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Gloves have many personalities. First and foremost, gloves can be ladylike — hello Audrey Hepburn. They can also be tough and ooze attitude, a la Madonna. As well, they can communicate cozy chic and aristocrat, Doctor Zhivago anyone? Go on, play around with your identity via gloves, you'll be glad you did!

The first thing I grab when it's molto frio outside is gloves. I have learned that if my hands are cold I'm doomed. Also, for those lucky peeps out there not in sub-zero temperatures cashmere gloves provide a little extra warmth when you need it. Cashmere fans check out my earlier It's a Cashmerical! posts. Enjoy my finds below:

Armand Diradourian Cashmere Extra-Long Gloves, $165, comes in banana (shown), ivory, indigo, black and grey.

WHITE + WARREN Cashmere Gloves With Slit Cuff and Tonal Sequin Trim, $75, shown in these three colors below.

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'Tis the season...for cashmere! East coasters in particular know about the wonders of cashmere. Feather light, but super warm, cashmere is a winter essential indeed. If you're anything like me - not a fan of heavy, itchy-scratchy wool - you'll agree cashmere provides the ultimate cold-weather coverage. For you hat fans out there, check out my earlier posts on this fun accessory. I will be showing cashmere lovelies all week long, head-to-toe, starting with: cozy cashmere hats. Snuggle up with these designer and non-designer picks:

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Cashmere Watchman Hat, $95, available in dark nile brown, super white and heathered grey (shown).

Charter Club Cable-Knit Cashmere Hat, on sale for $29.99, many colors available.

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While driving in my Purple Haze Mini Cooper the other day I thought to myself: I would be cooler if I were sporting some driving gloves right now. I could be like Mod Squad blond vixen Emma Peel! Ok, it's official: I'm getting some. Originally, these accessories served a functional purpose, providing a better grip on the wheel for speed racers. Now they serve a functional and fashionable purpose, providing me with a better grip on looking cool while cruising town. As if it was possible, these would look even more fresh while complimenting a modern motorcycle jacket. As well, a light hued pair can carry over into Spring; Rodarte sent models down their runways wearing these cooler-than-thou gloves. Here are my picks.

Bloomingdales Napa Leather Driving Gloves with contrast cognac leather trim, in a rainbow of colors, $35, available here.

Portolano Fingerless Leopard Driving Gloves, $220, available here.

Juicy Couture Driving Gloves With Heart And Bow, $115, available here.

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