We have a ways to go before we can start shedding our winter gear and amp up for a warm summer. But fear not fashionistas! We can still keep ourselves warm and fabulous in a unique white as snow white coat! Although I have always shied away from white due to its infamous personality in wanting to gather stains, we can always find inspiration from some of fashion’s favorite magazine editors to breathe new life into a simple piece of women’s apparel and have us falling in love with winter all over again.

One of Harper’s Bazaar’s editors around the globe, Christine Centenera of Australia’s Harper’s Bazaar always keeps the photogs busy with her constantly evolving style that honestly, makes me beyond envious. Her cuts and material of the women’s clothing she wears gives us constant inspiration and a quick reminder that you can take any piece of women’s apparel that might have just been an ordinary number in your closet and give it a completely different look with an edgier eye.

When you’re out shopping for a winter coat, we already know the obvious. The peacoat look with the lapels and the creative buttons that suit your fancy. But try the Christine Centenera approach to women’s clothing and keep your eye out for unique textures and not so ordinary cuts to keep such a simple and classic item in your winter wardrobe looking a cut above the rest with its details. When looking through different textures, don’t be shy in reaching out and touching it firsthand to get a good feel for it. One of my favorite texture that’s perfect for the winter weather is the tweed material we see on Chanel suits and Fall gear. Taking a material that is typically used for a type of outfit and usually arranged for a fashion season, and going in the opposite direction- this usually calls for some creativity and a bold personality to wear it and pull it off too! (more…)