Inspiration Du Jour: Model-Off-Duty

It’s often hard to be inspired in the fall and winter months—especially post holiday booze fests soirees that make bare legs and sparkle the norm—when all that’s on our mind is watching Ugly Betty under the covers with a steaming cup of hot chocolate on the side.

Okay. Maybe the Ugly Betty part is just me. But who can resist her genuine charm and plucky optimism? I think there’s a lesson to be learned from her: be genuine in what you say and do, and the Universe will return the favor. Besides, post-exam trauma is best dealt with mindless things like re-watching every episode of a favorite show. Personal experience shows that re-runs go best with Christmas cookies. Trust.

But point is, well-frosted and evenly-sprinkled sugar cookies are about as chic as we want to get when it get’s too cold to Instagram outdoors. It’s either our down duvet covers or their jacket counterparts; whichever is warmer (and more cuddle-friendly)  makes the cut. And while a limited selection makes for smoother mornings, winter fashion isn’t as boring as it’s made out to be. The puffer jacket isn’t the only warm form of outerwear! Winter doesn’t limit our style repertoire; we have the right to choose! It’s a debate that has since evolved from practical (re: warm) versus chic to simply what suits our mood. Fur, shearling, wool, or the ever-classic down-feather puffer.

Where else but style snaps of model-off-duty to look for winter inspiration? I came across these photos on AoB and instantly fell in love:

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