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Fur is a top fall 2010 runway trend but we prefer faux fur

Faux fur expert Jaclyn Sharp and Imposter founder speaks out about the return of real fur in fashion As we are recapping runway trends for next fall it's hard to ignore the abundance of fur shown during New York Fashion Week. Without naming names and going runway to runway, there was a plethora of fur shown in almost every style from subtle to ostentatious, including the fluffy fox skirt shown by one household name fashion designer. I felt like I was watching reruns of 80's prime time soap operas where the characters dabbled in glutinous excess on every level, including fur. But have we not progressed from those stereotypes of what appearing glamorous is all about? That was for the

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Faux Fur Chubbies are oh so chic

The Fuzzy-Wuzzy Party Must-Have Jacket is even better in a shot of color What happens when you marry two hot trends? You get instant party glamour! The fierce trend in fake fur is riding high. Add a fantastic jewel color in a retro modern shape, and you've got one amazing new look to take you into the party season and then some! TOPSHOP BOXY FAUX FUR CHUBBY COAT While furry vests are all the rage stateside, Paris is a bit more excited about brilliant faux fur jackets. Particularly, a take on the fluffy 1940's / late 1970's chubby jacket that has all the disco glamour that looks so right again. >> Shopping Hint: TopShop has some fantastic fake fur chubbies

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Grrrrowl…. There’s a Fierce Fashion Forecast

Animal prints, furry accents, and wildlife references Lions, and tigers, and snakes, oh my! Add some instant zap to your wardrobe with your own reserve of fashion fierceness. There's nothing short of walking on the wild side with bold animal prints, maxed-out faux fur accents, and sleek black leather to pack some pow into your core wardrobe. Reptile is a bit edgier and more unexpected than classic leopard, but that's doesn't mean you need to forgo big cat patterns, simple wear them in a more modern way. A zebra pattern sweater with strong shoulders, perhaps? Or try a blast of cheetah on the wedge of a simple bootie. You can also go gaga over crocodile-print leather, perhaps a jacket this

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Give life back to an old fur

Fashion castoffs help orphaned wildlife Give life back to an old fur… Fashion castoffs help orphaned wildlife It is hard to grasp a baby animal wanting your old fur coat or swathed in a fur stole, but sweetie, those little orphaned critters really have more need for last season's must-have than your closet has space or your heart has room. All fur donations are tax-deductible. 2 week old gray fox in fur It is hard to grasp a baby animal wanting your old fur coat or swathed in a fur stole, but sweetie, those little orphaned critters really have more need for last season's fashion must-have[/link] than your closet has space or your heart has room. The Humane Society of

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Look Who’s Faking It Now…

Faux Fur Makes An Impact On The Runway Look Who's Faking It Now, Faux Fur Makes An Impact On The Runway! Fashion designer Marc Bouwer proved what's got to be real is fake when he sent out one red-carpet worthy faux fur coat after another down his fall 2002 runway collection, aptly named, "A Love Affair with Faux". "Women might be able to fake orgasms," says Sharon Stone "but men can fake whole relationships." Well, here's something else a man can fake…a great "fur" coat! Fashion designer Marc Bouwer proved what's got to be real is fake when he sent out one red-carpet worthy faux fur coat after another down his fall 2002 runway collection, aptly named, "A Love Affair

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Fake Fur, Real Style

Ride the Furry Fashion Trend Fur is gorgeous… no doubt about it! We just prefer looking at it on the backs of the critters from whence it came.How can you ride the trend of great, big furry hats, mile-long minkish boas, Mad Max inspired shaggy vests, or decadent high-pile fuzzy bed throws and still muster virtue in your vanity? Fake it, baby! Fur is gorgeous… no doubt about it! We just prefer looking at it on the backs of the critters from whence it came. How can you ride the trend of great, big furry hats, mile-long minkish boas, Mad Max inspired shaggy vests, or decadent high-pile fuzzy bed throws and still muster virtue in your vanity? Fake it, baby!

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