This morning my hair froze while walking to the car. The car that is 20 feet from my back door, mind you.
Winter is officially here, and it’s time to remind the northern half of the country that we have a choice when it comes to the winter months: embrace it, or make your exit plan!
I kid, I kid. I too, enjoy the comradery that comes with communal misery as it pertains to the weather. What I have leraned in my 10 years living in the northern most part of the country is that it is a lifestyle, and once you figure out how to dress for the weather, there are plenty of ways to make the most of our wintery landscape. Because the winter is long and the experts say it’s going to be a snowy, cold, intese 2017, we’re planning a couple posts on how to get your “hygge” on and what to do when cabin fever hits.
But for now, I thought we’d talk about GEAR. Last year was the year I finally felt like I wasn’t grossly unprepared for the elements. We’d take Winnie to the dog park for almost an hour and I wasn’t uncomfortable at all.
I know this seems like total common sense. But it took me years to finally get the proper items for enjoying this climate! If you’re not into my recommendations, here’s a few more pretty things that will keep you super duper warm and stylish. I’ve included some great beauty products for keeping your skin healthy. Now go get your gear!!
Unison – Marled Gray Blanket, $86
J.Crew – Gayle Grosgrain-trimmed Knitted Sweater, $80
Patagonia – Women’s Hestra® Närpes Mitts, $125
YVES SALOMON Cashmere and wool-blend beanie hat, $167
Stella McCartney – Red Winter Boots, $133
Patagonia – Women’s Better Sweater® Fleece Jacket, $97–139
Le Creuset – ‘Signature’ 1 3/4 Quart Cast Iron Saucepan, $175
kate spade new york – Larabee Dot Cream Collection Stoneware Soup/Cereal Bowl, $17
VERSO SKINCARE – 8 4-Pack Reviving Eye Masks, $55
Smeg – 50s-Style KLF01 1.7-liter Kettle • Smeg • $129.99
Philosophy – When Hope Is Not Enough Mask, 2 Oz, $35
Three J NYC – Phoebe Checked Cotton-flannel Pajama Set, $130
Le Labo – Women’s Calone 17 Vintage Candle • Le Labo • $65
Miss Étoile – Thermos Bottle – Rose Heart with Black Stripes, $31.71
Rag & bone – Mallori Fringed Checked Merino Wool Scarf, $147.50
Featured Image: Emerald Lake Lodge
Kate is currently learning to play the Ukulele, much to the despair of her husband, kids, and dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
BY Kate Arends - December 15, 2016
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Thank you for being here. For being open to enjoying life’s simple pleasures and looking inward to understand yourself, your neighbors, and your fellow humans! I’m looking forward to chatting with you.
The temperature suddenly dropped where I live and now it’s freezing. Great gift guide just in time.
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It’s hard to find winter gear that’s both stylish and super functional. I like that your gift list is both!
Coming from Australia, that image looks like a winter wonderland.
Sooooo beautiful!
When I lived in Madison I also learned to only wear hats with a fold-over part like the one you pictured. You need that double layer around your ears. I also started wearing long sweaters that hit just above the knee.
This is so helpful! I just moved from the boot heel of New Mexico to the top of the Rockies – 10,000+ feet! All of this snow and cold weather is new to me, so thank you for the tips! I’ve been thrifting and found a parka and other snow gear. It truly makes all the difference. I recently heard that there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing. So here’s to getting cozy and enjoying the outdoors – snow, ice, and all – this winter! Cheers!
Don’t forget that hats and scarves need to functional, the cheap ones are pretty, but not always the best at keeping you warm!
These are great! Do you have any suggestions for cold weather gear for kids and babies? It’s hard to know what’s worth spending extra money on when it comes to little ones who will likely only get one season out of something.
I have the polar guide parka too and it is a life-changer for sure! I want the pants now too.
I’ve lived in Wisconsin my whole life and I am just now figuring out how to work with the weather instead of spending half the year fighting it. May be adding those gloves soon.
I live in Edmonton, Canada and we just got a huge period of Arctic air. It started to warm up again for a bit, but it’s actually snowing right now just in time for Christmas!!