Good morning, beautiful Friday. It's clear and sunny and cold in New York, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
So it's about that time in the season when the weather gloaters roost on Facebook and try to taunt those of us in colder climates. Listen, we're all thrilled for you it's warm and sunny, but it's the holiday season just nearly and I for one think those are best served chilled. I love the cold and although the early darkness is not my favorite, a chill in the ill is a'ight with me. I can't help myself.
It's amazing how different we all are wired- I mean, I could never be mad at Christmas spent somewhere like Tulum, but there's something so special about New York during the holidays- oh and did I mention how much I love a good coat? Garance Dore posted some fabulous options on her blog yesterday, and that COS number is just what the doctor ordered. I love clothes that feel like pajamas, and that bathrobe silhouette is an awesome iteration of something warm and cozy I'd wear at home, plus I like how roomy it is so that you can wear a blazer and sweater underneath if you so desire. See how much fun dressing for the cold is? Jealous much? That's what I thought.
And it's true that my skin is already feeling a bit dry, but all you really need in the winter is an awesome moisturizer to keep the skin calm and hydrated (I'm a big fan of Ren's Evercalm day cream- it gets rid of redness and soothes winter skin) and boom- all good. Oh and the hair during the winter can also get a bit dry, but there's not a stitch of frizz happening and who doesn't love that?
So to all of my friends who live somewhere warm, I'm happy for you. I really am. But could you keep it to yourself? I lived in warmth for 7 years and pretty much missed New York every day so your weather gloat is not gonna get me. But if you find a good bagel in say, Miami, call me. That would really be something to write home about.
Until then, I'm wearing my parka and making faces at you, much like my pal Mick is doing above. What you got besides 72 and sunny? To me, the winter months should feel like winter. That's just where I'm at. Talk to me when I'm old and arthritic, but for now, I feel like I'm somehow cheating if it's warm in the winter time. I like it cold. C'est tout.
Cause that's what's up this cold is cool kind of Friday in the 212. Yours, in reverse weather gloating. I'll be right here, chillin'. XO