Brrr. It’s cold out there. Time to break out the hats, gloves and scarves. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to do so without giving up on the style. Cute winter apparel is everywhere right now, allowing you to be super warm and ultra chic.

The latest trend in winter-wear is the extra long scarf. In my mind, the longer the scarf, the more times you can wrap that sucker around your neck. Not anymore. The movers and shakers of the fashion world are letting their scarves hang low.

The whole idea seems like a death trap to me (what if that thing gets caught in an elevator door!?), but I’ve never been one to understand fashion trends. (I was a super late adopter of the capri pant.) And who knows; maybe this keeps the torso warmer?

What do you think? Super long scaves: love em or hate em?

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Even though winter will not even START for another two weeks (I know… I’m crying on the inside), those of us who don’t live in Hawaii are already freezing each time we step outside. As the proud owner of a circulation disorder that sucks all the blood out of my digits and basically never lets me be warm, I’ve collected some good tips over the years for staying toasty (like eating soup). And as it’s not always possible to have Mom looking over your shoulder telling you to put on a jacket, I’m happy to step into that role for now.

Tip 1: Hats and Mittens

You probably already know this from elementary school, but the vast majority of body heat is lost through the head. If it’s cold where you live, get yourself a cute hat and wear it often. It can be difficult to avoid the pitfalls of hat hair, but fudges such as earmuffs or thick headbands that cover the ears can help with that. One good thing about hats is that they’re generally small—you can stick it into your purse or bag and just take it out when you start to get chilly. Read More »