It's finally beginning to feel a lot like Christmas... the weather, that is! If you're in New York or LA, or anywhere sandwiched inbetween, the winter chill has set in... just a few months behind schedule!

This season has been a tricky time for avid shoppers like myself. Splurging on an investment winter piece just doesn't seem right in mid-January, knowing that the spring season is just four months away.

Yet, there's nothing worse than walking into your closet to find stale winter clothing and accessories-- after all, winter is one of the most fun seasons to dress for-- between layering, jewel tones, and textures, cold weather provides endless degrees of style opportunity (get it... degrees?! Ha.... haaa....).

That being said, it's only fair that we allow ourselves a little wiggle room to shop this winter, so I put together my cold weather must-haves, all for under $100! Guilt-free spending, while hitting all the high notes of winter style? I call that a chilling success story!!!!!!

Snoop my winter essentials shopping guide to score some real and faux fur hats and gloves, the perfect winter red lip hue, sweaters to make you feel sexy {that cropped sweater above paired with high waisted blue jeans?! Are you serious! If I wasn't pregnant that would be my winter staple uniform!}, and even a raincoat for your handbag-- WOAH, A MUST! All in all, I'd say winter under $100 never felt so right...

Happy Shopping! 

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Growing up in New York, fur was always a big part of the fashion culture. There was rarely a negative stigma behind the choice, in fact, it was pretty universally deemed chic, chic, chic. For me, cold weather is all about the fur coat. It's luxurious and fancy and fabulous and sexy and royal and haute and... feel free to throw in any other words to describe its regalness!

Point? Yes, I do wear fur. And I have a dog that I love, and I definitely follow many more pet Instagram accounts than human Instagram accounts, and I eat meat, and I wear leather shoes, and I always donate to pet charities. 

And I'm perfectly ok with all of that. No need to explain any more. I'm really sorry if I offend anyone who's against fur.

If you feel the same way about fur as me, then I have a great new fur resource for you. It's called ML Furs, and it's based in Denver, Colorado. I recently discovered their website on my trip to Aspen. 

I especially love their fur accessories-- it's something that's pretty new in this fur game. This hat is similar to the hat I'm wearing in these photos (the hat I'm wearing is about 7 years old from DVF, so unfortunately it's no where to be found for sale these days)!

But, I'm all about these wild fur headbands now, anyway. They're very affordable, and very statement snow bunny chic! If you don't own any fur but want to take the leap, this is a great first step...