Women’s Winter Style Report: 7 Trends to Try Now

Women’s Winter Style Report: 7 Trends to Try Now

 Gone are the days of pandemic-era sweats or opting for drab designs in unflattering silhouettes. ‘Tis the season to turn out, and we’re looking our best thanks to the sage advice of three Scouted experts who are sharing their women’s winter style report. It’s time to let’s conquer the cold in style.

Shine with metallics

Loeffler Randall Billie Flap Shoulder Bag from FEBE Clothing
Loeffler Randall Billie Flap Shoulder Bag from FEBE Clothing

Metallics always flit in and out of fashion, but Sydney Price, creative director of FEBE Clothing in Metairie, Louisiana, confirms they are back in a major way. “We love incorporating one or more metallic pieces as a way to playfully engage with this cutting-edge trend,” Price says. Whether rocking a sexy silver boothandbag, or sweater, you can’t go wrong with this festive and funky trend.


Navy as a neutral

Gigi Sweater from Eleanor, Women’s Winter Style


Gigi Sweater from Eleanor

Move over black; navy has become the color of the season. Chelsea Sarver, owner of Eleanor, in Louisville, Colorado, explains this classic color is the season’s new neutral. “We are loving incorporating it into wardrobes with sweatersbottomsaccessories, and outerwear,” she says. Investing in a few beautiful navy pieces now will pay dividends down the road, as this “trending” shade is sure to stick around season after season.


Opt for a classic riding boot

Staud Wally Flat Boot from Eleanor, Women’s Winter Style


Staud Wally Flat Boot from Eleanor

Riding boots have made a resurgence, channeling the preppy equestrian aesthetic of the 80s and 90s. Elegant, practical, and perfectly suited for cold-weather styling, Sarver recommends a classic staple like the Staud Wally Flat Boots paired with flowy dresses and skirts.


Go rouge with red

Vanessa Bruno Daessa Midi Dress from Primm's, Women’s Winter Style


Vanessa Bruno Daessa Midi Dress from Primm’s

Spice up your winter style with a dash of red-hot energy. Ideal for holiday soirees or simply adding some verve to an otherwise understated look, the crimson shades instantly add a punch of personality to any ensemble. We’re partial to hero pieces like this Vanessa Bruno Midi Dress or Freda Salvador Mary Jane Flat. They are must-adds when updating your winter wardrobe.


Sashay into suede

The Kelly Jacket from Eleanor, Women’s Winter Style


The Kelly Jacket from Eleanor

“For years, suede was confined to just a Western style,” Sarver explains. “Recently the fabric has been incorporated back into the high-fashion world.” Looking for an easy way to rock this luxe textile? Opt for a stylish suede coat, smart sneakers, or beautiful bag, something you can easily throw on and still feel like you’re on trend.


Get wild with animal print

Baum Und Pferdgarten Nicette Jean from Primm's, Women’s Winter Style


Baum Und Pferdgarten Nicette Jean from Primm’s

Whether you opt for a fabulous pantflats with flair, or a jacket that serves up Emily in Paris vibes, Havens urges customers to consider animal print a neutral in their winter wardrobe. Hesitant to try such a bold fashion statement? Find balance by pairing animal prints with more understated pieces like a great pair of denima classic black dress, or a chic kitten heel.


Lean into vintage-inspired looks

Nili Lotan Irina Multi Striped Silk Neck-Tie Shirt from FEBE Clothing


Nili Lotan Irina Multi Striped Silk Neck-Tie Shirt from FEBE Clothing

Retro looks are adding charm and fashion-forward femininity to winter style. Seen in the form of shirt dresses, bubble skirts, dramatic bell sleeves, plaidsMary Janes, buckle shoes, and heeled penny loafers, Price confirms it’s hard to go wrong when reaching for a time-tested look.

FEBE Clothing appears in The Scout Guide New OrleansEleanor appears in The Scout Guide BoulderPrimm’s appears in The Scout Guide Triad.

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Ice Castles moving to Minnesota State Fairgrounds for winter 2024-25

Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race – Grand Marais, MN

Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race – Grand Marais, MN

Event

Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race

Saturday, January 11th

Weather permitting.

The race will start at 8:00 am and finish later that night.

The Gunflint Mail Run is in cooperation with and under a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service.

Location

Trail Center Lodge

71611 Gunflint Trail 

Grand Marais, MN

Winter Sleigh Rides – Grand Rapids, MN

Winter Sleigh Rides – Grand Rapids, MN

Winter Sleigh Rides

Come out to experience winter with a horse-drawn ride around the Forest History Center.

