On a recent trip to New York, ViX designer Paula Hermanny was happy to notice that one of her winter must-haves was parading down several runways during New York Fashion Week:  the (faux) fur vest!

“It’s so warm and just a fun piece to have,” Paula says, “You can throw it over something simple and it automatically brings your outfit a step up!”

Indeed, as the last weeks of winter come and go, the thought of wrapping up in cozy fluff makes waiting for spring more bearable.  Whether in the form of a simple collar or a dazzling cape ...