Enough politics. Enough being told by teachers to "sneak" into uni this year before the fees go up, rather than fight against it for everyone. Onto coats. Parkas to be specific. I can no longer battle against the elements with a flimsy umbrella whilst trying at the same time to hold my skirt down & preserve my dignity. I want a proper coat, with a hood & waterproof exterior.
For anyone that knows me this is a pretty big step as I have a lifelong aversion to practical clothing. Until about 13 I refused to wear any coat at all, instead seeing through winter with layers of vests/t-shirts, with a hoody, scarf & some gloves. The first coat was a revelation, then came the "shoe issue" of every time it rained. Mainly the fact that I insisted on wearing my converse until they literally fell off my feet. So a couple of years ago when I tried on & bought my very first pair of Doctor Martens (after the initial pain of wearing them in, which I am now an expert in!) I stamped through those puddles, I strode through the mud on impromptu country walks & I marched through the ice & snow.
And now finally at the age of 18 I think I am ready for a raincoat that I will actually wear. So this weekend, unfortunately I will not be buying one of the Miu Miu, D&G or Urban Outfitter ones above but I'll be trawling the charity shops with Jay, the expert in practical second hand clothes buying (he exists in a uniform pretty much as if he were in the army, min using the combats for black jeans & the white t-shirt for a black one displaying some other J Rock band I have never heard of).
Wish me luck!
Good luck with finding the coat !! I know what you mean, I just want a really comfy but good coat too!
ReplyDeleteAnd in reply, don't worry about sending it again! It is very sad that someone would steal it but no worries, the magazine looks great anyway!
aah dazed, that's what it was!
ReplyDeletei'm in line for pricey university fees. Damnit.
I was the same. For the freezing Winter just gone, I didn't want to get a coat, so I just layered myself in scarves, cardi's or jumpers. Haha. But next Winter, I'm rushing to get one! The faux fur lined hooded ones are my favourite. :)
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I was just thinking recently how much I'd like a parka; they are pretty much perfect for UK weather (imagine how warm that D&G one is!)
ReplyDeleteI've been leaning towards getting some kind of faux fur coat for this year, but with the way the weather's been lately, I'm thinking maybe a cagoule might be a better option!
Hope your charity shop mission is successful! xxx
im the opposite! i will wear the ugliest clothes to be warm!! but having a winter coat that is stylish and practical is so key!
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these coats looks so snuggly. and i kinda think they look good, so win win right?
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