Every winter coat has a story. This particular black coat showed up in my winter wardrobe very randomly. You may not know this, but I don't impulse buy that often—especially anything over $20. There's always a budget and a plan. But I made an exception for this coat. It was one of those impulse buys I actually don't regret at all. How often does that happen, right? Elsie and I were in NYC some weeks ago for a short business trip. We had five hour break in the middle of the day between two meetings, so we set off to walk around and enjoy the city. I hadn't planned well for the day. I was wearing a thin blazer with a scarf and gloves. After a good bit of sad shivering, we ducked into the first store we found (H&M), and I bought a coat and hat. I spent less than ten minutes deciding on this coat. It was warm-looking, fit me and very affordable. That's pretty much all I cared about at the moment. But I've ended up wearing it a lot already, so that worked out. Every time I wear this coat I can't help but remember my poor NYC packing plan. As my mom would say, it all worked out anyway. 🙂
Emma's Wearing: coat/H&M, jeans/James Jeans, shoes/ASOS, top c/o Mata Traders, purse c/o ChicWish and scarf/Wal-mart.
Elsie's Wearing: Dress c/o Everly, Necklace/Shop Sosie, Glasses c/o Bonlook, Bag/3.1 Phillip Lim, Boots/TopShop.
xoxo! Emma (+ Elsie)
Credits// Author and Photography: Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson
54 Comments
So cute 🙂
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I absolutely looove the dress Elsie’s wearing, also cute for during the holidays.
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Elsie’s cardi?! Love it.
Elsie, how do you keep your ponytail on top of your head? mine always seems to fall down. thoughts?
I’ve had to buy an emergency coat before, funny how they often seem to be the ones you wear a lot. I guess if you only have a short amount of time to buy it you just pick something practical and it usually works.
I really like your top too Emma, great shape and interesting collar/neckline. Elsie I love that necklace!
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Emma’s coat looks great, wonder if they sell these in Germany, too…
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Sometimes the less you think about something, the better! You look fantastic!
xo Jennifer
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Impulsive buys are the best buys 🙂
I’m in love with Elsie’s boots and bag!
And your coat is gorg
Roses are bluee ♡
xx
I’ve just realised why I love your looks so much! You’re always smiling and that make you two even more beautiful 🙂 Btw, Emma’s top + Emily’s hairstyle ♥
Have a great day! Greetings from Poland!
I went to the store because I needed a winter coat, and found one for 85% off! It is such a nice coat and I am glad it was affordable too 🙂
LOVELY bags and boots ladies 😉 xx
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i don’t see the link to the black and teal top worn at the top. love it! can you share where it’s from?? thanks!
Eep, sounds as if the coat was meant to be! And a good thing too – it looks so lovely on you, Emma! P.s. Elsie, your ponytail here is perfection!!
xo
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I love these look, girls. They’re so winter, yet still fun! I also love Elsie’s pony!
-Jess
http://www.JessicasWonderland.com
You guys are fantastic!
Oh wow, I love Elsies dress and her glasses! So cute!
Emma…love the top! Seriously considering a purchase…
Christen
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Wow! Always impressed to read about how well you save money. Please do a “lesson” on really how you do it. I mean you guys always have all the coolest stuff. I really need to learn how to save but have such a hard time with it. It would be awesome to heard really how you do it and not become depress, Thanks so much wanda
I do hope you answer this it will be such great help.
Oh man love that first top! HayUp
Emma, I love that shirt! So cute. You guys always have such great outfits and clothes.
I am terrible about impulse buying. I am working on it though and getting a lot better!
Leah Faye
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both of you are awesome as always!
coat and boots are lovely…
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You both look darling! And ready for the colder weather! Love the looks! 🙂
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emma – that top is gorgeous on you!
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elsie, is that a backpack or just a shoulder bag? the design looks like it might be a backpack…
You have the best style guys!
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Oh you are both so cute !! Loving your pics !
May be impulse buys but you both look amazing. Im so jealous haha. xox
Fun loving pics. You both look shimazing. X
Audrey
Lovely!Lovely!Lovely!You have a great blog and I’m happy to be your newest follower on Bloglovin; it would be great if you’d follow back :).I’ll be waiting for you!
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Kisses, Mimi
Fabulous outfits! http://www.lavenue.com/
omg I love u guys :))
xx
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All of these images are looking mind blowing because of cool dressing, Thanks for the sharing and just keep up the good work.
Very nice outfits.
xx
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Boots are the cutest! Coveting!
xoxo PARIS BEE
Nice post and you two look beautiful 🙂
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beautiful bags! ♥
emma’s top is gorgeous! and elsie’s necklace is so cute!
xxoo,
nikki
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Love the Mata Traders top!
It’s always a good day when you don’t regret an impulse buy! I’m the same way: I pretty much always have a plan for everything I buy. If I ever put off a purchase until a next paycheck and it ends up being out of stock by then, I just tell myself, “it wasn’t meant to be”. In fact, that happened at H&M the other day when I was with my sister and the jeans I was eying ended up being 40% off online when I went home to double check!
xoxo
Taylor
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Elsie, that bag looks great on you! I wanted to try it on in person but thought I wouldn’t like it. Cute!
Oh I love your top Emma! Lovely outfits girls!
Lulu xx
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Love Emmas hair! Makes me miss my bangs but it’s a terrible upkeep on those things!
What a great backdrop! You guys both look so happy and pulled together 🙂
<3 Megan
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so nice!
Impulse buys are great but can go two ways: you love it and use it to death or you set it down somewhere and try and forget why you ever spent money on it. Either way, a little spontaneity now and then never hurt anyone.
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Impulse buying can really come back to bite you. I’m glad that you don’t regret the coat purchase – it looks really great on you!
both are lovely outfits!
xo, cheyenne
That Philip Lim satchel is KILLING me! Looove!
thank you so much for featuring some fair trade clothes!!!! I love matatraders, they are amazing! looking good ladies !! 🙂
Looking good, ladies! Glad our top could be a part 🙂
Nice handbags!
Great buy, eh!? Emma I love that top on you, and Elsie, your nerdy chic look is ADORABLE!
xo Ashley
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Love Emma’s shirt!
AMAZING, love it …. mobil sedan corolla