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The Look: Making Winter Wild

Note: The story below is from our Jan./Feb. 2015 issue. For the full story download our FREE iOS app or view our digital edition for FREE today!

With winter in full swing, you might feel like your fashion sense has gone into hibernation. Designer Mara Hoffman feels differently with her camel print sweater from her 2014-2015 Fall/Winter collection. Take inspiration from the runway and find the wild side in your wardrobe again with these woven animal sweaters from some Roanoke-based boutiques.

  – Angel David Verde

1. Sugar Hill Robin Sweater

$58, Urban Gypsy

540-400-8552

2. Sugar Hill Hedgehog Sweater

 $62, Urban Gypsy

540-400-8552

3. Tolani Elephant Tunic

$165, Vivendi Boutique

540-772-4308

4. Sugar Hill Polar Bear Sweater

$58, Urban Gypsy

540-400-8552

5. Chihuahua Scarf

$24, The Bird Cage

540-556-2421

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