(He likes watching us take photos.)

Baby, when it’s cold outside, and there’s inches and inches of snow outside (right now the snow is melting away, but it’s still there and icky), you sometimes must make a trade-off between chic and warm/dry. I thought I’d forever be bundling up in thick coats, looking like the Michelin Man in my puffer jacket and ugly-ass Timberland snow boots that make me look like the daughter of a Sherpa. That is, I thought so until I got my The North Face belted parka and remembered that Hunter Wellington boots are both waterproof and warm, and thereby all their more affordable knock-off sisters are thusly cozy as well! Before some of the craziest blizzards of Michigan February blew in with their sturm und drang, chaos and other general turmoil, I snagged a pair of rubbers from DSW.com and bought a pair of Steve Madden fleece boot liners, which keep my tooties toasty, whilst shielding me from having to purchase a pair of Uglies (Uggs).

(I still believe that, despite the vast array of abhorrent footwear out there, Uggs will always be epitomé of absolute lack of taste. I get that they’re comfy and warm, but they are ugly as fuck. If you want toasty warm and waterproof, get a pair of Merrill or North Face or Patagonia waterproof boots from REI.)

Harumph.

Anyway, another way to stay warm in winter while wearing skirts is to layer your tights. Wearing teal opaque tights under thick lace crocheted tights is just as warm, if not warmer, than work trousers, and you don’t have to worry about bunching or discomfort in the crotch due to long johns. Super easy, super chic. Wear two tanks, and a nice drapey sweater, and you’re good to go.

(I always feel silly when someone else takes my photo.)

Did I mention, these boots are awesome?

I highly recommend them.

PS. if your feet are small enough, you can buy Hunter Wellies at a fraction of the price by getting a pair in the Nordstrom kids’ shoes section. A boy’s size 4 is a woman’s size 6 or 6.5, size 6 is a women’s size 8, and they offer them in sizes 4, 5, and 6. Win.

{ Outfit architecture: Drape-front sweater, H&M. Tank, Belt, crochet scarf, earrings, Forever21. Skirt, American Apparel. Lace crochet tights, men’s style watch, Target. Teal opaque tights, J. Crew. Boots, Dirty Laundry via DSW with Steve Madden fleece boot liners. Studded Alexander Wang Rocco tote knock off, Spotted Moth. Studded bangles, Alex and Ani via Charlie and Lee. }

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