Faux & Fierce

I don't know what you weirdos do on Christmas,
but rocking faux fur like a ninja ganster is what you should have been doing

I always find it amusing that when we see knock off purses being sold on the street corner we turn up our noses and call them "fakes", and yet, when we find something that masters the art of mimicry in a chic way, we refer to it as "faux". I'm not sure who invented the distinction, but like most things in our American world, once you slap a french term on it, people give it respect. For example, would you rather stay in a large house or a chateau? We're such suckers. Well this season in particular, we've been fools for faux fur, and I'm okay with it. Not really from a PETA perspective, mostly because I'm a strong believer that I have canine teeth for a reason, but just because I can't honestly afford a real chinchilla jacket unless I make like American Gangster and start dealing drugs on the side. Blue magic anyone? As much as I do love me some Denzel Washington, the vision of jail time is enough of a deterrent... and fluorescent orange isn't really my color, although I did give it a chance, really, I did.

God, is it bad that I'm totally craving a cheese burger right now?

I'm a big fan of this trend, which really goes back to my days of scrounging around in my grandmother's closet as a child and finding her mink shawl complete with little mink heads, paws, and creepy glass eyes. It served a dual purpose of make an awesome dress up accessory while also scaring my older sister's friends whenever they came over. I was quite the popular younger sister, as you can imagine. I was simply trying to explain to them that fur is a glamorous girl's best friend and nothing to be afraid of... or I was just a complete pain in the ass, which explains why my sister pretty much ignored me until I hit high school. At least my grandma knew what was up, as she was quite the little fashion minx herself. So in her honor, I present to you a trend you probably already knew about, but on sale because the fashion industry is so foolishly preparing for their spring inventory while the rest of us our just finally seeing temperatures drop into the 20s.

What? Can't a brotha enjoy his fur in peace?

I've always heard the saying "Patience is a virtue", I just didn't fully appreciate it until I saw how amazing after Christmas sales can be when you're trying to hunt down a prized fur. FYI I went with options that had the most sizes available, but that's not to say some of these websites don't have more out there. I have two major words of advice MOVE FAST cause these items are selling out quickly, and be careful with the full fur numbers because certain styles can look wide and bulky on. Without further adue...I give you vests, jackets, and shawls all $150 or less

VS "Faux-Fur Collar Coat"
on sale $149 available in 3 colors
CLICK HERE or go to www.victoriassecret.com

Mod Cloth "Jubilant Jungle Cardigan"
$62.99
CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com

ModCloth "At First Plush Jacket"
$74.99
CLICK HERE or go to www.modcloth.com

A Wear "Textured Fur Jacket"
on sale $64.46
CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com

Asos "Fluted Back Coat with Faux Fur Collar"
on sale $71.62 red and navy
CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com

Vila Fur Trim Hood Belted Padded Parka
on sale $81.47 colors: black olive
CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com

Asos "Film Star Stole in Faux Fur"
on sale $78.78
CLICK HERE or go to www.us.asos.com

The Limited "Faux Fur Coverup"
$79.90 (40% of of this now)
CLICK HERE or go to www.thelimited.com

BB Dakota "The Garrett Vest"
$58
CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com

BB Dakota reversible "The Everett Coat"
on sale $70.95
CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com (Cheaper than www.shopbop.com)

BB Dakota "The Braden Coat"
on sale $60.95 also in black
CLICK HERE or go to www.karmaloop.com

Members Only "Kitty Fur Vest"
$98
CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoufitters.com

BB Dakota "Janika Fur Vest"
on sale $49.99
CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com

BB Dakota "Faux Fur Collar Coat"
on sale $59.99 available on other sites in different colors
CLICK HERE or go to www.urbanoutfitters.com

Madewell "Furry Festival Vest"
on sale $79.99
CLICK HERE or go to www.madewell.com

T Tahari "Leopard Print Faux Fur Vest"
on sale 89.60
CLICK HERE or go to www.bloomingdales.com

Surrell "Faux Fur Hooded Vest"
on sale $103.60
CLICK HERE or go to www.bloomingdales.com

Kensie "Faux Fur Vest"
on sale $26.97
CLICK HERE or go to www.piperlime.com

Hazel "Faux Fur Vest"
on sale $37.97
CLICK HERE or go to www.piperlime.com

Blu Moon "No Fur Vest"
on sale $76.99
CLICK HERE or go to www.piperlime.com 

Sanctuary "Rockin Natalie Vest"
on sale $78.99
CLICK HERE or go to www.piperlime.com

Express "Minus The Fur Grooved Coat"
on sale $99 (plus take 40% of that right now)
CLICK HERE or go to www.express.com

Esprit "Faux Fur Vest"
On sale $69.99 also in black
CLICK HERE or go to www.esprit.com