With the cold weather back in full swing, it’s easy to resort to wardrobe essentials that deliver the effect (shivers no more) but not quite the aesthetics. Sure the collegiate dress code filled with mascot-infused sweatshirts and shearling-lined UGG boots ward off the winter chills, but quite frankly it’s lacking the “zing” in trending. So rather than spawning a closet full of workhorse items that have tenets of minimalistic dressing but void in making a fashion statement, it’s notable to invest in one or two investment pieces that take canny heed in style and function. A camel duster coat like this wool belted one is a solid contender, and so is a faux fur jacket – a quintessentially classic piece with an upper echelon flair.
Whether you want to get your cold weather style wrapped up with vintage-inspired faux fur boleros or shearling-trimmed cover-ups, there are many styles that give you the eclectic flair without compromising duty. To stage that on-trend look, here’s my top 3 styles:
1.) LEOPARD PRINT – technically a neutral when it comes to wardrobe styling, a leopard print coat can be worn with an all-black ensemble to keep the look clean and streamlined (New York style mavens rejoice!) Just make sure there’s a sliver of skin that peeps through; you know what they say, a small flash of flesh is hotter than an eyeful. So think black sweater + ankle length leather pants + slip-ons, or a vintage-inspired LBD with sheer tights and knee high boots. With holiday shopping in full swing, now you can shop NORDSTROM for NYE Dresses starting at $65.
2.) LONG – the maxi style amongst faux fur coats, this look is for you if you’re an avid follower of the Olsen twins (or you just like your legs covered up during below freezing weather). Team it with knee high boots and a lengthy embroidered dress for a Sunday brunch, and add on some bedazzling jewels when you’re glamorously ready for a night out in town.
3.) CROPPED – ideal teamed with high-waisted pants and skirts for that slick and polished look, a close fitting cropped jacket can be paired with just about anything – silk button downs with maroon skinnies , tartan under chambray shirts like this Rag and Bone one, and even your oversized shirt dress with stockings! Here I wore my purple cropped faux fur coat with straight-leg ankle pants (sold on the side embellishments) and strappy heels to bring forth a classic, clean silhouette.
From floor-length styling for extra warmth and appeal, to the “rawr” factor behind leopard prints, what’s your go-to faux fur coat for Winter? 🙂
Xo~ Lena
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Coat: H&M // Tank: Banana Republic// Pants: H&M// Shoes: Aldo// Bag: Phillip Lim// Necklace: K. Amato
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Really nice outfit!!!! 😍😍
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Thank you dear!
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Definitely one of favorite outfits of yours. I am in love with these pants and amazing H&M coat. Looking absolutely perfect. Kiss, Mel
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Thanks Mel! Glad you liked this ensemble! Happy monday!!
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I love this gorgeous outfit! I also love the pop of orange! I have an orange bag and I never know what outfit to pair it with, yours looks great, it’s given me more confidence to use mine! X
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Hi Billie! Yes orange is a wonderful color to jazz up a neutral ensemble, it brings out the festive cheer! I hope to see your outfit soon with your orange bag oh can’t wait!! 🙂
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Oooo love thisss!! Happy Monday Lena! Hope you had a fab weekend 😀
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Love the shoes!! You always get it right Aimee!! http://www.hollistercoestoreuk.com
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Thank you!!
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I love all of your faux fur coat style picks: leopard print, long, cropped at the waist? I’ll take one of each!! I like the subtle purple hue in the coat you’ve chosen for this look and I could go on forever about how awesome those trousers are! XO-Danielle
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Werk it Lena!!!! This look is most definitely more chic than UGGs and sweats.
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Haha~ thanks Lauren!! 🙂 Have a great one love!
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It’s a beautiful look altogether. Love the detail on the pants and the statement necklace pushes the coat to another realm of chicness, love it. Have a lovely week. Cheers, Mojisola
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Thanks Mojisola! You know girl I’m always so happy to see you stop by, my stylish and beautiful friend! I love your new look with the camel coat oh my your taste is impeccable!! Have a great week too dear!! Much love~
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Love the faux fur cropped jacket. You look so chic Lena! Great styling tips too.
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Thanks Asa, glad you find this inspiring! Happy monday love and stay awesome!! 🙂
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Ditto! 🙂
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I’m so in love with your OOTD’s Lena! 🙂
and OMG, that fur jacket is to die for!
