Urban Outfitters Sunglasses, Zara Coat, J. Crew Sweater, Carven Skirt, Prada Purse, Manolo Blahnik Pumps
This Zara coat was one of my favorite purchases last year and reinforces my love for fall/winter white. When paired with a muted palette, a white coat and matching pumps feels decidedly crisp and adds a levity to heavier pieces like a wool skirt and cashmere sweater. 
We're pretty much in the dead center of summer and as much as I'm not quite ready to give up tissue-thin tanks and cut-offs, let's face it: fall is quickly approaching. So instead of waiting until the last minute when there are only a few sizes left (and the merchandise has already moved onto the next season), I'm getting a head start this year. I've narrowed down my eight essentials for fall and will be posting them over the next month and a half - just in time for when the weather actually starts to shift.
This week I'm featuring my favorite coat trend for this fall: pastel. As I've mentioned on numerous occasions, I've been searching for a cotton-candy-pink coat for approximately seven years (persistent much?), so I'm thrilled that there are some seriously promising options this year. If that's too sweet a shade for you, there are several other subdued shades that would make for the ideal pick-me-up on blistery cold days.
Coming next week- my favorite pant of the season.