Military influences+vintage glamour= The Perfect Trench

We had our first snow this past weekend! The weather wasn't TOO cold so I thought my Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Trench Coat would be the perfect outerwear to prance around the snow in. Sonia Rykiel is the queen of Parisian Chic and this trench exemplifies that. The coat has a fitted bodice with double breasted button closures. The button flap chest pockets give off a military feel while the puff sleeves and skirted bottom keeps the trench feeling very feminine. Every time I put this on, I feel like I'm wearing a dress but in a jacket form! Of course, I can't forget the big, pouch pockets and the orange and white polka dot lining. (I can store anything in those pockets- my keys, cellphone, and camera.) Too cute! It's definitely one of my favorite coats in my closet.

please excuse Houston...he didn't mean to butt in ;)

{What I Wore: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Trench, Zara distressed jeans, H&M funnel scarf, black Vince cashmere sweater, vintage Bally bag, and DIY Miu Miu Studded Boots}

DIY: Discovering My Perfect Miu Miu

As an avid reader of Jane's Sea of Shoes, I remember the day she posted about these gorgeous, gasp-worthy pair of Miu Miu studded leather boots. Unfortunately, after doing some net-a-porter research, my heart dropped when I saw that it retailed for $870. (Note: Just this past weekend, it went on sale for $522!) I don't think I can justify spending that much money on a pair of boots, but when I saw another one of my favorite bloggers, pinkhorrorshow looking absolutely flawless in them...I knew another DIY project was about to happen!

image courtesy of Sea of Shoes

{The Process}

As the base, I used a pair of suede Forever21 platform boots. They are very similar to the shape and size of the actual

Miu Miu boots, so it was a perfect match! You can buy them here.

Note: I used 4 1/2 packets of the nailheads to finish the design.

{The Finished Product}

I'm not going to sugar coat it and say that the process was easy. It took me 3 days and countless hours of watching

Food Network to complete. But, I'm extremely pleased with the result! The whole project cost me around $50...

definitely beats the $870 price tag.

{The Ensemble}

Black, White, and Red- classic Chanel colors. I love the billowy, accordion sleeve detail on my Barron Duquette top. Flowy tops always call for skinny jeans and these jean leggings are a perfect fit, especially since they fit right into my Miu Miu inspired boots!

{what i wore: barron duquette top, citizens jean leggings, DIY Miu Miu boots, Chanel patent leather bag}