Winter has arrived! After having a super weird Fall, both around Tuscany and in Spain from what I've been told (with people even heading to the beach in their bikinis. So weird), seems like below 0ºC temperatures, chilly winds and even snow have finally arrived to most European countries. Even in Valencia, where I've came back for Holidays and which is usually out of the ordinary when it comes to weather (seems like this city always goes on the total opposite direction in that matter) Winter has officially made its entry, and I couldn't be happier because it's the perfect excuse to share with you guys my take on Winter essentials and pieces your outfit can lack when putting together this season's looks.

So today, I'm partnering once again with Lightinthebox to show you how I style one of my favorite and most used outfits when I'm here in my Spanish hometown and in Firenze too; because it's cozy, neutral and super useful to get you out of any occasion in which you have to leave home on a rush (which happens more than once per week, as I'm prone to oversleep more than I'd like to). A warm and soft pullover is always my go to key piece to survive a cold Winter, because it's a piece which can be layered with ease, as well as looking casual and effortless.

Talking about Winter essentials for this coming 2018, a basic that never fails is incorporating wool to your outfits in any of its many variants, textures and colors. Be it an accessory as a wool beret, or as gloves; my favorite way to wear wool is as an outfit layer in the shape of skirts and coats. Wool skirts and light wool coats can act as the statement piece of your outfit as well, by wearing simpler pieces to complete the look and giving all the weight on the outfit to the most iconic garment. And, when it comes to iconic garments... What about velvet? I love the sense of luxe velvet gives to any outfit, because it always reminds me of gala gowns due to the soft touch and glossiness of the material itself. I love velvet both in dark and light colors, but my favorite way to style velvet fabrics might be in dresses and specially, maxi dresses like this one I wore in Firenze's Tepidarium del Roster to give you some festive outfit ideas for this Christmas season.

And last but not least, the garment which has become my absolute BEST FRIEND in freezing Tuscan mornings: the fluffy faux fur coat. I think it might look a bit risky at first but, my advice here if you're looking to expand your Winter wardrobe and you're not afraid of a little bit of boldness is, get your faux fur coat in a flashy and fun color, like this in crimson which also seems to shine under the nightlights of the city. I feel like I could be wearing this coat on its own with a head-to-toe black, dull outfit and then, leave all jewelry, fancy shoes and bag at home and still be wearing an outfit which claimed for lots attention.

“This blog post was sponsored by Lightinthebox”