Category: Fashion

the essentials you need to survive this brutal winter bryant park frozen fountainThe Winter this year has been the coldest I can ever remember.  Perhaps it’s because I’m younger, a little shy of 100, which is the last time cold temperatures like now were ever registered.  Even sharks are freezing to death.  This year was the second-coldest New Year’s Eve ball drop on record in New York City.  It’s not an exaggeration to remind you that if your pipes freeze or if your heating is not working, don’t mitigate and immediately call your local authorities for help at 311.  Boston has a website dedicated to assist residents on how to get help during winter heating season.  Well, I guess I must’ve scared you enough… Life keeps going even in the coldest Winter so let’s get the right gears that are essential to survive this brutal Winter.

While in Chicago, I desperately run to Uniqlo to stack on these extra warm thermal underwear for me and my family.   Women extra warm turtleneck t-shirtWomen extra warm leggings,  A more affordable version of thermal underwear t-shirt,  and its matching affordable leggings.

My husband told me to get these socks to my next trip to the Arctic, well you know what… Here, right now feels like in the Arctic. 3 pair of -30 below thermal winter socksWomen’s Cashmere socks.

Aviator Hat Black LabelHadlock Trapper Hat.

I got these boots on the left while in Chicago and I have to say that they saved me of a few frostbite.  They are also water resistant.  Temperatures in Chicago were unforgiving.  Shearling-Lined side-zip ankle bootsInsulated Snow Boots.

Not too much in price between these two options.  Women’s Inferno Range Gloves   and   Women’s Etip Gloves

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Every woman loves to dazzle for at least one special occasion a year.  It’s hard to come up with a better time to do just that than New Year’s Eve.  Regardless of what your tradition to welcome the new year is, it’s always a good idea to look the parts.  Any of these smashing outfits will make your countdown to next year a lot more glamorous and fun.  Isn’t that what we all want…

Before we have to go and get all prettied-up for the new year, it’ll be Christmas first and it’s happening in two days so I want to wish you a very peaceful and Merry Christmas.

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Don’t think because it’s winter you have to stop wearing skirts.  There are two ways to approach this.  One is relying on winter appropriate fabrics, winter boots, socks and other methods, and the other is to pretend that cold is all in your head.  Since the last one is only good in writing, I say let’s go with the first one and let’s not freeze to death.  As this roundup shows skirts can be used year-round.  To prove that, Here are 12 Winter skirts that will make you actually love wearing them in the cold…

18 winter skirts via bellevivir

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8 thanksgiving outfits

Thanksgiving is the most important day in the American tradition, however between football all day, food prep, and leftovers there’s little effort left for dress up.  Some choose loose or expanding clothes since most likely we’ll all end up in a post-dinner food coma.  Nevertheless, it’s always worth to make an extra effort to dress up and cheer up, so in that spirit, I have compiled a roundup of 8 chic thanksgiving outfits from semi-casual to more dressy and if need be wearing an apron…

chic thanksgiving outfits

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I came to the conclusion that I must have been a visiting doctor in one of my previous lives due to my preference for bags that come with the option of a top handle, even the backpack I take to the gym I hold it from its top handle. Whenever I’m planning on buying a bag, there are a few things I look for including, the main long handle, organizing compartment, zipper sealed pockets, and small open pockets to keep things as credit cards or random business cards from acquaintances… My wallet ends up weighing too much, so I seldom use it. This roundup of top handle bags include some of the already popular ones and others newcomers to the party, some with full price tickets, while others pre-owned.

a roundup of top handle bags via belle vivir

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There is a tremendous art movement happening in November all over popular and stylish cities.  With the Autumn weather comes the time to head indoors and live through the eyes of artists visiting Museums and Galleries.  Enjoy this November roundup of the best Art Exhibitions Around The World

New York, New York

Art Exhibitions Around The World, michelangelo devine, drafstman and designer at the met via belle vivir

Michelangelo Divine Draftsman & Designer at The Met From Nov. 13 through Feb. 12

A celebrated artist for over half a millennium, Michelangelo is having his largest exhibit at The Met in New York City.  The exhibition will showcase 150 drawings, three marble sculptures and other works, including Met’s own collection of two rarely displayed drawings and one sculpture.  Among the works presented, is a monumental cartoon for his last fresco in the Vatican Palace.  There will also be work of other artist for comparison and context.  A must see exhibition for sure.

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