I was inspired to put this outfit together from a picture I saw on Instagram! I love the blue and white for winter because it feels festive without being red! Red is great and I will certainly be wearing it, but this blue and white combo paired with silver booties is nice for a change! I pulled this outfit from my closet, but I’ve linked very similar pieces.
Just a side note…I had a few comments on my Instagram post in this outfit about the fur. Because of that, I’m including a few facts about Mongolian Sheep wool. It’s no different than any other kind of wool. The animals are sheared, for their coats and it’s actually very humane because they are more comfortable without the hot fur during the hot times of the year. So please, look into this a little more if you’re worried about it and don’t leave a negative comment!
“Some people hesitate to buy anything to do with Mongolian fur products (from Mongolian sheep) because it might seem they are supporting a practice that is not humane or healthy for animals. The short answer to this question is…don’t worry about inhumane or cruel treatment because nomads in Central Asia and Mongolia tend to take really good care of their animals because they want them to stay healthy and happy.
What Is Mongolian Fur Made Out Of?
It’s mostly made from Mongolian sheep wool and fur. Nomads shear their sheep during late spring before it gets really hot. If they didn’t shear their sheep, they would be miserable because of the heat. Sheep also slowly shed during the summer months as well, so it’s a good way for nomads to support their communities and families.
Why It’s Not Inhumane or Cruel
“Mongolian sheep that are raised in the steppes have a completely different way of lifestyle compared to farmed animals. They are free to roam around during the day grazing on wild grass and during the night they come back to their ranch.
The nomads regularly check up on their animals for infection or signs of poor health. So they are well tended to and are cared for by their owners.
It might be taken as cruelty however if you are buying Mongolian fur pelt, or sheepskin, because the animal has to be slaughtered for their pelt and skin, but for their wool and fur, they are just sheared and actually sit peacefully and quietly during the process. Once it’s done, they are free to go.”
Mongolian animals and livestock are not held in pens for day and night. They have the freedom to graze the Mongolian countryside and live quite comfortably. Nomads do tend to slaughter some of the sheep and goats for food, but most of their practices are humane.
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I love your coat and I agree blue is such a beautiful color, out of the box for holidays but still has a festive vibe to it. Beautiful post!
Peace!
Cheryl
Thank you Cheryl! I do love this coat and it is very warm and cozy!
I love that you wear real furs, you are a Lady and you have class!
Hi, I am afraid your info on Mongolian fur is not quite right and is misleading the public. The lovely pictures of furs that you have posted are of animals that have been slaughtered.
When the farmers sheer their sheep, the fur is then only sold to make wool, cashmere, and like products, for knitting sweaters, socks, scarves, and stuffing for pillows, mattresses etc.. The sheered fur cannot be created into fur stoles such as the one you are wearing at the top of your website, unless it is a faux fur.
Anything remotely like what you are wearing was a live animal before it was killed and its fur coat was ripped of of its body.
Sometimes, even when it say faux fur, if it came from China, it is most likely an animal that they slaughter just for its fur and sell it to us unsuspecting, conscientious North Americans as ‘faux fur’ because then we will buy it.
I hope you will change what you have posted on the world wide web about furs being simply sheered and not killed as that is completely untrue and your post could lead to the killing and slaughtering of many animals for the fashionista’s of the world to show off in.
I also had to educated myself on the fact that the furs I wore when I was younger were actually beautiful live animals that were killed solely for the price of their fur for people like me to purchase to show off and look beautiful, living oblivious to the fact that I contributed to the cruel killing of incredible beautiful animals, such as Mongolian sheep, fox, mink etc.. Now that I know the cruelty of what they do to the animals I will never buy a real fur, as I would rather meet the animal and pet it than steal its coat off of its body.
If you don’t mind wearing real furs, then just don’t post that these creatures were simply sheered because that is totally false they were killed for money and our vanity.
I really like how you explained that wearing blue and white is a festive alternative.
Hi Donna
I had to go back and look as that is an older post, but one I really liked! I still have that coat and wear it every winter!
Blue and white…especially when combined with metallic silver seems very festive around the holiday season!
Thank you for reading!