My Top 5 Tips to Beat The Winter Blues

Winter is not my favorite time of year. Lets be honest it is freezing all the time (and for someone with anemia like myself I am an icicle). The snow and ice is the biggest inconvenience. You have to wear layers and layers of clothes, and people don't want to leave their homes. I don't mind the cold as much since I have moved south but I am the happiest ever to not have to deal with the feet of snow back up north. While some enjoy this time many develop a Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as the winter blues. People typically begin to feel fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social withdrawal during this time. Although all types of depression is serious this one can usually be treated by making a few changes in your surroundings. Below I have listed my top 5 ways to beat the winter blues.

Sealed with A Bow

This sweater is by far the warmest sweater I have ever worn. Being that Syracuse gets so cold it is nothing but PERFECT all the way down to the little bows on it!

 

 

Top: Forever21(here)

Skirt: Forever21(here)

Shoes: Target(old)

Jewelry: My Boutique (here)

 

 

Christmas Was Different This Year

This Christmas just seemed so different for some reason. There wasn't much family in town since everyone came for Thanksgiving and we ended our night very early this year. Usually we are at my grandmother's house till exhaustion kicks in. This time we were heading home at 6:30pm. The boo had to work the night shift and I had to go to work in the morning so we called it a night EARLY. The one thing that did not change is the girls enjoying their Christmas. Nothing makes me happier than the smiles on their faces. Being that nothing much was going on I kept my look real chill and casual.

 

 

I Am Giving Red Riding Hood Realness Today

I do not mind the cold weather (except for when it gets into the negatives), but I HATE the snow. I know hate is a strong word but I really live in the wrong area. I will move further south within the next couple of years. Anywhoo.... It snowed something terrible this past weekend so I knew it was time to pull out my big guy. What I love about this coat is the hood. The hood is so big it makes me feel like Little Red Riding Hood and I love it. Trekking through this snow is no joke and you have to be prepared and boy am I ready.

 

 

 

 

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How To Rock a Crop Top in a Snow Storm

The weather is suppose to get nasty as it is giving us a mixture of snow, rain, and sleet...No Bueno. But, this is typical Syracuse weather so I am not surprised. Trying to keep my spending at a low since I have Christmas coming up, I am finding creative ways to expand my fall/winter wardrobe. The last thing you would think in my area is to wear a crop top. Don't rush to pack them away so fast though. You can still wear certain crop tops if you layer them right. I am having fun with this as you can see!

My Fall and Winter Boot Haul