Modern, Updated Trench Coats

So...
I don't know about you, but I've had it with my winter coat!
It's a hot coat--don't get me wrong--but I'm ready to throw on a brighter color, lighter fabric, and more shaping silhouette.
While you can always go the traditional route with a khaki or black trench coat (as I discussed in my first trench coat post), newer versions offer variations on the conventional, adding bows, luster, ruffles, shortened sleeves, and eye catching colors.
Celebrities know what's up:
Beyonce...
...steps out in a slick green number for a night on the town.
Alicia Keys opts for a black trench with white contrast stitching...
Mel B wilds out with a belted leopard jacket...
And Amerie shines in a satin trench...
...accented with bright gold buttons.
If you want to update your outerwear wardrobe, try these well priced options:
Top Row: Three Season Trench Coat, $75, www.edressme.com; Soia & Kyo Asymmetrical Trench Coat, $265, www.nordstrom.com; Belted Trench Coat, $37.80, www.forever21.com.

Bottom Row: Jones New York Belted Trench, $174, www.bloomingdales.com; Michael by Michael Kors Belted Trench Coat, $128, www.nordstrom.com; Laundry by Shelli Segal Trench with Faux Patent Leather Trim, $138, www.nordstrom.com.

Top Row: Hotkiss Ruffle Collar Trench, $54, www.nordstrom.com; Lantern Sleeve Trench, $118, www.ardenb.com; Overlay Trench Coat, $84, www.armaniexhange.com.

Bottom Row: Metallic Jacquard Trench Coat, $150, www.edressme.com; Metallic Leather Trench, $99, www.newport-news.com; Lexi Trench, $42, www.guess.com.

Smootches!

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