Let's face it, not all of us live in L.A. where the climate is perpetually warm and no one owns a puffer coat. Here in New York City, you won't survive without one. Our winters start in October and last through March. Lately, due to climate change, January-March are the snowiest months, and spring showers drench us well into May. Last year there was one day in February where the temperature reached the high 60s, maybe even 70s. But we have many years of anti-environmental policies to go before that becomes the norm. Hopefully that won't be the case. Ha! And they say don't talk about politics on the job. Nevertheless, I digress. 

As a New Yorker, I know it can be a challenge to brace the cold in style. So I put together a small list of some of the coats I own and will be wearing this winter. Now these aren't North Face or Canada Goose competitors, but they do keep me warm and won't break the bank. Whether you're a tourist, or a fellow native, I think anyone would be grateful to know the secret to facing a New York winter in style: Uber everywhere -- lol jokes. 

     

Ah, a goodie but oldie. I have had this faux fur coat for years, much before the whole faux fur trend came back if I do say so myself. This is a Forever21 piece and I definitely recommend checking out their selection as well; they have some great outerwear! This coat is definitely bigger than the other faux fur coats, with the fur not cut quite as short. The longer fur gives the coat more movement, while the off-white coloring evokes an old Hollywood era. A bit of advice: this coat runs a little large and can be over powering for a smaller frame, so when taking pictures, wear it a bit off the shoulder or around your arms.