February 10th to March 20th: the calendar’s proverbial no man’s land.
The promise of spring feels too far out of grasp, especially as the promise of being slapped in the face with varying levels of frozen precipitation feels evermore imminent. Bars clear out early. Your sweater collection becomes a hassle to fold instead of a promising pile of new outfit ideas. And, alas, winter does what it does best: give us all one more reason to commiserate.
Below, I’ve compiled fifteen items helping me cope with the least inspiring time of year, mostly because I haven’t left the warm confines of my bed in more than two days and this feels like an acceptable way to contribute to society from beneath my comforter.
Camel Coats
When paired with a turtleneck
Brussels Sprouts
Peep my roasted sprouts and harissa recipe here. If you’re heading out, I must recommend the sprouts at The Salt Line and Circa. Also, did you know Amazon sells Brussels Sprout snacks
Girls’ Night In Club
Your answer to Friday FOMO, send every week to your inbox. Get yo night in on by subscribing HERE!
Any and Every Wearable Tassel
Shop similar cardigans on Amazon here
Teal + Berry
The Gail Colby Collection gives us the color palette of 2018. If you’re looking to invest, these tassel earrings seem like a great place to start.
Jay Versace
No mid-20s crisis is complete without developing a minor obsession with a social media celebrity five years your junior. Throw a follow and DM me PLZ.
Amazon Grocery Delivery
PSA: it’s less than $20 a month, and a great excuse to leave your couch even less this season. Plus, your first month is free!
The Future of Food
Equal parts ominous and glorious with a SLIGHT PINCH of satire, delivered by the New Yorker.
Reasonably Priced Tote Bags
Does anyone else feel like they have 10x more sh*t to lug around in the winter?! Shop my favorite, under $100 tote picks from ASOS here, here, here and a rain-friendly version here.
Guys We F@#ked
This two-woman podcast seamlessly meshes off-the-wall humor with uncomfortable topics. I learned a lot, and laughed a lot, during their interviews with two young people who had brushes with cancer. Listen to those here and here — or, the entire series.
White Jeans, Whenever Possible
Tell anyone who accuses you of committing a faux pas to go jump in a (frozen) lake, then shop my favorite pair here and the Amazon Prime Top
The Beach Boys 1967 Recordings
Minature brain transportation machines. Listen here. Oh, and don’t sleep on the power of “Kokomo” on a cold and miserable Monday morning, either.
Mario Badescu Hydrating Spray
, $12
, $12
Plot twist: I spray it on my back and arms to keep them from getting itchy under so many layers. It works! I prefer to use Mario’s rosewater spray on my face — you can purchase a pack of both sprays here
NPR’s Interview with Whitney Wolfe Herd
I initially discovered this in the fall, but made sure to give it a re-listen as she makes some great points about overcoming adversity, on-the-ground marketing to millennials, and how to take the plunge — any plunge, really, — even if you’re not sure you’re ready. With the opening of the newest Bumble Hive, it felt like the perfect time to share!
Cava’s Winter Menu
I’m sure this will be disappearing in a few weeks. so I’m enjoying it while it lasts. Check out all of my favorite quick and vegan picks here.
Instagram Stalking the Quann Twins
Not since Mary-Kate and Ashley’s trench coat realness in the 1996 classic Case of the Hotel Who-Dun-It have I been this invested in the wardrobe choices of famous identicals. The NYFW coverage is especially satisfying — follow them here and here.
These $25 Booties from Amazon Prime
If I felt at all alive, I’d tell you I’ve been living in these lately. Six weeks until spring, team. We can do this.
Vodka Tonic, No Fruit. 