Winter Fashion & Beauty Trends To Take You Into 2026

The classic après-ski aesthetic will never go out of style, but it can always be refreshed for everyday wear. Stylist Christine Nicholson says the Snowed Under look is “who I would want to be on any given day,” and adds that it was inspired by “skiing in the Alps, vintage Chanel ads, and vintage Courrèges.” But it’s reimagined so that you can channel a ski resort vacationer even if you live far from the slopes. That means reaching for hooded scarves, slip skirts, and Moon Boots rather than actual ski apparel. 

Instead of icy, frosty tones, makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes interpreted the theme through healthy, glowing skin, softly sculpted lids and cheekbones, and, most notably, a delicate smattering of rhinestone freckles applied individually. Meanwhile, nail artist Naomi Yasuda remixed the classic French manicure with 3D textured tips reminiscent of frozen geodomes. An elongated, squared shape adds old-school glam.

Get the look: “I think to pull any ski look together, you need a really great hat or snood, and a fantastic pair of goggles or eyewear,” says Nicholson. She also highlights “ribbed leggings — knit, preferably cashmere or merino wool,” as a winter wardrobe staple, and suggests adding a statement scarf to look stylish without sacrificing warmth. “I think you can guarantee warmth and functionality wearing a scarf, and you can still always turn out a look.”