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Snow Bunny Chic, Hot Looks For Cold Weather

The winter season is in full swing. And that means it's time to hit the slopes. Skiing is such an exhilarating sport and one that I've been learning for the past 5 years. As much as I love the sport itself - the anticipation that builds while your on the lift, the thrill you experience as you first rush down the mountain, the peace of mind you have as you find your rhythm and skillfully maneuver your way down to the bottom - I really enjoyed buying all the gear that comes with it.

Seeing D&G's Fall 2010 collection revived an excitement for hitting the slopes and looking as stylish as possible. Their collection was filled with traditional winter motifs but paired with unexpected pieces like a snowflake sweater bodysuit and reindeer full body all in ones. So to get you ready for ski season, we've gathered some fashionably chic ski gear essentials to not only keep you warm but also looking your best as you ski down the mountain slopes or lounge in front of a fireplace in the lodge.

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A Wonderful Winterland of Coats

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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It's officially winter and it seems like mother nature is not messing around this season. Frigid temperatures, face numbing winds and knee high snow storms are being seen around the world. I must admit, I was really hoping winter would start much later in 2011 or perhaps not at all. Ha! Wishful thinking.

If you're like me and you haven't yet purchased a suitable winter coat, or you just want a stylish update to last year's coat - no need to worry. We've searched and selected 11 winter coats that will provide comfort, warmth and show off your fashionable taste.

One of my favorite coats is by Moncler. The French company makes coats and jackets that balances a sense of fashionable style with functional necessity. Everyone wants to look good while keeping warm. The company originally starting out making winter gear for workers who had to endure the cold for long hours, and then moved into creating a wide assortment of winter gear for mountain climbers and those on expeditions. You can be sure that once you buy a Moncler coat, you will be warm in the harshest of weather for years to come.

Of Moncler's many coats that we could feature, I chose the Mer Jacket ($1300).Taking a simple black down jacket, the Mer is beautifully updated and feminized with quilted detailing and a belted waist with a shiny black buckle. The fully lined Mer Jacket features 4 exterior pockets, ribbed cuffs to prevent cold air from coming through and a removable fur trim on the hood.

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For more ideas to find your perfect winter coat, browse through our collection below

Gallery: A Wonderful Winterland of Coats

Tsumori Chisato Slub Cashmere Fringe Coat

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Burberry's Tough New 'Winter Storms' Collection

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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Blowing snow and whipping winds are just around the corner but not to worry, Burberry's new Winter Storms capsule collection has the stuff to help you toughen up this winter and look your best no matter what the weather does. Featuring something for everyone (men, women, children) the collection is heavy on black and marked by over-sized check patterns and metal studs in unlikely places (such as on the shoulder of a t-shirt or the underside of a jacket collar) that lend a certain punk air to otherwise conservative pieces. There are even office-worthy knit sweaters and pencil skirts with rows of studs to help you let out your inner bad-ass just ever so slightly. Winter doesn't stand a chance. $195 - $2195

Gallery: Burberry Winter Storms Collection