Ok ladies, whether we like it or not, it is safe to say that winter in New England has officially arrived! Although I am not looking forward to high mounds of snow in my backyard and scraping ice off my car in the wee hours of the AM, the cold weather does give me an excuse to break out one of my go-to pieces this time of the year - faux fur! I heavily rely on my faux fur vests, jackets and all other faux fur accessories to keep me warm and fashionable during our cold winter months. Over the years I have collected many faux fur pieces that I continue to wear year after year. The great thing about this trend is that it never goes out of style! Each year designers tweak their pieces and reinvent their designs, however the foundation of the look remains constant and is one that can last a lifetime in your closet! My weakness in this category is definitely the faux fur vest. At this point it is safe to say I have stocked up at least 5 different variations of this trend in my very own wardrobe. Each year I love to buy a new color, a new texture or "fur" to add to my collection. The vest is such a versatile piece that you can mix and match with so many different looks to create a seemingly new outfit each time you wear it! If I am headed to work, I will choose one of my more "tame" vests to throw over my sweater or cotton button-up. On the weekends, I go for a more laid back look and throw the vest over my sweater or hoodie and jeans! Going out?? One of my fave ways to wear my faux fur vest is over one of my dazzling tanks paired with skinny black leather leggings for an edgy twist! You can pretty much find faux fur in any store you step into nowadays from Forver21 to Nordstroms! Today I want to highlight one designer, who I happen to LOVE, who has created fresh takes on this lovely look.
Rachel Zoe's Luxe brand is affordable and currently available on QVC. Crazy right?!? I love Rachel and all her crazy antics and lingo on her Bravo show, so I was ecstatic when I found out that she designed a collection for QVC. We all know that her designer looks are BANANAS, however her budget friendly line also has chic styles that emulate Rachel's signature style and her stellar fashion sense! Rachel loves faux fur and her collection for QVC emphasizes this fact! Here are a few choices that I have hand picked for all you RZ fans! (All from the Rachel Zoe Luxe collection at
QVC ) Top to bottom - Toggle Coat, $130; White Coat with Belt, $139.74; Shearling Vest, $134.50; Striped Vest, $81.84.
Ok so if I had my way with each of these pieces - here is what I would do! The top coat is such a beautiful bold color, perfect for your evening looks over a sexy LBD. This would be killer over your NYE cocktail dress or how about over your black one-piece jumpsuit to take the look from sexy summer night to winter luxe! The white collarless coat is so plush! Winter white is one of my faves and this would be ideal for that Vermont ski vacation or any other winter wonderland adventures you have planned this season. Of course, if I had to choose just one piece, I would go with the shearling belted vest. Besides my obvious obsession with vests (as described above) this piece is trendy, multi-functional and incorporates two different fabrics to make it stand out from the crowd! This vest is hot over black pants, maxi skirts, jeggings, leggings and all of the above! Wear a tight black turtleneck underneath to accent the look and keep you warm! Last but not least, the striped vest is the most affordable faux fur piece I have chosen! This look is casual and can be worn with jeans and Uggs or throw it over a comfy sweater and leggings to keep your outfit comfortable yet polished at the same time!
Ok loves, go get em! Stay Fly ladies!!
XoXo,
Rachele
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