Top 8 Winter Essentials

Many of you reading this blog have never experienced a New England winter: The biting winds, the chill that cuts to the bone, the constant change of of precipitation, the process of having your car scraped, shoveled out, defrosted and unstuck each morning...

To be fair, I haven't entirely experienced a full winter in Boston either. However, if you have any plans of coming to visit the northeast during the winter months, here are my top eight must-pack items!

Before I jump in, let's get one thing straight: Function over Form during winter...always. If you try to be a fashionista in -15 degree weather, there's a 2% chance you'll be able to pull it off (and if your name happens to be Jennifer Aniston). Winter isn't the time to bring your style A-game - that's what spring, summer and fall are for!

Okay, back to the list....

1. A Down, Long Winter Coat

 

 

You could wear a skimpy swimsuit underneath one of these babies and be toastier than freshly baked cookie. They may not be flattering on your figure, but they're a MUST for survival. 

2. Warm Gloves

Although you may feel like you have LEGO hands while wearing them, the warm 'ski' gloves will keep your fingers from hating you. I'm a fan of the fashionable brown leather gloves - are they the warmest? Nope, but I'd rather have slightly cold fingers than not be able to hold my Dunkin' Donuts coffee.

3. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee

It is definitely  gross coffee, but there's nothing better than sipping medium (not grande, this isn't Starbucks, people!) coffee with cream and two Splendas during my morning walk from the train station to work. Bring on the watered-down brown water! I digress...

4. Leggingz 

Thankfully, for Christmas I got 4 pairs of black leggings and I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER! I wear these under my pants almost every. single. day. They're also more comfortable than you even know. 

5. Wool Socks

They may not be the prettiest, but wool socks are a MUST. When wearing these, you'll be glad to know you can feel your toesies all day!

6. Waterproof Boots

For my birthday in June, my dearest mother got me these exact boots with fleece liners. They are perfect for tromping through snow and rain, and keep me super warm! I DO feel fashionable in these guys. Thank you, Hunter boots!

7. Infinity Scarf

I LOVE my new collection of infinity scarves. Not only are they cute, you can wrap them around your entire face to protect it from the wind (this is an odd sight to see, trust me. I get a lot of stares)! Sipping coffee can be a hazard, so beware. 

8. Winter Hats

It's amazing how warm your head can be with a wool hat on. I may have hat hair for the next two months...but at least my brain won't be frozen. 

 Happy Winter, folks!

Love,

Emily