Impractical Must-Haves

Me: “I soooo need these!” Tania: “Yeah, but when and where will you actually wear them…?” Me:  😦 The above conversation is regularly occurring with my sister, Tania and me anytime we are out shopping together. Ever the practical one (who has been known to splurge herself at times, which I clearly encourage!), she is always…

Sweatshirts

It’s a rare occasion when comfort and fashion collide, so when it happens, we all secretly breathe a little sigh of relief. Case-in-point, trending right now: the sweatshirt. This cozy, french terry wonder is one of loungewear’s greatest and is popping up in the traditional fifty shades of (heather) grey and beyond. Most popular is the “throwback” crew-neck…

Winter Weather

You don’t have to forfeit fashion just because it’s freezing cold outside! Stay warm AND chic this winter. Down Coat – Updated Puffer Jacket Scarf – Patterned Wool Hat – Shearling Trapper Gloves – Driving Gloves

Knit Pants

Knit pants are starting to make their way in this fall/winter season. So cozy and warm and yet so chic! Perfect for après-ski (or even for those of us who prefer to sit in front of the fireplace in the lodge with steaming cup of hot cocoa, waiting on our much braver parties facing the snowy cold)….

Faux Fur has gotten SO GOOD.

Now that everyone and their mother is going vegan (actually, include me into that mix… yes, it’s true!), faux fur is no longer a faux pas. From private label brands (JCrew) to designer Stella McCartney, there are SO MANY options. And it looks GOOD. There are versions of almost every different animal; vest, jacket, long, short,…

Shearling – Coming to a bag, boot, jacket near you!

Shearling, traditionally, is made from sheep or lamb’s skin and is commonly worn (on a coat) with the suede (tan) on the outside and the fur (ivory) on the inside. There are also man-made, synthetic versions, which in my opinion don’t even come close to the comfort and quality of the real deal. To each his/her…