I have a folder in my bookmarks specifically for shopping sites, especially dope and unique shops that catch my eye. One of the online stores in my shopping folder is Active Endeavors, which has three stores in IL and one in Colorado. Last year, I went to Chicago for Labor Day weekend/Family Reunion, and accidently stumbled in the Chicago store. I walked out with a beautiful and exspensive necklace, which I sold to a friend of mine a few months ago. Anyway, the store has some very beautiful pieces, including mostly designer pieces.

I can't speak for the rest of you, but the heat situation that had me pissed off everytime I had to leave the house these past couple of months is getting better. Now, I am starting to think about what needs to be added to my fall/winter wardrobe. On the top of the list is a nice, stylish, detail loaded, and gorgeous coat. Therefore, I have been snooping around my shopping folder, including Active Endeavors.

This coat definitely fits into what I am looking for in a coat. Its Travota's Nadja Crop Trench coat. Its a brown and cream tweed coat that has crap load of details that range from large white and black buttons with red thread to decorative belts around the wrist and waist. It has princess tailoring that is very neccessary for heavy items such as coats and jackets, because it lets people know that its made specifically for women. When I purchase brown, black, and or other dark pieces, especially tops, I pay extra attention to the shape. I have never been a fan of the boxy look for women. I love curves, especially mine! Therefore, the princess tailoring is major plus to this coat.

This Travota coat is a lovely find, but my annual coat hunt is still on!

Stay Stylish!