Ultimate Winter Accessories Guide

Anyone who’s ever shown up at work with a wet head of snowy hair, blue fingers, and a sore throat know the importance of winter accessories that actually work. Outdoor winter activities (yes, walking to work counts as an activity) can be made extra-bleak if you don’t gear up appropriately—or if you look about as stylish as Bear Grylls. Since I’m betting your day-to-day winter events don’t ever get as extreme as ice fishing in Iceland, I’ve rounded up some winter accessories that will keep you warm and looking as chic as thick yarns will allow. See below to prep for your winter bundling—trust, your fingers will thank you in a month.

Beanies

Forever21 Snowflake Zigzag Beanie, $7.80, available at Forever21; Warehouse Knitted Leopard Beanie, $28, available at Warehouse; Free People Pearl Beaded Beanie, $48, available at Free People.

Winter Hats

Topshop Orange Floppy Fedora, $50, available at Topshop; Zara Hat with Mohair Brim, $29.90, available at Zara; Rag & Bone Dunaway Hat, $150, available at Shopbop.

Blanket Scarves

Theodora & Callum Navajo Blanket Print Scarf, $175, available at Saks; Madewell The Hill-Side Wool Scarf, $126, available at Madewell; BDG Plaid Ruana, $42, available at Urban Outfitters.

Knit Scarves

French Connection Polka Pom Pom Scarf, $98.84, available at ASOS; Odita Knitted Scarf, $46.10, available at Friis Company; Fair+True Zig Zag Scarf, $28.63, available at Fashion-Conscience.

Gloves

Gap ZigZag Glove, $24.95, available at Gap; Dorothy Perkins Tan Leather Stitch Gloves, $25.45, available at Dorothy Perkins; Need Supply Fairisle Long Glove, $38, available at Need Supply.

Mittens

ASOS Oui Non Mitten, $21.56, available at ASOS; Monsoon Fairisle Mittens, $23.86, available at Monsoon; AEO Shimmer Knit Mittens, $15.50, available at AE.

Convertible Gloves

Acne Convertible Wool Gloves, $170, available at Net-a-Porter; Woolrich Hand-Knit Covertible Gloves, $29, available at Woolrich; J.Crew Leopard Glittens, $34.50, available at J.Crew.

Texting gloves

Michael Michael Kors Texting Gloves, $55, available at Michael Kors; Juicy Couture Text Me Leather Gloves, $98, available at Juicy Couture; 2fer Texting Glove, $12.50, available at Delia’s.

H&M Eyeing Tom Ford For Their Next Big Designer Collaboration

Versace for H&M hasn’t even hit stores yet (four more days, folks!), but rumors of the next collaboration are already in the works. Business Week called up H&M creative adviser Margareta van den Bosch (the other lady you’ve seen in red carpet H&M photos who’s not Donatella), and she expressed interest in working with former Gucci Creative Director, Tom Ford. “[He’s] a very interesting name. I can say, I wouldn’t mind.” Neither would we, Marge! (Business Week)

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

 

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook
Photos courtesy of Zara

LOVE LOVE LOVE Zara new lookbook. Many of these pieces are definitely going in my closet! Best part about the whole thing, now you can log on to Zara.com and purchase them immediately !! Which styles are your fav? 

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Zara Woman November 2011 Lookbook

Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection

 

Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection

eBay and designer Rebecca Minkoff have collaborated to introduce Rebecca Minkoff @ eBayRebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection – a collection of tech accessories available beginning November 14, exclusively via eBay Fashion Vault at fashionvault.ebay.comRebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection. The six-piece collection includes studded iPad and edgy iPhone covers and carrying cases available at “Buy it Now” price points from $28 – $220. The collection is pretty cool, I love it! Shop the collection hereRebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection.

Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection Details:
Spike Stud iPad Envelope, Leather with Metal Studs| Price: $220
Spike Stud Wristlet, Leather with Metal Studs | Price: $220
Spike Stud iPhone Carry Case, Leather with Metal Studs | Price: $130
Cheetah Laser iPhone Case, Army Green | Price: $28
Perf and Stud iPhone Case, Black | Price: $28
Cheetah Laser iPhone Case, Neon Pink | Price: $28

Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection

Rebecca Minkoff @ eBay CollectionRebecca Minkoff @ eBay Collection

20 Super-Sleek Ankle Booties

 

The perfect little outfit finishers. Here, 20 slim-lined booties with just enough punchy detail to add interest to even the most bundled-up look. From a gilt-heeled B Brian Atwood pair to a set of lace-embroidered Valentinos, these are some of the chicest ankle booties around.

H&M SPRING 2012

The Spring 2012 H&M lookbook has arrived — and its full of all the on-trend pieces you’ll be wanting come next season: collarless blazers, asymmetric blouses, and skirts and dresses in punched-up hues. Accessories, too, look fresh — especially a pair of two-tone flatform slip-ons. See the collection here, as modeled by Kinga Rajzak.

