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        Photographs by Alain Rousseau and Randy Brooke 
         Forties inspired fur pieces, coupled with a pair of retro long gloves,
              are a stylish way to keep warm in the snow. Blue fox jackets,
			   white fringed mink capes and gold sable stoles infused with a nostalgic
              romanticism are inconspicuously chic.
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    |  Skin
        looses moisture and elasticity when exposed to wind and extremely cold
        temperatures. Thus in mountain weather your hands will chap, crack, and
        flake all over your clothes. In order to keep dull, dry, and dehydrated
        hands at bay; apply a generous amount of L’Occitane Shea Butter
        Hand Cream and keep your hands warm and insulated in a muff or a pair
        of gloves.
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    |  Every
        fashionista en route to the slopes must have a lavish fur coat to sip
        hot cocoa in. A luxuriously opulent fur coat eliminates the necessity
        to wear layer upon layer to keep warm. Why look like a shapeless zeppelin
          lost under debris of fabrics when you can be a sleek fox enveloped
          in fur? 'Fur'thermore fur (faux or real depending on your
        convictions) is one of the few bold stylistic statements that actually
        has utility.
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    |  Night life in skiing capitals like Aspen, Gstaad, St. Moritz, and Courchevel
          is just as exhilarating and modish as the days spent on the slopes.
          Once the sun sets over the snow-capped mountains, jet setters slip
          into their evening gowns and stilettos.
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    | Fashionlines Tips: 1-In order to prevent frost bite in a silk charmeuse
        dress and strappy heels, keep to the confines of your hotel resort. 2-Throw a fur wrap or bolero over your outfit just for effect.  3-Always make a dinner reservation (especially during
        the alta season) in advance.  4-After a culinary feast, complete with a bottle of
        red wine, the most excellent way to meet people is to sip on a glass
        of cognac by the wood fire, looking fabulous.  5-Don’t drink too much. It is much easier
          to get intoxicated in high altitudes.    | 
  
    |  It
        is imperative that you keep your feet insulated, dry, and warm in the
        harsh cold. Otherwise, you will loose valuable body heat or in extreme
        circumstances put yourself at risk of permanent vascular and nerve damage.
        A great way to keep your perfectly pedicured toes toasty is to wear silk
        stockings underneath a pair of wool socks. The air trapped under the
        multiple layers will barrier the cold effectively.
 Fashionlines Tip: Go
          wild with colors! Try electric blue, shocking fuchsia, or zesty orange.   | 
  
    |  The
        must have accessory of the snowbunny is the hat. There are thousands
        of blood vessels in the head, which run just under the skin and radiate
        a tremendous amount of heat to the atmosphere. Seriously, after a few
        days in the freezing cold, you too will agree that accessorizing never
        felt so good.
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    | Fashionlines Tips:  1- Remember that keeping your head warm means keeping the rest of your
        body warm. 2-In order to prevent the unsightly occurrence
          of the “helmet
        head” syndrome, refrain from putting styling products (mousse included)
        in your hair. Otherwise, aided by the warm air in the hat, your hair
        will mold into a frightening shape.  3-Every other night, sitting in a hot bubble bath, apply Alberto V05 Hot Oil Hair Treatment Moisturizing
        Formula with Vitamin E to your hair and scalp. This treatment will condition your hair, while revitalizing your dry
        and itchy scalp.   | 
  
    |  Covering
        the mouth with a scarf is a great way to recycle body heat and moisture,
        while adding color and texture to your look.
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     With the right wardrobe the ferocious go-getter of the urban jungle
        can easily transform into a couture snowbunny. Perhaps playing dress
        up for a lifetime is fashion’s main appeal to women, who are eternally
        little girls at heart. So grab your Chanel snow board and put on your
        fur lined Dior Moon-Boots Cinderella, for it is time to play Snow Queen.  |