Snowy day lady bad ass realness. A rebellious printed t-shirt/tunic/ skanky dress looks hip paired with a Nike plus off center zip up hoodie in the oh so of the moment color- mauve. Maurice’s leggings and Nike heeled sneakers ( I like this alternative) complete the look, while the almighty mini bun proclaims to the world…. “I have a snow day and I’m about to do whatever I want with it. Watch me, people, WATCH ME.”
So I have learned a magical thing. When it snows in Portland, it’s not just the schools that are cancelled. Offices shut down. Campuses close. The entire city comes to an eerie grinding halt. The white stuff really freaks people out.
Or does it? While taking these photos I definitely happened upon a woman running in cropped pants. CROPS. IN. THE. SNOW. That means bits of icy terror are splashing menace-fully against her leg as she runs. Portland is weird. This proves it.
Meanwhile, I am suffering. Because I was all like ” I’m so cool… I don’t need no coat. I’ll tough it out.” This is mostly because coats are bulky when packing and I hate having to lug more than I absolutely have to around the airport. But it turns out I was very wrong. I needed a coat. Heck, I needed a scarf, gloves, ninja warmth face mask, hand warmers, waterproofed moon boots, a portable heating pad, and maybe a sexy foreign lover to keep me warm.
Here I sit freezing cold in a world of snow. Regardless of how frigid I get, I will never turn down a good photo opp. Even if that means tackling mounds of snow, gross slush, and the harsh reality that I might lose my left arm to frostbite all for the sake of a good photo. And these photos are pretty darn rad. And thus I am content in my use of this snow day, because I look as cool today as Portland looks white.
I cannot believe you are out there without a coat! Or gloves! Or a scarf! Just….more, warmer clothes in general!
I’m in Florida. Last Saturday it was 48F when I took my dog for a walk in the a.m., and I was FREEZING. Of course, I was out there in my p.j.’s and sandals, but still. That’s freaking cold down here. Especially close to the ocean when the wind is blowing. It’s been so long since I’ve been in snow, I can’t even imagine how cold you must be!
Perhaps there’s an impromptu shopping trip in your immediate future. And if you don’t want to pack your new purchases, ship them! USPS, ground. Shouldn’t be too much.
Anyway, I just wanted to drop a comment and say hi. I’ve been enjoying your YouTube videos and just subscribed. I love your good humor, your fashion sense, and your awesome personality. I am so impressed with your outlook on life, and personally relate to your investment in making the world better with what you put out there. You definitely do.
Keep shining!
Elizabeth
Ahh!I miss snow. I’m here in Memphis and it’s snowed here twice in the last year and melted by noon the same day or the next. Enjoy it, even if you forgot your coat. Unless it’s windy, I hate when it’s windy. Especially if you’re wearing lip gloss and your hair isn’t up lol. Hope you had fun and cute outfit. Now go get some coffee or hot cocoa to warm up.
Oh, no, you are killing me! I must have that t-shirt dress, but they’re all sold out in my size and the one above it. Please tell me Pink Clove items run large, so I can order the size below mine. Pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaase?
Are you still in Portland? I live in the area, and it has been insane. I’m a teacher and grad student, and I think I have had three days of work since the new year.