LUST WORTHY ITEM OF THE WEEK: DVF Funnelia Cropped Fur Vest

 

LOVE THIS FUR VEST!! PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION !! IT JUST COSTS $995!!

Panels of lush rabbit fur lend a tiered, textured finish to this chic sleeveless topper.

  • Stand collar
  • Sleeveless
  • Zipper front
  • About 28″ from shoulder to hem
  • Genuine dyed rabbit fur
  • Polyester lining
  • Dry clean by a fur specialist
  • Imported
  • Fur origin: China

Pieces from the Versace for H&M Line Have Already Popped Up on eBay

The Versace for H&M line doesn’t launch until next Friday, but in addition to the maybe-real-but-probably-not merchandise being sold by a Chinese e-tailer, pieces from the collection are also available on eBay. While some listings have promotional photos of the clothing, others include shots taken by the sellers of the actual items — either on hangers or in their gaudy packaging, and with tags, too — leaving no real doubts as to their authenticity.

Of course, they’re set to sell for far more than they will in H&M stores — most starting prices have a 30 to 40 percent markup from the figures H&M lists online. A chunky gold floral ring ($19.99 at H&M) has already gone up to over $50. Meanwhile, the sellers’ details reveal that many are New York–based, which means they’re probably attendees of Tuesday night’s launch party who are now selling off the contents of their gift bags and items available for purchase at the event. (The party was the only time the collection has been available so far.) Though that’s technically frowned upon, who can really begrudge the sellers? It’s perhaps more of a problem that fashion folk don’t like the line enough to keep the clothes for themselves, but surely any real demand for the pieces online will be reflected in store sales next week too.

Tracy Reese for Clinique

 

Tracy Reese for Clinique

I love Clinique‘s gift with purchase cosmetic bags designed by fashion designers, they’re perfect holiday gifts. This season, Clinique teamed up with Tracy Reese featuring an ultra-girlie cosmetics bag with all the must-have beauty essentials hand-picked by the designer. The complimentary, one-of-a-kind Tracy Reese for Clinique Gift is available with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more – a $75 value. Available limited edition exclusively at Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com from November 2nd through November 20th.

Versace for H&M – US Stores + How to shop the collection

 

Versace for H&M   US Stores + How to shop the collection
Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images for Versace for H&M

I’ve gotten a lot of emails asking me about the Versace for H&M collection, which stores would carry the line and how to shop. So below are all the details! The collection releases on November 17th for all markets other than the US and Canada, on November 19th the collection releases in the US and Canada. I only got the store list for the US, there’s a total of 35 stores. For other countries, please check hm.com.

New York, NY Stores (#s before are the store #s):
001: 5th Ave, NY
002: Lexington Ave, NY
006: 34th Street, NY
038: Penn Station
065 : Soho 2
098 : 18th /5th
102: Upper East side, 86th Street NY
133: 42nd/Fifth

More stores and how to shop …

003: Garden State
042: Roosevelt Field
054: F-street, Washington
060: Michigan Ave, Chicago
069 : State Street
080: San Francisco
100: Newbury Street
105: Beverly Center, LA
106: Americana at Glendale, LA
118 :Easton Town Center, Ohio
138: Sunset, LA
147: South Coast Plaza, CA
155 : Santa Row, California
160: Atlantic Station
162: Fashion Valley, San Diego
169: Pike Street, Seattle
175: Forum Shops, Las Vegas
178 : Denver
189: Florida Mall
197: Century City, LA
204: The Gardens at Palm Beach, FL (new store)
207 : Dallas, TX
209: Scottsdale Fashion Square (new store)
214: Pioneer Place, Portland (new store)
239 : Salt Lake City
242 : International Plaza, Tampa
254: Kansas City

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How to shop:

Join the queue – If you arrive before the store opens, please join the queue and the staff will inform you about how the shopping works. As the designer collections are usually very popular there are a few things to keep in mind for a great shopping experience.

The queuing system – The first 280 people in queue will be given a coloured bracelet; there are 14 colours with one for each group of 20 customers. Your colour determines when it’s your time to shop in the designated area. Each group will have 10 minutes to shop, with 5 minutes between slots. The bracelets are only for customers shopping the Versace for H&M Collection and are used to shorten the queue and make your shopping easier.

Not among the first 280? No problem! You can still shop in the store as the queuing system only applies to the designer collection. Find inspiration and get ready for your turn – the designated area will open to all customers after the 14 colour groups.

To make sure as many of our customers as possible will get a chance to shop our designer collection we have a limitation of items to buy per person. You can buy one of each item, and only in one size (garments/ shoes/ accessories/ jewlleries/ home items inclusive). Please note that H&M can not guarantee availability regardless of your place in line.