As I watched the snow fall long and hard yesterday afternoon I couldn't help but get nostalgic of home and the true beauty of winter that Winnipeg brings. Now before I get hate mail from my Winnipeg friends who are enduring a record-setting cold often minus forty winter, the beauty of winter I'm talking about are those Saturday afternoons where it's a mild temperature, there is nearly no wind, and snow is falling in fat fluffy pieces in an almost playful dance-like way. Think: The perfect day to skate at the Forks or toboggan at the floodway .
Before heading out of the house I found myself reaching for what I'd like to refer to as my University Uniform from my days going to the University of Winnipeg downtown. That cozy, warm, oversized, {insert other joyful, fuzzy adjectives} knit sweater.
The beauty of this piece #1~ it can create a feeling.
When was the last time someone insulted you on the coziness of your sweater? There is something happy about getting cuddled up in a cable knit.
Left: Unisex Oversized Fisherman Turtleneck- American Apparel (AmericanApparel.net)
Top Right: Hope Grand Sweater- Polyvore (polyvore.com)
Middle Right: Braided Square Cut Sweater- Zara (Zara.com)
Bottom Right: Source: Jakavo.tumblr, via: Pinterest
The beauty of this piece #2 ~ the possibilities are endless.
I personally steer away from wool (itch, itch) and head for cotton or cashmere (I'm a sucker for softness) but really there is no wrong way . As my best friends Alexa and Kara can vouch for this, I am inevitably drawn to cream coloured sweaters (after my purchase of two on a five day trip) but again, this is your style so dress to you.
Left: Source: TheyAllHateUs (feedly.com), via: Pinterest
Top Center Beige Flat Knitted Sweater- Anine Bing (AnineBing.com)
Bottom Center: Source: 24.media.tubmblr, via: Pinterest
Right: Metallic Coated Cotton-Blend Sweater- STELLA MCCARTNEY (net-a-porter.com)
The beauty of this piece #3 ~ this is peoples hobby.
If you can't find "the perfect one for you" it's likely you can find someone with a killer pair of knitting needles to craft you your own personalized piece. During my stay in North Dakota last year I crafted this black wide neck oversized cotton sweater which is my own rendition of a Donna Karen I had seen online. Now knitting is likely not for everyone in the hussle-bussel that is life however it's likely there is someone in your iPhone contact list or friends on Facebook that uses this activity as a pastime.
So after your sweaters on, grab your tea tumbler, your Sorels and your toque cause it's only February and we still have a few months of winter to go.
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