Baby, it’s cold outside

Posted by Gina
Sunday, January 10, 2010

let it snow, let it snow............

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It was really cold in NYC. When I was up there for my Charmed Circle trunk show, I wore my short, military style coat over a short dress, grandpa cardigan, Wolford tights and riding boots. Cashmere scarf and leather gloves of course, because it was cold. 

Think about this people.  I was essentially out there in 20-degree weather wearing tights and boots.  But… I felt good.  Why?  Because it was a cute get-up.  I caught a glimpse of myself swinging my Zip Tote confidently over my shoulder.  That was not the reflection of a tourist.  That girl was local. 

Then came the snow.  A lot of snow.  I walked to Starbucks on my break with my scarf wrapped around my head like a babushka.  I squinted my eyes with one gloved hand in front of my face as I walked blindly down 56th in a blizzard. All weather boots, a hat and, well, even pants, would have come in handy at this point.  I arrived at the coffee shop and looked at my reflection in the glass.  Mascara under my eyes, wet hair, and cheeks red from the frost.  I looked like a cold weather rookie.  Note to self.  Next time, be prepared.

A city friend of mine said when the weather gets this cold, “it’s amazing how quickly your fashion sense goes out the window!” But, as I observed, that is not necessarily true.  There were plenty of chic, cold weather warriors out there.

I made a mental list of things I saw that are now on my list of (next) winter must haves:

A fur lined hat.  Elmer Fudd style.  I don’t care how goofy it might appear, at first.  It is all in how you wear it. 

All weather boots such as the Hunter Original, but in silver.  Saw a hipster wearing them with black riding pants and a black Moncler jacket.

Which is the 3rd must have on my list.  The black shiny puffer jacket looked ultra cool with pants in a slim silhouette. 

A leather messenger style bag.  Inclement weather calls for the practicality of an across the body style strap.  The one that I was dying over was an Hermes bag but, I think that our Linea Pelle Dylan Medium Tote worn as a messenger bag would be perfect. 

Next time, I’ll be more prepared…


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