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Practical women’s winter coats to jump into in 2020

Practical women’s winter coats to jump into in 2020

When it comes to outerwear that truly completes your look, no piece of winter fashion comes quite as close to the perfect coat. A smart sleek piece will not only be warm and functional but flattering and expressive, telling those around you about your style and to look out as soon as you sashay down the sidewalk!  But finding the perfect winter coat for the year ahead and for seasons to come takes some seriously fine tuning. Here are some of the best winter coat styles that’ll suit you no matter what, helping you jump into 2020 and even see you through the years ahead.   Blazers If you’re after a functional coat that still looks professional, then a blazer...

Practical women’s winter coats to jump into in 2020

When it comes to outerwear that truly completes your look, no piece of winter fashion comes quite as close to the perfect coat. A smart sleek piece will not only be warm and functional but flattering and expressive, telling those around you about your style and to look out as soon as you sashay down the sidewalk!  But finding the perfect winter coat for the year ahead and for seasons to come takes some seriously fine tuning. Here are some of the best winter coat styles that’ll suit you no matter what, helping you jump into 2020 and even see you through the years ahead.   Blazers If you’re after a functional coat that still looks professional, then a blazer...

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Why You Need A Coatigan This Winter?

Why You Need A Coatigan This Winter?

Winter is well and truly here, with those nippy mornings and chilly evenings that make us want to stay in bed all day. What you need is an outerwear piece that will see you through until spring arrives, and of course, a worthwhile investment to your winter wardrobe.  At Billy J, we’ve got the perfect solution when it’s too cold for a cardigan but just a little too warm for a coat. We’re talking about the humble coatigan.   First of all, what is it? Is it a coat? Is it a cardigan? No: it’s a coatigan! A hybrid of the two aforementioned winter staples, a coatigan is the perfect outerwear whether you’re ducking out to the shops or meeting new clients....

Why You Need A Coatigan This Winter?

Winter is well and truly here, with those nippy mornings and chilly evenings that make us want to stay in bed all day. What you need is an outerwear piece that will see you through until spring arrives, and of course, a worthwhile investment to your winter wardrobe.  At Billy J, we’ve got the perfect solution when it’s too cold for a cardigan but just a little too warm for a coat. We’re talking about the humble coatigan.   First of all, what is it? Is it a coat? Is it a cardigan? No: it’s a coatigan! A hybrid of the two aforementioned winter staples, a coatigan is the perfect outerwear whether you’re ducking out to the shops or meeting new clients....

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4 Ways to Style Boots With Jeans

4 Ways to Style Boots With Jeans

Boots and jeans in winter: we dare you to name a better trio. As the mercury drops to near-illegal temperatures, we can’t help but wish it was socially acceptable to wear our warmest pyjamas out in public. Alas, there’s actually a better – and much more chic – solution to our winter wardrobe blues. Enter the humble denim jeans and boots look.  Effortlessly sophisticated, incredibly versatile and a staple throughout the ages, Billy J is here to show you 4 different ways that you can style your fave jeans with the right boots.   Boyfriend Jeans As the name suggests, ‘boyfriend jeans’ look like they’re actually his but tailored for her. While they have a relaxed fit around the thighs and legs, they’re taken...

4 Ways to Style Boots With Jeans

Boots and jeans in winter: we dare you to name a better trio. As the mercury drops to near-illegal temperatures, we can’t help but wish it was socially acceptable to wear our warmest pyjamas out in public. Alas, there’s actually a better – and much more chic – solution to our winter wardrobe blues. Enter the humble denim jeans and boots look.  Effortlessly sophisticated, incredibly versatile and a staple throughout the ages, Billy J is here to show you 4 different ways that you can style your fave jeans with the right boots.   Boyfriend Jeans As the name suggests, ‘boyfriend jeans’ look like they’re actually his but tailored for her. While they have a relaxed fit around the thighs and legs, they’re taken...

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Tuesday Tips with Style by Haras

Tuesday Tips with Style by Haras

On this weeks edition of Tuesday Tips, we had stylist Haras come into Billy J HQ  and try on her top 10 outfit picks of the season.   Haras is a woman of many talents as she is a stylist and a hairdresser who has been involved in the fashion/beauty industry for many years. If you want to check out her other work, find her styling page here at @stylebyharas.     To see her work her stylish magic, watch our IGTV below!    View this post on Instagram A post shared by BILLY J (@billy_j_boutique)    

Tuesday Tips with Style by Haras

On this weeks edition of Tuesday Tips, we had stylist Haras come into Billy J HQ  and try on her top 10 outfit picks of the season.   Haras is a woman of many talents as she is a stylist and a hairdresser who has been involved in the fashion/beauty industry for many years. If you want to check out her other work, find her styling page here at @stylebyharas.     To see her work her stylish magic, watch our IGTV below!    View this post on Instagram A post shared by BILLY J (@billy_j_boutique)    

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Black tie, Cocktail, Casual: What every type of dress code means

Black tie, Cocktail, Casual: What every type of dress code means

Whether it’s your best friend’s birthday, an end-of-year office party or a wedding, there’s universal and unwritten expectations of what is appropriate to wear. The only issue is, we’re just never quite sure what these expectations are! With event season just around the corner, your social calendar will no doubt be filling up with places to go and people to see. But no matter how many times we read it on the invite, it seems like we’re still a bit confused over what the terms “semi-formal” and “cocktail attire” really mean (and what the heck is a lounge suit, anyway?)  The most common dress codes de-coded We’re all for expressing yourself through your clothing (after all, fashion is an art...

Black tie, Cocktail, Casual: What every type of dress code means

Whether it’s your best friend’s birthday, an end-of-year office party or a wedding, there’s universal and unwritten expectations of what is appropriate to wear. The only issue is, we’re just never quite sure what these expectations are! With event season just around the corner, your social calendar will no doubt be filling up with places to go and people to see. But no matter how many times we read it on the invite, it seems like we’re still a bit confused over what the terms “semi-formal” and “cocktail attire” really mean (and what the heck is a lounge suit, anyway?)  The most common dress codes de-coded We’re all for expressing yourself through your clothing (after all, fashion is an art...

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