I've always loved a statement coat to throw on over simple basics!  You can change the way a very plain outfit looks so easily just by throwing on a great coat!  When I saw this red pattern coat from Ann Taylor a few months ago, I knew I had to have it and that it would be the perfect coat for the holiday season.  I'm planning to wear it Christmas Eve and I'll feel very festive. I bought the over the knee boots in New York last year and I think they add just a bit more oomph to this outfit!

Pockets are always a nice detail.

I love the belt and the pleats on the back of the coat!

Leopard is classic and I love this picture of Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific wearing a leopard coat!  The mix of plaid and leopard is perfect!  I was inspired to mix plaid and a leopard coat in this post!

I had a visitor while we were taking pictures!

This is the cutest face in the world!  I'm sure he was doing this on purpose just for the camera!

I just have to share that yesterday, I saw that I'm featured in the Awesome Shop on the Target website!

Outfit Details:  Ann Taylor red pattern coat, Ann Taylor blouse, Stuart Weitzman over the knee boots (similar here), J McLaughlin leopard print coat

Rebecca comes home tonight and I'm so excited to see her and start the Christmas festivities!  I hope everyone has a great Christmas weekend!  Follow me on Instagram @crazyblondelifeblog!