Earmuffs never get enough credit when it comes to winter fashion. Not only do the fur-covered and fleece-lined accessories insulate your ears and shield them from the cold, they also leave your hairstyle intact. Sure, beanies and fluffy fur hats are great for staying warm, but once the hat comes off, say goodbye to your smooth blowout or Brigitte Bardot waves. These style-crowd-approved earmuffs are the perfect finishing touch to every winter outfit, from comfy casual to all dressed up.

You don't have to be a Lindsey Vonn-level skier, (or even know how to ski at all), to appreciate a good ski jacket in the throes of winter. They're waterproof and insulated, and our picks are much more stylish (read: fitted) than your average bulky puffer jacket. These ski jackets will keep you cozy without making you look like the Abominable Snowman.

Fur (real or faux) and wintertime fashion go hand-in-hand. After all, what's warmer (and more glamorous) than snuggling into an oversized fur coat? But it's not long, granny-ish styles that are gaining popularity among the fashion crowd -- it's a fur vest everybody's rocking. Whether you're throwing it over a T-shirt and jeans or you're layering it under your coat to keep warm when the temperature drops below freezing, a fur vest is a quick way to dress up your wardrobe.

If snow boots were on your winter shopping wish list, chances are only one pair would do: the L.L. Bean Signature Bean Boot. But with every major fashion site, magazine and blogger raving about the "It" boot of the season, you were probably a bit disappointed (read: devastated) when you discovered that they were backordered until spring. (Unless you were ahead of the trend and got them over the summer, in which case, well done, you.)

This year we're taking a vow: We're cutting down on the clutter we lug around in our clutches and purses on nights out. After all, do you really need four lipsticks for one evening? One way to stick to this promise: Downsize your bag. Louis Vuitton, J. Mendel, Lanvin and other fashion houses sent tiny, structured box clutches -- with just enough room for your cellphone, credit card and one lipstick -- down the fall runways.