Fashion Me Fabulous

Winter might be fun during the holiday/winter-wonderland season, but after all the hustle and bustle is over, it's just about shoveling snow and seeing endless grey skies. Banish the dreary days by stomping around in unbeatably bodacious boots. Wanna look adorable, but unsure if you should go the polka dots or bows route? These Sassy Pants Booties give you both and so much more. ( Irregular Choice, $160 ) Don't just seek to beat winter, go for gold with these Luster Lover Booties . ( Modcloth, $75.99 ) Spring doesn't own flower power. Stave off snow with these floral print Campbell Ankle Booties by Sam Edelman. ( Amazon, $160 ) Icicles sparkle and so should you. These Glitter Boots will go a long way gussy up a gloomy day. (Hot Topic, $120) Winter white can be chic, but winter pastels bring a boldness few will expect. Stay sunny with these Golden Years Booties . ( Irregular Choice, $160 ) Which booties would you love to wear this winter?

Source: martzt.tumblr.com This has been a cold and terrible winter. To cope, I've been wearing the same rotation of 7 or 8 outfits. They are warm, they work with my boots, and did I mention that they are warm? But I'm so done with this winter even if it isn't entirely done with me, so I'm trying to switch things up and maybe encourage spring weather to come faster. 1. Shop your closet. Source: 80steenmovies.tumblr.com We've talked about this a bit before, but the best way to spruce up your regular rotation of clothes is to see what might be hiding in your own closet. 2. Try things on together. Source: Marshallheritage.tumblr.com Yes, that skirt is a bit boxy, but it might look killer with that shirt you think is a bit too fitted. Yes, that dress might be a bit short unless you wear it with knee boots and leggings. This is fun to do with friends (Jael made me do this once). Some combinations will be great. Others will be so bad, you and your f...

I got up this morning intent on going to the library. Then I saw the three new inches of snow on my car. No thank you. I am not going out there without a crown made of ice crystals, a sweeping faux fur cape, a white ruffly train, and glittering snowy makeup. That's the only way to face this winter, really. Bonus Frozen for reasons of awesomeness.

Sleep, no. Head, ouch. Write, blerg. Colors, yes. Winter, blech. Sale, best. Top: red hooded buckle coat, Calvin Klein at Macy's $190 (sale) wine with leather trim car coat, Sam Edelman at Macy's $160 (sale) pumpkin puffer, Calvin Klein at Macy's $90 (sale) yellow hooded coat, Kensie on Amazon $95 Bottom: orange duffel coat, Zappos $99 hooded metallic pink puffer, Victoria's Secret (because where else?) $80 (sale) red asymmetrical wool coat, Michael Michael Kors at Macy's $180 (sale) oxblood coat with leather arms, ASOS $164 Top: pale blue button coat, Neon Buddha on Amazon $110 blue boxy coat with faux fur collar, Victoria's Secret $84 (sale) green coat with leather bows, ASOS $164  aqua reversible puffer, Nautica at Macy's $100 (sale) Bottom: purple puffer, Laundry by Shelli Segal at Macy's $150 (sale) olive textured car coat, ASOS $164 blue Muppet coat, ASOS $145 purple herringbone with faux leather trim, Via Spiga at Nord...

$150 Challenge: Colorful Winter by fashionmefabulous puffer coat, Target $39 blue sweater, Target $19 (sale) red pants, Target $28 wedge booties, Charm on Amazon $29 scarf, hat, and fingerless glove set, Amazon $39

I need a new winter coat. I have a really dressy one and a really warm one for shoveling playing in the snow. I just need one for sprinting in and out of work and stores. I don't want to spend a lot of money. In fact, if I found two coats I liked, that would be perfect. I would have some options in case I spilled coffee on one (which happens a lot). These nine coats cost less than $100 each so you can stay chic and warm whether you're on a budget or you want some variety.  Pictured: Plaid Wrap Coat, jcpenny $99.99 / Double Breasted Green Coat, Zara $59.99 / Wool Trench Coat, Target $69.99 Pictured: Charcoal Boucle Coat, Forever 21 $52.80 / Zip Biker Coat, Dorothy Perkins $75 / Faux-Fur Trim Coat, Victoria's Secret $79 Pictured: Purple Duffel Coat, Uniqlo $99.90 / Belted Ruffle Coat, Modcloth $64.99 / Bow Collar Coat, Nordstrom $88 Bonus: I ordered one of these (in a different color) while making this post. Can you guess which one? (I hope it fits!)

Being color lovers, we've posted about colorful coats every year for the last five years. Some of those years were brutal. Black and grey everywhere. Who wants that? Winter is dreary enough. It looks like stores have finally gotten the hint, because I had trouble narrowing my list down to only sixteen. Sixteen! Top: blue hooded coat with faux leather trim, ASOS $98.50 (sale) hot pink puffer, Jessica Simpson on Amazon $109 neon yellow puffer, Loft $198 orange wool coat, Mod Cloth $200 Bottom: red roses coat, Mod Cloth $178 olive long puffer, Calvin Klein at Macy's $160 (sale) powdered purple puffer, Vero Moda on Yoox $164 red wool coat, Dillard's $189 Top: mustard coat, ASOS $112 green plaid coat, Mod Cloth $165 burgundy ruffle coat, Macy's $240 (sale) teal puffer jacket, Kohl's $40 (sale) Bottom: pumpkin toggle coat, Jessica Simpson at Dillard's $150 blue color block coat, Calvin Klein at Bloomingdale's $321 hot pink wool coat, Calvin ...

