RAIDING MY SISTERS CLOSET: WINTER COATS UNDER $100

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Now that Halloween is over, I'm so excited to start focusing on winter (even though it's still sunny and pretty warm here in SoCal). The coats, the boots, the tights, the hot cocoa -- all of it just makes me so happy. 

There are so many good coats out there this season, so my sisters and I are sharing a few of our favorites today! Most of these are on sale (including a few from the Nordstrom 40% off clearance sale that ends today!), so snag them while they're cheap! Most are way under $100! 

And even more coats in the widget below -- click the images below to shop!

Now hop over and check out what coats Janssen and Landen are loving right now!

UNEXPECTED COLOR COMBO: PASTELS AND JEWEL TONES

land's end wool coat, c/o

forever 21 sweater

old navy blouse, similar

dittos jeans, c/o

nordstrom bag, similar here

sole society boots

urban outfitter sunglasses

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARA WALK

This season I'm obsessed with jewel tones and have added a few pieces in these rich colors to my wardrobe. This gorgeous deep purple wool coat is a recent addition to my closet and I cannot get enough of it. We don't have a huge need for thick winter coats in SoCal, but our evenings are finally cool enough to wear a coat so I've loved having this one to throw on for a bold splash of color. 

Typically I would pair a bold jewel tone with a neutral like black, white, or chambray, but this pastel pink furry sweater was calling my name from my closet, and the combination of pastel and jewel tone just worked so perfectly -- unexpected, but pretty, and so feminine. Then I grounded and completed the outfit a little bit with some distressed denim and black accessories. I think the pastel and jewel tone combination is a new favorite -- do you think you'd wear it? 

Oh, and wait! There's more amazing and unbelievably well made coats from Land's End -- check out my favorites in the widget below! 

DIY FRIDAY + HANDMADE HOLIDAYS: EASY DIY CAPE

cape made by me (fabric c/o pendleton)

dittos jeans, c/o

jellypop ankle boots (buy here)

forever 21 hat

michael kors watch

stella and dot bracelet

inpink bracelet 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARA WALK

Capes are one of this season's biggest outerwear trends, so it only seemed fitting that I try my hand at one. Pendleton sent me this gorgeous wool blend fabric, and the colorful arrow pattern was just screaming to become a cape -- so I obliged. And as it turns out, they're insanely easy to make, so they make a perfect holiday gift for your sisters, friends, or any other fashionable women in your life!

Click through to find the super easy tutorial, and have a happy Friday!

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