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 Alpenglow Coat: For That In-Between Weather

Too cold for a rain shell but too warm for your heavy winter coat?  Isis has come out with that elusive in-between coat that rea.  If you are looking for that coat to fill the gap between your down coats and those light weight rain slickers, check out the Isis Alpenglow Coat.

This coat is butter soft and does not make that swishy rain coat sound, it feels pretty luxurious on.  A cute bubbly pattern is stitched into the fabric and it has a two way zipper which is handy in the car or any time you're sitting down.  There's a stitched belt panel in the back which creates a slimming feminine line in the back and the side panels and the way the zippers are placed are also quite flattering. Two security pockets, one on the inside and one on the chest are great for tickets, id's and money.

It's machine washable and low maintenance and because it's not bulky, it would be great for travel.  I haven't tried it in really cold weather yet, but it's perfect for 50 degree weather and up.  I'm sure you could go much lower than that.  It's done great in the rain, and though I wish the hood were more rounded and less pointy, but it's functional and works great in a downpour.   It's nice enough that you can wear it with skirts and dresses, and casual enough to look great with jeans.  ISIS is a clothing company focused on active women.  I love that they make quality (read: buy it once) feminine clothes for women who like to get outside, or even more important, to inspire us to get out there.  Check out the versatile Alpenglow coat HERE.

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