BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
Let the Best Eco Friendly Coats and Wraps of the Season Keep You Toasty Warm
By Bonny Osterhage
Is there anything better than snuggling up in a warm winter coat when the temperatures begin to drop? It’s kind of like enveloping yourself in a hug on a cold winter’s day. Of course, what’s cold to some is only mild to others. That’s why we have included both coats and wraps to satisfy every body type and temperature. Wrap yourself in eco fashion warmth and style, and consider it a hug from us!
SERIOUSLY?!
No Flu for You!
We know that Swine Flu is no laughing matter, but we couldn’t help but get a chuckle out of these Fashion Surgical Masks from designer Irina Blok. What better way to ward off Swine Flu than with a mask that makes you look like, well, a swine? And that’s just one design from this oddball collection. Others include giant lips, a beard and mustache, and one that gives new meaning to “zip your lip.” Seriously?! These may save you from the flu but we’re pretty sure you could still die from embarrassment. Unless you are a surgeon (or perhaps a Michael Jackson impersonator), do you really need a surgical mask? And, if you are one of the above, why not just stick to the run-of-the mill variety? As far as we’re concerned, we’ll stick with hand sanitizer and a good old-fashioned flu shot. $10 at www.irinablok.com.
SO HOT!
Shouldering a Load
Is it just us… or is everyone seeing a major 80s fashion rebirth/theme this season?! Take, for example, the resurgence of big shoulders. Before you shrug it off as another attempt at reinvention, forget everything you know about Dynasty and Linda Evans. These aren’t your mother’s shoulder pads. Instead, designers are looking over their shoulders as places to add interesting details, such as ruffles, points, feathers and updated epaulettes. The result is fresh and modern, with a little bit of edge. We think the cape style shoulders on this black and white dress from Velvet Leaf capture the trend perfectly. $270 at www.shopvelvetleaf.com.
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