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While much of the blogging world is anxiously anticipating the arrival of spring any day now, here in Canada the winter weather usually lasts well into April. Wearing faux-fur is one of the coziest and cuddliest ways to dress for frigid temperatures, and the brighter the better for breaking up the bleak landscape. My favorite coat is a hot pink number that garners a lot of compliments, but the most fabulous fuzzy pieces I've seen are from British label Shrimps. Designer Hannah Weiland (below) uses all synthetic materials, so animal lovers need not worry; the fake-fur colors are fantastically saturated and vibrant, appearing on coats, bags, shoes, and scarves. A gorgeous presentation of Shrimps Fall/Winter '15 took place last week in London and featured lots of signature softness, along with embroidery and glitter. It goes without saying that I am smitten!

the weather outside is frightful

I was beyond thrilled to find this coat (which has already earned me countless Little Red Riding Hood taunts) on a recent trip to Value Village for a mere $20!!! It might just be heavy enough to function suitably in -30C, which is only an added bonus considering how perfect the black velvet bow adorned collar is. Surviving in a climate comparable to that of Siberia (srsly though), it's near impossible to stay warm or at least avoid hypothermia during winter months; the faux fur accessories from asos are among my coveted winter pieces at the moment. No coincidence that the most ridiculous(ly amazing) ones are featured first.

mercury falling

I bought my winter boots yesterday (more on them to come) and am now thinking about coats, mittens, scarves, etc. I've got two fur hats which I can't wait to wear, but am in need of a parka to get me through the months when the temp hovers around -30C. lily+jae have a number of pieces I am currently lusting over (see above), and was one of many Canadian lines carried at the pretty little shop I used to work at. Sadly ann&rosie closed over a year ago, but I unearthed some photos of it to share with y'all.