{ fur-tastic }

real or fake, i love the softness of furs.  i have always wanted a vest or jacket to wear around campus to keep me warm on those extra frigid mornings.  not only that, i absolutely adore their look with a pair of deep navy skinny jeans and knee high boots or booties.  this year during ny's fashion week for fall 2011, we saw a vast array of fur inspired concoctions.  although they are not the wild and crazy color combinations as seen by prada and diane von ferstenberg (who swept the popular neon and rich hues this summer right into fall ), i have came across a few inexpensive versions of fur pieces that have been noted as the adopted cool weather craze this year.  

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sancuary 'natalie' faux fur vest $138

asos fantasy fur earmuffs $22

topshop cream caux fur gilet $135

liberty green melissa fur and leather cross body bag jas mb $555

alice and olivia lourdes cropped faux fur jacket $440

french connection leopard love coat $99 (down from $128)

casselini sheep fur bootie in gray $120 (down from $398)

topshop taupe faux fur textured coat $178

topshop honey faux fur tuck stole $40

h&m fake fur jacket $65

surell rabbit fur cuff hat with knit crown $175

michael michael kors animal-print faux fur cropped jacket $175

zara fur heel ankle boot $159

sonia rykiel faux fur-trimmed cotton top $215 (down from $715)

fendi camo fur cropped jacket $21,600

supertrash waistcoat veather $170