5 Winter Fashion Must-Have’s

Chilly temperatures and inclement weather doesn’t mean your sense of style has to suffer. If you’re looking for a few pieces to amp up your winter wardrobe, here are our favorite winter fashion must-have’s – let them inspire your style this season!

Long Sleeve Heart “Flippy” Dress, $80, topshop.com

This whimsical dress can easily be worn in chilly weather: throw on a pair of opaque tights and ankle boots and hit the road!

Merona Water Repellent Classic Trench Coat, $37.49, Target.com

A woman should always have a trench coat in a classic print, and this budget-friendly version from Target will see you through this season and beyond.

Gap Intarsia Owl Sweater, $34.99, Gap.com

Cozy, warm and stylish, this graphic print sweater will add a unique touch to your winter wardrobe – and the price can’t be beat.

Black & White Knit Hat, $14, Unique Vintage

Showcase your eclectic style sense with this unique knit hat. Featuring a whimsical sparrow print and fun details, this knit cap is sure to draw compliments wherever you go.

Rock And Republic Peep-Toe Ankle Booties, $40.99, Kohl’s

These fierce and fashionable ankle boots are the perfect shoes to rock with skinny jeans, dresses and anything in between – just avoid in rainy weather!

What are your winter fashion must-have’s? Did they miss the list? Don’t be shy – sound off in the comments about how you plan to rock your winter wardrobe this season.

What to Wear with Berets this Winter

We’re a big fan of berets this season, and it’s really easy to see why – they pair well with almost anything! Our favorite: the 100% Wool Unlined Parisian Beret from Dorfman Pacific’s DPA Authentic brand. Not only does this beret come in an astonishing 19 colors, but it’s chic and comfortable too. If you need a little help in the style department, though, here are our top picks for what to wear with berets.

Skinny Jeans

Skinny jeans (or any type of lean-fitting denim, like cigarette pants) are the perfect pairing with a classy Parisian beret. Don your favorite pair of skinnies with a form-fitting t-shirt and ankle booties for a slightly rock-and-roll vibe.

Skirts

While the cold weather might deter you from wearing skirts, a knee-length version looks very chic with a beret. Wear a pair of opaque tights underneath to keep your legs warm, and calf length boots and a cardigan for an easy weekend ensemble.

Dresses

Channel the look of a Parisian native by wearing a form-flattering cap sleeve dress with your beret. You’re guaranteed to get compliments wherever you go – but don’t forget a pair of strappy heels! This outfit pairing works well for a cocktail party or a night out with the girls.

These are just a few of the ways you can wear your beret this winter. Do you have any style ideas to share? Don’t be afraid to sound off with your own pairings in the comment section.

The Bags You Need This Season

Winter’s icy fingers may have made their way into our wardrobes, turning pretty floral dresses into thick knitted jumpers and sexy strappy sandals into sturdy leather boots, but there’s one accessory we can use to fend off the season’s sobering influence: the mighty handbag! This autumn/winter, the must-haves come in all shapes and sizes, but all are set to bring some fun and colour back into our otherwise quite pasty lives.

 

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Go vibrant

Transform any outfit with a burst of neon. The latest styles are radioactive yellow or citrus-zing lime, and the best size to go for is the micro shoulder bag with a long chain. Worn on a night out, your arm candy is sure to turn heads.

 

Get down to business

The briefcase is big news this season, as demonstrated by Ralph Lauren. But if that’s a bit too grown up and serious for you, cast your eye towards the latest satchel designs for a hint of corporate intelligence, perfectly blended with fun.

 

Your destiny awaits

 

Futuristic style is the way to go this season: let anything shiny, metallic and studded take you there! A clutch with a space-age twist like the purple envelope design by Henry Holland, which you can get your hands on by shopping the range of designer handbags from Debenhams, is perfect for this trend.

 

Go large – and then double it

Bigger certainly is better when it comes to your winter handbag, as demonstrated by top designers such as Chloé and Alexander Wang. Never again will you need to ask yourself “do I really need all this stuff?” A more relaxed approach to handbag contents, here you come!

