Marmot Sassy Jacket

Marmot's Sassy Jacket is a must-have for Fall.  This jacket combines fashion with technology and this makes for a coat that looks smashing and does the job, really well.   The fit is super figure flattering, with detailing in the back for nice lines.  The sleeves have zippers and the overall look is quite feminine and sleek. 

It's ideal for travel and even has an inner pocket designed specifically for tickets.  On the opposite side is a zippered stash pocket.  It looks so cute with jeans and boots and would be fine for the office or the trails.  The hood is nice and wide and has a visor for extra protection.

The Sassy combines DriClime and Marmot MemBrain technology, the former a fabric that wicks moisture away and the latter keeps it breathable and eliminates condensation chill.  This coat will keep you warm and dry.  It uses Marmot's two layer construction which is soft and pliable, it feels warm, but it's very light weight.

This sizing is on the small side.  I am typically a medium size 8/10 and sized up to a large with this jacket and it fits perfectly with room for bulky sweaters and fleece.  I love that the sleeves are not too long, sometimes when you size up the sleeves are way too long and throw off the whole look.

Marmot's designers did a fabulous job with this great all around coat, highly recommend it and I warn you that after wearing this, you're apt to go back for another color.  Bring on the rain!   Hint:  REI carries this jacket and has a 20% off coupon right now, or you can go directly to the Marmot site to pick one up.

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ISIS Coconut Carbon Tempest Jacket

A jacket made with coconut carbon?  How cool is this?  The ISIS Tempest Jacket utilizes natural technology called Cocona.  This is coconut carbon utilizes ground coconut shells to create a more breathable material and reduce chemical materials used in other waterproof fabrics.  It spreads moisture over the surface accelerating evaporation and drying.  Coconut carbon is a recycled and sustainable material.  This is great progress and a win-win for eco friendly technical clothing.

This is a figure flattering jacket.  The seams along the sides create slimming lines and the back goes over the bum.  There's a stash pocket on the inside, the zipper pulls are chunky and comfortable and the zippers are two way and have taped seams to keep them waterproof.   The right pocket of the jacket doubles as a stuff sack making this great for travel or keeping on hand in your bag for unexpected weather.

It comes in some great colors, blue, green, a perfect-for-cycling orange and my favorite, black.  Contrasting patterned white is on the inside--I wish it were black as well, but it is a cheery pattern.  I do really like the little stars along the inner zipper seam.  The hood is adjustable and cinches down and stows when not needed.  This is a soft coat.  The material is flexible and comfortable which is not always the case with rain jackets.  There's even a velvet patch to protect your neck and chin when you have the coat zipped all the way up which is a nice touch.  Great attention to details with the Tempest.

I love the little details like the fortune cookie-esqe note that's in the pocket that says "You are a Goddess" (now on my fridge), and the fun little quotes on the tag like, "Journeys are always more interesting than destinations." I'm new to ISIS, but I have to say, my first impression is great.  Check out the Tempest Jacket HERE. 

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