More Winter Essentials - 3 C's of 2011: Cords, Cashmere and COLOR

The shocking preview of Winter (read as: 11 inches of snow) was a wake-up call to us all: Time to re-evaluate our closets! Put away the belly shirts, white pants (if you haven't already), sandals, and anything else that looks best with a tan. It's time to embrace the 3 C's of 2011: Cords, Cashmere and COLOR!

Cords: Plenty of retailers have embraced the adorably warm trend since the beginning of fall. J.Crew does it beautifully in an assortment of brights:

Here's how one of our favorite ladies of Hollywood style the pant: 

Sarah Jessica Parker out and about in a navy skinny cord

Cashmere: Keeping the top quality in mind, cashmere is among the priciest in knitwear. If you have the funds, a good cashmere sweater will keep you toasty and cozy all winter. You're also paying for sturdiness and longevity. Here's the latest from Club Monaco's winter cashmere, courtesy of ShopBop:  

  

Don't forget about color! The best way to beat winter time blues is to avoid the grays! Don't get me wrong - neutrals are great and practical, BUT, colors are uplifting, fun, and totally on trend for this season.

The latest in colorful outerwear: 

Cobalt Blue by Rebecca Taylor

Red-Orange by sass & bide

Purple by Nanette Lepore