Matching Collars & Cuffs?

No. Not today.  But I am definitely all about collars today and it will be cuffs tomorrow.  Collars of the fur (mostly faux) variety.  These are so unbelievably useful at this time of year.  Functional as they're actually warm and the ideal addition to finish an outfit.  I also find that they work with both casual and smart outfits - some of the collars further down can transform a plain coat into a completely different looking piece.

Other plus points are that they're neutral and go with everything but are more interesting than a plain scarf - texture adds that little bit extra as opposed to something one dimensional.  

And there's something so lovely and snuggly about fur.  A bit like the clothing equivalent of an open fire - warm, cosy and Christmassy.  Whilst we're on the subject of Christmas these also make perfect presents.  Ideal for any lucky females that you have to buy for or as an addition to your Christmas list if you're still needing ideas.

Starting with these from John Lewis - definitely on the more subtle side of fur (fear not, I have full on bear further down) but a lovely addition to wear on a daily basis.  Plus one in navy!  As much as there does seem to be more about in navy this season, black and grey do still seem to dominate on the darker neutral side in accessories generally. 

Actually as I'm typing this, I am thinking - dear lord woman, you need to get your head read.  It's perhaps not that big a surprise that there isn't the hugest amount of navy fur around.  Even though the majority of what we have here is faux, doesn't take a genius to work out that navy animals are in rather short supply.  As in none.  And I can't even blame a hangover.  That was yesterday when, huge apologies, there was no blog.  Amazing Christmas party on Friday night, which went off without a hitch.  Which was handy seeing as I'd organised it.  Bring on the Summer one!  But to say I was on the rough side yesterday would have been a slight understatement.  Excessive amounts of white wine and me do not go together. 

But it's back to fur:- we have our navy, obviously faux, fur collar. 

John Lewis Faux Fur Tippet in navy £20

In black



In grey





A similar style but in a different colour (and I will say I personally am a massive fan of the lighter coloured ones - I think a honey coloured addition to a camel/navy/black outfit is just lovely.)

J by Jasper Conran Beige Faux faur scarf - £22.40


If you do like a smaller fur scarf then this furry version of a normal scarf may be up your furry street.  Long and thin. 

M&S Collection Faux Fur Scarf now £20





Great Plains glamorous faux fur shawl in Rhumbaba £35  Some of these scarves have a real vintage vibe to them and this for me is definitely one of them.  I love this shade - apparently it's "rhumbaba".  Fabulous.  Would look gorgeous with navy or a bottle green.  



These I found on Not On The High Street and think they are just gorgeous.  And they're actually right.  There are very few of these in fact on the HS. 

Faux Fur Asymmetric Scarves by Helen Moore £37

My favourite ones are the Siberian Wolf which is pictured below. 


Mountain Wolf £37



Whilst I did say we weren't going to look at matching cuffs - it would totally and utterly remiss of me not to mention these, seeing as they are available.  Actual matching cuffs!

Faux Fur Cuffs in Mountain Wolf by Helen Moore £25



And SIberian Wolf - I LOVE these. 



Whilst there aren't many around in shops. ASOS has an amazing selection.  All colours, sizes and sorts. 

ASOS Faux Fur Snood £22 



Or in Burgundy again £22




ASOS Faux Fur Funnel Snood £22




ASOS Fur Lapel Collar  £24  This is what I touched on earlier - ideal for transforming a plan coat into something completely different.  Well it would still be a coat - it is only a lapel collar, not magic beans.