What to Wear in The Winter: An Island Girl’s Guide

what to wear during the winter

For the past three days, snow and ice have hit Washington, D.C. well ahead of winter’s scheduled December 21 arrival.

As I looked out the window at the snow falling today, I was reminded of a time when, as an island girl new to this city, I got cold-weather fashion and beauty all wrong. Think unflattering layering, cracked lips, and ashy skin. Sigh.

But after practice and trial by error, it’s been much easier balancing looking cute with beating the cold. If you’re new to wintry weather and want quick tips, here are my recommendations on how to dress for winter, plus a couple beauty and skincare must-haves.

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First Look :: Louis Vuitton Men’s RTW Fall 2012

For some time, Sooo Fabulous! readers have pleaded for blog posts on men’s fashion.

This is the first  fully dedicated to menswear, featuring an iconic brand presenting a RTW collection for men who live everyday lives.

This is also dedicated in memory of Barrio Dimitri, creator of La Mode Dimitri, who tragically left this earth on July 14, 2012. Loved and treasured by so many. Never forgotten.

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There’s just something about the Louis Vuitton Men’s RTW Fall 2012 collection.

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