hahaha but seriously, that jacket is GORGEOUS! The contrasting pelts, the voluminous shape! Love it!

    Happy Friday Erika!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    http://www.HauteKhuuture.com

  3. designstiles says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:19 am

    That’s the spirit. Going to my first holiday party tonight. The cape and bra look is my inspiration.

    I’m just gonna waltz on in and look super chic. :)

  4. karlita Borrego says

    December 9, 2011 at 9:42 am

    love the second photo! and I am having the same trouble right now.. lots to shop for people and just coveting things for me!

  5. Neda says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:53 am

    We all deserve to get our pictures taken once in our lives like the first one, right? I’m also having the same problem but I’m dedicating this weekend to focus on others (hopefully!). :) Have a great weekend!!

  6. Bethany says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:37 am

    hahah – i ALWAYS feel so guilty too, but yet it doesnt seem to stop me in my tracks of getting something for my greedy self :(

    Bethany
    http://powellbrower.blogspot.com/2011/12/dude-check-out-our-junk.html

  7. Tamra says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Beautiful shoot! Bra and a cape, awesome. I’m wearing that to my next holiday party.

  8. Bradley says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I’m in love with this entire spread. Those cat eye sunnies and that fur jacket are calling my naaaaame. Happy weekend! xo

  9. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    You can’t be blamed for wanting to gift into your own closet…I mean, HELLO!!! Look at these super gorgeous photos!!! I am right there with you ;) happy friday & weekend! xoxoxo brynn

  10. Liz {Sequins and Stripes} says

    December 9, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    So chic + sexy! See you tomorrow :)

  11. kristina@beancakes says

    December 9, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    ah! such utter sophistication and sass ~ loves it!! okay, i’m off to le gym now haha!!
    xx ~ kristina

  12. Lauren says

    December 11, 2011 at 12:15 am

    gorgeous images!

  13. Vanessa Stern says

    December 24, 2011 at 8:30 am

    God I love fashion especially fashion photography!!! Um, the little MB convertible has been my dream car since the 80s!! Want to rock these looks driving that little car around town, how fun!!!??? Merry Christmas Erika!

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