Fantasy Shopping Trip at Talbots

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Talbots. All opinions are 100% mine.

Talbots set me an interesting and fun task. Supposing I had a gift card for a $500 shopping spree on Talbots, what would I choose? I thought it would be easy. I am very qualified, I've been shopping as a vocation for years.

But the variety of styles and colors at Talbots meant that I could choose any kind of look I wanted - professional, formal, casual - and in colors to suit any mood or palette. Suddenly, I was faced with a bigger challenge than I had expected.

However, when I spied this item, I knew that the outfit had to be built around it.



I have always loved the classic lines of a peacoat and this coat ($169.00) stays true to that classic style while updating it for a fresh look. Tabbed sleeves and non-tradtional but oh-so-feminine colors modernize this favorite. I chose Peacock, which is blue but softer and richer than the traditional Navy.

The Bi-stretch front-zip pants ($119.00) provide all around comfort with a classic styling and fit. The pants in Ivory, which I selected, are fully lined. They are a versatile addition to any wardrobe that can be matched up with nearly any color, in any season.

Because I love color, the pants are the only sedate part of my outfit and under the coat I intend to wear the Ballet-neck tee in Rhododendron ($34.50). For comfort and style I shod my feet in lovely Square-toe leather flats ($99.00) in Rhododendron to match the top. A Dark Porcelain blue reversible belt ($34.00) offsets the ivory and a Paisley scarf ($44.00) completes the outfit with its carefree print.

My grand total came to $499.50. I think I did pretty well in putting together an outfit that will take me into spring with style and flair. Why not try this yourself, and let your fashion sense guide you? Talbots carries a great selection of clothes in a wide range of sizes - you'll be surprised at just how stylish you can be for a reasonable price.

And why not check out red chair confessions, Talbots new blog?  It's got fashion tips, daily confessions, and sneak peeks into all the newest fads and trends.