A Fashion Fairytale

January 17, 2014
Coco & Vera - Vintage leopard coat, H&M jeans, Prism Couture bootsCoco & Vera - Keltie Leanne Designs earrings, J. Crew tee, Vintage leopard coatCoco & Vera - H&M jeans, Vintage leopard coat, J. Crew tee
Vintage coat
J. Crew tee
H&M jeans
Prism Couture boots (c/o)
Keltie Leanne Designs earrings (c/o)
This coat is the stuff that fashion fairytales are made of. Although it isn’t always obvious, I am obsessed with all things leopard. My love of animal prints began with a pair of tiger print boots in grade eleven – after spending years living at my parents’, they moved into my closet this fall. Some seasons, I’m indifferent to animal prints… but this season, I can’t get enough. I lamented my lack of leopard coat to Lydia, who has a beautiful one, and, in a twist deserving of it’s own SATC episode, she let me know she’d seen another one in a thrift store near her home that she thought I might like. A few emails and iPhone snapshots later, this vintage beauty was on its way to me all the way from Connecticut. And this outfit is just the beginning of a long and stylish friendship.
L’histoire de ce manteau ressemble peu à un conte de fées modeuses. J’aime d’amour le léopard, bien que mets pas toujours mon amour en évidence sur mon blog. J’adore les motifs animal depuis longtemps – j’ai commencé par des bottines motif tigre. En fait, ces bottines habitent mon armoire depuis douze ans ! Des fois, je reste insensible aux motifs animaux pendant un an… mais cette année, je ne m’en lasse pas. Je me lamentais sur ma manque de manteau léopard à Lydia – j’admirais le sien en même temps – et elle m’a dit, “J’ai vu un autre et j’ai pensé à toi – veux-tu que j’aille l’acheter ?” C’était un moment qui mérite une émission de SATC, tellement j’étais ravie. Quelques mails et cliches iPhone plus tard, j’avais mon manteau léopard… et cette tenue marque le début d’une très bonne amitié.
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44 responses to “A Fashion Fairytale”

  1. kim bim says:

    You look stunning and that Coat is super fab!
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  2. Dana says:

    Gorgeous coat!! A leopard coat is at the top of my wish list right now. Such a classic way to liven up any outfit! Happy Friday!

  3. t'es super classe, j'adore!! t'es belle ma belle 😉
    Bisous
    Aurélie

  4. Mora says:

    Ohh elles sont chouettes ces chaussures 🙂

    http://lesplacardsdemora.blogspot.com

  5. LyddieGal says:

    Oh Cee! It looks stunning on you! I can't even say how excited I was when I saw the coat and sent you the photos, and how happy I am that I was able to get it to you! You just look so glamorous and I know it will bring you joy for years and years.

    Chic on the Cheap

  6. Dulce says:

    You look gorgeous!

  7. Londyn says:

    So beautiful darling!! You continue to be an inspiration. Love it 🙂

  8. Lydia is awesome – I remember the shopping dates I used to have with her and a few other CT bloggers. And yeah, she's insanely cool. As is that coat. I'm so envious….

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

  9. Beautiful! Love the setting and lighting of these photos!
    xo Emma
    http://strollingthecityinheels.com

  10. love the leopard print and this coat is fantastic!

    ciao

  11. Pooja Mittal says:

    Your leopard coat looks so cosy and warm… U rock it
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  12. Such a wonderful outfit, Cee! You look beautiful! x

  13. Gorgeous, gorgeous coat. And I love the background too!

  14. Ce manteau est superbe!

    Bisous,
    Fanny

  15. Vraiment superbe! Magnifique ♥

    Bisous,
    Maêva du blog:
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  16. Mary M. says:

    Amazing look, I love your leopard coat!

