You know you need them. By my rough calculation, there are still two months of Winter weather to get through, and my regular old leather boots just aren't cutting it. I need warmth and protection from the snow, but I'm not going to sacrifice form for function. So, here are 10 fiercely warm and very chic shearling boots that are just begging to be worn. Read more

Kate Middleton and her dog Lupo went for a stroll in London's Kensington Gardens on Monday with her royal protection officer. She was decked out in a familiar ensemble, a LK Bennett shearling jacket and Le Chameau rain boots. Kate wore a similar get-up in December when she and Prince Harry ventured to the English countryside to watch Prince William play a Christmas Eve soccer game. On Tuesday, Read more

Frida Giannini featured a decadent array of dark hues and velvety textures for Gucci's Fall 2012 collection. Inspired by 19th-century romanticism, Giannini created lace-up blouses, sheer tulle Oscars-worthy gowns, and billowy capes. With a color palette that was mainly comprised of black and purple hues, Giannini played up the textural component via velvet, feather embellishments, and jacquard Read more

Just when we thought we couldn't swoon any more over Joseph Altuzarra's creations, the designer sent us on a dizzying trip around the world via brightly hued Moroccan-chic knitwear, chunky fringe, plush shearling, and quirky coin embellishments. From 1940s Parisian silhouettes to ultra-tailored naval coats and equestrian-inspired jodhpurs, to the whimsical markings of a visit to a Marrakesh Read more

Deriving inspiration from craftsmen — mechanics, cobblers, and (much more obviously) leathermen, Cynthia Rowley's own Fall craftsmanship honed in on these artists with a succinctly modern and much sportier interpretation. Save for denim on denim suiting or brilliant colored leather, there's not too much literal interpretation, but rather a cool collection of womanly, curve-conscious design Read more

Don't let the cold weather blues affect your Winter styling game. Take a cue from these bundled-up celebs and learn how to layer, rock a killer pair of boots, and show off your favorite furry accents. For every chilly climate, there's an A-list look chock-full of seasonal inspiration — Miranda Kerr's sporty pumped-up kicks, leather pants, and oversized navy coat provide daytime casual warmth, Read more

We learned our lesson with flimsy knits and not-so-padded parkas in college — there's no fudging it when it comes to Winter essentials. Snowstorms and frost requires some seriously warm stuff to see you through, and since we can now see our breath in the cold outside air, it's about that time. On our must-shop list for the season, we're craving curl-up-by-the-fire essentials like a great new Read more

The Rag & Bone show is massive, and it has to be considering its loyal following of editors, It girls and boys, supermodels like Erin Wasson and Jessica Stam — who watch from the front row instead of walking — and ultra cool celebs like Alexa Chung. The Thom Yorke soundtrack suggested a dark and serious show, but what ended up coming down the runway was a rather madcap hunting expedition Read more