Holiday 2013 Begins With Eddie Bauer & CONTEST! (~OVER~)

My Favourite Picks from Eddie Bauer Holiday 2013 Collection!

Last December I wrote about my 20-year affair with Eddie Bauer, modelled their Travex line in February, showed pieces from the Eddie Bauer summer line in June, held an Eddie Bauer back-to-school contest in August, and my brother Adam Ess wrote about his new Eddie Bauer Journeyman Leather Bomber Jacket in October!  Now it's November, and it's only fitting that I rave about the Eddie Bauer Holiday 2013 collection!  WOOT!

If you've followed my personal health and fitness journey, you'll know that I've lost 70 lbs since January 2013.  Through healthy eating habits, and daily exercise, I've gone from a size 14 (XL) to a size 8 (medium).  Although this development has been great for my health, it's been horrid for my wardrobe: nothing fits me anymore!  

But my good friends Eddie Bauer.com came through for me for the Holidays, and now I have beautiful late fall and winter pieces!  Not only are the pieces from the Eddie Bauer 2013 collection beautiful, but they also fit well and are quite cozy to wear!  Some of the Eddie Bauer pieces can even be purchased from a size XS to a XXXL, and have both petite and tall sizes!  Follow below to see my Eddie Bauer pics for the season!

Eddie Bauer Oslo Cardigan Sweater & Slightly Curvy Skinny Cords

I really fell in love with the Eddie Bauer Oslo Cardigan Sweater, $89.95, seen above in scarlet colour.  It's a blend of 40% cotton/30% wool/30% nylon, with pockets on either side.  What I particularly love about this sweater, is that it zips/unzips from top to bottom, so you can regulate your body heat in the winter.  It also has a high collar that lies flat or can act as a face-concealer in very cold weather.  It fits true to size, and I'm wearing a size medium above.  It also comes in bone and wineberry colours.  

Underneath the Oslo Cardigan Sweater, I'm wearing a tank top layer (also in size medium), which I will describe later in this blog post.

Shown above, I'm wearing the wonderful-fitting Eddie Bauer Slightly Curvy Skinny Cords, $59.95, in carbon colour.  The cords fit like a glove, and there is a bit of stretch to the material.  I love that the cords can be dressed up or down, and that the cording is very slim (18-wale cotton corduroy) and soft.  I'm 5'8", 145 lbs and the size 6 pants are the right length and fit me well.  Also available in lavender mist and pumice colours.

Eddie Bauer Stine's Favourite Flannel Shirt Paired With Slightly Curvy Skinny Cords

If you're used to extreme winter temperatures, then you'll appreciate the Eddie Bauer Stine's Favourite Flannel Shirt, $49.95, basil colour.  It's cozy, fits true-to-size, and toasty warm!  I'm wearing a size medium.  This fantastic shirt comes in six other colours: brook, dark sable, mushroom, red, scarlet and vintage grey.

I've paired the Stine's Favourite Flannel Shirt with the very versatile Eddie Bauer Slightly Curvy Skinny Cords in carbon colour, discussed above.    

Eddie Bauer Cardigan, Layering Tank Top & Ponte Skirt

Above are more versatile pieces from the Eddie Bauer Holiday 2013 collection!  I'm wearing the Eddie Bauer Christine Cardigan, $49.95, in brick.  It buttons up the front and is a 55% cotton/45% nylon blend.  I'm wearing size medium.  It also comes in 7 other colours: black, boysenberry, charcoal heather, dark green, heather oatmeal, heather teak, and purple heather.

Beneath the cardigan layer, I'm wearing the Eddie Bauer Layering Tank Top, $19.95, in ivory.  This is an essential piece to any wardrobe, and it is also available in black, dark berry, deep teal, and white.

In black, I've coordinated the Christine Cardigan with the Eddie Bauer Ponte Skirt, $59.95.  It's a beautifully fitting piece with a fair amount of stretch, a side slit up the side, and a wide/flat waistband for a flattering fit at the midsection.  I'm wearing a size small, as I find that the Ponte Skirt has a generous fit.  It's a great piece to have for Holiday special occasions!

