Taking the gold

Written by Lauren Hesse
05.02.2010

You don’t have to engage in bob sledding, figure skating, ski jumping or ice hockey to take home a win this Olympic season. Whilst the temperature drops and the athletes prepare at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, you can embrace the warm winter fashions with these gold-medal worthy ideas.

The official sponsor of this years winter games is designer Ralph Lauren, and his Olympic inspired line combine classic style with the desire to stay warm. In this spirit we found some great winter styles that will keep you warm and make you feel like you are watching all the winter events as the happen.

This chilly season means cashmere and Ralph Lauren Black Label does it well in a soft cable knit ideal of this time of year. To keep that sweater safe from the elements why not try some warm puffy jackets? We love the Winter 1996 Jacket from Balenciaga. Known as a designer who does outerwear with style, this coat is perfect in its snow-like colouring and texture.

Silk scarves and floppy hats are pretty but we love these thick winter accessories because they keep us warm and in vogue. And keep in mind that Olympic accessories aren’t confined to mittens, we love the idea of flashing some gold medals to support your favourite teams. This Kenneth Jay Lane medallion necklace has a vintage feel so it alludes to the win but doesn’t scream you are winter sports crazed. You may even want to wear a subtle nail colour that evokes some team spirit; we love Essie brand because it keeps nails healthy whilst giving them a vibrant color.

The excitement may be buzzing around who will take home the most medals this season but you can be sure the integrate your own Olympic winning style during this year’s winter games.