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Hi April, thanks for stopping by! Yes that jacket is my new love, so chic and comfy and totally versatile! Have a happy monday dear!!
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them pants though!! xo
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Thanks dear!! Yes they are sparkly and fun 🙂
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Girlll I love your entire outfit down to the shoes! Beautiful bag ❤ 🙂 Have a Lovely day, Serene xoxo
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Thanks Serene!! Have a great one too love!!
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I’m absolutely crazy about faux-fur coats and just got myself a lovely knee length one. I really like how you combined yours with open heels, very classy!
XOXO
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Thank you Merel! Oh that’s awesome I can’t wait to see how you dress it up! Have a happy monday and thanks for stopping by!
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Hi girl!! I hope you had a great weekend:) You look drop dead gorgeous! I think this might be one of my favorite outfits of yours. The silk track pants and purple faux fur look exquisite together. Very elegant! And I adore that little orange Phillip Lim bag. Great post dear! xoxo, Lauren http://www.ginnysclosetblog.com
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Hi Lauren! I’m glad you liked this ensemble love~ I really have to say once I jumped on the faux fur bandwagon I can’t seem to get off! It’s such a warm and cozy way to dress up for any occasion without compromising style! Hope you have a great day love! 🙂
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Love this outfit! The coat and pants are to die for
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Your fashions just get better and better Lena! I totally agree, I would take heels and a fur over Uggs any day! I’m also loving the pop of colour with your Philip Lim bag, so chic! I have to say, I find myself looking forward to your new posts! Happy Monday Lena!! xxx Emily
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Oh sweetie you are too kind! I’m so glad we are connected in this blogging world lol~ I love your beauty reviews and your photography skills are spectacular! I Likewise dear, I look forward to your future posts! 🙂 xo~
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Aww thank you, me too! So glad you found me on instagram! xxx
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Great post! Leopard creature? Feline chic? Am I dreaming?
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Haha~ thanks for the lovely comment 🙂
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hii lena!! how was your weekend? 🙂 i absolutely love that side detailing on your trousers! and girl.. you look so gorgeous in pony tail! you have such a tiny face. something i’ve always been jelly of 😛
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Hihi Annie! My weekend was great, how about yours hun? Ohh I see your new post on seafood *drools* I need some yummy Thai food to get my week going haha! Oh dear you’re too kind, my face is getting rounder by the minute~ I blame on holiday sugar cookies and my over-indulgence in Starbucks seasonal drinks! Lol~ have a great one dear!
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SQUEE, and double squee, and triple effing squee!!! The coat, the pants! Perfection! I’m so obsessed with faux fur right now I can’t get over your fabulous coat! ❤
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Oh that’s so sweet of you Sylvia! Thanks for your lovely comment, yes it really is a fabulous way to stay warm and stylish this winter! xo~
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Got to love a bit if faux fur during the colder months! 👌😊
You look beautiful as always lovely! Lots of xx
Annie,
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Yep they really keep you warm during those bristling cold days to come! Hope the weather’s not that bad where you are Annie! Happy monday!! 🙂
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Love this look! Those pants are great! 🙂
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Thanks Jodi! Happy monday!
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Fur is definitely a must this season! Love your faux fur and great pants! Cute purse is a nice pop of color!
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Thanks dear! Yes it’s a look that’s very versatile this winter. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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That Bag is to die for! Loving your posts…subscribed!
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-Paro
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Wow Lena looking gorgeous there! Love your coat! I’m loving the faux fur trend too! Ting xoxo
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Thank you Ting! Yes it’s a great way to stay warm and stylish!! Have a great one dear! Much love~
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You’re welcome! I agree with yoi! You too lovely! Xoxo
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Exquisite detailing! So lovely! 🙂 xo
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Thank you Julie! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Have a great one ahead!
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Stunning!
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Thanks Camila!!
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Gorgeous! You’re always killin it. I love how this faux is a purple tone – definitely unique! Not to mention those pants with the gem detailing on the side. AHH. Perfection
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Oh you’re a doll Keri! Thanks for stopping by and hey, have a happy Monday girl! Stay FABULOUS! 😉
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Wow- such a unique look! I adore it!! And your fur coat~!
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Thanks love!! Happy monday, hope you have a great one!
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Love that purse!
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Thanks V!! Happy monday dear!!
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Thank you for the 3 tips, Lena, very helpful guide for a fashion newbie like me. I am starting to warm up to animal prints, it’s a very slow process but I think I will get there one day.
