--By Kim Moshtaghi
Fur... fur... and more fur. Nothing spices up a fall outfit like fur. Try adding a fur trim to an old vest. The combination is creative and allows you to use a piece of clothing that you would otherwise leave in your closet. However, as always, there was an inspiration to this article.
While mingling at a charity event I spotted some gal's hot Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. The designer wrapped a fur trim around the ankle. I know the brand because I couldn't resist asking her. I couldn't find the shoes anywhere but, according to the beauty wearing them, they were a couple of seasons old. Although, I did find a sexy pair of mink Giuseppe Zanotti fur boots that will blow your socks off! Giuseppe Zanotti made these Russian-inspired mink boots for a goddess and they will rock any look for the fall and winter. The black boots have a little color detail along the top of the boot, and colored Swarovski crystals wrap around the boot giving it a touch of color and bling.
→ Buy the Giuseppe Zanotti Design Mink Fur Boots, $764.00 (was $1,910.00), at aloharag.com.
Now for a more casual, simple look, I like this laid-back Armani Exchange 100% cotton jacket with fur trim on the collar. The 3/4 sleeve wrap only has a one button closure and has a real chill vibe to it. The wrap's light color and brownish/tan trim fur trim play well off each other. This is as casual as fur gets without being a slipper. It is nice to have more casual options when it comes to fur clothing.
→ Buy the Armani Exchange Marled Fur Wrap, $125.00, at armaniexchange.com.
Getting back to fancy, glitz and glam, I totally dig this tweed coat with faux fur trim. This is the jacket ladies. This super duper long, black jacket will turn heads. I love the mixing up of the different materials because it really livens up the all black jacket. The idea of tweed and faux fur is a fab idea and this jacket proves it! I also like how the jacket differentiates itself from most fur jackets because it doesn't have a collar and the two large flap pockets give it a sophisticated finish.
→ Buy the Robert Rodriguez Faux Fur Trim Tweed Coat, $995.00, at nordstrom.com.
Since I am on a black binge with most of my product highlights, I might as well finish black. I don't know why but I like Stuart Weitzman's soft suede faux fur-trimmed black purse. Once again the different textures transition well with one another making this is a winner to carry on your shoulder. Love the tassel, love the size, and love the fact that it's water resistant.
→ Buy the Stuart Weitzman Faux Fur Trim Shoulder Bag, $575.00, at nordstrom.com.
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Kim Moshtaghi is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Born in Germany, Kim is currently based in sunny Del Mar, California, where she also serves as Stiletto Jungle's Director of Sales and Promotions. Kim has a communications degree, a third degree black belt, and a totally covetable Gucci handbag collection.