Fashionista: FURry fuzzy faux!

It's getting close to winter! Cold weather, long nights, the spirit of the holidays...time for you fashion bunnys to get cozy and wrap yourself up in...fur coats?

Oh, the great fur debate. We all know where I stand on this—I do consider myself somewhat of an animal rights activist & I shudder at the thought that in this year 2009, there are still people and designers ESPECIALLY that think its okay to still wear and use real fur in their collections. Animal fur looks better on the animal, simple as that—and not to get too controversial in such a hot subject already, but do you know where most new fur comes from and how its collected? Google it if you have the guts and prepare to have your heart broken.

Personally, "vintage" fur is just as bad and it really saddens me to see people and runways sport any sort of authentic fuzz—and although I have been called a hypocrite for being so against real fur and loving FAUX fur, I most definitley do not see it that way. The point of this weeks fashion feature is to focus on FAKING IT. Faux is the only acceptable way to rock the fuzzy look by my standards. Feel free to disagree, complain, & voice all your arguments in the comment box below...

Here are a few of my personal favorite faux fur pieces that I would rock any day of the week!

Vintage style faux fur coat $250 @ topshop.com

Love love love the length. pair with leggings and ankle boots and you're set!

Jeremy Scott Faux Furry FLINSTONES dress, available spring2010 @ jeremyscott.com

Posted about this before and posting about it again! GENIUS!

LOVE THIS ONE! Calbourne faux fur jacket lauren by Ralph Lauren $499 @ bloomingdales.com

(Considering this is a RL piece, I'm pretty surprised this model isn't photoshopped to have a 10inch waist. But i also assume RL fired her after this shoot for being "overweight" yeah?)

Handmade faux fur skirt @ weardrobe.com  

...loving the where the wild things are take on this photo! such a cute skirt.

Krok the blue furry monster backpack $60 @ etsy.com

...Okay maybe I'm the only one crazy enough to sport this, but hooowww cuuuute! I would totally wear this out. MUST HAVE! Taking faux fur to the cutest level ever!

Furry animal ring $8 @ etsy.com

Rein Peppard TAKE NOTES! THIS is the way to rock animal heads as accessories...recycled craft feathers, googley eyes, and recycled wood. I think these are way cute!

Bombshell faux fur jacket $120 @ karmaloop.com

MaryKate and Ashley need to get some of this in their closets!! Super cute with a party dress and tights =]

Yeti boots by Roxy $39 @ roxy.com

...FAVORITE!! I have loved the polar bear feet look for so long, but its been hard to find a pair that is 100% faux. I'm typically not a fan of Roxy clothing but they get a giant gold star for putting these out. Must order asap!! Way better than the Koolaburra ones!

What are some of your favorite furry items??? My only tip is- don't wear faux fur all at once! You'll look like a wookie ;)

And now for the big question...Real fur ( :[ ) , or FAUX fur ( :D ) ??  Comment & let me know!

xo

marialia