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…


Comments

Oh dear! From the sounds of it, you looked so chic! There’s nothing like NYC crazy weather to mess it all up...also, love your writing, you had me laughing away…

Hope all went superb at the show smile

xo, Sarah

By Sarah Klassen/Haute Design on 2010 01 11

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