WHY ACCESSORIES ARE SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR WINTER WELL-BEING
WHY ACCESSORIES ARE SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR WINTER WELL-BEING
If you’re anything like me, you HATE winter…. And I mean DESPISE it. This is oxymoronic given that I grew up in the Northeastern part of the US, but it is the truth. To stave off my seasonal affective disorder, I have tried sunlamps, vitamin D, meditation and, yes, even therapy. Despite my travails, I can’t get myself to feel good about the way I look in the winter. The dry, pasty skin, incessant hat head, and lack of dress motivation, is enough to make me want to hibernate.
YES! Winter dulls my fashionista mojo… There, I’ve said it.
When the weather turns cold and the snow accumulates, all I want to do is stay inside the comforts of my toasty house, which then begs the question.. Why should I bother with high fashion when NO ONE is going to see me? For me, the answer is in the accessories. Since I’m always freezing, I tend to gravitate towards chic loungewear and chunky knits. It’s become something of a boring uniform. My go-to.. Everyday.
So when I want to dress it up a little but can’t find it in me to swap my Uggs for a pair of shoes, I turn to wraps, coats, bags and hats to up my style game. It’s no secret that the psychology of fashion and mental health are linked, this is how the term retail therapy took on a life of its own. The world of accessories is vast and full of personal choices. From bold to subtle, accessories lend personality to our clothing choices.
Shop our top 5 seasonal accessories today, to help beat those winter doldrums:
- A stunning, reversible shawl by the renowned fashion designer and visionary Elisha Abargel. His designs are as timeless as they are contemporary. Elisha’s collections are a mix of tailored fashion and sportswear, made for the bold, vibrant, creative woman. https://duxstyle.com/products/elisha-abargel-womens-reversible-shawl
- A handwoven winter bucket hat. Unique and bold, using a mixture of intarsia natural yarns, LOOM Weaving is committed to sustainability and ethical practices. Inspiration comes from centuries old rug weaving techniques. This handmade, artisanal hat highlights neutral colors and tremendous craftsmanship. https://duxstyle.com/products/loom-weaving-neutral-stripe-bucket-hat
- A chic, practical crossbody bag that comes in and out of the car with minimal effort. The incomparable Daniella Lehavi Bali Mini Bag is perfect for errands and adds the oomph to my winter ensemble blues. Maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability, DL has gained recognition the world over and is at the intersection of chic and functionality. https://duxstyle.com/products/daniella-lehavi-bali-mini-bag
- An innovative, contemporary everyday necklace for layering that highlights femininity and lives under any neckline! Hadas Shaham combines clean, geometric lines with creative artistic materials to yield a look that’s both minimalist and flirty. https://duxstyle.com/products/hadas-shaham-contemporary-jewelry-tiny-square-lock-pendant-necklace
- A pair of sunnies to round it all out because, sometimes, those four hours of daytime can be mighty bright. These stylish sunglasses from Madrid will have you feeling like a movie star in no time. https://duxstyle.com/collections/flamingo-eyeware
Oh…. and I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention this incredible blanket by Remember. Since “homebound” is my middle name this (and every) winter, a stylish blanket is a must have fashion accessory. Amazing how a pop of color can change your whole mood. https://duxstyle.com/products/remember-knitted-cotton-blankets