Thursday, December 27, 2007

Oh, the weather outside is frightful...

With the buzz of Christmas now officially behind us, it's time to gear up for a few months of cold (and often miserable) weather. In the spirit of looking on the bright side, I've compiled a list of some personal necessities of my own. Here is Jen's Winter Survival Guide, to help keep you warm, cozy and smiling all through the next few months:

Photo courtesy of Jeevice

Whether you're a ski bunny or a shred dog, you want to be warm, dry and look cute when you hit the slopes. Who better to outfit you for your winter action sports than DC? They make fashionable and practical outerwear and snowboots. Plus, they also have just launched a new line of snowboards to keep you looking hip, while still being a serious rider on the hill.

Photo courtesy of Macys.com

The cold winter weather can result in drab, dry skin on your face. The perfect remedy? Benefit Honey, Snap Out Of It Scrub will keep you glowing even when the sun's not shining. It's one of my all-time favourite skin care products, and thankfully my mother replenished my stock this Christmas. It's a morning must for smooth skin. Use daily for unclogging pores, deep cleaning and gentle exfoliating. With triple milled almond paste, you can feel the vacuum cleaning begin immediately. Seriously amazing!

Photo courtesy of Global Gallery

No matter whether you're exhausted after a long day at the office, or a full day at the mountain; soothe your tired body in a warm bath. Origins Calm To Your Senses Lavender Vanilla Bath & Body Oil can enrich this experience for you. Lavender is known for its ability to soothe the soul, calm the mind and inspire a sense of balance and serenity, and the rich aroma of vanilla carries a familiarity that comforts and relaxes. This oil can be used on your body or in bath, it's a real treat for your skin and your senses.

Image courtesy of Style Bytes

There's nothing better to keep you warm and cozy on a cold day than a fantastic scarf and hat. I love throwing a hat over my locks and not having to worry about them- especially in the rain and snow. Scarves are absolutely one of my favourite winter accessories. You can change your whole outfit by throwing on a different scarf. I just picked up a new black and red one last weekend at Winners. My other favourite finds this season have been at second hand stores, H&M and Urban Outfitters. There is so much cute gear for heads and toes.

Photo courtesy of Ugg Australia

Omnipresent and omnipotent, the knee-high boot is the god of fashion this season in the heaven of shoes. How often do beauty and practicality collide? I'm a little boot obsessed this year. UGGs are another a staple, which I couldn't live without...like butter on my feet, I tell you.

Photo courtesy of Mecca Beauty

Bumble and Bumble's Defrizz is the perfect remedy for your frizzy, flyaway winter locks. Defrizz smoothes and tames, leaving hair shiny and amazingly soft. Enough said. Go visit my friends at i.d salon today!

Photo courtesy of Blog Apogee

One of my favourite things to do on a cold winter night is to curl up with a big mug of hot chocolate. Check out this amazing recipe. I don't watch much television but watching tv shows on dvd is one of my guilty pleasures. The Sex and the City and Friends series are classics, but I am always on the hunt for new ones. Up next is: Big Love, season two.


What are your winter must-haves? What does it take to keep you smiling through the coldest months of the year?

13 comments:

PatZ said...

a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a compact umbrella.
and a heater that works fast.

Jennifer Robertson said...

Definitely necessities, Pat. And I was just reading your blog when your comment came through and popped up- weird. :)

Miss 604 said...

snowboarding, bumble and bumble, warm fuzzy apparel and sex and the city? I had to re-check the url on this post for a minute there :-P

Honestly I usually get really bummed (and sick), hence the post on S.A.D. but my birthday will get me through the next two weeks, then we'll go from there.

Keira-Anne said...

Someone broke the cardinal rule of blogging...

Jennifer Robertson said...

Which is?

Keira-Anne said...

*cough*cough*photocredits*cough*cough*

Jennifer Robertson said...

I know, I know...guilty as charged. But if you click the images they *will* take you to the original sources. I need some blog design classes or something because every time I tried to put the credits in there, it totally messed the whole layout up. I made sure to put in the Style Bytes credit though because that's her original image.

Anonymous said...

In that photo with the scarf and hat I was fixated by those skinny jeans...

Jennifer Robertson said...

Indeed, those are some fine lookin' skinnies that Miss Style Bytes is rocking in that photo.

Keira-Anne said...

That's coding, not design.

Jennifer Robertson said...

Well, clearly my weak web skills are glaringly apparent as I don't even know the proper terminology. Regardless, I have re-worked the layout to include the credits because I agree that it's important.

Tawcan said...

Got to have a fleece jacket and a gore-text jacket. Can't forget about that lip balm either!

JaG said...

I couldn't live without my Uggs either!!!