Community Magazine November 2012

fashion flash F rigid temps and fierce winds don’t need to make a fabulous fashionista hibernate. As winter slowly sets upon us, bundle up in rich, soft velvets and velours. From renaissance inspired velour and satin blazers to cozy velvet knit pointelle tunics, these richly textured looks will keep you looking très elegant – and toasty to boot! And speaking of boots, take your look up a notch with Nicholas Kirkwood’s velvet booties with gorgeous hammered gold platform – ooh la la! Arms feeling a bit chilled? Slip on a pair of opera length velvet gloves and up your glamour quotient in an instant. Even jewelry has replaced its traditional stone cameos with a deep velvet broach. Don’t forget to top off your look with a velvet fedora for that certain je ne sais quoi look (and to keep your ears from freezing)! JENNIFER ESSES VEL VET c rush Cozy up to winter’s favorite fabric. Velvet and jewel encrusted sneaks- it doesn’t get anymore euro chic! My fave footwear pick of fall- the velvet smoking slipper. So comfy! 62 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE