Only cause it's cold, doesn't mean you have to stay in the house!

The other day, I was talking to a girlfriend and she was telling me about how she couldn't believe I was outside during this weather. She wishes she could be out, but it's way too cold! This same friend tells me about how she believes she suffers from a mild case of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). My thing is I really think that this summer socialite suffers from being a homebody in the winter. Therefore I made a little list of winter tips, because it doesn't have to be summer to enjoy a little fun in the winter!


*Pictures are from a LUCKY MAGAZINE spread

1. FASHION TIP: Wear a thick scarf - it's so necessary! 
2. FASHION TIP:Sunglasses are just as important in the winter than in the summer! 
3. AT HOME FUN: Enjoy a hot coco, coffee or tea on your deck or outside stoop. 
4. EVENT: Go to the lights - where ever there is lights... go! Especially if the lights are outside of the White House, in the middle of New York City or at the Cincinnati Zoo :) 
5. EVENT: Go to the park, find a bench, bring a mini-radiator or build a fire and read a good book while roasting Marshmallows. 
6. FASHION TIP: Layer up! Layer up! Layer up! Sweaters on top of sweaters can be sexy - see the model on the bottom left. 
7. EVENT: Go skiing, sledding, grill out (stand close to the fire), go ice skating or watch people ice skate, get in a hot tube, take a run or walk (bundled up - it's not dangerous unless it's super duper cold), visit an outdoor shopping market or village, enjoy cheese at a vineyard, and stop for seasonal goodies on a farm. 
8. AT HOME FUN: Open the bathroom window and take a shower... the heat and the cold air are a relaxing duo. This also works for enjoying some intimate time...sometimes the cold weather takes things to a whole-nother level. If you don't have noisy neighbor issues (peaking through your windows) keep the window open and let your toes get cold, you will enjoy yourself - TRUST ME! 
9. EVENT: Throw a party (5 or more people) and allow for people to go outside (but have a fire going in your grill). Provide marshmallows, chocolate, and hot spicy drinks. 
10. EVENT: Hey who am I fooling? Do whatever you would do in the summer (lol), except EAT outside at a restaurant and swim in cold water.