How Can I Wear...? {Fur Edition}

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It's time for a fun, new series on 'ye olden blog called "How Can I Wear...?" I get eleventy hundred questions per week about how we average, non-Parisian, larger than a size 00, working class peeps can sport trends without looking like a hot mess.

It's tricky, that trend wearing business. And if you don't tred carefully, you'll end up looking like a third Olsen twin. Which I guess would make y'all the Olsen triplets...

I'm guilty of over-trending myself - it's true. Like, I know I've over styled myself when I walk out of the bedroom wearing some get-up that I've spent an hour accessorizing, only to look up at Stephen's face and see nothing but utter perplexion, his eyes as big as saucers. Example:

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S - "Um, is that a new (insert questionable item(s) of clothing here)?"

Me - "Yeah! Don't you think it looks just like something Olivia Palermo would wear?"

S - "Who's Olivia Palermo? Do you work with her?"

Me- "No."

S- "It's....um...nice. And complicated looking!"

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This is a boy's way of insinuating you've completely outdone yourself - and not in a good way. It's his way of saying, "What the Hells Angels do you think you're wearing?"

To avoid future conversations, like the made-up convo above, I'm thinking that together you sweet readers and I can help each other out by sharing ways in which we wear trends without looking like fashion mishaps.

Up first? Fur, dah-ling!

I have five ways that I love to sport fur, one of the hottest trends of fall 2011: With a Maxi dress, as a vest, as a jacket or cropped coat, as an embellishment (like a collar) and as an accent (like a scarf).

If you're pretty ready to jump feet furst (haha, furst, get it?), then proceed to jacket and coat wearing. If you're semi-ready to try fur, sample a vest. If you're terrified of the fuzzy stuff, go for a fur collar or fur scarf.

Fur with...a maxi dress!

This is a super chic and uber-2011 way to wear fur. Lots of fashionistas are pairing fur vests and cropped fur jackets with the maxi dress for a casual autumn look. This way of sporting the fuzz is definitely for the more daring, edgy girl...so proceed if you're looking to up the ante of your fall style significantly!

Fur as...a jacket!

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Like, duh. This isn't new or cutting edge, but a great fur jacket in a chic animal print like leopard is a super stylish and classic way to wear fur. Look for of-the-moment cropped styles and make sure to give your fur jacket the "pet" test before purchasing it. What's the pet test? Vigorously rub the coat with the palm of your hand...did a handful of the fur come flying off? If so, it's cheaply made and you should put it back on the rack STAT!

Fur as...an embellishment!

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For those of you just starting out with fur, try buying a sweater or cardigan with fur lapels, or even boots with a fur cuff at the top. It's an easy and understated way to rock the fuzzy stuff.

Fur as...a vest!

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This is the most wearable, ageless way to wear fur. It looks sleek with skinny jeans and boots or paired with a sexy little black dress, tights and stilettos. Look for taupe and deep brown colors, which tend to look the most expensive and luxurious (and can also be paired with black or brown!)

Fur as...a scarf!

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So cute, so luxe, so WARM. A fur scarf or stole is perfection this season, especially for that tricky fall to winter transition time in December/January.

I could go on about this look furrever (ok, I'll stop with the cutesy word play stuff), but this post is already too long. So tell me ladies...how do you wear your fur? As an accessory? As a focal point of your outfit? Do tell!

*A Blonde Ambition is proud to only promote faux fur. Be kind to our cute little animals and geaux faux!

Be blessed, lovelies-