Fur

This isn't a fur endorsement — faux all the way! — so much as it is an ode to its ability to punch up even the most casual of Winter outfits. And while a fur coat is probably as luxe as it gets (where outerwear is concerned), you can easily incorporate snappier accents into your cold-weather wardrobe to garner the same kind of cool-girl effect. Here to help our case are seven stylish celebs, all of whom have turned to quick, furry styling tricks to add that little something extra. To start, Jessica Alba amped up the elegance of a black maxidress with a purple-hued fur jacket, Olivia Palermo got it just right with her bright teal fur stole, and Poppy Delevingne channeled her best version of Anna Karenina cool with her fur cossack, tweed trench, and leather gloves. We've got a week's worth of fur-inspired star-studded outfit inspiration — all you have to do is keep clicking to follow suit.

We all want the warmth and coziness that fur provides, but we're not always down with the moral dilemma (and let's not even get into the price tags). Fortunately, there's a way to get the same toasty benefits of fur without going full-stop — just do a quick fake-out with faux. We're getting you started with 14 of the cutest, coziest faux fur pieces that are sure to blend seamlessly into your Fall wardrobe, all while helping you stay warm — plus, each one comes in under 200 bucks. Get shopping now to add these plush pieces to your closet.

Winter means bundling up — and that means dressing with the warmest and most stylish of layers. For the chill, there are few things that lend the luxe sophistication that fur, or equally, faux fur does. Adding texture and the same warmth factor you get from curling up at the fire, a (faux) fur piece proves its worth during the coldest months of the year. The proof is in this crew of celebrity style favorites, each one styling up her own cozy fur vest or coat with perfectly cool effects. The results are as varied as your Winter occasions, with ample examples to inspire a very chic week of wearing fur. From Olivia Palermo's evening-ready take to Nicole Richie's polished on-the-go style, step inside to see and shop all the ways to create your fur and faux fur layers right now.

If you're looking for fur and shearling in small doses, we suggest you try out this season trend on a handbag or clutch. Bag swaps are the easiest way to update a look, and the best part? These shearling and fur bags can easily go several ways: pair them with leather leggings, booties, and a sweater for a cool day look; dress it up with a minidress for an evening ensemble; or follow Karolina Kurkova's lead, shown here on the Michael Kors Fall 2011 runway, and go for silky pants and an oversize knit for ultimate luxury. The result will inevitably feel cozy, but totally cool. Peruse the slideshow to see our top 10 picks and why we love them. Don't forget, a little can go a long way.