Eddie Bauer Snowline Shell, Snowline Insulated Pants & Snowline Mittens

You may find this surprising to hear, but as an adult I've never owned a raincoat or waterproof layer.  Strange but true!  That's why I was thrilled for the Eddie Bauer Snowline Shell, $169.00, shown above in wave colour.  It fits great and is waterproof, breathable and windproof.  I'm wearing the medium, above, which leaves room for a t-shirt and sweatshirt layer.  Also available in black, night (dark purple) and snow.

Eddie Bauer Quest 200 Fleece Jacket in Wave Colour

Beneath the Snowline shell, I'm wearing the Eddie Bauer Quest Fleece Jacket, $79.95, also in wave colour, also in size medium.  This is a toasty warm, supersoft fleece that fits well and can attach to the Snowline Shell layer, rendering it a 3-in-1 jacket.  The points to attach the two layers together are at the back of the neck, and at the two cuffs.  If you're from a cold climate, this second layer will keep you warm in fall.  Also available in black, steel and vibrant purple.

Wear the Snowline Shell Jacket separately as a waterproof layer in non-winter months, attach it to the Quest 200 Jacket for added warmth in late fall, or wear the Quest 200 Jacket separately in early fall or spring.

Also in the photo, I'm wearing the Eddie Bauer Snowline Insulated Pants, $129, black colour, size small.  These are a women's snowpants, WOO-HOO!  Just as I have never owned a raincoat in adulthood, neither have I owned snow pants.  I'm delighted to go tobogganing with the kids this season--and not have freezing cold, dripping wet pants!  The pants are a good length for my 5'8" frame and a comfortable fit.  A note about the sizing on the Snowline Insulated Pants: they are sized big to fit long underwear AND a pant layer beneath.  Therefore, the size small would fit a women wearing a pant size 6 or 8 with one or more layers beneath.  

Last but not least, I've completed my outfit with the Eddie Bauer Snowline Mittens, $44.95, black colour, size medium.  The mitts are waterproof and contain a top zipper in which to place a heat pack, which Eddie Bauer kindly includes with the purchase!  If you also like snow play or snow sports, waterproof is the only way to go!  

Eddie Bauer Insulated Jacket, Snowline Insulated Pants & Snowline Mittens

You may also find it surprising that as an adult, I have never owned a proper fall jacket!  Where I live in Canada, we often go from warm weather to very cold, so in the past I've always suffered through those in-between patches of fall weather that usually only number a few weeks.  So I was delighted to own the Eddie Bauer Snowline Insulated Jacket, $199.00, in night colour (dark purple), size medium!  It's very similar to its sister the Snowline Shell in size and fit, and leaves room for a t-shirt and sweatshirt layer underneath.   

The Snowline Insulated Jacket is the perfect late fall jacket for Canada and it handles all our in-between weather.  For example, the other day I was hit by wind, rain AND snow all at the same time.  The jacket is a duck material and the rain and melted snow just beads up and rolls off.  I salute Eddie Bauer for adding the fleece-lined hand pockets, so soft and cozy when you're not wearing gloves!  There is a similar layer at the neckline/face, and I love that the collar zips high to protect against the elements.  Also available in black, snow and wave.   

I've paired the Snowline Insulated Jacket with the Snowline Insulated Pants and Snowline Mittens, all discussed above.

You Can WIN This In the SnyMed.com Contest, Below!

CONTEST (~OVER~)

WINNER: Randa D.

WIN an Eddie Bauer Snowline Shell Jacket AND an Eddie Bauer Fleece Jacket (for women or men), from SnyMed.com!  (Women: Sizes XS-XXL.  Also petite or tall available.  Men: Sizes S-XXL.  Also tall available.  Size and colour are subject to availability.)  Contest open to Canada and the USA, and ends December 11th, 2013.  Please note that Christmas delivery is not guaranteed for the winner.  Thank you for your understanding.

How to Enter

Leave a COMMENT below stating your favourite item in the Eddie Bauer Holiday 2013 collection, as shown in my blog post, above.  OR tell me what your favourite thing is about Christmas, the Holiday season, or the months of November and December!  Then, use the entry form below to enter.  GOOD LUCK!