keeping warm

It is an art to look good and keep yourself warm outdoors. Luckily, there are some celebrities that have their mojo working over the holidays. Such is the case of Cate Blanchett and Gwen Stefani. I already crowned Cate one of the style icons of the noughties and she keeps proving that true class and style are innate. Gwen gave a master class in layering with two of my favourite winter pieces —the cape and the trilby.
Guys are having their moments as well. David Beckham dumps his airport look of baggy jeans and beanie and swaps them for stylish sartorial coats and trench coats and flat hats. And Hayden gives Californian dudes a lesson. I love how the grandpa cardigan looks just thrown on but add the perfect cosy winter touch.
[Picture credit: JustJared]

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gird your loins

It is that time of the year again. A nice light scarf and a blazer are not enough anymore. Instead, big ol' coats are in order. These are soVIPzone's recommendations for this winter -fashionable classics to invest in. Pay special attention to the camel coat, this season's must.

Luella navy wool-blend coat @ Net-a-Porter, Chloé camel coat @ Matches

Stella McCartney houndstooth wool wrapcoat @ Net-a-Porter, Acne wool coat @ Browns, Donna Karan belted wool coat @ Net-a-Porter

Are you ready for the cold?

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iDontfreeze

It never ceases to happen. Every year I acquire a new pair of gloves and every year I find myself playing the game: put them on, take them off. You can't lock a door, find your Oyster in your pocket or flick through Vogue on the tube (let alone use any touch screen device). Last year I tried to mimic Mr. Lagerfeld by means of fingerless gloves, only to find that they're of little use. But this year I have finally obtained the answer. Etre Touchy has developed a new type of gloves made from 100% lambs wool that is most simply genius. Their missing thumb and index fingertips let your most resourceful fingers do their job while keeping the passive rest warm.
I won't go out without a pair this winter. No more taking my gloves off to find music on my iPod, send a text or have take-away sushi in Hyde Park.
Go here to find out more about Etre Touchy and order your pair. Choose from a selection of colours for only £19.99

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