Our Winter Essentials

Guys, I'm cold.  Like, cold cold. My back hurts because my muscles are clenching my spine like a needy toddler to its mom. Some embrace the cold and take advantage of outdoor sports like skiing, snowboarding, fishing, yard work...whatever, but not I. I is an indoors-man. I is, like I said, cold, but I'm surviving just fine, and my personal bitching would be exponentially higher without a few cold weather essentials that have helped me out dramatically. Turns out my coworkers have a few tricks up their sleeves as well...

Halle said:

• Patagonia Down Coat with Waterproof Shell- The down coat is super warm and I can add the shell in bad weather for extra warmth and to stay dry.
• B.ella Legwarmers- These get me to and from yoga without freezing and they're perfect and cozy for wearing around the house on a lazy day.
• Smartwool Socks and Underwear- These are major winter essentials for me. Soooo comfy!

Stacey said:

• Blundstone Boots- I wear them everywhere, especially when walking my dogs...they are easy to clean the mud off of.
• Nanak's Lip Smoothees- It always keeps my lips moist and lasts for hours. My favorite!
• Heating Pad- I warm up my bed at night before going to sleep and I stay toasty warm.

 Amanda said:

• Columbia Omni-Heat Jacket and Outdoor Research Aria Storm Parka- Between the two, I'm crazy warm and dry.
• Down Comforter- I'm able to turn down the heater, yet stay super warm at night. I see my electricity bill dropping dramatically.
• Vodka- Because alcohol.

Cat said:

• 'Bern' by Bos. & Co. boot- They're waterproof, cute, and cozy! I can go anywhere and dress them up just a little if I need to.
• oneVessel Glass Tumbler- It's great for hot drinks, loose leaf tea, or lattes. It stays hot and doesn't burn my hands.
• Mox Botanicals Lip Butter in Pomegranate and Fig- It smells great and keeps my lips from chapping in the cold weather.

Jen said:

• Eddie Bauer Down Vest- Keeps my core warm  on chilly runs.
• B.ella Woolisimo Tights- They're like work appropriate footie pajama bottoms!
• Butter London Nail Polish in Blowing Raspberries- Winter needs some color.

What are some key items you can't live without during the wintertime?

Oh, and from Village Shoes to you, stay warm!


post by Amanda