The Owl and the Peacock: Warm & Cool for Winter

The autumn leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, and that frosty morning chill is a timely reminder to update our wardrobe with some new winter warmers. But before you run out to buy yet another cozy sweater, here are some ultimate Winter Essentials worth investing in keep you warm while looking cool throughout the season.

A practical & stylish coat. Let's face it, you will wear your coat for longer periods, & more often than probably almost anything else in your wardrobe, so it needs to be comfortable, it needs to be practical and it needs to be flattering.

Kenneth Cole New York Down Coat $165 at The Bay

Beaver Canoe Toggle Coat $228 at Roots

SOIA and KYO Carmella Coat $375 at The Bay

Toppers. There are many fun and flattering styles of hats, earmuffs and headbands to keep your head warm without sacrificing protection from the upcoming arctic temps.

This winter's top accessory trend are earmuffs. What more can you ask for? They keep your hair in style while keeping your ears warm! There are lots of cute designs to choose from; decorated with fur or knit details, bold colours as well as other embellishments.

ASOS

Juicy Couture

If earmuffs aren't quite your thing, then try a head scarf on for size.

Gloves. I don't know about you, but I can't stand for my hands to be cold, if my hands are cold my whole body is freezing. That's why winter gloves are an absolute necessity. And, if you have to have them, then why not make sure they are warm and pretty! Right?

Leather gloves will not only protect your hands, but they will be stylish enough to wear everywhere, even to dressy occasions. Look for either black or brown to match your coat or look for gloves in fun colours or prints to make a fashion statement.