Fashion - Women > Jackets / Outerwear

With crisp fall winds in full force, fur is more appealing now than ever. I've long been an advocate of styling fur in the form of a cozy cover-up. To me, a fur vest or stole isn't a luxury; it's a life necessity. Whether you're dressing it down for day, or dressing it up for evening, every woman should own at least one piece of fur in a design that fits her lifestyle. And with the runways lined in fur — did you see Chanel's FW 2010 collection? — you should be be prepared to style this natural insulator as a complement to several items in your closet this winter.

Two pieces I'm loving? Check this grey and white shearling stole by L.A.-based line L'Agence. It's easy to see why celebrities such as Nicole Richie love the label; L'Agence's shearling stole would be the perfect companion to almost any look! More wide at the shoulders, this shearling stole slips on and the front falls just below the hips. Not without details, the stole also features pockets lined in black trim. L'Agence shearling pocketed stole, $1515, Net-A-Porter.

I've also got my eyes on this Antik Batik rabbit gilet. What's a gilet, you ask? A gilet is a sleeveless jacket that looks more like a vest. This multicoloured fur wonder by French designer Gabriella Cortese is absolutely divine! So free-spirited, Cortese has completely captured and infused French feeling into this artistic coverup. Slightly longer at the front, this rabbit gilet features a multicoloured design, oversized lapels, and a hook-and-eye front closure. Totally luxe! Antik Batik clava rabbit gilet, $660, Net-A-Porter.