what to wear in a winter wonderland

created on Dec 4, ‵08
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Every year I find myself in the same predicament, ill equipped for the inevitable snow storm. Once the first couple of inches fall, my two boys are running upstairs to put on their snow pants and gathering up their gear. ” Come on Mom, help us with the sleds!” It’s at that point I realize – oops I never bought snow pants, or a snow jacket, or waterproof gloves, or snow boots. I’m about to spend hours in a snow pile, and I’m going to freeze. Well, when I actually get my act together, this is what I imagine I will buy. I’m going to stick to basic colors, because I’m not exactly a “snow-bunny”. A black puffer jacket is something I can wear all winter long, it’s not just for the snow. White snow pants add contrast in a simple way. Of course, I’m going to pop in a bit of fun with the Kate Spade earmuffs! That’s it, I’m set for the next ten years… or until my boys think it’s “not cool” to bring Mom sledding anymore. Unfortunately, that’s probably going to happen sooner than later. C’est la Vie…

Items in this observation:

  • Snow pants
  • Puffer Jacket
  • Gloves
  • Boots
  • Ear Muffs


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    • heh – I'm the same. I'm not a snow-bunny, so I don't usually take snow into account when making purchases... and find myself ill-equipped when the snow comes. And I've been living in places where it snows a lot and often in winter, for the past 12 years. You'd think I'd have learned my lesson by now :-)

      This is a great outfit! I especially like the boots.
    • I know! I grew up in the Northeast - you would think winter clothes would be a basic by now - nope! Oh well... maybe next year:)
    • barchbo
      I wish I needed winter clothes! Texas just doesn't get cold enough. I am still dreaming about the cozy Kate Spade slippers you featured a few days ago...sigh. I wish it was 20 degrees and snowing!
    • You say that now .. but in the middle of February you would be sooo over the snow. I'll be wishing I lived in Texas!
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