Frozen
I couldn’t resist the temptation to title this blog post Frozen.  Not so much for the highest grossing Disney animated movie but for the frigid temperatures we are experiencing.  Tsk Tsk to me for using the term polar vortex in my last blog post.  I just learned the popular term is currently a banished expression as per Huffington Post.  Apparently, the Banished Words List 2015 is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary, who knew there is such a dubious list!

Wearing Lafayette 148 double faced wool jacket (old), J. Crew blanket wool plaid scarf, J.Crew wool Minne pant, Banana Republic grey suede bootie (old)
Wearing Lafayette 148 double faced wool jacket (old), J. Crew blanket wool plaid scarf, J.Crew wool Minne pant, Banana Republic grey suede bootie (old)

Generally, during the first few weeks of January, many people are focused on the typical resolutions for being healthier and happier.  However, it’s hard not to focus on the weather network’s polar plunge temperatures.  In Central Pennsylvania, we know it’s January when the annual Farm Show, the largest agricultural exposition in the nation arrives the second weekend in January.
I know the 50,000 people that visit the 99th Pennsylvania Farm Show during the one week run are happy that it is an indoor event in the complex.

The temperature on Thursday, January 8, 2015 @ 10:18 AM.
Frozen on my morning drive. The temperature on Thursday, January 8, 2015 @ 10:18 AM.
As you can see the arctic blast continues.
As you can see the arctic blast continues, the evening temperature on Saturday, January 9, frozen.

9 Life-Saving Style Secrets to Get You Through the Winter:

1.  Wear a beanie made of cotton or cashmere to avoid hat hair:  natural fibers like cotton and cashmere will help fight hat hair, while synthetic fibers encourage it.
2.  A Pretzel Knot it is the warmest way to wear your scarf.

3.  Wear Fleece-Lined Socks to keep your toes warm.
4.  Mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves.
5.  Layer a Thin Puffer Vest under your coat.
6.  Wear Tights Underneath your trousers for an extra slim layer.
7.  Your First Layer (the one that touches your skin) shouldn’t be cotton;  opt for fabrics that wick moisture for your foundation layer, such as silk, polyester, or nylon.  Cotton absorbs moisture, such as sweat, which will end up making you cold.
8. Corduroys are warmer than jeans.
9. Get Rid of Static Cling.  Static cling is often an issue in dry winter months, since there is less humidity in the air, and a skirt rubbing against tights is often a surefire recipe for the annoying problem.  If you place a safety pin on the inner hem of your clothing it dispels the charge.

How do you brave the bone chilling arctic blast? What are you go to pieces? What is necessary for you to bear the temps?

Thanks Who What Wear for your  9 Life-Saving Style Secrets tips that I could share with my readers.