Boden: Autumn/Fall 2014 Preview Picks (Coats, Shoes, and Accessories).

UPDATE (July 21, 2014): Some of the fall 2014 items have rolled out, including many of the below.  I have received a coupon from the people at the affiliate program.  You can find it below this first paragraph or in the sidebar of the blog if you need a coupon.  I will eventually be updating this post with proper links to the items that are available, so you can easily find the items you love below on the regular site.  :-)

15% off with free shipping coupon that is valid once you spend $50 or more!

Hey, all!  Happy Thursday!

Before I get started on the picks post (number three of four--this is the last one for womenswear, though), I wanted to let you all who want a popback on the regular Boden site to take a look around, because in the world of "perfect" timing (yeah, that perfect is sarcastic), the site got a whole bunch of popbacks this morning, *after* the better 20% off portion of the diminishing discount ended.  Now the discount is 15% off, which is okay, but it sure would have been nice to have some of those popbacks when the site was 20% off!  :-P

Okay, as you all know by now, to receive 20% off with free ship and returns here at the preview site, make sure to put the code H6G9 in the shopping bag page.  THIS CODE ENDS TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT, so bear that in mind.  After that if you order from the preview site, you pay the full amount (not recommended, btw). 

Reminder that the other picks posts can be found here for dresses/tunics/skirts and here for tops/shirts/knitwear. 

Okay onto the coats, shoes, and accessories.

Autumn Trench.  I have one trench from Boden, and my stepmom owns one, too, so we can definitely recommend these above to anyone looking for a great transitional coat.  These two above are unique, especially the one with the allover bird print.

I LOVE how the model looks in the animal print version, btw (very top photo).  Just beautiful. 

British Tweed Blazer.  I know I can't shut up about my J. Crew Bella Jacket in Pink Herringbone, but the color and tweed is so pretty and feminine together.  This jacket is a great option if you always wanted the Bella in pink tweed but missed out.  Although this collar is meant to be laid flat, you can always pop it to get more of the "Bella" look.  Plus take a peek at the cute London print lining.  Love!

Edie Jacket.  This jacket is actually short, 3/4 sleeve, and very reminiscent of the 60s.  This would be very lovely worn atop a little black dress and a pair of heels (may I recommend the Jackie Heels below?).

Eliza Coat.  Pink Coat Sickness. My adoration of pink coats knows no bounds.  Must sell other pink coats to make room for this coat.  LOL.  I will, too, especially if this one ends up fitting me well.

Lebdury Pea Coat.   This color is amazing, and would very much make you the brightest person on any grey day.  And if you are buying Boden, you know doubt think *that's a very good thing.*

 

Rainyday Mac.  In years past, people have sent me reviews of the Rainyday Mac for my BWRRs, and this is the very first season I have actually wanted one for me.  (I love the British print one with all the guards.)  Question for you fans...should I size up to an 8R?  It seems that the measurements would indicate that, plus the online reviews all say the coat runs a touch small.  If you could weigh in, I would be so appreciative.  :-)

Fashion Pointed Pump.  Colorblocked Flats are not my thing, but I know a lot of you love them, so I made sure to include this pink/aubergine colored pair in my picks for you all.

Flat T-Bar Point.  I love the look of a beautiful heel but as a flat.  Eventually I will try and grab these on sale a little further down the line.  It could sell out, but I will take my chances.

Jackie Heels.  These are so chic.  Everything about them is so polished and ladylike.  They come in half-sizes, too!

Low Heeled Loafer.  I am recommending the loafer again.  I don't own a pair like this, and since I wear loafers more than any other type of shoe, I know these will be one of my best "cost per wear" purchases of this next fall.  I really hope that these are a bit more subdued in real life, not because I can't handle the shiny, but because I am hard on my shoes and would prefer that any dings that happen don't immediately mar the appearance of the shoe.

 

Mary Jane.  Yoohoo, J. Crew fans of their Fall 2008 collection...you may just fall over from excitement at the fact that you can buy the Penelope Mary Jane (well a close approximation, anyhow) again.  From another retailer, but as we are all able to say emphatically...Boden's offerings are often more old school J. Crew than the current J. Crew can say.

