Notes of a Fashionista

Volume 5: Issue 2: February 2026

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” — Vince Lombardi

Winter Trends

Yes, it’s still winter. Snow is on the ground, and it is cold outside. Keep wearing your favorite winter pieces.

A scarf wrapped around the neck with both ends pulled through it is another look that has been labeled youthful. Credit…Simbarashe Cha/The New York Times

From The New York Times: Does Your Winter Scarf Make You Look Old?

Photographs: Buck Mason, Drake’s, Gap, Gnuhr, Huckberry, Todd Snyder; Design: Emily Hanhan

For Men: From GQ: The Best Winter Clothes for Men Help You Hibernate in Style

From The Wall Street Journal: These Men Obsess Over Clothes Instead of Cars and Watches. Here’s What They Love to Buy.

(Image credit: @kayebassey)

For women: From Who What Wear: 4 Effortless Winter 2026 Outfit Formulas I Swear By

Freshen up your look by trying the 3-3-3 rule. From The Washington Post: How to dress better with the 3-3-3 rule and 6 other numerical guides

Retro Trends

Why Do We Want It to Be 2016 Again? The year 2016 has been trending on social media since the beginning of the year. People are posting throwback pictures and remembering events and trends from that year.

The Analog Bag

From Marie Claire: The Analog Bag Trend Is an Antidote to Algorithm Brain Rot and Doomscrolling

Notes on Watching

To see lists of new, returning, and noteworthy movies and series, read: Notes on Watching

Events

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Take time this month to read about some of these achievements, and keep the history alive.

Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 – Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Team USA and Team CanadaXinhua News Agency/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images

From Bustle: The 5 Biggest Things To Watch At The 2026 Winter Olympics

Schedule of events

Athletes of Team USA enter into the parade during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Cameron Spencer / Getty Images

From CBS: See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games

From Women’s Wear Daily: Meet the Man Behind the Costumes of the Winter Olympics’ Opening Ceremony

The Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8th

Valentine’s Day on Saturday February 14th

President’s Day on February 16th

Lunar New Year on February 17th

In Boston

Frostival Lodge in Copley Square | February 6-28, 2026

Frostival Ferris Wheel in the Rose Kennedy Greenway: February 4, 2026 – March 1, 2026

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