Winter Chic - Faux Fur

Top Vintage Faux Fur Collar and Muff Set

Practical, luxurious and the optimum of glamour - winter fashion is not be complete without faux fur! Whether you prefer to wear faux fur as an accent or accessory it will compliment any winter look perfectly; you'll be instantly feel like vintage vixen! Faux fur collars are a staple in my winter wardrobe especially when the weather gets very chilly. I have a couple of different colours which I pair with suits, coats, cardigans, dresses and jumpers to create a more authentic and luxurious vintage inspired winter look. Oh and not forgetting of course to top off your look with some red lipstick and you're ready for any occassion! 

There's a multitude of stores selling vintage and reproduction pieces, from faux furs coats, stoles, collars, cardigans, accessories, winter boots and handbags it's easy to find the perfect faux fur piece to suit your look for this winter. I gathered some of my favourite accessories, coats, cardigans, collars, stoles and shoes and where to purchase them. For some of the very best collections visit Collectif, Topshop, Pin-Up Girl Clothing, Retro Vixens, Revival Retro, Puttin on the Ritz, Top Vintage, Voodoo Vixen, Mod Cloth, Miss L Fire, New Look, Fabulous Furs, Esty, Steady Clothing, Beyond Retro, Rokit London and Faux UK. Have a great week! 

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Miss Selfridge's Faux Fur Cardigan

 Revival's Faux Fox Fur Stole

Collectif's 'Pearl' Faux Fur Trimmed Coat

Voodoo Vixen's Faux Fur Cardigan

Miss L Fire Faux Fur Trimmed Winter Boots

Cast a Dark Shadow

Shot on location in the hauting setting, Glasgow Necropolis; featuring the wonderful retro inspired Lindy Bop and Banned Apparel. A more mournful yet utterly breathtaking expansive space, the beauty of the surroundings is like nowhere else in Glasgow. All photos taken by Kaizi Photography, styling, hair and makeup by me. ♡

Winter Wishlist...!

Marilyn Brooch from Erstwilder.com

Miss Selfridge faux fur cardigan

As September is now upon us (summer is fading fast!) autumn will soon be creeping which got me thinking about my winter wardrobe. I've been checking out the new season collections on the high street and online in time to get saving/shopping! This winter I want to add some classic pieces to my wardrobe, more vintage and stock up accessories. Here's my picks and hopefully it may give you some style inspiration for the colder months to come! I just adore Erstwilder I want to start collecting their beautiful brooches; I'm slightly obsessed with them to be honest! I want is the Marilyn Brooch, it's such a pretty pin-up lady with her red parasol. This was an obvious first choice! There are loads of other wonderful pieces within their collections from cats to pancake stacks and even better Erstwilder have just launched their very own website you can buy direct from their website. I really want to add some nice vintage cardigans and cosy jumpers for new pretty accessories to rest upon! This year Miss Selfridge have created another wonderful range of vintage inspired knitwear and I want this black cardigan. It's ultra chic and suitably large faux fur collar which I adore, it adds an extra bit of vintage style glamour to those dark winter days! 

Forever 21 Faux Leather Midi Cirle Skirt

Collectif Beau Cherry Jumper

I've been lusting after faux leather skirt for so long now and I popped into Forever 21 the other day only to find the perfect leather faux leather black midi from their Autumn/Winter line. It's exactly what I've been looking for, I love when that happens! This skirt is the ideal mix of retro inspired as it's a midi circle skirt but the leather look gives it a sassy, glam and more fashion foward finish. Whilst I absolutely love to wear vintage inspired looks sometimes it's refreshing to twist the old with the new and change up your look, be a little daring. After all, fashion should be fun! I've been after this type of skirt for ages so this is going on my to buy list. Its available from their website. I have to admit in recent years I've overlooked the humble jumper but this winter I want to wear. They are perfect for creating an authentic vintage look and perfect for layering in the colder months. With that in mind I have been on the hunt for some pretty vintage style jumpers. I am avid fan of Collectif who consistently design beautiful vintage inspired clothing and knitwear each season some of their Autumn/Winter Collection online which I have been drooling over! I was really taken with this beautiful red jumper which has an adorable cherry pattern knitted design with a tie front. This would look great for dressy or casual look this winter, the colour is such a lux shade of red, perfect for an all black ensemble and deep red lips. I'm excited about winter this year!

Trashy Diva Cheetah print beret  

Pinup Girl Clothing Wizard of Oz Clutch

To finish off any winter look you need a good hat to complete your look. This ultra chic cheetah print beret would work wonderfully with any of the pieces on my wish list I've chosen and with my new winter coat which will feature on The Chic Guide in the coming weeks as part of fashion featues from a recent shoot with Kaizi Photography. I found this super cute beret from Trashy Diva. I adore berets, they never go out of style and I hate buying anything that is bang on trend as I prefer to get pieces have I can have for years and this little cheetah print number will go with everything for winter and beyond as with any of these pieces..!   I was unbelievably excited to find this Wizard of Oz clutch. As one of my old time favourite films ever, this is a dream bag come true. Perfect for Autumn evening out or a fancy lunch! I found this dream clutch on Pinup Girl Clothing while lusting over all the gorgeous clothes, shoes and accessories. They have so many lovely handbags but 'The Wizard of Oz' is the perfect bag, not what I was initially looking for but equally one of best finds and top of my wish-list!  

There will be lots more winter fashion inspiration over the coming months! Coming next I'll be featuring my recent shoot with Lindy Bop, Banned Apparel and more...from the most beautiful location- Glasgow Necropolis! A little winter and pre halloween homage to my favourite season! Visit The Chic Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google+ for all the latest news, fashion and chic style. ♡