OVER LOAD! Err...Over COAT

Amongst my few yet severe fashion addictions is my obsession with outerwear. Is that strange? I just love jackets, blazers, coats. Perhaps it's because I really don't like wearing the same thing over and over again and with a jacket or coat it's sort of like permission to rock the same damn thing day after day and well, that just makes me sad. Anyhoo...I limited myself to buying only 1jacket, and 1coat this season (which I've already exceeded and it's only October). I've compiled a roundup of pieces that work within 3 trends this season; Leather, Fur and Capes. Not a fan of "ponchos" (a'la Nanook of the North) but I love a structured cape! Hope you like!

1. This is my fav! Works beautifully as a blazer replacement. I love it over evening wear or with harem pants. - Nordstrom 2. Is casual cool to the max. Styled wonderfully as well. - Bloomingdales 3. Touch chic and then some! This piece goes everywhere...from work to weekend and even over a silky flouncy dress. - Nordstrom

1. Sexy, sexy, sexy...love the leather belt detail. - Nordstrom 2. This fur vest would make Rachel Zoe proud. It looks luxe, cool and polished all at once and I'm sure would be the one I don't put down all season! - Bloomingdales 3. The retro vibe of this coat makes it fun and kind of sassy...we love that! Easy to pair with jeans or over a dress at night. - Evans

1. Military inspired hotness from Asos Curve, this is definitely for the edgy and cool. 2. This would most certainly be the cape for me, it's chic, can be worn 1000 different ways and can go day/evening which I love. - Beth Ditto for Evans 3. Totally "posh"...I can't quite figure out where you'd be needing a fur trimed cape and open toe heels to be worn together but...ok? Still love it. - Saks