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Cold weather must haves
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Allie Driscoll
Living in Chicago, I know a thing or two about cold weather. These are my must haves!
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Clothing
 
Skincare
 
Shoes
 
Home
 
Health + wellness
 
Food + drink

Clothing

Everything needed to survive a chilly winter season, approved by a Chicago girl

 
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Such a cozy sweater, I love wearing neutrals in the winter because it's one less thing that has to match my coat lol
100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Crew Sweater in Black
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such a cozy coat and got during a great sale!
Women's Max 600 Down Puffer Jacket
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love that they’re 100% cotton, got them in the brown!
Lands' End Women's Relaxed Fit High Rise Pants
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I wear my pajamas into the ground so love a good 100% cotton pair!
Blue striped pajama set
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I've had this coat since 2018 and it's still going strong, such a good investment!
Women's Lodge Down Duffle Coat | Eddie Bauer
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love this cardigan! so soft and love the collar
100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Collared Cardigan in Black
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Sometimes the office is BLASTING the heat, so I like wearing this shirt under a cardigan to shed layers as needed
Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Link-Stitch Dolman Sweater in Heather Oatmeal
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this is my new favorite sweater, perfectly oversized!
100% Organic Cotton Boyfriend Crew Sweater in Navy
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just ordered 2 pairs of these! love that they’re 100% cotton!
Women's Sport Knit High Rise Pull On Relaxed Straight ...
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I lose so many gloves definitely needed a new pair for this winter
Women's Anyweather Fleece EZ Touch Screen Gloves
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my office is always warm in the winter so a lightweight sweater with cute detailing is perfect!
Women's Lightweight Jersey Lace Mix Long Sleeve ...
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I love this color so much! fits so well with my fall/winter wardrobe
CRZ YOGA - hot fudge brown
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needed for those really cold winter walks!
Whistler High-Rise Pocket Thermal Legging in Black
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another great option for fleece lined leggings!
CRZ YOGA Womens Fleece Lined Thermal Leggings
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Skincare

me and dry skin are pretty close in the winter, but these products make it more of a long distance relationship
 
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my hands get so dry in the winter. i valwasy put this on right before bed and wake up with such soft hands
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream Unscented - 3oz
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I have a tube of this in my most used bag year round, but in the winter I make sure it's in all possible bags I could ever take outside
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant and Moisturizer for Dry and Cracked Skin Unscented - 1.75oz
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my skin gets so dry in the winter, putting this on at night has me waking up so smooth and plumed skin
Biotic Regenerating Plumping Gel
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anything with the words hydrating is necessary
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner - 5.07 fl oz
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Shoes

I very rarely leave the house if i’m not in one of these shoes
 
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If it's ever slick outside, you will find me in these!
Women's Bean Boots, 8"
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love that they're more like shoes so easier to move around in when getting things done around the house!
Women's Tasman II
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my lesser expensive style of this shoe that I wear outside lol
Gdazzio Women's Fuzzy Cozy Ankle Slippers
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no winter essential list would ever be complete without an ugg boot
Women's Classic Ultra Mini
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Home

Things that you can find in my home that make me feel extra cozy and less dark

 
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I love adding this blanket to add a layer for some extra warmth to my bed on those chilly nights
Utopia Bedding White Cotton Waffle Blanket Queen
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I love any way to lighten up my rooms with warm light, this doubles as making it smell good too!
Droyek Electric Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer
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Another great way to add some light to my apartment!
12Pcs Flickering Flameless Candle Battery Operated
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I keep a humidifer in every room in the winter, I notice such a big difference at night!
6L Humidifiers
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my FAVORITE blanket ever!! so cozy
Better Homes & Gardens Beige Cozy Knit Throw, 50" x 72"
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I think everyone needs a slow cooker, and winter is the perfect time to use them!
Crock-Pot 7qt Manual Slow Cooker Stainless Steel
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I love this robe, I keep it right next to my bed so it makes getting up a little easier in the morning
Womens Plush Robe
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Health + wellness

supplements, at home workouts, and everything else that helps me stay healthy in the winter

 
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one of my favorite brands of chicken broth! always using this especially in the winter in soups and just as a warm drink when i’m not feeling good
Kettle & Fire Organic Gluten Free Chicken Bone Broth - 16.9oz
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my favorite bedtime supplement!
Nature's Truth Magnesium Glycinate 200mg 60ct
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for the days it’s simply too cold to go to the gym, i’ll toss on my ankle weights and walk on the treadmill
Bala Bangles
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love these!
OMOGS Women's Probiotic
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anytime I start feeling a cold coming on I take oil of oregano for a few days and it's normally completely gone!
Carlyle Oregano Oil 4000mg | 150 Softgel Capsules
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it's always easy to lose the plot in the winter, I like to keep a journal by my bed to write down things i'm grateful for in the morning and night to remind myself how much I love my life even though its dark 80% of the time
Sugar Paper Essentials 100pg Ruled Notebook
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Food + drink

Food and drink items you'll catch me with all winter

 
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Something about a cup of tea before bed just soothes me
Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Herbal Tea - 16ct
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my FAVORITE matcha!
Morning made matcha
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one of my favorite brands of chicken broth! always using this especially in the winter in soups and just as a warm drink when i’m not feeling good
Kettle & Fire Organic Gluten Free Chicken Bone Broth - 16.9oz
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I grew up drinking propel and these packets keep me hydrated!
Propel Electrolyte Enhanced Water Drink Mix Powder Packets, Kiwi Strawberry, Zero Calorie & Zero Sugar Hydration with Electrolytes and Vitamins C & E, (10 Packets)
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