Smithfield Boot.  So my relatives in Mississippi buy cowboy boots for reals in an actual Western shop there in their town.  I have to say showing these short cowboy boots off may be a real affront to true-blooded country-western types in the USA, but dang (said with a southern accent, of course), these are pretty darn great dupes.  From a British company.  Buffalo Bill Cody may just be rolling over in his grave.  Sorry, sir.

The Lace Up.  Okay, I am so not a fan of these, but I have seen they are getting a real buzz over at all the various social media that Boden has out there, and I would be a real bad Boden blogger if I didn't let you all know that, just in case you are a fan. 

Wellie.  Cute!  I could see Boden making these for the kids, so the fact that they made these for grown women is pretty awesome.  I don't wear wellies, but I probably should in the weather we often get.  (Maybe on sale, though, if they stick around long enough.)

Casual Shopper.  This bag is stunning.  The color, the piping, the subtle hardware.  Good show, Boden.  Your bags get better and better each year!

Draycott Bag.  This reminds me so much of the Edie bag.  I don't really love the Edie bag, but I *know* a lot of you did, so this may be just for you.

Thurloe Bag.  If you want the cute British print but don't want to wear it all over your body, this bag may be the right way for you to show it off.  :-)

Umbrella.  Yay!  This umbrella is so cute.  They have had specialty umbrellas shown off in their catalogs in years past, but they have never had them for sale.  They finally listened to the fans of their unique prints and made them available!

Okay, that's it!  Hope you have a great rest of your day, and thank you, as always, for spending time here at my blog.  I may not always remember to say it, but I am so grateful for all of you.  :-)

Boden: Autumn/Fall and Winter 2014 Press Day Images!

UPDATE (July 21, 2014): Some of the fall 2014 items have rolled out, including many of the below.  I have received a coupon from the people at the affiliate program.  You can find it below this first paragraph or in the sidebar of the blog if you need a coupon.  I will eventually be updating this post with proper links to the items that are available, so you can easily find the items you love below on the regular site.  :-)

UPDATE (July 22, 2014): I added direct links to the Boden site for the items that are available now.  Some of these items are autumn items that will be released in August, and as those get rolled out, I will update them then.  Some of these are winter items, and those won't be out until September (at the earliest), but again, once those are rolled out, I will update the post with the correct links.  The mini Boden items will be linked, as well, but that will be on the back burner for a couple of days until I can find more time.

Regarding this below coupon, you need to click through it to receive the 15% off with free shipping, but you need to spend more than $50 on current season items.  The links that are below will get you to the item page, but will erase this coupon's coding, so after taking a look-see round, you need to come back up here or go to the sidebar to reactivate the coupon.


Well, I knew that London would host the Press Day before NYC, but I couldn't remember which day.  Opening up the Boden FB page today I saw a lot of great images, and the kind people at the FB page prompted us to open up their Pinterest page for more.  And by more, they meant a gazillion.  I have saved quite a few of the images, but not all, so if you want to see more, definitely head over to their page and see them for yourself.

Where possible, I linked to any item available right now on the preview site.  From what I understand, mini Boden *will* be available for preorder, but not for a couple of days.  When it does come available on the Boden Preview site, I will make sure to update this post with the proper links.

Enjoy all these, and if you want to share your favorites, please do comment below!

The image above comes straight from the FB site, and is a compilation of three of the press images.  I have saved the far left outfit image, which you will see a bit later in this post.

The middle image showcases the Lottie Coat (here) and the Mary Jane (here).  The far right outfit showcases the Ledbury Pea Coat (here) and the Sixties Slingback (here).

Amy Dress (here).  I am sorely tempted by this dress.  Adorable, and made from all cotton, rather than *I shrink therefore I am* viscose. (PLEASE NO PENCIL SKIRT LINING, Mr. Boden!)

Autumn Trench (here).  Ooh, see, I didn't even notice this one until I saw the press images.  It is *very* hidden on the Preview site.  So cute.  Love the little birdies jauntily placed!

