Winter Fashion

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It may be one of the most luxurious fabrics out there, but with all the great deals going on right now you can afford to bundle up in cashmere.

Jcrew.com’s cashmere boutique offers a selection of reasonably-priced woolens, including the perfect bateau sweater that you’ll wear for years to come on sale for $129.

Chic cashmere slippers are marked down to $45 at shopintuition.com.

Stay warm and fashionable in a Portolano cashmere cable hat, $35, and matching cable trim gloves, $32, at bluefly.com.

Luxe sleeveless jumpers are on sale for just $40 at overstock.com—marked down from $255.

Plush scarves in a rainbow solid pastels are on sale at macys.com for $37.

Nothing makes toes feel toastier than cashmere socks. And we love this polka dot pair, on sale for $10 at garnethill.com.

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The weather outside may be frightful, but this season’s coats are just delightful. Just look at Rihanna’s cheery tartan Jean Paul Gaultier! Click here to see what designer toppers everyone from Angelina Jolie and Jessica Alba to Katie Holmes and Gwen Stefani are wearing to keep out the cold. And don’t miss our editor picks on how to get the same star style for a whole lot less.

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Jennifer Garner didn’t need to snuggle up to husband Ben Affleck to keep warm as she strolled around New York City with daughter Violet recently. The Juno actress looked warm and cozy all on her own wearing an updated take on a fur-lined hunters’ hat (reminiscent of one of our all-time favorite Looney Tunes characters, Elmer Fudd). We’ve tracked down the plaid cap so you can fight off winter’s chill just like Jen. Click here to buy her Plaid Trapper cap at hatattack.com, $85.

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Sure, you could shell out thousands for a glam designer tote, but why bother when some of the season’s hottest bags can be had for under $100. As part of our Ultimate Guide to Winter Fashion, we’ve hunted down the best budget bags out there. Click here to see our top picks.

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From Blake Lively’s Coach boots, to Leighton Meester’s designer dress, Gossip Girl has inspired our fashion choices a lot lately. And now that we’re in the market for a new winter coat, our fave show is providing inspiration again with an abundance of cute outerwear. We’ve got the girls’ looks for real — and for a steal!

Blake rocked Ever’s Los Feliz leather hoodie jacket, $715. Unfortunately, you can only get it in black, as the red was created especially for the show. Or get the look for less with this Lux Stay Golden Bomber, $128.

Taylor Momsen recently wore Lauren Moffatt’s Hooded Toggle Jacket, $541, pairing it with purple tights to really make it pop. If you like Taylor’s toggle coat, try this Esprit Toggle Coat, $142.

Leighton went more mod in Tory Burch’s Mercedes Trench, on sale now for $798 down from $1995. The patent navy blue is the perfect contrast to her red accent pieces. Try this Michael Michael Kors Patent Trench Coat, $199, for a gentler price.

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The cold weather and dreary days are making us itch for some warm temps and bright sun. But with so many vacation options, we’re having a hard time figuring out where to go. We could spend a relaxing few days off the coast of southern Italy, which seems to have done wonders for Mariah Carey. Or maybe we could lounge on a yacht on the French Riveria like Jay-Z and Beyonce. We’d love to hit the beaches of Hawaii like Kate Walsh and her husband or Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. Who wouldn’t want to spend hours riding waves? But since we don’t have a big vacation budget, we’ll keep dreaming and make sure to save up for next year.Tell us: Where are you planning to go this winter? Are you taking any vacations?

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Two of our favorite blonde TV actresses hit the streets of New York City this week in the exact same pair of boots — and we were so smitten we had to track them down! Hayden Panettiere paired her Coach “Weslyn” boots in Whiskey with a black peacoat for a day of appearances in the city, while Blake Lively was snapped on-set in character as Serena van der Woodsen in her brown riding boots. You can buy a pair of the actual boots for yourself, but if you want to spend a little less than the stars, we’ve got some more affordable options for a similar style.

For Real:
Get your own Weslyn boots, $378 at coach.com

For a Steal:
Naturalizer “Sidney” Tall Shaft Riding Boot, $99 at nordstrom.com

Bandolino “Jordana” Tall Boot, $110 at macys.com

Ros Hommerson “Corral” Boot, $164 at zappos.com

Born “Thicket” Boot, $194 at zappos.com