Baby It's Cold Outside..

If this winter, is anything like last winter... we are looking at another polar vortex here in Chicago. This year I am finally investing in winter essentials. (I bet my mother is saying "I told you so".. I have always hated to coat up or anything in the winter.)

So far in my winter essential stock up:

I splurged on a Northface stocking cap with built in ear-warmer (I bought it in the light grey version! so cute!)

I have asked for some good all-weather winter boots by Sorel for Christmas. It was between these and L.L. Beans or J.Crew's... but these Sorel boots just had such good reviews for holding up and comfort that I decided to go that route.  I keep flip flopping though. Such a tough choice...


And Macy's is having a large 3-day sale right now, including coats, in addition to already marked down prices. Definitely worth a look!!!! I had been looking at black, long, puffer coats for a year now and this coat checks off the boxes.  It will be on it's way to me soon! :)
 

Gloves... I tend to just find a pair I like and stick with them until I lose them... nothing too fancy on that end.
Boot Socks... I have bad luck with my socks getting holes in the toes. So far, I haven't found my favorites. J. Crew's Boot socks are good, but I could still go for thicker. I'll be on the hunt this year.
Scarves.. again, nothing fancy. I likes it, I gets it. haha



While in searching for coats, I came across something I didn't know. Forever 21 has some cute and affordable coats (around $50-$60)!  I can't verify the quality as I haven't bought one or anything, but I am loving some of these coats and wouldn't mind adding them to my closet once I have my essentials.... for instance:
      


Anyone else trying to get winterized? And maybe trying to jazz up the look in order to be ok with already having to bundle up?

xo Jess xo