Women’s winter clothing styles

Warm and elegant wool coats

Whether you need it for work or just for the occasional luncheon or evening out, an elegant wool winter coat is a timeless classic no woman's wardrobe should be without. Choose a coat that's long enough to flatter your figure and look appropriate with a skirt. Shorter wool jackets are a great extra to add a more casual elegance with trousers or even jeans, but make sure you have at least one longer winter coat to wear with a skirt or suit. If you are attending or even having a winter wedding, there are great styles of winter wedding dresses available in a variety of styles that are both warm and elegant.

Cozy down parkas

For all those times when warmth counts for more than fashion, a warm down or Thinsulate® jacket is something no winter wardrobe should be without. Choose a jacket that offer enough length to cover your vulnerable lower back for maximum warmth. Sleeves that include a second cuff inside will keep cold winds out, dramatically increasing heat retention.

Capes, shawls and scarves

When you're just running down to the mailbox, need an extra layer of warmth with your coat or just prefer the looser feel of a cape with a dress or suit, be sure to stock up on colorful capes, shawls and scarves. Capes are available in a variety of lengths, from wrist length to ankle length in woven wool, velvet, heavy lined wool felts and even silk blends. Scarves and shawls are abundant this season, and are appearing in every color of the rainbow. Stock your closet with a selection to match every mood.

Makeup and Beauty Trends For Winter 2009-2010

Sheer foundation makeup: Foundation makeup colors tend to remain same from season-to-season. But still, each season brings about a new texture to explore. Heavy winters often inspire a matte, powdery look that is absolute opposite of sheer looks of summer. Fall 2009 has taken the hold of sheer foundation makeup trend of summer with a few tweaks.

Sheer foundation makeup looks more natural than matte looks. Instead of a thicker matte texture, makeup trends for fall and winter this year, are calling on wearers to continue using their tinted moisturizers, with soft layer of translucent powder. There is another way to stay current with foundation makeup trends. A high-definition makeup can be done with a lightweight, oil-free base that perfects skin while still looking soft and natural.

Bare Escentuals makes great foundation kits that match skin tones and are easy to use. Best of all, they give a completely natural finish that can give a look of naked skin. Finish it off with a slick of balm and a swipe of mascara and you are done! The biggest key to this look is to remember that the right skin prep comes first in order to look flawless.

Like any other time of year, Fall 2009 stays away from featuring more than one focal point of face. Choosing to wear a bold lip color with neutral, understated eye is in line with fashion trends emerging for winters. On contrary, smoldering, intensely painted eyes will look best with a natural, soft lip color and delicately enhanced cheeks. Skin paleness is also in with its natural tints.