Over the New Years, the East Coast froze over from record-breaking temperatures, and Donald Trump adorably continued to deny Global Warming. As we collectively groan in horror at the lunacy of the leader of the free world, let us at least look good while we're at it!
Brace the bitter cold in style by taking some inspiration from some of your favorite bloggers below. I loved seeing the differences between the West and East Coast Winter looks!
1. Mademoiselle Meme
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Mademoiselle Meme is based out of the San Francisco Bay Area - and while the sun shines brightly pretty much all year in her (and my!) neck of the woods, don't be fooled...we get plenty of chilly days! To keep warm, she beautifully pairs a long black trench with a leopard scarf and saddle oxford shoes.
2. Dounia Badri
A post shared by D. (@douniabadri) on Jan 11, 2018 at 10:41am PST
It's easy to get lost in an oversized sweater, but Dounia Badri makes it work by pairing it with a fitted A-line skirt and black knee-high boots.
3. Summer Albarcha
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Who says comfy has to be drab? Summer Albarcha takes her red converses to the next level with a super warm camel sweater coat and black skinny jeans.
4. Toosy Torkia
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UK-based Toosy Torkia pairs a fur-trimmed leather jacket and 90s-style stonewashed jeans for an uber-cool urban effect.
5. Saufeeya Goodson
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Saufeeya nails color contrast with an ivory-toned blazer, black top, and killer color blocked jeans. She seals the deal with tiny black sunglasses and black leather boots.
6. Aysha Harun
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Aysha Harun from Toronto makes her plaid woolen coat pop by layering it over a black 'base' of jeans and a fitted tee, and white sneakers.
7. Shahd Batal
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'Urban Jungle' comes to mind with Shahd's look, which includes pleather pants and lace-up army boots. The bright blue sweater with oversized sleeves add great character and color pop to the outfit, while the oversized wool neck scarf 'ties' it up nicely.
8. Amina
A post shared by Amina (@blackish.gold) on Jan 11, 2018 at 9:39am PST
At first glance, the pairings on this outfit seem a bit random, but a closer look reveals true uniqueness and creativity. Amina pairs neutrals with flashy ivy-colored flapper pants and black sneakers. My favorite part of her outfit? Her socks! She's all about pragmatism while channeling a vibe that is oh-so-cool and purr-fect.
9. Sagal
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For chilly days when the sun's still out, "vest-coats" like the red one Sagal wears here are a great option. She pairs it with an eye-catching red plaid wool scarf over a black tee and jeans.
10. Sara Sabry
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Winter is the best time to take advantage of wearing ripped jeans because you can wear black tights underneath. Sara Sabry pulls this look off effortlessly, combining jeans with an oversized black sweater and cute embroidered flats for a subtle splash of color. Love it!
11. Hodan Yousuf
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Ever wondered how to make your mom's track jacket from the 80s work with your current ensemble? Hodan has the answer -- she pairs a bright purple "blast from the past" jacket with camel-colored wide-leg overalls and a cream sweater underneath.
12. Anfal
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What's the best way to wear your favorite hoodie and sweats while upgrading it to classy times ten? Anfal throws a classic tan-colored long woolen coat over the ensemble. It takes just 10 seconds, but the look is worth a million bucks.
13. Ruba Zai
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I've always wondered how to make baby pink coats work, and Ruba Zai from Amsterdam shows me how. This is a wonderfully fun outfit that brings out the girly girl in all of us. She wears it with a gray tunic and black pants underneath, and complementary dark lavender pearl-studded hijab.
14. Saima Khan
A post shared by S A I M A K H A N (@saimascorner) on Dec 6, 2017 at 9:30am PST
Saima rocks her denim jacket - pairing it with joggers and a patterned buttoned down for an oh-so-comfortable streetwear look.
15. Manal
A post shared by Manal 🇪🇹 (@chinutay) on Dec 22, 2017 at 9:25am PST
If you're feeling adventurous, how about trying on some neon for size? Manal styles a fuzzy orange jacket with wide-leg black pants and a black turtleneck top.
16. Sabah Syed
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As a brown girl, I've always shied away from pastels thinking it washes out my skin tone and makes my face look gray. Sabah Syed has the antitode; here, she wears a sky blue fitted trench over skinny white jeans, with a contrasting yet flattering hijab in a warmer neutral tone.
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