Cooler temperatures often bring some challenges when it comes to looking your best! I mean, we have all dealt with the super chapped lips, flaky, dry skin, and the monotony of throwing on the same winter coat day after day. However, just because it’s cold doesn’t mean all hope is lost and we are relegated to a season of alligator skin and clothing boredom! Here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep you looking’ hot all winter long.
When it comes to dry skin, I know, it’s obvious, but moisturizing is key. Even if your skin is usually oily- get a non-comedegenic moisturizer and make sure to apply it to your face morning and night in order to protect your skin from the chilly winds and to keep it glowy and supple. There are lots of affordable moisturizers out there- I honestly use a CVS brand knock-off of Oil of Olay moisturizer and it has lasted me months and months and keeps my skin from drying out. Wintertime also takes a toll on your hands, cuticles, and nails. So in order to combat that, it helps to get an intensive moisturizer for extra-dry skin, slather it on at night and rub it into your cuticles, nails, knuckles and all over your hands, and let it sit overnight. You can do this in the morning as well, for extra moisturizing and protection. Just make sure the lotion has glycerin in it, as it acts as a protective shield for your skin. But the absolute best tip in the battle of dry skin is to stay hydrated. Drink lots of water! I know you may feel beat over the head about drinking water, but this is just another great bonus. I guarantee you will tell a difference.
Another great tip to combat that creepy, scaly, dry skin that you can get on your legs during this time of year is to use a scrub to exfoliate the skin daily. And the best part is you can make it yourself, in your own home! All you need to do is get about a cupful of sugar or sea salt, add about ¼ cup olive oil (not vegetable oil!) and some cocoa butter if you want some extra moisturizing, and mix it together. Use it before shaving and you get the added bonus of a smoother, closer shave. It’s also very customizable- you can pretty much add whatever else you want, some lavender essential oil for a relaxing bedtime scrub, or some lemon juice for extra exfoliation and a citrusy scent.
Do you ever feel like you can’t really express your style in the winter time? Personally I go through that in the winter as I hate to cover up my outfits with a coat 24/7. So in order to combat that, I accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! Winter is a great time to incorporate fun, funky scarves, hats, gloves, etc. to help you stand out in a sea of black pea-coats. One of my favorite things to do is to wear a faux flower on my lapel. You can buy these at stores such as Claire’s or make your own, like I do! Just glue some felt to the back of a faux flower and affix a brooch pin to the back. (You can find these at craft stores.) It’s so simple and cheap to make, and can add a whimsical touch to a boring coat or jacket. You can also find cute vintage brooches at antique stores and arrange them artfully on your lapel instead of flowers if they aren’t your thing.
Lastly, don’t be afraid to wear some bright eye-shadow colors or throw on some red lipstick in order to spruce up your look. Since most of winter outerwear is drab and consists of dark colors, winter is a great time to experiment with colorful make-up! But at the very least- make sure you have some chapstick, as cracked, dry lips are never attractive.\
With these tips, you can brave the cold with confidence. And hey, it’s Georgia- which means that you’ll have some days where it will be 65 degrees anyways! Gotta love the South. :)
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