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SHOWPO Cape Coat: Fresh Fashion Linkup 26

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - SHOWPO cape coat

Hello and welcome to a new Fresh Fashion Forum. This week I’m thrilled to be partnering with Showpo to bring you an item that I have been wanted to get my hands on for a while; the cape coat. If you have never heard of Showpo you are missing out! They started as Show Pony in 2010 from a garage in Sydney and being from my hometown is always going to score brownie points with me! While they may have had humble beginnings, Showpo has big plans and aims to be the largest online boutique on the planet. They offer a great range of quirky, fun and bang on trend items so you are sure to find something that tickles your fancy. The icing on the cake is free shipping if you spend over $50 (Australia and New Zealand) or $75 (rest of the world). Read on for all the details …




 

SHOWPO Cape Coat

If the love the look of a blazer casually draped over your shoulders without the hassle of it constantly slipping off then a cape coat is perfect for you! I chose the pink Showpo Take Over Blazer (no longer available) but it also comes in white and black for a more classic look. I was originally going to go all girly with my styling and feature a lot of white with a hot pink splash of colour but I decided I really wanted to add some edge to the jacket’s soft feminine feel. I think my Sash & Belle fringed bag and black gladiators were just the ticket. I stuck to black accessories so as not to over complicate the look. I’m not sure if I have ever confessed to you guys that I am a really crap ironer. And I mean really crap. My two poor boys spent most of their childhood looking like homeless kids given the required school shirts would wrinkle as fast as you looked at them. I’m aware of my deficiency and smarter with my purchases these days. Read: I avoid anything that requires ironing like the plague. So when my cape coat arrived a little crumpled from transit I was filled with dread. I almost popped over to my mum in laws who is a whizz with an iron in hand and would have had it sorted in 5 seconds flat but I persevered. While I think I did kinda OK in the end it took me over an hour (no joke!) and the many angles on the intricate cut of the blazer had me well and truly scratching my head. Luckily for my the soft crepey fabric is not prone to creasing with normal wear and given I’m not planning on shipping it anyway soon I think I will be just fine. If not, my MIL is only 20 minutes away and really I don’t see her nearly as much as I should. You can check all Showpo’s outwear here.

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - Showpo Cape Coat

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - Showpo Cape Coat

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - Showpo Cape Coat

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - Showpo Cape Coat Watch & Ring

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - Showpo Cape Coat Earrings

Sydney Fashion Hunter: Fresh Fashion Forum #26 - Showpo Cape Coat Black Gladiator Sandals

Jacket: Showpo Take Over Blazer (C/O).  Pants: Express Ankle Editor Pants. Top: Supre Thick Strap Tank Bag: Sash & Belle India Cross Body Bag (C/O). Also worn in Fresh Fashion Forum #22. Shoes: Nine West Saidah Black Gladiator Sandals. Also worn in Fresh Fashion Forum #10. Ring: Lovisa.  Earrings: Lovisa.

 

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So what say you ladies … Yay or nay on the cape coat?

 

Until Next Time …

 

Happy Hunting!

 

SFH

xoxoxo

 

Disclaimers: Items labelled C/O have been gifted to me. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links for which a small commission may be paid.

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  1. Thanks for the advice!! I was worrying that LA and SF might not be so exciting. San Diego was on my possible list too. Seattle was another option. We went to New York back 2008 and loved it. Maybe it’s time we went back there? We do like hiring a car and doing a long drive so maybe we ought to do New York and then head north, visiting Boston and some of New England? Aaaaaargh…. decisions., decisions!! At this rate we’ll probably end up going to England again LOL!!!
    xxx

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    • Last trip we started in Hawaii. Flew to Dallas. Flew to New Orleans. Hired a car and drove from New Orleans to Tampa with an overnight in Destin. We then took a cruise from Tampa which was awesome and so cheap compared to what we pay! Then we hired another car and drive to Orlando to do the theme parks. Flew to Washington and then drove to Baltimore. Flew to NY. Flew to Vegas. And then flew home from LA (business class no less – with points I would never pay for it lol) 5 weeks in total and we renewed our vows Elvis style in Vegas for our 25th wedding anniversary ?

