tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post4986081278900114320..comments2023-06-09T14:41:26.174+01:00Comments on Welsh Pixie: Winter StyleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-31723233858689839252011-10-24T22:47:11.101+01:002011-10-24T22:47:11.101+01:00Well, I'm in the Canadian cold winter, which i...Well, I'm in the Canadian cold winter, which is bitter and teeth-rattling, but oddly easier to get warm in than the damp cold of Wales. I say that with all admiration, as I often get the damp in my bones in the UK and can't seem to get warm.<br><br>For me, I like practical and pretty garments. As a stay-at-home mama, I'm running around like a maniac most days and can be responsible for cleaning anything up from dust to vomit. I rarely wear makeup, but do often put on red lipstick. I rarely wear heels, but you can often find me tromping about in practical knee boots, tights, and skirts/dresses.<br><br>One of my favourite things I've made that I wear all the time is my fleece dress. It's like wearing pajamas, moves easily, washes up easily, and makes me look put together. I rarely wear jeans, but I do like a nice wide-leg trouser with a 40s twist. The legs are easy to stuff into wellies and such as needed, but the high waist makes me feel polished.<br><br>I'm allergic to wool, too, so slips and linings are a saving grace for me. Wool only gets brought out for me in my outerwear. I use flannel (great for blouses), corduroy, denim, fleece, and heavy knits to supplement my cold weather wardrobe. Layering is also a big help!<br><br>I love your style! You're comfortable with it and you rock it, so keep going!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16269162516689113657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-8798335027968769302011-10-24T22:54:19.465+01:002011-10-24T22:54:19.465+01:00Love the outerwear ideas! And I love your great lo...Love the outerwear ideas! And I love your great looking blog!! I have always imagined people working for the BBC to dress in formal attire all the time...so to know that you can turn up in your PJs is utterly refreshing! :)<br>May x<br>http://walkinginmay.blogspot.com/Miss Maydy Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11830965675395012690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-80476224963393472342011-10-24T22:55:53.863+01:002011-10-24T22:55:53.863+01:00Layers, lots of them!! I had a real shock when I c...Layers, lots of them!! I had a real shock when I came to Wales. This bloody wind...<br><br>There's a similar coat on H&M with a fur collar- http://www.hm.com/gb/product/93316?article=93316-B<br><br>either in black or rusty red. I bought one from them years ago and it's still going strong- and I love snuggling myself in the fur collar. <br><br>I wear skirts all the time, even when it's really cold. With a petticoat, thick tights and boots you really feel toasty. Plus, this year the midi length is very practical :-)Popbabe7http://www.blogger.com/profile/12278111469207507253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-75226488767093776312011-10-25T00:13:09.196+01:002011-10-25T00:13:09.196+01:00I have that same problem, it isn't super rainy...I have that same problem, it isn't super rainy here but damn the wind sure does blow! So skirts are kindof inconvenient. And I go to a school that is 80% male, and while I admire the girls that dress up like girls, it's so much easier to wear jeans and sneakers. Mostly I've been trying to wear more interesting tops and occasionally a skirt or dress.mollyhttp://toferet.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-62220430543557966232011-10-25T09:24:42.229+01:002011-10-25T09:24:42.229+01:00Ooh I love all of those outfits!!I am having a sim...Ooh I love all of those outfits!!<br><br>I am having a similar dilemma, I work in an office, but have a boss who is allergic to putting the heating on so we are always freezing in the winter, mostly I can be found with thermal walking jacket, fingerless gloves, a Crochet blanket over my knees and a hot water bottle tucked up my jumper! Attractive No?!<br><br>I always thought working in an office would mean I could finally look smart but I tend to look more scruffy now than when I worked as a Stable Hand, well, minus the straw in hair and the subtly over powering smell of Manure:) <br><br>PS. I am sorry I didn't tell you about the award I have been a very bad blogger lately, but your more than welcome, I always look forward to your next post and I have you to thank for my new love, Pinterest!!!:)Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07221194102782712793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-28541025965648657132011-10-25T20:07:52.578+01:002011-10-25T20:07:52.578+01:00Oh, I live in Sweden, and the last couple of winte...Oh, I live in Sweden, and the last couple of winters has almost been completely unbearable regarding the chill. Brrr! But, I´ve slowly learned how to keep warm, and the first thing for me is stylish, yet warm boots, and the second is silk/wool as the inner most layer at all times. This way I can get away with lighter tops and blouses, but still be warm! Sorry to hear that you are a little allergic to wool - have you tried alpaca? It is a hair fiber and not wool, so it might help? Very warm too! :-)Sølvihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12274708190515586443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622232746785186773.post-11190159818265359982011-10-29T16:32:41.775+01:002011-10-29T16:32:41.775+01:00Thanks for all the tips, definitely got some good ...Thanks for all the tips, definitely got some good ideas to think about. Sarah, I have to admit I immediately went on to eBay and bought what I thought was flannel but is possibly wool :S<br><br>LOL May, you should see what some people wear! Although the BBC in London is far more fashion driven than Wales .. still, it's always fun to see people's choices!<br><br>Popbabe - Wow, almost spot on copy of that coat! Thanks for the link!<br><br>Molly, it's hard isn't it, especially if you're so used to wearing trousers. Do you find the tops make you feel better? I find some nice tops do and some nice tops just make me feel like I'm dressing for dinner rather than work ;)<br><br>Wendy, I can't believe you have to dress for the arctic to go to work! And not to worry, RL gets to the best of us ;)<br><br>Solvi, I didn't realise alpaca was hair and not wool, I'll definitely have to look in to that!Torshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730092231227512200noreply@blogger.com