How to Survive the Polar Vortex

It’s about 9°F (and dropping) outside on this side of the world and I’m miserable. I love Valentine’s Day and all, but it kills me that it’s in February, a.k.a. the dead of winter. All I want is to look cute for my girlfriends and I (or man-friend, if I’m in the mood for a relationship), but this polar vortex is killing any and all vibes for dressing up. Forget heels; even a chunky one on black ice is a death trap in the making.

Beauty is pain, but there’s only so much I’m willing to sacrifice for vanity. To hell with “fashionable”—when it’s this cold out, the only thing I’m trying to be is warm. Self-preservation, ladies: there’s a time to be cute, and another to be practical. Wear the puffy jacket. It’s the right decision.

It’s the only decision.

Here’s how to survive the weekend:

1. To soothe chapped lips and achieve a Rosie Huntington-Whiteley pout: Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask in “Champagne”

2. To heal and shield dry skin:  Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil

3. To protect and condition dry locks: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil

4. To make blistering winds more bearable: White + Warren cashmere travel wrap

5. To prevent frost-bitten hands: Lord & Taylor cashmere-lined leather gloves

6. To keep feet toasty: Uniqlo HeatTech knee-high socks

7. To keep ears cozy: Saks Fifth Avenue fox fur & velvet earmuffs

8. To trek through sleet and snow confidently: André Assous ‘Stagecoach’ waterproof leather over-the-knee boots

9. To lug around all your essentials in day to night (as a cross-body or clutch) without fear of ruining your things or your handbag: Louis Vuitton Hoxton GM in Damier Ebene

10. …and to keep you feeling sexy and chic and everything that puffy jackets and red, runny noses are not: La Perla “Paisley” bodysuit

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xx