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  2. New Orleans is on my bucket list but Michael isn’t so keen! We haven’t decided yet but we were thinking maybe San Francisco and then drive down to LA – after going to Universal Studios in Florida a couple of years ago, I’d love to try the one in LA!!
    The problem is, Michael’s got a thing about mountains so we might have to go somewhere cold and snowy!!!
    xx

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    • San Francisco and LA were OK but defo not my faves in the US and The Hubs hates Florida lol. It you are on the East Coast San Diego is wonderful! Next trip we have to do Seattle and The Hubs is a Seahawks fan and wants to see a home game. Only problem with that for me is that football season means winter and Seattle is Freezing. New York is amazing is you haven’t made it their yet.

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  3. OMG you’ve got so much fun planned! I’m so envious lol! We always holiday in the winter (here) so that would work out great to come visit AUS then 😉
    Actually this year I’m doing an intensive residential yoga teacher training course in October (pretty much for the whole month) here in Portugal and then for our winter holiday we’re thinking about the US again – what a surprise lol!
    xx

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    • The course sounds awesome! Tried yoga a few times but I basically suck at it lol ? Where about a in The US? I am dying to go back to New Orleans. Loved it there! Chicago is on my bucket list too

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  4. I’m still chuckling over your ironing skills!!! I hate ironing (although I’m not bad at it, I just hate it) so I can totally sympathise with you!
    I LOVE those shoes. You look gorgeous!!
    Suzy x
    www.suzyturner.com

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    • Thanks so much Suzy. My poor kids when they were growing up *cringe* Primary school was fine cos the shirts were polls and don’t need ironing but high school they were cotton shirts like business shirts. Hell at one stage I was thinking of changing school just for a better uniform lol but then I just decided they could go to school wrinkly and damn the consequences! I pretty much have never ironed since! Now if it really really needs ironing it goes to the dry cleaner ?

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      • LOL you REALLY make me laugh!! I know we’d be best buddies if we lived nearer each other 😉
        Suzy x

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        • Definitely! I have always wanted to go to the Algarve. I almost made it when I was backpacking through Europe a lifetime ago (96 I think?). I’ve been back to Europe a few times but never made Portugal ? I think it will be a while before we head back there as we tend to holiday in SE Asia (it’s close and cheap!) and The US (I just love the shopping lol) but if we ever make I am defo looking you up! My hubs can hire a bike and we can all go for a ride!

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    • Absolutely!! I would LOVE that! Maybe we’ll make it to AUS before that and we can meet up there? 😉
      We tend to holiday in the US and Canada as well, the shopping IS amazing lol!
      Suzy xx

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      • That sounds fantastic! Sydney is awesome (no bias here lol). Come in the summer ? We have 2016 holidays all planned. We go to Maroochydore in April, Hamilton Island in June, Hawaii in July/August and Bali in October. We also went to Bali in Feb but that seems like a lifetime ago lol. It’s gonna be a hectic year!

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      • That’s one epic trip you did – sounds amazing!! I will show Michael and see if he fancies doing similar lol!!
        Suzy x

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        • I forgot about San Fran in between Hawaii and Dallas lol. It was pretty awesome but we rarely have the luxury of taking 5 weeks off at a time these days!

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    • Thanks Bron! I haven’t worn these shoes for a while but after this post I’m in love with them all over again lol

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  6. This look is just gorgeous! Loving that cape on you! The color is perfect for this time of year!

    xx, Elise
    www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

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  9. Oh my goodness thank you for the feature! :-*
    Loving that cape, and the colour is gorgeous. I have to say, those heels are to die for!
    Eileen

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  10. I love this super cute cape coat on you! One of my favorite looks so far!

    xo Sheree
    http://poshclassymom.com
    IG: @poshclassymom

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    • Thanks so much Sheree! I’ve been looking at cape capes for a while but have been a bit timid! Sometimes it pays to take a chance!

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  12. I LOVE the cape coat! It’s a beautiful colour and hangs so nicely. Love your fringed bag too!

    Emma xxx

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  13. Very lovely! Great coat and the shoes and accessories are perfect!