    Have a lovely weekend,
    Mary x

  17. Lilli says:

    Hi Cee! I am obsessed with leopard print too, Id love to get coat as yours too, you know still havent found the one which suits me. She has been nice to send it to you, now I complain my lack to you!:P Looking smashing dear, love also the booties! Have a lovely weekend, kisses! xo

  18. A. says:

    cool coat <3

    – A.
    adriannaislookingforastyle.blogspot.com

  19. What a great friend! I loooove this coat. I've been wanting a vintage coat of my own for a lonnng time.

    xo Ashley
    thetiniestfirecracker.com

  20. What a gorgeous outfit! Your fur coat is absolutely marvellous! 🙂

    Hayfa
    http://www.londonloafers.com

  21. Aw Lyddie is such a love for finding this beauty for you! She does have an amazing leo one, and she wears it in such a fabulous way! And you my dear are no exception, look at you! I knew since I saw the preview on Instagram that you'd look absolutely fabulous in it!

    Cee. ♥
    Code Overdressed

  22. Tallia says:

    You look beautiful and I love that red lipstick!

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  23. I wasn't big on animal prints until a few years ago when I got leopard print flats and fell in love! You look so elegant in this coat!
    ~Sara

  24. How fab to have friends that keep their eyes peeled for such stunning finds. This coat is made for you Cee and you couldn't have done a better job putting it all together – just lovely!! Happiest weekend, friend!! xoxo

    By The Shore, a life + style blog

  25. Kim Alston says:

    You look awesome Cee! Fierce actually! That coat and those boots are kickin'
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  26. Maiken says:

    oh wow, Cee, that's a fabulous find! it was definitely meant to be, you and this coat. by the way, I didn't realize you loved leopard print that much but now I know, hehe. I also have a leopard coat, unfortunately not a vintage one but still, and I should definitely take it out this winter because for example today we had almost -20 degrees C already. anyway, I love it how you have combined the glamorous coat with more casual classic blue jeans and a comfy tee!

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi – part of me

  27. HiFashion says:

    OMG THOSE SHOES!!! They are something incredible. And the coat looks amazing – so warm and fun.

  28. Joan says:

    beautiful outfit!
    I like your hair that way!!

    peacequiethere.blogspot.gr

  29. loving the coat Cee!

    Hannah xx

  30. So funny to return to the blogging community and see you in jeans!! Your creativity has made them so glamorous though!
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  31. Yes, that Lydia always has marvellous leopard pieces. I love leopard, and always have, but I do enjoy bolder mixtures in fashion. I think you look incredibly chic, and I love the red lip colour! xx/Madison Happy weekend Cee!

  32. Fancy Melody says:

    Magnifique ce manteau, tu as eu beaucoup de chance de l'avoir!

  33. Amandine says:

    Il est super ce manteau et son acquisition est une jolie histoire 🙂
    Raaaah, t'as vraiment trop de chaussures canon, c'est pas possible… 😉
    Bises

  34. Caro * says:

    Ton manteau est tout simplement parfait ma belle ! Tu sais combien j'aime l'imprimé léopard, je ne peux donc qu'approuver ton choix. Une fois encore tu es sublime et pleine d'élégance. Bisous ma jolie et je te souhaite une très bonne fin de weekend 🙂

  35. Keit says:

    Oh my, this coat is so mega, hiper, duper, super awesome!!!! O_O I love it!!! And it looks dashing on you. Adore the shoes too!

  36. Mrs C says:

    Those boots are gorgeous and the coat looks so luxurious!

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  37. Léna says:

    Très classe ton manteau, tu le portes hyper bien ! C'est assez risqué comme pièce, mais sur toi ça passe parfaitement 🙂

  38. Rebecca says:

    YESSSSSSSS……this coat is definitely so Hollywood!!!! And you rock it best Cee!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Cee Fardoe is a thirty-something Canadian blogger who splits her time between Winnipeg and Paris. She is a voracious reader, avid tea-drinker, insatiable wanderer and fashion lover who prefers to dress in black, white and gray.

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