Spend an hour with friends and family taking in all that winter has to offer! After the ride, warm up with a fire and some cocoa.

Event

Winter Sleigh Rides

Saturday, January 4th, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Recurring Event (See all)
$18 – $20

Location

Forest History Center
2609 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN
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Stupell Industries Sleigh Ride Winter Scene Canvas Wall Art by Lori Deiter

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Ice Castles moving to Minnesota State Fairgrounds for winter 2024-25

DNMI: 4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock – St. Croix Falls, WI

DNMI: 4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock – St. Croix Falls, WI

4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock

25 Million Lights and Counting!

Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celebration of Lights, Food Trucks, Sledding, S’mores, Fireworks, Cocktails and More in a Winter Wonderland Setting!

You are invited to enjoy the magic of the holidays at Miracle at Big Rock. The 4th annual event hosted by Big Rock Creek, located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, final days are now through through Saturday, January 4th.

This year, you can enjoy a walk-through or drive-through tour of over 25 million Christmas lights expanded over a mile-long trail, shop local artisans and vendors in the heated barn, take a ride down the sledding hill, enjoy a private family or corporate party in our yurts, tents, dome, or clubhouse spaces.

The event schedule and themed nights will leave you inspired to come back for more. We look forward to seeing you and listening to the sound of local carolers, cookie decorating, lights, sledding, live music, fireworks and more. Don’t miss your chance to go to the moon! (Our lit moon display has been a HUGE hit for social media posts and even proposals! Planning a proposal? We can help make it an unforgettable magical moment.)

Over 37 acres of Christmas lights and events featuring:

20+ unique themes and special vignettes
Fireworks every Friday night and New Year’s Eve
LIVE reindeer visits (select nights)
Local artisans and kids activities in our heated barn
Storytime with a Princess every Monday and Tuesday night!
Food trucks featuring some of your favorite local restaurants
Unique and decorated private party spaces
Sledding hill and wagon rides
Live entertainment (select nights)
Crafted holiday-themed cocktails
Virtual reality sleigh ride!

Event

4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock

Final days now through Saturday, January 4th

Drive Through: Mondays & Tuesdays: 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Tickets

Free parking, plus check-in or buy tickets from the warmth of your vehicle.

Special Event

NYE Party with Justin Barts & The Way Out band plus firewworks

Tuesday, December 31st

Tickets

Location

Big Rock Creek
1674 WI-87
St. Croix Falls, WI

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is ‘Mocha Mousse’

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is ‘Mocha Mousse’

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is ‘Mocha Mousse’

It’s the second food-themed color of the year in a row — and it’s already trending on the runways.

Pantone has announced Mocha Mousse as its 2025 color of the year. “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute said in a press release. “Infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement, Mocha Mousse presents a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour. A flavorful brown shade, Mocha Mousse envelops us with its sensorial warmth.”

The chocolatey hue continues the theme of food following 2024’s official color, “Peach Fuzz.” The pastel, sherbert-y shade was decided upon to inspire calmness and comfort, a feature shared by the newly crowned soft-coffee tone.

pantone mocha mousse

Photo: Courtesy of Pantone

“Mocha Mousse finds harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation,” read a press release. Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute, Laurie Pressman, added, “The everlasting search for harmony filters through into every aspect of our lives including our relationships, the work we do, our social connections and the natural environment that surrounds us. Harmony brings feelings of contentment, inspiring a positive state of inner peace, calm, and balance as well as being tuned in with the world around us.”

Pantone Limited Edition Products

Photo: Courtesy of Pantone

This dessert-inspired shade is also reflective of the fashion landscape, with brown overtaking black as the go-to neutral for designers in their Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 collections. Brands like CoachBottega VenetaMiu MiuJW AndersonChloé and Brandon Maxwell have all embraced some variation of the toasted tint on recent runways, inspiring a 1,000% increase in searches for chocolate brown on shopping platform LTK this past November. Mocha mouse falls on the lighter, subtler side of the brown spectrum.

Limited Edition Pantone FHI Color Guide 1

Photo: Courtesy of Pantone

In addition to the announcement, Pantone will be taking Mocha Mousse on a celebratory international tour. The company will first stop in London to light up the city skyline in the cozy shade. New York, Shanghai and Mumbai will also receive visits.

Pressman added, “For Pantone Color of the Year 2025 we look to a color that progresses our embrace of the feeling of our Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz into another dimension, extending further into our desire for comfort, and the indulgence of simple pleasures that we can gift and share with others.”

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