It’s about 9°F (and dropping) outside on this side of the world and I’m miserable. I love Valentine’s Day and all, but it kills me that it’s in February, a.k.a. the dead of winter. All I want is to look cute for my girlfriends and I (or man-friend, if I’m in the mood for a relationship), but this polar vortex is killing any and all vibes for dressing up. Forget heels; even a chunky one on black ice is a death trap in the making.
Beauty is pain, but there’s only so much I’m willing to sacrifice for vanity. To hell with “fashionable” — when it’s this cold out, the only thing I’m trying to be is warm. Self-preservation, ladies: there’s a time to be cute, and another to be practical. Wear the puffy jacket. It’s the right decision.
It’s the only decision.
Here’s how to survive the weekend:
1. To soothe chapped lips and achieve a Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pout: Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask in “Champagne”
2. To heal and shield dry skin: Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
3. To protect and condition dry locks: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil
4. To make blistering winds more bearable: White + Warren cashmere travel wrap
5. To prevent frost-bitten hands: Lord & Taylor cashmere-lined leather gloves
6. To keep feet toasty: Uniqlo HeatTech knee-high socks
7. To keep ears cozy: Saks Fifth Avenue fox fur & velvet earmuffs
8. To trek through sleet and snow confidently: André Assous ‘Stagecoach’ waterproof leather over-the-knee boots
9. To lug around all your essentials in day to night (as a cross-body or clutch) without fear of ruining your things or your handbag: Louis Vuitton Hoxton GM in Damier Ebene
10. …and to keep you feeling sexy and chic and everything that puffy jackets and red, runny noses are not: La Perla “Paisley” bodysuit
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xx
a bit coquettish 