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Fur Coats and Print Dresses Make a Perfect Cold-Weather Couple

We're all for wearing even our most summery of dresses come Winter, but it can be a tricky seasonal balance to strike.

We're all for wearing even our most summery of dresses come Winter, but it can be a tricky seasonal balance to strike. The key to getting this look right? It's all about layering, and we're showing you how to do so — like a pro. Simply pair a silky printed shirt dress (we prefer the kind that hits around the knee area) with a fur jacket and ankle boots for a look that's as cool as it is cozy. Here's a tip: when shopping for the perfect furry coat, make sure the silhouette hits you right around — or a little higher than — the waist to avoid extra bulkiness. The result? A highly textural cold-weather getup that's high on style points and might possibly get you snapped on the streets during New York Fashion Week if you just so happen to be in NYC. Shop our three mapped-out outfits below, and, of course, don't forget to don a pair of lined tights for extra insulation!


From left to right: Mulberry Wild Lamb Fur Cropped Jacket ($1,227, originally $2,045), Topshop Letter Print Shirt Dress ($100), ASOS Altitude Leather Jodhpur Ankle Boots ($96), Velvet Alana Coat ($110, originally 275), 3.1 Phillip Lim Floral Shirt Dress ($750), Acne Pistol Boot ($399, originally $570), Muubaa Shearling Biker Jacket ($749, originally $1,071), Mara Hoffman Printed Crepe Shirt Dress ($204, originally $370), Nasty Gal Boyfriend Ankle Boot ($178)

Art

Casa Shops: Rose and Radish

I used to live around the corner from Rose and Radish, so I'm glad the gallery/boutique/flower shop is becoming a major presence online.

I used to live around the corner from Rose and Radish, so I'm glad the gallery/boutique/flower shop is becoming a major presence online. The physical store is a showcase for constantly revolving pieces: Every three months, Rose and Radish choses a different theme (such as "round" or "tea time") and curates a collection based on the theme.

If you're ever in San Francisco, I encourage you to stop by; the floral designs, in particular, are a must-see. But for non-locals, Rose and Radish also has an incredible online store offering selections from the gallery and oodles of other unusual goods. It also has some great sales when the gallery is going through a switch; check out these current bargains. And to see some of my other favorites, click on the photos below.

Boutique

Definition: Boutique

Boutique n. From the French word for "shop."

Boutique

n. From the French word for "shop." A small shopping outlet, especially one that specializes in elite and fashionable items such as clothes and jewelry. In the strictest sense of the word, boutiques would be one-of-a-kind but more generally speaking, some chains can be referred to as boutiques if they specialize in particularly stylish offerings.



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Shvitz

Don't Sweat. Shvitz!

For chic, stylish sweats and other comfort wear, look no farther than Shvitz, an ultra-hip boutique that opened six weeks ago in New York's SoHo shopping district.

For chic, stylish sweats and other comfort wear, look no farther than Shvitz, an ultra-hip boutique that opened six weeks ago in New York's SoHo shopping district. Named for the Yiddish word for "sweat," Shvitz was founded by the lovely Leslie Hall and Nicole Slavitt, who I am proud to know. Leslie decided to open the shop when she realized the only place she could find fun matching sweatsuits was at LA-based online stores Kitson and Shop Intuition.

Sales are already skyrocketing at the energetic downtown shop, where everything is black, white, or pink and the candy flows like water. Shvitz is the ultimate score in trendy, high-end sweats and girly sportswear from designers such as Juicy, Rebel Yell, Joystick, Made U Look, and Torn. It's also the only store in the area that carries the great knitwear from Primp. To learn more about what Shvitz offers, read more