Again I say, hats are cute. We should all wear them this winter. Then we can start an avant garde rock band called Jaunty Chapeaus. I call dibs on xylophone. Top: ear-flap sweater hat, Target $28 color block beret, ASOS $30 grey confetti pom cap, Mod Cloth $25 beaded beret, Mod Cloth $33 Bottom: yellow knit cap with bill, Target $12 striped turban, Mod cloth $30 faux far Coassack hat, ASOS $25 (sale) color block faux fur hat, ASOS $32

As I'm writing this, it's nearly 70 degrees outside in Northern Indiana. Mocha is sitting on the porch munching hay and listening to the wind howl and batter the door. The wind is forcing out this one last beautiful weekend in favor of more seasonal weather -- 40s and damp. Looking on the bright side, that's coat weather! Even though the cold weather's just starting, many of the coats below are already on sale. Most of these coats are available in at least two colors, so follow the links for more details. Top: blue steel knit collar puffer, Victoria's Secret $126 (sale) teal asymmetrical collar coat, Guess at Nordstrom $149 (sale) grey contrast trim military coat, ASOS $156 (Khaki and navy are on sale for $110. Also available in petite.) Bottom:  purple ruffle coat, DKNY ay Macy's $180 (sale) faux leather olive trench, Walter Baker at Macy's $99 (sale) red retro swing coat, ASOS $123 (Wouldn't this be the cutest on a pregnant lady? It...

Shop: The Art and Found by Olivia Royale Why We Love It: Floppy, wide brim winter hats. Yep, that's why we love it. They are cute, unique and warm. Also, we love hooded cowls/capelets, any shop with a section titled "Wearble Art," crocheted bowler hats, bow tie scarves, and the amount of fun Olivia Royale seems to be having with fashion. Price Range: $20 - $368 More Info: Like Olivia Royale's work on Facebook and save 10% with coupon code: "SaveHandmade" Favorite Items: Floppy Brim Winter Hat $40 (pictured); Winter Bowler Hat $38 ; Bow Tie Scarf in Fig $30 ; Valentines Day Capelet $52 ; The Shapeshifter Hat $48

Grey skies, muddied snow, brown grass, naked trees and cars turned chalky with salt and snow splatter all cast a cold, colorless spell on winter's dreary days. Break through the grey gloom with vivid, colorful coats. Green Grosgrain Tie Coat, Top Shop, $150 Pink Collarless Coat, Old Navy, $49 (was $75) Seafoam Peter Pan Collar Coat, ASOS, $172.71 Red Standing Collar Retro Coat, Vince Camuto, $239 Green Thinsulate Lady Day Coat, J. Crew, $229.99 (was $325) Yellow Collarless Military Button Coat, Zappos, $84.99 (was $120) Rust Belted Notch-Collar Coat, Nordstrom, $138.90 (was $278) Wine Military Laced-Back Coat, Victoria's Secret, $139.99 (was $188) Plum Pleated Skirt Coat, Kohl's, $110 (was $220) Red Ruffle Lapel Coat, New York & Co., $51.98 (was $130) Blue Reversible Belted Puffer, Victoria's Secret, $118 Red Quilted Coat, Lord & Taylor, $95 (was $190)

Cashmere is one of those items where spending more really pays off. The difference between cheap and expensive cashmere, much like silk, is the length of the wool fibers used to make the yarn. Longer fibers are stronger and less likely to break, pill or engage in other bad sweater behavior. Longer fibers being more rare means the higher the quality, the higher the price. January is clearance month, so now's the time to stock up on pricy staples like cashmere. All the items listed below are at least 30% off. Top: sheath dress with leather trim, Adam $138 (originally $345) ruffle cardigan, Victoria's Secret $39.99 ($79.50) orange chunky knit cardigan, Neiman Marcus $212 ($425) bright color block dress, Kate Spade at Neiman Marcus $195 ($325) Bottom: white wrap cardigan, Victoria's Secret $39.99 ($69.50) embellished shoulders mini dress, French Connection at Lord & Taylor $44.39 ($148) camel cowl neck sweater, J. Crew $139.95 ($265)

As I trekked outside yesterday morning, winter whipped me in the face. I watched my breath mingle with the snowflakes as I walked on ice to my cold car. Until all of this, it hadn't really felt like winter. Sure, Christmas was chilly and there were a few snow flurries, but Michigan winters are far more troublesome than that. It's totally time for a new, cozier coat. If you're on a budget like me, don't fret. These cute coats will keep you warm and well-dressed all winter even if your wallet is a bit wan. Shirred Detail Coat, New York & Company, $44.98 Double Breasted Ruffle Coat, Macy's, $52.99 Double Breasted Tab Coat, Victoria's Secret, $99.99 Belted Ruffle Poncho, Kohl's, $39.20 Pleated Skirt Coat, Delia's, $79.50 Military Wool Trench, Target, $48.98 Down Puffer Coat, Zappos, $62.99 Ruched Puffer Coat, Piperlime, $68.99 Belted Puffer Coat, Zappos, $99.99 Hooded Asymmetrical Coat, Modcloth, $90.99 Belted Wool-Blend Coat, Old Navy, $69 Ruffled Bel...