Lifestyle of a Fashionista

1/26/24

When I say winter blues, I’m not talking about your denim collection, I’m talking about those depressing thoughts and feelings that pop up during the winter months. If you live in certain parts of the US, you might be dealing with grey skies, days of rain or snow, and early sunsets. This type of weather can be depressing.

Here are some ways to break out of the blues:

Changing up your outfits

Try a new trend using the clothes you already own.

Trend one: Mob wife

The newest trend taking over TikTok is Mob Wife. I find it funny, but I also like it. Maybe because my dad’s side of the family is Italian, and my grandmother wore this trend without being a mob wife. You could also call this trend ’80s and ’90s Italian.

This NPR article, The ‘mob wife’ aesthetic is in. But what about the vintage fur that comes with it?

Another reason I like this trend, I have some faux fur coats.

As with any trend, wear it if you love it. You will know if it’s a good fit if you have clothes in your closet that work for the trend.

From Vogue, Why The Sopranos Beauty Still Resonates 25 Years Later. https://www.vogue.com/article/sopranos-beauty-aesthetic

From WWD, All About the ‘Mob Wife’ Style Trend That Has Taken Over TikTok

From Bazaar, What Does the “Mob Wife Aesthetic” Actually Mean?

Other trends:

From Vogue, Got a Case of the Winter Wardrobe Blues? 8 Outfit Formulas That Are Cheerful as They Are Chic

From Who, What, Wear, It’s January, and I’m Officially in an Outfit Rut, But These Looks Will Save Me

7 Easy and Cool Celebrity Outfits I’m Copying Myself

Change up your nail polish

From Who, What, Wear: 11 Winter Nail Colors That Always Look So Elevated

Go out to Dinner

The James Beard final nominations have been announced. From Open Table, Meet the 2024 James Beard Awards restaurant and chef semifinalists

In New England, Here are the New England restaurants and chefs named James Beard semifinalists in 2024

Try some winter activities:

In New York City, from PureWow, 29 Things to Do in NYC When It’s Cold to Beat the Winter Blues

Change up your fitness routine:

From Rank & Style, TikTok Famous Fitness Gear

Get cozy at home:

Have you tried Hygge yet? From Visit Denmark, “In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm glow of candlelight is hygge. Cosying up with a loved one for a movie – that’s hygge, too. And there’s nothing more hygge than sitting around with friends and family, discussing the big and small things in life. Perhaps hygge explains why the Danes are some of the happiest people in the world.“

Embrace the cold, rainy or snowy days by curling up in your favorite chair to read a book, or watch some comfort shows.