So it’s 30 degrees and miserable here in New York, with snow alternating with rain, and slush puddles spilling over the sidewalks. It’s windy and chilly and frankly, we’re all better off indoors planning a quick warm weather getaway. But if you must step outside, here are five things we’ve come to love over the past few weeks, that will help you fight the frostbite and look good while doing it.
1. Henrik Vibskov scarf
We’ve been eyeing these wool and silk scarves by Denmark-native Vibskov for weeks now and we think we finally have an excuse to buy it with the cold temperatures outside. The scarves feature Vibskov’s unique colorblock patterns and weaving, with fringing on all sides. Available at retailers like Scout (L.A.) and Seven (New York) and online at the Henrik Vibskov “V-Store.”
2. Phillip Lim 3.1 Grey Border Sweater
We found this boxy heather-grey sweater at Barney’s last month and it’s quickly become our new favorite item in our closet. Knit in a soft wool/cotton/cashmere blend, it features an extra-wide neck and is cropped at the bottom, allowing you to wear it slightly sloppy on its own, or as a layering piece over a shirt and tie. Available at stores like Barney’s and Oak (New York).
3. Uniqlo “HeatTech” tees and tops
Our design director Sula told us about Uniqlo’s new line of “heat-retaining” innerwear months ago, commenting on how toasty and warm she felt in her “HeatTech” t-shirt. The shirts are woven out of a specially-designed hollow fiber that captures and retains warmth, by absorbing moisture and converting it to heat. Milk protein, containing natural amino acids, has been mixed with the fibers to ensure the fabric is smooth and soft to the touch, while a special antibacterial agent takes care of any unpleasant odors. Though the product is just catching on here in the U.S., HeatTech has already become a winter wardrobe essential in Japan, with 20 million units sold last year alone.
4. Organic Bath and Massage Oil from Bella Pella
There’s nothing better to after a blisteringly cold day than a hot soak in the tub. This natural massage oil from Montreal-based Bella Pella (one of our favorite bath and body lines) is made from certified organic soy beans and sunflower seed oil. Natural essential oils from grapefruit, mandarin, geranium and lavender provide a subtle and pleasant scent that will leave you feeling uplifted and relaxed.
5. Maribelle Hot Chocolate
Our favorite cup of hot chocolate in New York comes from Maribelle‘s Cacao Bar in SoHo. Grab a seat in the tiny ornate back room, with vintage chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and old Chaplin movies playing in the background, and order yourself a cup of hot chocolate made from rich, single-origin Colombian cacao. This smoky, perfectly smooth hot chocolate comes in four flavors: Aztec Original (60%), Aztec Dark (70%), Mocha and Spicy. The pastries there aren’t bad either, but who has room after downing a whole mug of cocoa? We’ll take the eclairs to go!
- TC
