Fur Sure

As a marked chill permeates the air here in the Northeast, CC thought it was time for fur - both faux and non... The toppers come in nearly every color of the rainbow and in styles ranging from traditional coats to kicky boleros. The handbags and boots? Even more fantastical! Enjoy!
For more fab ermines and minks: Fellow Fashionista The Fashion Smoothie had a wonderful roundup recently. See it here.
At left: Giambattista Valli wine hued topper. CC is in love!
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This photo and previous via nymag.com. Other runway pics via style.com except where otherwise credited.
John Galliano

Dennis Basso P.S. If you are in NYC, you simply must visit the DB fur salon at Bergdorf Goodman!

Left: Chris Benz

Right: Roberto Cavalli, via men.style.com.

See, guys are doing it, too! In fact, the last time CC was in Aspen, gentlemen were wearing floor-length furs just as gorgeous as the ladies'!
Marni

Michael Kors

At right: Fendi's chill-beating chinchilla - divine!


Giambattista Valli fur skirt, via nymag.com. Exquisite!
Olsen collage by Fellow Fashionista Űberchic
Fellow Fashionista S of Modern Guilt looking fab in a vintage fur coat!
Manoush Lapin cardi coat, at net-a-porter.com
Dsquared2 double-breasted coyote-trimmed sweater. Visit eLuxury.com.
Matthew Williamson Lapin opera jacket, at net-a-porter.com – CC covets!
Deal of the Day: ASOS Faux Fur Bolero, $65 at asos.com.

Les Prairie de Paris coyote fur jacket, available at presseboutique.com.
Couture Couture fur shrug. Visit juicycouture.com.
D&G faux fur shrug, at bergdorfgoodman.com
At right: a luscious wrap from sorbarafur.com.
[Not for beginners!] Anna Sui Mongolian lamb fur cape. Go to shopbop.com.

Cosy Accessories? Fur real!
Runway inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana

Bally fox fur handbag. Visit intermixonline.com.
Miss Sixty clutch, via style.it
Versace silver leather and mink hexagonal tote, at bluefly.com.
At right: Versace pink mink clutch, pictured via elle.com.
CC must admit, she loves her UGGs. But there are so many more chic options out there for staying warm and actually looking good doing it!

At right:
Another Important Culture sheep fur boots. Visit anotherimportantculture.com.
Frye Ava boot, at Neiman Marcus
Islo Isabella Lorusso boot. Go to islo.it
Artistic commentary by artist Not Vital, entitled “The Boyfriend” (2008), at the Frieze Art Fair in London.

Photo via nytimes.com.

What do you think the artist is trying to say?

Do you feel passionately about fur?
CC’s last look: MaxMara and Giorgio Armani coats featured on elle.com. Dreamy!

Matador Chic

Say olé, darlings! Intricate embroidery, boleros, and dramatic red, black and white combinations have CC reminiscing about the torero at a bullfight she once saw in the little Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo, outside Salamanca.

On the runways, couturiers delighted in matador-inspired details.

Christian Lacroix (these four "fuchsia carpet" photos courtesy style.com)

Alexander McQueen, via nymag.com.

Note the gold leggings and the model's toreador stance - genius!

Givenchy black and white jacket detail; style.com
Alexis Mabille black and gold vest; runway shot courtesy Australian Vogue online
Want the look? ¡Corre! to Neiman Marcus for this delightful D&G tiered silk bolero.

Or tango over to Topshop for this fringed jacket.
If you are willing to take a fashion risk and don the toreador trend more literally, may I suggest Anna Sui’s velvet cape? This photo via elle.com.
And the shoes? ¡Qué fantásticos!
Christian Louboutin open-toe scarlet Passementerie hidden platform, at neimanmarcus.com.
Mary Norton rose satin pump with gold embroidery; photo via elle.com
Alexander McQueen black suede peep toe ankle wrap sandal with white embroidery, via style.com.

Grab the bull by the horns, ladies!!