Animal Instincts

Fur, faux and real, is all the rage again. I've been cursing myself for the last 18 months for not purchasing the vintage seventies Mongolian curly lamb vest that fit me P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y because I was short on cash. I've been taunted ever since as fur vests gained popularity. Now, even purses are getting all warm and fuzzy. The classic trapper hat and its off-spin popularized by Elmer Fudd, too adorn shop windows everywhere in the northern half of the US. At least I do have a gorgeous fur hat that was custom made for me as a gift from my recently deceased father-in-law. Thank you, Widek.

Calvin Klein's faux fur vest via Macy's $149.50

Rachel Roy via Macy's. On sale now for $129.99

Halston Heritage Collection faux jacket via Macy's, $375.

Aldo faux fur handbag, $55

Marni Shearling and Lambswool tote, $1015

Mongolian curly lambswool scarf via FurHotWorld.com, $49.49

Pologeorgis fur hats via pologeorgis.com

Frye Boots

A couple of days ago I blogged about The Frye Company's new flagship store located in New York. Initially, I was more interested in the store's design. I took a peek into their website and have been quite taken with their boots. This is not quite the footwear that I recall from my youth . . . but, an investment in a pair (which is what it would be; they are pricey!) would last you decades. 


I've captured a few of my favorite. Okay, there is obviously a theme going on here: