Winter vests are one of my absolute favorite cold weather accessories. Are you with me? You can layer a great vest over long sleeved shirts and sweaters to create a trendy look that's also warm and cozy. Granted, winter vests aren't going to replace a coat on really frigid days, but they are perfect for a mild day that is a bit chilly. Plus, you are going to look fabulous, no matter which one you choose. Check out these lovely options and let me know which one tops your must have list.

1. FAUX FUR

A faux fur ladies vests is great for adding your own flair to an outfit. In fact, they are some of the most popular winter vests on store shelves this year.

2. PATTERNED PUFFY VEST
You likely see more solid colored puffy vests, but if you can get your hands ... Read more »

Seven fresh ways to wear a ponytail on days when you're dealing with second-day hair or don't have time to do much more than pull it back and call it a day.

1. Inverted Ponytail

Start by evenly distributing a pea-size of Verb’s Ghost Oil ($14) to make your strands mega-glossy. Then make a low ponytail and create an opening between the hair near the base. Move the ponytail up, over and down through that space. It's that easy.

2. Loop Ponytail

Get the look by first pulling your hair into a low ponytail and securing it with an elastic at the nape of your neck. Fold the ponytail into a loop and ... Read more »

The jury’s out, ladies! Pantone’s color of the year for 2015 is marsala. What exactly is marsala, you ask? First off, it’s a lovely red wine that goes great with Italian food. More importantly, the color marsala is, as described by Pantone, a “full-bodied red-brown.” It's been predicted to show up as the new it-color in fashion, beauty and design in the upcoming year. What does this mean for you though, collegiettes? It means that it’s time to stock up on everything marsala-colored and rock this amazing new hue, stat.

Here are some of our favorite marsala-colored pieces:

1. BCBG Wine Stretch V-Neck Long Sleeve Maxi Wrap Dress, $112, Bluefly 

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