Winter Doldrums

Look how effortless and chic her winter wear is! How come when I leave my house in all my winter gear I look like a hobo? (photo via facehunter.com)

Wow, I have neglected to write about any purchases, fashion dreams, frankly anything interesting. These winter months have unfortunately zapped any motivation to be stylish. I mean, I purchased a fun winter coat, I have an endless supply of new boots that I seem to always get good use of within days of purchase (i.e. already scuff up) but I guess I just do not have much of an interest in winter wear.

Firstly, I find dressing for winter is expensive! Heavier materials and the use of more fabric only seems to jack up the cost. I would die for a chunky knit cardigan from Chloe, but that price tag is not justifiable especially during short winters we have here in Charleston. Many fashionistas in colder cities have effortless winter looks that I would love to duplicate in my own wardrobe. The warmer climate finds me complaining about 50 degree weather, wishing it was warmer, yet I throw on a down jacket.

Secondly, my efforts to dress have become very uninspired. From throwing on my jeans, long sleeve shirt, Patagonia fleece vest, thick chenille socks, and my knee-high Dani black boots to my black blazer, two pairs of black tights, a fun dress, and suede heels as my going-out attire. Sounds reasonable, right? Not until you realize that only the dress changes each night I go out, and only the long sleeve shirt changes during the day. I know, this is far from exciting. I am stuck in a winter outfit rut!

So with this negative, cold fashion energy, I'm ready to be optimistic awaiting the arrival of warm weather, bright colors and prints. Hopefully from this cold February day on out, I will gradually break out of the winter browns, blacks, grays, and blues, replacing them with yellows, reds, oranges, purples and greens. (Somehow) I'll manage what is in my closet and subsequently incorporate some spring wear into the mix thus making my wardrobe more transition-friendly.

I only dream of the warm Spring when shorter dresses and skirts can come out to play in bare legs and fun sandals. Until then, layer on and stay warm.