VINTAGE COAT
Hi Everyone! Can I tell you, that I am “over” dreary weather! I am so ready for Spring!!! I think that’s why I chose to wear this bright orange coat. I love black, but I need some color in my life right now! This coat was given to me by one of my best friends in the world. It is a vintage Courreges, and was given to her by her late husband, who had kept it after his mom passed away. Did you get all of that? Anyway, it is very small, and she couldn’t wear it, so she asked me to try it on, and well, it came home with me! I wore it in one of my earlier posts HERE (wig and all!!!).
I adore coats, and this one is very special. The color is fantastic, and I love it paired with my jeans and sneakers, for a twist on a classic. Do you all collect vintage pieces? My friend Sam, of Style of Sam, is a big vintage collector, and I wish I knew more about it. She has some great pieces! I wonder how old something has to be (in clothing) to be considered vintage? I would guess it’s about 40 to 50 years. I think this coat is certainly old enough to be considered vintage.
My older son comes into town today. It’s his first time to see where we live in Nashville. I’m so excited for him to get here! He has a meeting, so it’s just for the one night, but it will be fun to have him here. I am flying back to Dallas tomorrow. This is a very spur of the moment trip. I have been having some breast pain for a couple of weeks (on my non cancer side), and my doctor feels like I should come in and have an ultrasound. I’m trying not to worry, but having her say, “come in and let’s check this”, has gotten my attention! I guess for a while, this whole experience will be a bit of a rollercoaster ride. I have been fortunate so far, not having any any problems, and I am praying that this is nothing but some nerve pain. I will fill you in!
I hope you all have a great day! I appreciate you stopping by!
Photos: Kelsey Cherry
Coat (old…obviously, but similar HERE )// Sneakers, (old, but similar Here , Here and Here) // Tee// Jeans// Bag/
February 24, 2016 @ 9:12 am
Cathy I love everything about this look and would wear it in an instant! You look great! And for online resellers they usually consider 20 years at least for the title of vintage. Hey, that means I have a bunch of clothes in my closet I bought myself that are now vintage! 🙂
February 24, 2016 @ 9:14 am
Cathy, I hate to read the post about your pain, in your non-cancer breast side. Please know that you will be in my prayers?
If you ever are in Birmingham, PLEASE come help me learn how to dress!!?
Debbie White
February 24, 2016 @ 9:19 am
Wow! Your orange coat scores big and definitely adds a fresh pop of color to the anticipated change of seasons. Prayers for you and a good health report. Looking forward to your next post.
Delia
February 24, 2016 @ 9:30 am
You look beautiful in your vintage orange coat! It must be hard not to worry- praying that you will have a clear ultrasound and positive news from your doctor visit.
February 24, 2016 @ 9:45 am
Hi Cathy,
I certainly hope the pain turns out to be nothing. It is good that your doctor is checking it out quickly! I will keep you in my prayers.
Best,
Jayne
February 24, 2016 @ 10:40 am
Hope everything is okay. You look beautiful in that coat! Can you tell me where you purchased the scarf? Thanks!
February 24, 2016 @ 3:03 pm
Hi Jayne! Thank you so much, I appreciate that! I am sure it’s nothing, but better to check! Thank you for commenting!!! xoxo
February 24, 2016 @ 3:04 pm
Hi Connie! Thank you so much!!! I’ve had the scarf for a while, and can’t remember where I got it…I am so sorry! I usually get them at Forever 21 or J. Crew. Thank you for commenting! xoxo
February 24, 2016 @ 3:07 pm
Thank you Lisa! It is really hard not to worry, and I am a long time worrier! I believe I was completely healed, so I just claim and cling to that every time I start to worry. Thank you for your sweet words! I am sure it will be fine! XX
February 24, 2016 @ 3:08 pm
Hi Delia (love that name!)! So glad you like the coat and color! Thank you for your sweet words! I am sure all will be well! I appreciate the comment!!! xoxo
February 24, 2016 @ 3:52 pm
Love the coat. I have no idea how to shop vintage but would love to learn more about it. Maybe an idea for one of your upcoming posts?? All kinds of prayers to you!
February 24, 2016 @ 4:24 pm
Hi love,
Thinking of you and hoping all is well. Thank you for introducing me to Courreges, this is a designer that I didn’t know by name!! Love it. Love you.