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Hi Shireen, yes it’s a great way to pair with other designs or just to be a standalone head-turning piece! Thanks for stopping by girl, have a great one!
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the detail on those pants will turn heads!
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Thanks Dāsha!
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Very nice outfit:) Love those pants, sooo elegant and festive:)
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Thank you Mary!! 🙂
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Oh my god you nailed this look!! Loving everything about this combination, right down to the choice of shoes. And the embellishments on your pants is awesome!
#jackpot
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Lol~ thanks Dana that’s very sweet of you dear! Yes the embellishments are really festive, I think these will smooth sail me to my christmas parties! 🙂
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Without question 👍👍
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Absolutely love this look! The pop of colour is amazing, you look amazing girl!
Much love x
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Thanks Thu-hien for stopping by and leaving your lovely comment. Have a great one!
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Love your pants!
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Thanks Jamie!! Have a happy monday love!
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Loving the purple fur:) Xo
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Thank you Jennifer!
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OMG!!! the details of that pants are just BEAUTIFUL! 😀
I’ve been eyeing Philip Lim bags for so long…I must get one! Love the color of your bag!
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Yes HaeMin you should!! This bag is totally worth every penny, it’s great as a shoulder, crossbody or hand-held bag! You won’t regret it love!! Oh hope you’re doing well hun! 🙂
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Love your jacket and the detailing on your pants is perfection!
xx
Jen
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Thank you Jen, your kind words are deeply appreciated!
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Ohhh girl this look is just perfection! Love the pop of color and the fun stripe on the pant. Sooo chic!
Kelli
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Thank you Kelli, yes the details on these pants really make the pair a standout piece! Thank you love and have a great one!
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Lena! I absolutely love the way that the purple and blues of the fur jacket pop against the orange/yellows in the jewels of your slacks and your purse! What a feast for the eyes. Lovely!!
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Oh thank you Jacqueline you always have the loveliest things to say about my outfits! Clearly seeing you here brings a smile on my face! Have a great week ahead dear!! 🙂
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The long black faux f and the cropped green one …. my favourites… really like ur sense of style …
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Thank you Ramou!! ❤
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Love those pants!
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Thanks Sia!! 🙂
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In love with that orange Phillip Lim bag!! xxx
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Thanks dear!! It’s a great bag, so chic and versatile!
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amazing Lena love it!! you look like a NYC runway model ❤
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Hi Kristina how are you! So glad to see you stop by dear! Oh that’s too kind of you, you’re making me blush a dark shade of beetroot red! But in all honestly I appreciate your lovely comment and I hope you have a great one dear! Looking forward to your new post!! 🙂
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happy Tuesday! hope you’re somewhere warmer than me =) xoxo
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Love that jacket and those pants! I love how you put the whole outfit together!
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Thank you love!! Glad you liked them!! Oh looking forward to your new posts! 🙂
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I have tuxedo pants, but I love the sides of yours ❤ Another amazing outfit Lena! I wish the H&M at Mall of America had the pants and coat. I need to go again to check it out 🙂 Janet
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Hi Janet, yes I fell in love with these pants the moment I saw them! I think they’re very streamlined and polish with a holiday flair! I’ve never been to Mall of America but have always wanted to check it out! Have a great one love!!
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Well if you ever visit MN, you have a friend more than willing to shop with you lol. It isn’t all that great, sort of like a Woodfield but bigger. They are expanding and I hope that means Luxury brands are coming, ahh one can dream xo
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You look spectacular!! I love your coat!! ❤
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Thank you Susana that’s very lovely of you dear! Have a great rest of your week! 🙂
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STUNNING!! I love the embellished tuxedo pants! And that faux fur coat is such a unique and gorgeous piece! Great post, Lena!!
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Hi J. Frost! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Yes these tuxedo pants are stunning and the design really made it ideal for the holidays! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!! xo~
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I am totally loving that orange Philip Lim bag Lena! And I never really thought about pairing a bright orange with a purple, thanks for the inspiration 🙂
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Thanks dear yes it’s a great combination! The bright orange really lightens up the dark purple. Have a great one!
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Such a glamorous outfit, you look amazing Lena! Love the mixed colors of the luxurious looking fur coat and the beautiful beaded design at the sides of the pants! Personally, I love the idea of a ombre colored fur coat, i think it will be so pretty!
