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What I packed to visit the Arctic as a girl who is always cold
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items I visited Tromso, Norway and these are all the things I bought and packed for my trip that kept be warm on a daily basis and kept my face from cracking from the cold!
Sections
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Base Layers
2nd Layer
Outerwear
Accessories
Skincare
Base Layers
Got the turtle neck and also wore it 2-3x as my under layer! It was so soft and smooth and not itchy which was important as a base layer for me
Shop Women's Extra Fine Merino Sweaters
I had two pairs that I wore the whole time. Paired with any other pants and it was perfectly warm
Women's HEATTECH (Leggings) | UNIQLO US
Got the wool ones specifically. These socks showed me why wool is important somewhere with snow! One day I got snow in my shoes and it was cold but a few min later I didn’t feel it and I think it’s bc it was wool so it dried fast enough and kept my f...
Shop Women's Socks | UNIQLO US
I love bombas and this trip was no exception
Women's Merino Wool Blend Socks and Tees
Got an xs, alternated between this and some wool ones. Super good at keeping you warm too!
Women's HEATTECH + Thermal Clothing | UNIQLO US
2nd Layer
Got the green wool cardigan (unisex) and was super cute and great for layering.
Shop Women's Cardigans | UNIQLO US
My one “elevated” piece I bought. It was cute and good layered over my base and I love the buttons because it makes it seem more than just a plain sweater
Dylan Jumper - Dark Taupe - Farmed yak wool
I got the blue one and wore it like 3x on my 10 day trip. Great for layering and so cute!
Premium Lambswool Sweater | UNIQLO US
I have the cashmere, collared sweater that is 70% cashmere and 30% wool. Super comfy and super warm and not itchy so can be worn without a base layer!
The Cashmere Shop | Everlane's Cashmere Sweaters (113 Products)
Wore this twice, cute and layered well on top of my base. Thin but I was still warm!
Merino Polo Sweater | UNIQLO US
I have the tan ones. My airport fit but also wore these half the trip because they were comfy over my base layer
Women's Casual Pants (Cargo & Utility)
I wear a size 26 (one up from usual size) for comfort but also you totally have to size up it you want to add a base layer anyways to remain comfortable. I wore these pants probably half the trip haha
High Loose Taper Fit Women's Jeans - Light Wash
I bought these last minute before my trip and I’m so glad I did! Wore them twice - once up the mountain (Fjellheisen) and thank god because there was so much snow. And another time when we went on a shorter northern lights tour that didn’t provide a ...
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Outerwear
Got the white seamless puffer that went down past my knees and I think this saved my life LOL it let me survive just wearing the heat tech leggings and a pair of jeans on top. Kept me sooo warm. I just rec getting a dark color tho. The white is sooo ...
Shop Women's Seamless Coats & Jackets
I got the crushed clay color and sized up from my usual 6 to 6.5. Fit well and once worn it, it was perfect! Tromso snowed every single day. Great grip on snow. Ice was still tricky but you would need spikes on your shoes to make it through that lol....
ONA AVE™ Alpine Women's Waterproof Boot
Accessories
Got the brown one pictured and it was really great and had the fingers to use my phone. Still had to keep my hands in my pockets but it helped me take more pictures outside for longer when I wore these
Women's Gloves | UNIQLO US
Got this as a gift last year and thank god. Wore it every single day and it helped me stay really warm
Women's Winter Hats, Toques & Beanies
Got the blue one, wore it the whole time. Great scarf really and not super bulky
Cashmere Scarf | UNIQLO US
Skincare
There was one day I didn’t use this in the day and my lips were CRACKED idk how this keeps it hydrated so well and the touch of color is perfect. I have rose and black cherry
Lassi Lips Staining Lip Oil
I used this every night because even the hotel room is cold even when we cranked it up to 30C!!
The Kissu Jelly Lip Mask
I had a travel size of this and omg I think it made such a difference. Usually I use belif, but that formula is a lot lighter and thinner and this one was super thick and kept my skin hydrated all day
Crème de la Mer | Hydrating Moisturizer
What I would have used as a back up moisturizer (purple one) if I didn’t have là mer. A bit cheaper
Japanese Face Cream & Face Moisturizers