As a Chicago native, I can attest that Chicago in the winter is colder than you think! Follow this gift guide for all the items that are sure to keep you cozy
Trust me… these are needed for the cold winter days while exploring the city with GPS… game changer
Women's Touch Screen Gloves - Macy's
The best shopping experience is at the downtown Chicago flagship Canada Goose store … highly recommended!
Luxury Performance Outerwear & Clothing | Canada Goose US
These tops are extremely warm… perfect for layering for the Chicago wind!
Women's Shirts & Blouses | UNIQLO US
These may look funny but TRUST ME- sooo warm and cozy. The leather socks are amazing as house shoe footies or worn as socks inside your boots.
Leather Socks
You may find yourself waiting in the cold for a bus or train to continue your adventure, pop open one of these and have instant warmth for your hands that lasts throughout the day!
Hothands – Everyday Warmth
During the winter, the ground is very wet from melting snow. For that reason, I don’t recommend UGGs in Chicago, but Doc Martens are perfect to navigate through the icy ground and inches of winter snow
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Wear these under your clothes, no matter what you have on! Stockings have saved my life during the winter a million times and it’s truly a big difference compared to not wearing any.
Stockings - Macy's
You’ll want your makeup to stay on all day while exploring Chicago - this setting powder will do just that! Give yourself a little extra makeup time when applying this because it does take a moment to settle but the outcome is flawless!
Coty Airspun Face Powder
This is so good and will warm your insides! Head to downtown Chicago to grab one from the worlds largest Starbucks - Chicago Roastery
Caramel Apple Spice: Starbucks
It’ll be cold and you don’t want to get sick, I highly recommend these Seamoss capsules! They will keep you healthy plus the company was founded by a Chicago family :)
BEYMOSS
This is a Chicago classic meal! Home Run Inn! I recommend going to one of the restaurants in the city, but if you can’t make it, grab this from the grocery store and taste a real Chicago pizza
Home Run Inn Pizza
Between the snow and the dry, frigid cold weather, winter skin will happen - show your skin some TLC with this bomb face mask
GLAMGLOW Face Mask
If you find your skin to be a bit dry, try this!
Original Hand-Aid Healing Hand Balm - Little Seed Farm
My personal favorite type of hat is the cozy puff ball style. This one from UGG is very warm and long enough to pull over your ears.
UGG® Hat
These fleece vests are perfect for cold days and leave you comfortable by being arms free. Not bulky at all and I own 3!
