Hellooo blanket/scarf! You were made for dreary, cold weather. You are warm and snugly around my neck or wrapped around my arms while I drink a cuppa. Scottish autumn/winter (really no difference), you have met your match!
This blanket/scarf is from Shopbop. I needed a bit of therapy after our stressful weeks of settling-in, and I did a little happy dance when I realized they would ship to my brand new Scottish flat in just a few days.
Can you tell from these pics I’m spending too much time home alone. Being a graphic designer working from home can be a bit isolating… particularly when you are wont to go spend your hard earned money on pastries, scones and tea (and maybe some clothes) whenever you step outside.
Madewell jacket • Spun scarf • thrifted purse • Blank black cords • Hunter wellies
I try to wear my blanket/scarf more responsibly when I’m out of doors (and in public). This has been my uniform since I’ve been here: layers of jackets/coats, scarf (the bigger the better), skinny pants and boots.
Once winter really hits (which we’ve been forewarned that it’s going to be a bad one), I’ll just add more layers: tights under trousers, coat on top of jackets, woolly socks under wellies.
I’m really selling you guys on the whole visit-me-in-Scotland thing, aren’t I?
—-
Dear Kitcath,
Had to include this photo for you. Can you believe it’s been seven years since we lived in this city together? It feels wrong to be in Edinburgh without you — it definitely loses much of its sparkle for me! We spent a lot of last weekend on South Clerk Street, and it makes me miss you extra mucho!
16 Comments
16 Responses to “How to Stay Warm in Scotland”
-
Clare Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 10:39 amAh! That scarf is SO cool. I think it would be perfect for chilly Midwestern winters, too…
I’m glad you’re getting settled. I’m working from home for now, too, and it’s definitely an adjustment to figure out how to organize my time.
[Reply]
-
laura Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 11:02 amHi there, blanket-scarf! Looks like Lar is really getting a lot of wear from you, and in oh so many different ways! Stay warm, me.
[Reply]
-
Cameron Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 12:26 pmYou’ll have to try harder than that to discourage me from loving all things Scottish ; )
[Reply]
-
Céline Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 12:35 pmI can’t beleive it’s been seven years since we were in Edinburgh! I see the University has done some work on the building on South Clerk Street : they’ve changed the door!
I know what you mean about working from home : maternity leave can be pretty isolating too! But tea , scones and muffins are comforting!
[Reply]
AsianCajuns Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:47 pmI didn’t recognize the place at first when I saw the front door. I think we had two double metal doors when we lived there, right? Hopefully we’ll get to see you in France this winter!
[Reply]
-
Emma Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 11:17 pmCongrats on your move! I am Loving your blanket scarf! So Cozy.
[Reply]
-
couturecoco Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:42 amYou managed to look chic in Scotland! I am so envious of your beautiful hair too – it looks so 60′s but in a really good way.
[Reply]
-
Mae Lu Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 6:36 pmI miss you already, my darling girl!
You, however, look radiant and absolutely thrilled in your new digs, and I love the look of them!
I’m sure it must be gutting torture to be separated from your bestie and twinnie, but I know things will work well with you two on opposite sides of the pond.
But man, it sure does hurt me to think of you being ACROSS TWO OCEANS from ME! BLARGH!
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.![Reply]
-
Mae Lu Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 6:36 pmPS, the redesign is to die for.
[Reply]
-
Parker Cross Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 7:18 pmSilk long underwear. Don’t laugh until you’ve tried it. Seriously.
[Reply]
-
Elizabeth Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 9:40 pmI second the suggestion of silk long underwear. It’s so thin it can hide under the skinniest of pants, yet it’s warm. It’s amazing!
[Reply]
-
lin Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 11:39 pmthermal/fleece-lined leggings is my savior in the wintertimes.
lars you look so cute in your scarf/blanket! I actually just recently one a similar one from H&M that is HUGE and i lurrrrrve it!
p.s. diggin the redesign
[Reply]
-
Katie Says:
October 12th, 2011 at 6:40 pmOooh I love your blanket scarf thing (sclanket? Blarf?) It looks EXACTLY like what I’m going to want in arms reach at all times when it gets a bit chillier here! Love your bag and your boots, too. I like how “American” this outfit seems to me, even though that scarf pattern is like… mexican… Do you stand out next to the Scottish gals?
[Reply]
-
LadyLUX Says:
October 12th, 2011 at 7:52 pmHow adorable do you look in your scarf/blanket? I want one!
[Reply]
-
WendyB Says:
October 12th, 2011 at 11:40 pmI was just thinking last night about how much I’d like to go back to Scotland!
[Reply]
-
megan, the frugalista diaries Says:
October 13th, 2011 at 10:21 pmI adore that, you’re going to be so toasty (and chic)!
[Reply]
