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~ Outfit Details: THAT AMAZON COAT ~ My Favorite Jeans (5 years, going strong…) ~ Similar Booties ~ My Le Specs Sunnies are old, but here they are in TORTOISE ~
~ Everyone has been talking about it. Bloggers in Utah have raved about how WARM it is. Every girl in my Bachelor Monday group has one! I figured it was time to see for myself what all the hype was about. I decided to review THAT Amazon coat.
First of all, to be 100% honest, Amazon isn’t what comes to mind when I think of quality outerwear. Usually I buy my warmest coats at the 1/2 off Patagonia sale that happens at the end of the season. BUT…this year has been chilly and I’ve been really cold.
My favorite long puffer coat is by Andrew Marc and I’ve had it for 5 years! Want to know a secret? I got it from COSTCO! Myself, along with my co-workers at the time and every other mom in Greenwich, CT bought this coat. It has served me well over the years, but it’s definitely thin and it’s gotten thinner throughout all the washes.
I wanted a coat for the bone chillingly cold days that wasn’t necessarily my Patagonia ski jacket or one of my fashion coats (my J.Crew cocoon coat is a favorite go-to!). I wanted something CRAZY WARM. Something good for travel, yet also something that I could wear to work on the days I’m a bit more put together and dressed up. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical that this coat was going to check all of those boxes….but it DID!
THE PROS:
~ THE PRICE! It was $139 with 10% off when I purchased it, but now it’s EVEN MORE ON SALE…some colors are only $100. RUN!
~ THE ADJUSTABLE SIDE ZIPPER! First, let me just say that I read all the reviews (*which said to go up a size) and ordered a Medium and had to return it. I felt like the small gave me PLENTY of room to layer AND the awesome side zipper lets you unzip for a less fitted feel.
~ THE DOWN! I sleep with a down comforter and I’m picky about the weight of my down. This one is perfect! It did not disappoint with the quality of the down or the substantial weight that keeps you warm.
~ The SHERPA HOOD! When I say “sherpa,” I really mean it’s more of a “sherpa look” fleece that is the SOFTEST thing ever! It also really keeps your head warm.
~ ALL OF THE COLOR OPTIONS! There are 7 colors for those who have different preferences! My favorites are the Black, Navy, Green, Gray, and Red.
~ So, in conclusion, there are no cons (haha). GO FOR IT!
On another note, I feel like I’ve barely shared anything personal on here in a LONG time. It’s a really busy time for me, and I wish I could share more, but none if it is fun. Work transitions are never easy, but anyone in corporate retail can attest to the peaks and valleys that come along with it. I still feel so lucky that I get to do what I do, and I’ve been trying to remind myself of that and stay positive as much as possible!
The difference about THIS busy time and other busy times since I’ve started this position is that I made a promise to myself in 2020 to NOT let go of the blog when I feel overwhelmed with other work – no matter what. Why?! Because it makes me the HAPPIEST and fulfills my need to be creative. AND because I’ve dedicated 6 years of my life to this little space…and I only want to make it bigger and better. And that means showing up…even in the busy seasons of life and work. Thank you for being patient in all of those times, and for sharing and shopping the blog throughout the years 🙂 I’m so grateful for each and every one of you!
Gratefully with love,
xoxoxoxoxoxo Rhiana
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