You know what blows about winter – aside from the fact that it’s freezing out and we all put on about 15 pounds from eating stew and sitting on our couches in sweatshirts and sweatpants? The fact that it’s grey and miserable for months on end.

Well, we’re here to put a stop to that – because even if it’s ugly outside, there’s no reason we can’t brighten things up with some pops of color. And the trend seen all over the Spring 2009 runways was orange, orange, orange.

The shade showed up in all versions, from bright and rich at Lanvin and Louis Vuitton to muted at Chloe. A jumpsuit at Akris was a lovely shade of persimmon, while John Galliano sent out at least 10 outfits the color of orange Popsicles! Check out the pics of these looks below…

Cutesy and kicky with black tulle trim at Louis Vuitton

Another one-shoulder stunner at Chloe

Jumpsuits are back in full force at Akris

One of the many orange looks coming down the runway at John Galliano

Now, don’t feel threatened by such a bright hue. You don’t have to dress head to toe in it if that’s too scary for you! There are tons of ways to introduce this color to your wardrobe, whether it’s a cute scarf or amazing new bag. We’re here to bring you all the fabulous options guaranteed to turn your closet from drab to fab.

See the rest over at StyleBakery!

[Do you ever feel like you can’t pull something off? Have trendy pieces in your closet that you would never have the courage to actually wear out? Well take those pieces out, shake off the dust, and continue reading!

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It’s really starting to get cold out there now, but you can stay warm by adding a few furry touches to your wardrobe. Models on the fall runways sported real fur, but faux fur is a more wallet- and animal – friendly option. While it may be a little unrealistic and over the top for a college girl to sport a big fur coat, here are some ways you can subtly slip this trend into your wardrobe:

1) On the hood of your coat/sweatshirt (bonus warmth if it lines the coat too!). This is a really simple way to add some faux fur to your look. Wear it with jeans and your warmest boots.

Coat, Abercrombie & Fitch $200. Jeans, Seven For All Mankind $165. Boots, EMU Australia $90. Bag, Forever 21 $26.80.

Here are some more furry hood options. Click to learn more:

2) On your collar. This look was huge this fall and looks very chic and sophisticated.

Coat, Juicy Couture $385. Jeans, Charlotte Russe $30. Bag, Old Navy $16.50. Boots, Steve Madden $100.

Some more faux fur collared coats:

3) On your legs. Boots with the fur are always cute and stylish for winter. Tuck your jeans in, or wear them with leggings to keep your feet cozy.

All I can ask is that, no matter how cold it is at your school, PLEASE don’t succumb to this trend and wear these ugly things (I’m not even telling you where they’re from!):

4. On your head. Winter accessories are another great way to add some fur without looking crazy. Here are a few great faux-fur options.

Minnie Driver is now one of many pregnant celebs complete with their very own website to celebrate the joys of expecting ! She’s joining the ranks of 24′s Mary Lynn Rajskub, Halle Berry, Gwen and Gavin, who are expecting their second, the unsurprising and to-be-confirmed Brangelina, Jessica Alba, AND Ethan Hawke’s ex-nanny (to his children we presume). The Bellini baskets will be going like hotcakes!

Parenthood is the new Chloe bag, and if Nicole Richie can pull it off, Little Spears just had to jump on that bandwagon. You can practically hear Brit screaming “She’s copying me!” from UCLA’s medical center. Let’s hope Jamie Lynn didn’t take K-Fed out of her speed dial on the off chance she keeps her little bundle of scandal after toughing out the pregnancy… He’s full of post-partum career tips, and maybe can even write a birthday rap!

Celebrity parents are just like the rest of our parents… except of course they’re famous, loaded (have fun with that wordplay), and gasp, even more likely to give their kids a complex. Particulary if, say, your mommy is famous because your grandpa could croon with the best of them in the ’80s, and she and Lindsay Lohan had matching ankle bracelets.

Sure, socially aware Brangelina are collecting children like Britney is psych evaluations, but the rest of celebdom is keeping to moderation and handling themselves as gracefully as the paparazzi allow them. Since growing up in the spotlight seems to be a little intense, it’s impressive that Nicole and Joel Madden have delved into parenthood without causing too big a scene. “Harlow Winter Kate” is only moderately ridiculous, and will surely get less taunting than the Apple of Gwyneth’s eye.

Let’s just hope Paris doesn’t catch on to the pregnancy trend anytime soon…