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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    • Thanks so much Whitney. Are you still doing your link up? I’ve looked for it a couple of times but maybe I missing it?

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  14. Well I think that hour was well spent because the cape looks marvelous! Hopefully that’ll be a one-time thing!
    It’s such an interesting piece. Did you wear it around all day? Any troubles with the open sleeves getting in the way of life? jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    • Thanks Jodie! It probably would have taken 5 minutes if I new my way around an iron lol! I wore it all day I. The office and doesn’t crease at all and the sleeves were fine. So far very happy with it ?

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  15. Love the color and style of this jacket! I suck at ironing too…I really want a hand steamer but keep forgetting to add it to my list..haha.

    The Queen in Between

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    • A woman after my own heart! I looked at one a few months back but I thought $150 for something I would maybe use once a year was a bit much lol

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  16. Pretty cape, love the soft color and then the dark black steel jewelry looks great with it. Those shoes are killer , for me it would be litterally, but they look great on you!
    jess xx

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    • Hahaha thanks Jess. These are as high as I go. I can no longer to 4 inch heels. Well not all day anyway ?

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  17. Super chic and so on point! And love the shoes too!

    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy
    http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com/

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  18. amazing shoes and you look so lovely in that pink cape coat!

    stop by and chat ♥ http://storybookapothecary.com

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  19. I love the color of your cape and I think that you are totally rocking it! 🙂

    Rachel
    Simply Rachel Nicole

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    • Thanks Rachel. I love the fact that this is a little unusual and stands out from the crowd of black jackets in the office ?

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  20. Oh what a beautiful cape! I love this soft blush colour. Those heels are amazing too!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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    • Thanks so much Alecz. Flirting with pastels at the moment and I am in love with baby blue lol

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  21. I’m a strange creature, I don’t actually mind ironing! It’s the hoovering I hate!
    Great cape-coat on you and of course, I love that fringe bag! I’m rocking a black fringe one too on the blog today. We’re twins.

    http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/

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    • ??? I can vacuum all day and it doesn’t bother me lol in fact it’s about the only ‘cardio’ I do these days lol

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  23. OH gosh, I really dislike ironing too. It always gets to the point where hubby has nothing to wear so I HAVE to iron…That cape is Gorgeous! Love, love, love it and love that it came from a boutique…And those sandals are perfect too. Great job as usual!

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    • We rarely iron in this house and when I saw ‘we’ I mean the Royal we because it’s usually the hubs that does it when absolutely necessary lol

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  24. Ha! I hate to iron, too! I’ve also learned to avoid anything that needs ironing… 🙂

    This cape coat is fabulous! I love the color on you. And great job styling it with the black and giving it an edgier look!

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  25. That cape blazer is gorgeous. Now I want to order it but I am torn between the black or the white. Is the material nice and well made? I love the soft pink one you got and how you paired it with all black so it definitely stands out. I have always loved those gladiator shoes but I must say the clutch and watch are beautiful, too.

    I have started a linkup on Thursdays, Alison I would love for you to join it and if you could add it to your linkup page, I truly appreciate it.

    Thanks and have a great Tuesday! 🙂 Ada.

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    • Ada. The material is a soft crepe and I really like the quality. If I had to pick between the black and white it would be the white but black is so classic for the office! I’ll be sure to stop by tomorrow and link up ?

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  28. Such a cute outfit! I’ll definitely go check out ShowPo. I’m always looking for good online boutiques to keep on my radar. Well I’m co-hosting the Jersey Girl Texan Heart linkup today and just wanted to say hello! Thanks for linking up!

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  30. Love this cape blazer! The color is stunning on you and dying over the heels as well. One of my favorite looks on you.

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    • Thanks so much Kathrine! I hardly ever wear pastels, especially pink but this blazer had me hooked!

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  32. oooo those shoes are FIERCE! Love them! And the colour of the cape is divine. What a fabulous outfit, you look gorgeous!
    Rxx
    Ps thanks so much for hosting, super happy to be joining in!

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  33. It’s a very elegant outfit, and I like the way you accessorized it. Ironing, that’s just one of those things not worth the time. I don’t even know where my iron is anymore…

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