Favorite Accessory for Fall...Cashmere Scarves & Wraps

Lanvin Cashmere-Silk Scarf,
Moutrade @ $990

J. Crew Collection
Cashmere Wrap @ $275

Burberry Check Cashmere Scarf

DVF Kenley Cashmere Scarf@ $250

My favorite accessory of the season has to be scarves, especially cashmere.  I just love wrapping up with a favorite on the weekend and they certainly are a most sophisticated accessory.  There are many beautiful ones that have come out this Fall season from Lanvin's high end to J. Crew's Collection wrap, both lovely.

There are also many cashmere options that can actually make your entire outfit a standout such as Burberry's Check Cashmere Scarf at Nordstroms or Diane von Furstenberg's Kenley Cashmere scarf which has stunning colors.

Chesa Veglia Club Prive cashmere scarf

And, cashmere is making it on some of the best dressed in the world.  Featured in Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List is H.S.H Prince Heinrich Von ind Zu Furstenberg wearing a black blazer with a Chesa Veglia Club Prive cashmere scarf! I love it!

Quick facts from Cashmere Pashmina:  "Cashmere is a fiber from different races of goats. Cold temperatures by the goats of cashmere is one of the finest, softest and solid texture in the world.  Although real cashmere, produced from goats of the Himalayan region is the reference in wool, the cashmere can be produced in various regions of the world and with varied races of goats.  Only the dry temperature of the mountainous high plateaus allow a real softness of the wool, that is why there are several quality of cashmere.  The "Pashmina", word derived from Pashm which mean "wool" in Persian is the finer variant of the wool of cashmere.  Manufacturing a shawl in cashmere is a complex and long process, the collect of cashmere being only made in spring.summer, the best quart of the cashmere is the one which is only taken from the neck and the stomach of the goat.  The range of colors are endless and beautiful."

CBS Sunday Morning Interviews Carine Roitfeld, 9/16/12

In case you missed this interview on Carine Roitfeld, see video. Hard to believe she is 57. I really admire her and cannot wait to read her CR Fashion Book. And on her style - she is stunning...enjoy.

Color On Trend: Oxblood

Color On Trend: Oxblood by crewcat featuring a peplum shirt

COACH Legacy Handbags...a modern nod to the past!

Hello readers,
I apologize as it has been awhile since I've posted.  I am rehabbing two brand new knees as funny as this sounds, but I have had them both replaced.  It has been quite a process since I had them done at the same time. I have gone from feeling great that I did it and then questioning this when I am in physical therapy! Anyways, they get better each day and I am happy to be getting back to some of the things I love to do like blogging!

New! Legacy Leather Duffle in fuchsia

Duffle Sac inspired by COACH
Soft Sacs
from 1970

Holding onto my COACH bags has now proven a wise move given two of them look identical to their new "Legacy" line, (specifically the "Penny" and "Duffle" handbags).

COACH provides a great overview of what inspired this Legacy line.  I am pretty much a devout follower and typically purchase 1-3 of their bags a year.  This Legacy line is as they describe "modern", "timeless", "classic yet completely new".  The colors are rich and there are some 16 to choose from!

There is a high level of craftsmanship that remains from COACH's early beginnings (1941) where they started as a men's leather goods company.  I have had two of my bags for twenty years and they still look as beautiful and well constructed as when I purchased them.

Legacy Penny shoulder bag

Legacy large leather clutch

The Legacy leather Penny shoulder purse is so reminiscent of one of the first clutches I purchased from COACH and so I was glad to see its return in this sleek and modern style.

Legacy color block ocelot
haircalf flap carryall

I just bought the Legacy large leather Clutch in black.  You can also buy different colored tassels which I bought in yellow.  It is a fun concept because you can color-block so subtly.  There are also handbags that are color blocked which hits the trendy.

One of my favorite Legacy pieces is the Legacy color block ocelot haircalf flap carryall and if the name isn't a mouthful, the price is at $1,000!

There are several other Legacy styles.  It is almost impossible to pick just one favorite style or color...the line does not disappoint in options.  I love that these styles and craftsmanship have endured over time.  I remember when COACH was one of the most classic handbag makers and now retailers such as J. Crew seem to have followed suit with styles like the Edie, Copley and Biennial - awfully similar!

Do you have any COACH favorites from this Legacy line?

Cheers!