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Hi Prudence! Yes the ombre effect on this coat is very unique! And you can never go wrong with dark purple for the weather we’ve been having lately 😉 Ah wish it was slightly sunnier and warmer!
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you look amazing girl! 🙂
keep on rocking.
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Thanks Leo, same to you!! Fantastic as ever!
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Such a stylish look! Love it! You look absolutely amazing! Great combo!
xx
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Thank you Tsvetina! Glad you like this look! Have a great day dear!! 🙂
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Great outfit!!!
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Thank you!
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Oh em geeeee, you never cease to amaze me babe! You look amazingly beautiful! And I like how you’ve put your hair in a ponytail! Have a lovely day ahead! xo
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Haha~ hi Vivian how’s it going hope you had an amazing weekend! Thanks dear you always have the loveliest things to say. Have a great rest of your week and will be seeing your amazing pics on IG!!xoxo~
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Gorgeous faux fur, it would go great with my hair :3 I love the way those pants look on you, stunning!
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Hi Patricia, thanks for your kind words and really nice seeing you stop by! And you have gorgeous hair, I love the recent outfit post and those shoes will go perfectly with the tuxedo pants! 😉 xo~
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Seriously loving this look! 🙂 xx
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Thanks Maria!! Much love dear~
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Orange looks great on u! Gives u a warm kinda look. Like Balmain says: Orange is the new black! Love the outfit! Xo Nina
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Uh huh isn’t that right Nina! Yes I love orange and how it just lightens up a neutral look. Thanks for stopping by and have a great one love! 🙂
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You welcomee Fel! 🙂
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I adore both your wardrobe and your stylish; you really dress to your personal style and frame! The pattern stretching the length of the trousers is perfect and really elongates the legs and don’t even get me started on the gorgeous fur piece!! 🙂
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Oh Gabrielle that’s so sweet of you dear! Thank you for your kind words, yes these tuxedo pants are very streamlined so they do a great deal in elongating the legs! Have a great day love! 🙂 xo~
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That faux fur is everything!! Love the colour of your Phillip babe.
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Thanks Judy!! Yes this jacket is ideal in keeping me warm through the wintry months! Have a great one love! 🙂
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Your outfit is gorgeous!! That fur jacket is amazing!
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Thank you Coco! It sure keeps me warm through the cold winter we’ve been having! 😉
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You faux fur is marvelous Lena!!! Really nice choice…. congratulations also for this exhaustive post! Have a nice day, kisses from Italy,
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Hi Eni! Thanks for your lovely comment, I hope all is well for you in Italy! Thanks for sending me your kind regards, I hope you have a lovely day as well!! xo~
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Again, another outfit to die for. Can I just say that I really LOVE the jacket you’re wearing!?
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Oh thanks Gail! I know this jacket had me with the ombre effect and comfy-ness! 😉
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Wonderful look and inspirations! The jacket is a dream!
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Thank you Stella! It truly is!! 😉
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I absolutely love the colour of that gorgeous coat – there is nothing like fur coats for drama and warmth during the winter. Your picks are all fantastically on point, as per usual. x E
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Thanks E! Oh you sure know how to make me blush 😉 So happy to see you stop by! Likewise dear you are just as stunning girl with your impeccable taste in fashion and photography! xo~
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Lena, looking super chic as always. I absolutely loooove your sunglasses!
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Hi Nout thanks for stopping by! Yes these ones are spectacular, I think they’re my go-to eyewear now when the sun decides to show up! 😉 Have a great one love!
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Amazing!
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Thank you Anneliese! 🙂
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Wow I love everything about this outfit, Lena! I think it’s actually my favourite one of yours to date! Love all the details and I can’t believe the coat is and pants are from H&M – you make it look like it’s off the runway! xx
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Hi Naeun, oh that’s so sweet of you dear yes I fell in love with them the moment I walked in (coincidentally they were placed in close proximity to one another). Oh the hunt for a faux fur coat is finally over!! 😉
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I’m a faux fur lover! 🙂
xx
isa
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Oh and it looks great on you!! Love your style dear!!
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The bag, the fur, the pants… everything is perfection! Loved the outfit.
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Thank you Pam!!! I adore your style as well!
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Faux fur is a great idea. I love your coat and the look is perfect to the tee. Keep it up!!http://voices-in-my-head.net/
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Thank you Dan!! ❤
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love that orange purse and fur dress , amazing looks 🙂
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You look amazing and beautiful as always! I’m so in love with the pants ❤
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