Are You Froid?

There was a small boy of Quebec
Who was buried in snow to his neck
When they said, "Are you friz?"
He replied, "Yes I is -
But we don't call this cold in Quebec."
     Rudyard Kipling

It is freakin' frackin' cold out! It's been a mean winter this year, it truly has. Again

the temp has dropped to a brutal -30. The sky is clear, blue, and the sun shines

brightly. There is no warmth though. The streets are empty and quiet. The wind

cuts like a knife and leaves you praying for those hot, sweaty summer days. 

I miss those days of laying down in the cool grass while feeling the heat of the

sun on my skin.  I miss those days that I turn to the wind and allow it to wash

over me, much unlike now where I shield myself from it for it is my enemy.

At first I thought taking photos on a day like this was just ludicrous, but then I

realized that it's days like this that our fashion style is stumped the most. You have

no idea how many layers I am wearing! Under all this wool (a must) I am bundled

 under fleece leggings, a  skirt slip, leg warmers, a t-shirt, and a long sleeve shirt.

I have to admit, I have been watching the Discovery Channel's new mini show

Klondike and it got me thinking about winter fashion. I was rather excited when

this show was aired for I had read a book about the Yukon gold rush and was

very intrigued by this fascinating world of extreme weather, breathtakingly 

beautiful scenery, big dreamers, and unlawful men. When people traveled to the

Yukon, gold pushing them forward, one of the biggest killers was the weather. 

 Victorian women soon realized that the fashion in style at the time would not

suffice in a land governed by Mother Nature.  Now, I'm not about to compare

myself to the pioneer woman of the north, but I did have them in mind. So

when I got dressed I looked into my closet and picked the warmest pieces.

Add a belt to keep some what of a lady-like shape and we're good to go!

Outfit:

American Apparel // Wool Beret, Colour: Bordeaux

American Eagle // Wool Sweater

Magnolia // Silver Leaf Pendant

Thrifted // Belt

Thrifted // Wool Plaid Skirt

Roots // Leather Gloves

Thrifted // Boots