XX
February 24, 2016 @ 8:25 pm
Hi Cathy! I’m Blanca from México City, you look great, I love your Blog, I love the way you enjoy your life, I admire you for that and today I want to share Tapping or EFT, is the best tool to relieve those feelings that you are talking today, I hope you feel better, love and blessings for you!!!
February 24, 2016 @ 9:20 pm
Hi Cathy, I also live with the breast cancer monkey on my shoulder. I get it. Even though your intellect tells you no worries, another little devil provides a gut punch. The good news is that you have several diversions until your doctor appt. – a beautiful family, loving friends, and a successful business your built on your own. You go girl. XO
February 24, 2016 @ 10:51 pm
I’ll be thinking about you, angels everywhere???
February 24, 2016 @ 11:32 pm
God bless you, Cathy. May the meeting come and go in a flash and you find you are perfectly healthy! P.S. That coat and color look great on you. You look beautiful. ~Janis
February 25, 2016 @ 1:56 am
Delia,you look very polished and very stylish. The red coat suits you. Stay positive. Prayers and thoughts with you from Australia
February 25, 2016 @ 4:12 am
Hope you enjoy seeing your son! Will be sending positive thoughts your way that all is well! Keep us posted! You always look great!
February 25, 2016 @ 1:15 pm
Love your coat!!!! Courreges had such well dessigned clothes !! It reminded me that i have still somewhere some aline skirts and knitted tops of his from 35 years ago…
I am sure everything will be fine !!!! XXX Rania
February 25, 2016 @ 2:37 pm
The coat is stunning Cathy …. it actually looks very current and stylish on you. It’s a great fit. I can understand your concerns but I think your doctors recommendation to have an ultrasound is definitely the best idea. (I’m sure you agree too)
Thinking about you and hoping that everything is ok …take care.
Rosemary
ps I keep meaning to send you an email to say how much your suggestions helped with our visit to Dallas … I ll do it soon 🙂
February 28, 2016 @ 5:50 pm
Hi…it’s me again Rosemary! The coat is amazing, and I am one lucky girl to have it! Thanks for your sweet words! I am so glad the suggestions I made helped with your trip! I hope you had a great time, and love Dallas like I do! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 5:51 pm
Hi Rania! I love it too, thank you! You better find those pieces!!! Thank you for your support with my health and reading the blog. Send a picture of your Courreges!!! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 5:53 pm
Hi Valyn! Thank you so much for commenting! The coat is amazing and I am lucky to have it! I am blown away that I have readers in Australia!!! Thank you so much for the prayers…they worked, and God is Good!!! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 5:54 pm
Hi Janis! You are so sweet! God is so Good!!! The appointment came and went just like you said! Thank you so much for commenting!!! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 5:54 pm
xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 5:56 pm
Hi Lisa! Bless you for having to live through it, but I am so happy to know you are a survivor!!! You are so right about that little devil!!! How far out are you? I would love to know about your journey! Thank you so much for commenting! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 6:00 pm
Hi Blanca! Wow!!! I can’t believe I have readers in Mexico City! Thank you so much for reading!!! I looked up Tapping or Emotional Freedom Techniques. Thank you for telling me about it, as I have never heard of it. I really want to look into it! Thank you for your kind comments, I appreciate them so much! Keep in touch!!! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 6:01 pm
Hi Honey! All is well, thank God! I love Courreges, and I think you would too! Hope to see you later in March!!! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 6:03 pm
Thank you Mary! I think you gave me a great idea for a blog post!!! I don’t really know about it either. I will work on that! Thank you for the prayers…they worked, and God is Good! So happy you commented! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 6:06 pm
Hi Deborah! You are so sweet! Your prayers worked, and God is so Good!!! You don’t need any help at all, as you always look beautiful! What makes you so beautiful though, is your beautiful heart and spirit! Thank you for reading my blog!!! xoxo
February 28, 2016 @ 6:09 pm
Hi Alison! Thank you so much!!! I love that you would wear it too! I love to have readers tell me that! Thank you for telling me what is considered vintage. I have a bunch too, and that means that my age is WAY Vintage!!!!! Thank you so much for commenting! I learned something from you!!! xoxo