Fall Trend: Fur

November is upon us—the heart of the fall season!  Time to explore another trend for fall 2013, one that is especially good now that the weather has turned cold: fur!  Yes, ‘tis the season for fur.  And while fur usually makes the rounds on boots this time of year, this year fur is showing up everywhere.  Like on pumps:

The Heiress by 2 Lips Too is deceptively simple at first glance, but then you pause to take it all in: lace.  Ruffles.  Beading.  And fur, of course!  But the monochromatic palette means it doesn’t overwhelm you.  It’s like caramel…delicious, furry caramel.  It has a five-inch heel and a one-inch platform, and can be yours for $54 from Heels.com.

Not enough fur on this pump for you?  How about this one?

The Ivana by Isa Tapia is just full of fur—real rabbit, dyed a warm red.  Plus, they look super-cozy, don’t they?  If you ignore the four-inch heel for a minute?  They look like slippers, but slippers you could wear to a fancy function.  Or ruby slippers for a Russian princess, during the dark winter.  They can be yours for $455 from Shopbop.

The Eclipse by Charles Jourdan is also rabbit, but gray.  It looks so soft and fluffy, doesn’t it?  I want to reach into my computer and pet it.  Plus, I just love gray.  The four straps up the front and the four-inch heel finish the look.  Buy it before 9 AM today and you can get it for $129, but after that I think it goes back to $215.  Keep an eye on Neiman Marcus Last Call!

Here’s something with a little whimsy:

Meow!  The Cat by Kate Spade New York is gray flannel flat (flannel!  I can barely stand it) with a furry little gold-embellished kitty face on the round toe.  Pointy ears, whiskers galore… this guy has charm to spare.  Yours for $68 from Zappos Couture.

Wow.  Just…wow.  The Leather Fur-Trimmed Pump by Fendi is interesting in so many ways.  First, of course, the fur.  It looks like a chipmunk was skinned and out on the front.  (Actually, it’s mink.  Mink!  Fancy.)  And just look at the heel—a cubist dream in many shades mirror-plated metal.  (Plus it sticks out from the back of the shoe a bit, which is kind of cool.)  You’ll be the talk of the town in these!  Find them at Saks for $1990.

Whether you choose fake fur or real, warm up to this trend this season!

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Boot sale-- save up to 25% off select styles
Bloomingdale's: Sale now through 11/17 (save 20-40%)
Lord & Taylor: Veteran's Day sale-- take 15% off regular and sale with code VETSDAY
Macy's: Take 15% off with code VETDAY
Nordstrom: Half-yearly sale-- save up to 40%
Payless: Buy one, get one half off