Weary of winter? Who isn’t -- other than probably pro-snowboarder Shaun Palmer and pro-skier Shane McConkey.

Even folks who make their living off of winter, like tire salesmen, chimney sweeps, and snowplow drivers, can’t seem to wait for the frosty days to end. Fortunately there’s 1 excellent thing about cold weather: winter fashion. It’s just fun, with all of the layers and bold colors, not to mention the furry lambskin boots.

This time of year, each glossy cover of Elle, Vogue, and Mademoiselle makes me dream of looking like one of those glam girls wrapped up in a delectable sweater and plush boots. Regrettably each time I try to mimic one of those magazine looks, everything goes astray.

Just this week I tried the tight jeans-bulky sweater-chunky boots look. It looked winter, but it didn’t work for winter. I fought with each jacket in my closet, attempting to cajole 1 to button over my new oversized turtleneck sweater. I was relieved when I finally got my pea coat to close, but the relief washed away when I bustled over to the mirror to see that I looked about 7 months pregnant.

All of the layering could be great -- if I was studying polar bears within the Arctic for the day. I wasn’t. I was on my way to work. I made a quick stop at the coffee shop, plus the second I walked in, I started overheating. By the time I got to the counter, I could smell my perspiration starting to mix with the wool of the sweater. I like the natural beauty look, but I’m not fond of the smell. I was waiting for my mocha and madly fanning myself with a menu, when I glanced down to see that my new furry boots had nearly been ruined by the rock salt scattered on the city sidewalks.

After all of the time I spent buying, planning, and putting on my new outfit, my sparkly chandelier earrings had been the only factor that survived the morning. They had been the least expensive part of my attire, and I got compliments on them all day. Apparently somewhat twinkle makes people today feel great.

Like any smart woman, I resort to black inside the wintertime despite what the houses of haute couture scream at us about wearing far more color. Black looks excellent day or night, and for a girl on the run, it doesn’t require a lot thought. The best thing about black is that it hides all forms of flaws, like those caused by consuming an whole pumpkin cheesecake on Thanksgiving. But black just isn't only thinning; it’s a great palette for accessories.

This year, women have a great deal of jewelry possibilities. You'll be able to fall back on the old basic of diamonds. Or you are able to try this winter’s exciting new collections of colored pearls and shells. They look fabulous with black, and they could be as dressy as a diamond necklace, even though offering additional personality and flare. You'll be able to also highlight your eye color having a similar colored necklace. Nothing is much more gorgeous than a pair of sapphire blue eyes having a matching necklace.

Rhinestones are constantly a holiday favorite. This season, designers are utilizing them with fiber optic glass and silver. It’s a new take on a jeweler’s staple. Red stones can highlight the flushed skin and rosy cheeks of winter. And the fiber optics within the glass makes the necklaces, earrings, and bracelets glow. The mixture creates a look that no one will forget.

And some thing that can often go with black, much more black. Onyx can be a gorgeous stone that when highlighted with silver can make a straightforward black sweater and slacks into a classic cosmopolitan look. Dangly onyx earrings are stunning with pulled back hair. Onyx is terrific simply because it can go with nearly anything. It makes red far more refined, pink much more subdued, and white far more exotic.

So do not let gray skies and stale snow maintain you from feeling gorgeous. Next time you go to your closet and feel bummed out about having to squeeze your outfit under your jacket, toss on a gorgeous pair of earrings. Everyone will notice them, even together with your jacket on. And unlike that oversized sweater, you can maintain wearing them when the warm spring days finally return.