SAM. New York - Modern Outerwear

I love SAM, amazing coats brought to us by the original founders and creators of Andrew Marc. Here is how the website describes this line:

A modern luxury outerwear collection for men and women, designed for the fashion forward consumer. Developed by Andrew Marc Schwartz and Suzanne Schwartz, the founders and original creators of the Andrew Marc brand, SAM. is the first line to be launched by the design duo since selling Andrew Marc in 2004. The SAM. brand contrasts everyday utility with alpine-inspired luxury. Its design features enable the line to facilitate both urban and outdoor lifestyles. The collection, which retails from $295-$1995, includes parkas, bombers, utility coats, and cargo jackets. The range of styles is designed with resilient fabrics and high performance materials.

When I saw this SAM coat at Carriage Trade I fell in love - perfect for Canadian Winters and stylish at the same time. I think I may love winter now...as long as I'm wearing this coat.

The ties around the waist ensure you don't resemble the Michelin Man.

The fur lining is removable, this allows you to wear the coat in fall, winter and spring. 

Coat - SAM

Sweater - Magaschoni

Jeans - Hudson

Handbag - Rebecca Minkoff

Shoes - Christian Louboutin

Bracelet - Sno of Sweden

Buffalo Plaid - Perfect Winter Pattern for A Coat

I have a warehouse of black coats. They each have a unique purpose and cover all seasons. BORING! So when my blogging friend Jane (from Toronto Shopaholic) did a post wearing a buffalo plaid coat I was impressed. Then Banana Republic had a sale - 5 items for 50% off and I found my coat. 

This coat is stylish and perfect for this cold weather. No hard try here. I will be taking out the sleeves and moving the buttons a bit. These changes will make this coat perfect, moving the buttons will cinch the waist in and make me look slimmer when wearing it. When trying on a winter coat make sure you try it on with a sweater. While the small size was a nicer silhouette I wouldn't be able to wear a sweater underneath it without pulling a Hulk and ripping the thing to shreds.

I know why black is so popular - it can be worn with many colours. This coat is limiting in that certain coloured denim pieces etc. don't go. Oh well, that's why I have my black coat.

I also like to see how a coat looks when it is open, sounds silly I know. I love the perfect symmetry in this coat when it is open. Looks great. Regular price was $310, with the discount $155. There are lots of deals out there. Banana Republic is having 30% sale today as well. Happy shopping.

Coat - Banana Republic (here)

Jeans - Adriano Goldschmied (old)

Shirt - The Gap (here)

Booties - The Gap (here)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - J Crew, Cocoa Jewelry, Stella and Dot

The winner for my giveaway will be announced here soon. I know lots of you are wondering...