Style Generis: Style Diary: Cozying Up

Friday, February 7, 2014

Style Diary: Cozying Up

Hi there! Can you believe that it's already February? It's crazy. Apparently, the groundhog didn't see its shadow, so us Canadians are supposed to get our spring a bit early this year. (Knock on wood.) But let's be real here, Canadians are going to get another six weeks regardless of a stupid groundhog's shadow or lack thereof. Either way, it's still cold, so that's just no fun.

Yesterday morning, when my phone informed me that it was going to be significantly colder that day, I knew I had to figure out a way to layer up a bit more. Also because my business class is stupidly freezing and after being on our fancy schmancy (actually I hate them) Chromebooks for an hour, my hands and nose are cold to the touch.

I decided to go for this cozy and thankfully low-maintenance tunic sweater and some knit leggings. To stay even warmer, I added polka socks for a little something something, my favourite scarf at the moment that I got from H&M, and a belt to give my waist some much needed definition.

Even though I got this scarf a bit over a month ago (I got it last Boxing Day), I am so, so in love with it. It's a pretty simple scarf and it's clearly ripping off or is heavily influenced by Burberry's signature print, but it's so thick and cozy, something that I really love in winter scarves. Plus, it makes as great decor in my bedroom on the back of my plain black desk chair that I can also use as a decent-sized blanket when the temperature plummets.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and is exactly one week away, so expect a few more love-themed posts to go up within the next few days. I'm toying with the idea of doing a little gift guide, so let me know if you'd like to see one!

How has your February been so far? Eventful? What do you look for in a scarf? Oh, and what's your ideal comfy outfit because this was surely mine. Leave your comments below!

Thank you so much for reading!

- J