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Boutique hopping while weighed down with vintage mink; relaying extra hot soy lattes from coffee shop to flat in five minutes in five-inch heels; girling about town and hottie hunting when it’s twenty-something out, like your K?

Insert sentimental “le sigh.” 

I love winter sports.

You’ll need to sport the right equipment when sporting, though, love. Especially when you’re…

» Hottie Hunting

Give your game a fair chance, let them know you’re on the prowl, a la these Giuseppe Zanotti leopard-print boots.”I remember many moons ago adding a shoe with an animal print wedge to my ThisNext shopcast,” blogs fashion editor Gemma, of Shiny Shiny shoe blog Shoewawa.

Your K remembers, too, doll - I’m still vibing these suede black and leopard wedges, but -

“But are the boots even better? It’s definitely a good way to try the print without going over the top, but it won’t appeal everyone. If you love the boots, they’re by Giuseppe Zanotti, and will sell to one lucky size 37 fan for €420 (down from €600) at Luisa Via Roma.”

Sell? You mean sold, love. These extra loud Giuseppe Zanotti leopard-print boots are the closest match I could find.

My hunt’s still on.

 

» Speed Shopping

You’ll need your warmest, lightest coat to boutique in extreme temperatures, doll - break up with all those bulky layers that have to be removed as you jet into overheated shops, then rewrapped as soon as you realize that LBD wasn’t little enough and you hustle back out into the cold. Your K fancies fur because you can rock it over a summer dress in twenty-something degrees and be cool and not cold, but if you’re not interested in courting PETA love, maybe you’ll dig -

“Danish design meets Japanese sensibility…” writes ThisNexter Alyson. “[My Casche coat] is full length but I like this 3/4-length version as well. The fabric, a wheat herringbone, is lined with something techy and toasty so it’s winter friendly. And as sharp as it is buttoned up, when left open, the lapels create a gorgeous line. The first time I tried this garment on its drape actually made me gasp. Charming enough to inspire a Venice girl (who only enjoys about nine days of winter) to take it home.”

Don’t down play Los Angeles’ extremely, ridiculously glam weather -

It gets chilly.

Ask my keys, who need to keep warm with a Coach mink key chain.

» Mini Marathon from Starbucks and Back

Run to your corner Starbucks in five-inch heels, in five minutes - you’ll dash off your venti soy half-caf sugar-free latte’s calories before you indulge, and get even warmer than how your overpriced latte’ll do you.

Though your mini marathon might not heat you up as much as a looky look at the gorgeous guy in line with you.

Or as much as slipping on a mocha Louis Vuitton neige cashmere scarf - with a shot of vanilla Fleurette 3/4-length cashmere coat - before slipping out for your run.

“Coats last such a long time, why not invest in something luxurious?” asks ThisNexter Style It.

Your K’s with you, doll.  You don’t have to tell me twice that -

“A cashmere 3/4-length coat in camel is a fabulous choice.” 

You’re a fabulous choice, love.