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Cover Your Boots with CovFurs

Frigid temps finally hit the East Coast this week, and even if there isn’t any snow to speak of, winter is definitely here.  Which means you probably are going to spend a whole lot of time in boots.  Which can get pretty boring, because chances are everyone around you is wearing the same kind of boot.  If you want to stand out in the crowd a bit, try the new CovFurs.  Made of high quality faux fur, they add a rich elegant look to any boot and allow you to express your mood on any given day.  Feeling Furocious (sorry!)…try the tiger print:

Tan Zebra CovFur

Or go glam with a sleek chinchilla style:

Chinchilla, worn Traditional style
CovFurs look and feel like real fur but are always faux.  And Best of all, all CovFur products are made in the USA.  CovFurs also offers a line of complimentary faux fur scarves to complete your winter look.  Priced at $39.99 per pair, you can create a whole new boot wardrobe without breaking the bank.  CovFurs are available on-line at Covfurs.com.

12 Days of Giveaways Day 4: Belldini Fly-Away Cardigan ($88 RTV) *CLOSED*

 Whoa, it’s already Day 4 of our 12 Days of Giveaways! What do we have up next? Well, you ladies will NOT be disappointed! Today is sponsored by Belldini!

Belldini is a Los Angeles, CA based designer of women’s apparel. Specializing in day to evening wear, knits, cardigans and twin sets, we have become major fans of the brand over the past year or so. Not only are you able to grab some great goods on their website, I have been known to find some deals on Belldini sweaters are Marshalls and TJ Maxx. Why do we love Belldini even more? They have offered one of their great items for our 12 Days of Giveaways!

Do you want to win the Belldini Lurex fly-away cardigan with pointelle detailing valued $88? One lucky winner will get their choice of color and size… so exciting!



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Fabulous Fashions at SearsStyle.com

It’s no coincidence that the peak of shopping season coincides with the holidays and the need to look fabulous and sparkly.  But all that shopping can put a serious crimp in your financial style.  So what is a fashionable housewife to do?  Take a trip to SearsStyle.com for fashion inspiration at wallet friendly prices.

Sometimes all the sparkle of the holidays can get to be a little much, so if you want to add some dash without the flash to your holiday wardrobe, try animal prints as either a statement piece or an accessory.  I love these skinny jeans:

and these leopard print heels (but not together!):

If the call of the wild is a little too adventurous for you, this soft and cuddly faux fur scrunch scarf can keep you warm and fashion forward through the holidays and beyond:

And the best part is, all of these fashions are available at SearsStyle.com FOR UNDER $25!

If you really want some fashion inspiration, don’t miss the Kardashian Kollection at Sears.  Offering an outrageous selection of clothing and accessories that will take your glamour to the next level, the Kardashian sisters have created a line that the rest of us can afford. 

Fantastic deals and fashion inspiration can be found all around you.  And everyone deserves a style all her own, without breaking the bank to look and feel fabulous.  Shop SearsStyle and get more.

 

Fashion inspiration can be found all around you. And everyone deserves a style all her own, without breaking the bank to look and feel fabulous. Shop searsStyle.com and get more!

 



Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Sears via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Sears.

Which Boots Would You Choose?

Fashion is a funny thing.  It’s very personal and subjective.  A simple detail or element that makes one person look like a million bucks can make someone else look like a Glamour Don’t.  What is appealing to Jane is appalling to Joyce.  Consider these two boots; Exhibit A the Kiki Wedge Boot by Tory Burch:

Kiki Wedge Boots by Tory Burch $395

and Exhibit B , the Ash Zubroska Apres Ski Boot:

Ash Zubroska Apres Ski Boot $227.50

You all know I’m a fan of Tory Burch (especially her angelic ballet flats – see post dated 10/14/11) but I look at this boot and wonder “What was she thinking?”  It’s just wrong on so many levels.  And then there’s the Ash boot.  Again, I’m a big fan of Ash but will readily point out their fashion fails (see post dated 11/08/11).  However, there is something about this Apres Ski boot that speaks to me, whereas I want to run far, far away from the Tory Burch version.  Is it the choice of fur?  The colors?  The jaunty use of pom-poms that is a game changer?  I can’t figure it out.  I’ve been staring at these two boots for much longer than I care to admit and I don’t have an answer.

What do you think?  Do you love them both, hate them both, prefer one to the other?  Leave us a comment with your opinion and maybe together we can crack the deep mysteries of the fashion universe…