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Winter survival & cozy aesthetic kit
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items Winter isn't just a season, it is a personality for six months of the school year, this requires a strategy
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Outdoor must haves
Skin barrier defense kit
Hot drinks and commuter essentials
Cozy room
Outdoor must haves
I wear this over a tiny baby tee. It’s thick enough that I don’t need a sweater and a hoodie, and the half zip means I can vent out the second I sit down in a stuffy exam room.
Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie | Women's Hoodies & Sweatshirts
These are tight enough that they don't slip down when you're rushing with a heavy backpack, and they actually clear your Air pods comfortably without pressing them into your skull.
Alo Polar Fleece Ear Warmer - TikTok
Do not wear these if it’s actively slushy or salt stained outside, you will ruin them. But for those dry, bitterly cold days where you just want to roll out of bed and walk to the library in sweatpants? These feel like walking on heated clouds.
Classic Ultra Mini Boot for Women | UGG®
The worst mistake I made first year was wearing cute Nike cotton ankle socks in the winter. My toes were numb by 10 AM. These merino wool ones are expensive but they don't hold sweat, meaning your feet stay warm even if your boots get a little snow i...
Merino Wool Socks & Apparel in the U.S. | Smartwool®
I used to wear a cheap fashion coat until I had to stand at a freezing bus loop for 25 minutes and felt the wind cut straight to my ribs. This boxy fit lets you layer a massive hoodie underneath without your shoulders looking stiff. Get the matte fin...
Men's 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket | The North Face UK
I switched to this quilted nylon one because the snow literally just slides right off it. It feels like a little pillow, the straps are thick enough that they don't slide off the slippery shoulder of your puffer coat, and it fits a 14 inch MacBook, a...
Durable Tote Bags | BAGGU
Skin barrier defense kit
This gives the exact same high shine look as the sticky lip glosses but feels like a heavy duty treatment.
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla | Summer Fridays
I woke up my first week of second semester with flaky, tight skin around my nose that made my skin tint look terrible. I slather this on 15 minutes before I walk outside. It creates a literal barrier so the freezing air doesn't suck the moisture out ...
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer - Laneige
This is my emergency eraser for windburn. If you've ever walked home from a night out or a late study session and your cheeks are stinging and raw, put a thick layer of this on before bed. You will wake up with completely normal, calm skin.
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Korean Moisturizing Face Cream - Dr. Jart
Taking off a winter coat and a scarf 5 times a day creates a massive static electricity halo around your head. I rub three drops of this through my ends before leaving the house. It keeps my hair weighted down neatly and smells sweet enough to skip p...
Hair Care Products | Sol de Janeiro
Hot drinks and commuter essentials
You can put hot matcha or tea in it, throw it sideways into your tote bag next to your laptop, and it will not leak a single drop. Plus, it stays hot until your afternoon labs.
FreeSip® Water Bottle - Owala
I can't stand metal travel mugs that make your coffee taste like pennies. This one has a smooth ceramic interior. It’s thin enough to fit in the side pocket of a Herschel or Kånken bag, and the splash guard means you won't spill coffee down your fron...
Carter Move Mug | Fellow® Official Store
Cozy room
This blanket has enough weight to make you feel grounded and less anxious during exam weeks, and it looks incredibly chic draped over a boring desk chair.
Throw Blankets - Bella Notte Linens
For the nights when your brain won't turn off because you're stressing over a syllabus or a grade. It doesn't smell like cheap, artificial lavender it smells like a high end spa. I spray it on my hoodie and pillow when I need to force myself to sleep...
Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 75ml - This Works
If you are living in a campus residence, buy this immediately. The air in those buildings is ancient and bone dry. I used to wake up every morning in January with a sore throat and a bloody nose. Running this on my nightstand completely stopped that.
Find Your Ideal Humidifier at Levoit