Eliza Coat (here).  Hi.  My name is dinagideon and I have a sickness.  A sickness for pink coats.  It is ridiculous that I want this coat, yet its over the top feminine shape and retro styling make me salivate.  Oh, you pink temptress you.

Pattern Sweater (here), Ledbury Pea Coat (here), and Brogued Chelsea Boot (here).  This outfit is very chic.  But the little British guards are very Boden, so yay for keeping true to the "fun."

Sophia Dress (apparently coming in August, though mine shipped in late July?).  This exists in the summer collection too (here) and is darling, but I am glad I waited since I think this version above will suit my needs more in the fall.  I definitely could see wearing this subbing next year.

Merino Crew Neck Sweater (here), Lois Skirt (here), and Flat T-Bar Point (here).  This outfit is great in execution, but I am not a huge fan of this color skirt with the sweater.  That said, it looks wonderful on the model.  :-)

Intarsia Plaid Sweater (here) and Lois Skirt (here).  You either love this or hate this.  I don't hate it completely, but I know if I wore this, Mr. White Tennis Shoes, aka Mr. Dina, would 100% give me the side eye.  I love the two pieces, but not together.  Not enough for me to give this beautiful model the side eye, though...

The Shirt (here) and Lois Skirt (here).  Neither of these is available in the Fall Preview, so either they haven't been put on the site yet, or these are for Winter 2014.  I originally thought the skirt may be the Notre Dame skirt, but this skirt is a different colorway and has pockets.  (Big thanks to blog friends CC and levbacon for pointing out what these two items were for me!!!)

Ingrid Coat and Harriet Dress (here).  The coat is exactly the same as my coat from last winter, except in a pretty blue shade.  At least I am pretty sure it is exactly the same.  :-)  The coat must be from the Winter preview, and not this fall.  The dress is available for preorder right now, though. 

This image is from FB, btw, which is why the image quality is less awesome.  But who cares?  We still can see the pretty!

Ingrid Coat.  See, this is why I am really certain that the blue one in the last photo is the Ingrid Coat.  This one in gold definitely has the same darts (neck darting and french bust darting) as my version from last year (see my review of it here).  Not on the Autumn preview site, so will probably be available for preorder in a few months with the winter preview.

I am such a magpie I immediately saw these (the silver ones, not the black ones) and was all, "oh, yes, pretty please," but at the FB page a lot of women are repulsed.  LOL.  To each their own, yes?

I want to name them the Spangly Disco Pointed Ballet Flats, but I am sure Johnnie and co. will name them something more appropriate like the Elsa Flat (which would be appropriate since Elsa is the Ice Queen and could definitely rock these shoes).

Bird Inspired Items!  Here the are featuring the Easy Scoop Tunic (here), and the Pattern Sweater (here).  The boots and scarf (this color, anyhow) are not in the preview.

Animal Print Items!  These include the Jackie Heels (here), the Block Heel Slipper (here), the Lace Up (here), the Flat T-bar Point (here), the Printed Scarf (here), and the Bistro Pant (here).  The zip top clutch is not available in this version yet, but will likely be part of the Winter preview.

A look at the colors that inspired Boden for this fall and winter collection.  Very pretty.  Love the mushy peas, sprout, rosewater, and citrine color.  I am sure that surprises you all.  ;-)

 

 

 

 

Above is the story board photos of (from top to bottom) baby Boden boys, baby Boden girls, Johnnie b. boys, Johnnie b. girls, mini Boden boys, and mini Boden girls.

These items will eventually appear in the Fall Preview, and when they do I will update the photos with proper links.

There were a lot of mini Boden girls outfits over at the Pinterest page, but I only saved this one because those fox tights are just too sweet.  Very cute and must grab them for CW.  :-)

A closer look at the prints of mini Boden Fall 2014.  The hedgehog/squirrel print is precious!

Okay, that's it!!!  Remember to comment if you have something to say about the press day.  Also, if you are planning on preordering, remember to use the code H6G9 on your shopping bag page for 20% off with free ship and returns.

Talk soon!!!