Good morning, Wednesday- going to New York tomorrow to gaze upon my apartment for the first time...wish me luck. Needless to say, David is nervous about me liking it, though I can't imagine why...(ha).
So I've been thinking about the winter and although I sort of dread the gray, I'm looking forward to the cold, which I miss. True I will most likely eat those words in the thick of February, but living in Miami is not unlike living on the set of "Groundhog Day"- it's sort of the same all the time weather wise and my energy needs a shift, as does my psyche- something about the passage of time here is senseless- I have always found Miami a challenge because the seasons don't change, so marking big moments is difficult...
And with my new (old) city, I'm surely going to experience the seasons, even if the good ones only seem to last for two weeks these days. And because winter is upon us, I've obviously been thinking about a wardrobe suited to the elements. I've often found New York in the winter to be manageable- as long as you have the proper gear. There's no getting around a puffy down coat, a hat to cover one's ears, some warm gloves, and most importantly- boots that keep your feet warm and dry. An insulated legging doesn't hurt either...
And I found something at Lululemon that I am insisting all of you buy for your version of winter- this amazing Vinyasa scarf, a multipurpose miracle that you can rock as a bit of a shawl, as a cozy neck warmer, or just hanging down with a turtleneck- it's super comfy, folds up small, has snaps so you can customize how you wear it, and is a fabulous way to have one thing that you can rock different ways- absolutely adore it- I bought the gray and black striped one because it goes with all my New York black...there's nothing I like better than pieces that can be worn in different ways- and in these times, getting mileage out of accessories is simply the way to go, plus good scarves are worth their weight in coziness in the cold months ahead.
So even if you're not quite ready to face the winter, perhaps a good accessory will cushion the thought of dry skin, chapped lips, and carbo loading in front of the TV...get thee to Lulu- but be careful in there- it's hard not to want just about everything they have...even though I have always poo poohed it as way too Stepford yoga zombie...they do have some great pieces that will keep you warm and prepared this season...
Cause that's what's up this pre-winter Wednesday in the MIA. New York, I'm counting the days...XO
(PS I can't find the scarf on their website, but it's def in stores...)