It’s funny – the older I get the more I gravitate towards colors I had once written off as being “not me.” Orange, for example, used to be one of those colors; until, of course, I found this suede and faux fur coat from ZARA.

I know I haven't spoken about this much, but I'm taking a weeklong trip to Oslo, Norway this October! It's only about two weeks away now, so I'm starting to get myself ready.

As someone who has been fascinated with fashion and design for most of my life, the topic of “trends” is something I frequently think about. Understanding whether or not an idea is going to stick significantly affects my purchasing behavior and, consequently, my general livelihood.