Faux, Real Fur For Winter
Christy's Corner, Christy Ferer shows The Early Show a round-up of warm and fuzzy looks that may have you wishing for an early winter.
A touch of faux fur can add instant luxury to any outfit in your wardrobe or any room in your house.
Christy's Corner, Christy Ferer shows The Early Show a round-up of the latest fur accents that come in real or faux, bright or neutral, animal prints or solids for your home and your wardrobe.
No longer limited to just hats and coats, fur is being used in new, exciting ways from table linens to legwarmers to kid's car seats. It's even multi-seasonal.
Ferer says real fur can be affordable in small doses, and faux fur is the ultimate in cheap chic. Fur is comfortable, classic and can be dressed up or down.
When it comes to fashion, flaunt fur accessories like bags, hats and scarves or make a bigger statement with vests and coats.
Add a touch of the wild to your home, with fur lamp shades, curtains, ottomans and pillows. Perhaps, you can order faux fur fabric by the yard and create anything you want!
But as with any trend, there are rules to keep in mind. Whether your decorating with fur or dressing in it, do it in small doses. Too much fur, is overkill. A touch of Aspen, goes a long way.
Fur Fashions
- Sweater Vest
Retailers: Vest / By Urchin at Bendels
Faux fur vests are a must have this fall season. This blend of knit lambswool and faux fur allows you to wear this outdoors, like a jacket or keep it on with your favorite pair of jeans indoors, $198. - Short Jacket
Retailer: Benetton
If you want to go all the way in fur, this short faux fur jacket has as Marilyn Monroe look, $138. - Tote
Retailer: MZ Wallace & Dept. stores
Next to vests, a faux fur bag is the other must have accessory this season. This real fur tote, is extra luxurious and great with a casual outfit like pants and a sweater, $395. - Weekend Bag
Retailer: Malle available at www.Girlshop.com
For bigger loads, a faux fur camel overnight bag is perfect, $140. - Cardigan
Retailer: Easel available at www.Girlshop.com
Cardigan adds a touch of luxury to the classic cardigan with this faux fur collared sweater, $162. - Lingerie
Retailer: Loungewear Betty available at www.Girlshop.com
Proof that fur isn't limited to coats and boots anymore, this sexy loungewear is also cozy, $30. - Boots
Retailer: www.Newport-News.com
Shearling is another great way to show off your furry side. This boots are not only warm, they're affordable and so stylish you won't need to take them off when you get indoors, $59.99. - Sable Leg Warmers
Retailer: www.fabulousfurs.com
They're back. Throw on these faux sable leg warmers with your short boots, as an alternative to tall shearling boots, $29. - Denim Jacket with fur collar
Retailer: K Mart
Denim with fur trim is one of the hottest combos this fall. The mix of rugged and fluffy textures is fun.
Fur For the Home
- Throw
Retailer: Pottery Barn, Fabulous-furs.com, Target
Winter nights. Burning fire. What could be better? This faux chinchilla everyday throw looks great on the couch or on you. Or it can be laid on the floor or hanged on the wall, $29 - $189 - Beanbag Chair
Retailer: Pottery Barn
Floor seating is all the rage, so this faux chinchilla beanbag chair is doubly fashionable. It's also durable and family friendly, $199 - $249 . - Fur Napkin Rings
Retailer: Ballard Designs catalogue
Great for holiday meals or just for fun, mink napkin rings bring a bit of glam to the table. - Pet Hammock
Retailer: www.fabulous-furs.com
Why shouldn't the rest of the family benefit from this fur trend. Kitty cats will be in the lap of luxury in this faux leopard hammock, $19. - Horsehair Pillow
Retailer: Calvin Klein Home
These faux horsehair pillows are the perfect partner to the faux throw, $1,050.00. - Footstool
Retailer: www.gumps.com
If you can afford to combine faux leopard skin with real mahogany, this footstool is unique and plush, $698