Tired of winter? Who isnt — except maybe pro-snowboarder Shaun Palmer and pro-skier Shane McConkey.
Even people who make their living off of winter, like tire salesmen, chimney sweeps, and snowplow drivers, cant seem to wait for the frosty days to end. Fortunately theres one good thing about cold weather: winter fashion. Its just fun, with all the layers and bold colors, not to mention the furry lambskin boots.
This time of year, every glossy cover of Elle, Vogue, and Mademoiselle makes me dream of looking like one of those glam girls wrapped up in a delectable sweater and plush boots. Unfortunately every time I try to mimic one of those magazine looks, everything goes astray.
Just this week I tried the tight jeans-bulky sweater-chunky boots look. It looked winter, but it didnt work for winter. I fought with every jacket in my closet, trying to cajole one to button over my new oversized turtleneck sweater. I was relieved when I finally got my pea coat to close, but the relief washed away when I bustled over to the mirror to see that I looked about 7 months pregnant.
All the layering would be great — if I was studying polar bears in...