If it was up to me, winter would only last two months, December and January. In December, winter is fun and new; the snow is beautiful and charming, and the cold allows for good things like layering, new winter accessories, cuddling, and hot chocolate. The beauty of winter is only magnified by the holiday season and it's illuminated and sparkling decorations. In January, it's fun to be a little outdoorsy and go skiing, ice skating, or snowshoeing. But by the time February rolls around, I'm over it. I don't want to wear any more bulky sweaters or my winter coat, or wreck any more of my shoes by walking on the slush and salt covered sidewalks. I'm sick of my snow boots. I do not want to work to be warm, and if I drink one more hot chocolate, I will explode. If I were to guess, you Fashionistas/os feel similarly.
Since it is not up to me, winter will run its normal course this year and will last well into March, when we'll be craving sandals, lightweight fabrics, and bright colors more than food and water.
I think this Fashionista is on to something, though, to help diminish the fashion pangs we'll soon be experiencing. Her super skinny jeans, hip boots and awesome asymmetric coat are enough to put her in the Fashionista category, but her bright orange gloves really give her that kick up to the next notch, and they are the key to keeping us sane in the long weeks ahead. They are an interesting and fun pop compared to the overused look of boots and winter coats we are used to.
Instead of buying another sweater or pair of tights with your leftover holiday gift cards, stock up on bold winter accessories that will mix up your outwear wardrobe. Try some bright orange gloves like this Fashionista did. Fun scarves are an easy way to spice up your look, and in my book, you can never go wrong with leopard print. By creating a mini-wardrobe of winter accessories, you're bound to remain fashionably stimulated by your look and the many options you'll have even when winter starts to drag on.
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