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Until now, I never thought I’d have a desire to own a rain coat. But like each of his designs for fashion house Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier has taken something average and infused in it a chic sensibility.This classic coat is all silk and ruched with a bubble hem. Who knew a rain coat could be so luxurious?

I love how the grey colouring and zip front (pockets, too!) are simple enough not to overtly stand out, but stylish enough to combine with several pieces of clothing. This rain coat could easily dress up or down; I especially love the idea of pairing it with a long-sleeved mini dress, and cinching the waist with a skinny belt.

Bottega Veneta ruched rain coat, $1640, Net-A-Porter.com

Fashion - Women > Jackets / Outerwear

Christmas is over, the New Year is fast approaching, –

And we still have a good three months of winter left.

So check out my ThisNext picks for winter accessories; I’ve created a list of essentials from sassy metallic boots to classy tortoise-shell sunglasses.

Fashion - Women > Jackets / Outerwear

Is it a trench? Is it a peacoat?

It’s a Marc by my genius Marc Jacobs ottoman coat!

The term ‘ottoman’ refers to a heavy-duty fabric with a corded texture, which is typically used to trim clothing, but it also works well as a durable material.

This Marc by Marc Jacobs ottoman coat is both heavy-duty and durable; it’s the quintessence of quality, and marked down at that. I love the classic shoulder epaulettes (READ: Shoulder strap usually found on a military uniform), the raglan sleeves, and the high-waisted belt.

Because it’s fully lined, a girl could easily wear this coat through winter, though I might suggest pairing it with a heavy sweater.

And how perfect a purchase to celebrate Cyber Monday, with free shipping, from eLUXURY.

What other Cyber Monday sales are you ladies snapping up? Do tell!

Marc by Marc Jacobs ottoman coat, $548 $329, eLUXURY.com

Fashion - Women > Jackets / Outerwear

Call me a traditionalist, or a Scot, but I looove plaid. I don’t refer to the once-trendy Catholic school girl confection, worn circa 1995 (READ: Alicia Silverstone in Clueless), but rather a classic plaid set in wool that wears well for more than 5 minutes.

Imagine my surprise coming across a plaid jacket in a classic colour and shape from L.A.M.B.

Surprise.

Looks like Gwen channeled her inner seamstress and got her fashion fingers on — or at least she hired someone to do the work for her – to create something I’d actually sport somewhere other than just in a dressing room.

It’s chic, non?

Would girls sport Stefani’s plaid jacket design? It is seriously discounted, you know. What — if any — black Friday sales are you ladies scooping up?

L.A.M.B. plaid juliet jacket, $425 $255, eLUXURY.com