What is your first reaction when I say the word "Winter"?
Do you rejoice for the moody days and cozy outfits, or do you lament the cold and refuse to surface from a grumpy stupor until Spring? I personally fall in to the latter category. I've always been a Summer gal; the months of June-August are by far my least favourite and it's all because those are the Winter months here in Australia. We've experienced our first bought of Winter weather over the past week or so and I can already feel a sense of dread taking hold of me.
At the start of every new season, I like to create a sort of mood board. The Winter board is always the most important. It helps to cheer my up somewhat and set the tone for the colder months, reminding me that although Summer is quite long gone, Winter can still hold the promise of beautiful things if I let it.
Cable knit nail art | Copper and navy smoky eye
(Vegetarian) French onion soup | Faux fur vest | Baked peaches and cream oatmeal
(Vegetarian) French onion soup | Faux fur vest | Baked peaches and cream oatmeal
I literally thrive on sunshine. I don't know why, but the weather can drastically affect my mood, and I much prefer it when the sky is bright and sunny, but there's still so many great things to Winter that I try to keep in mind.
ReplyDeleteHot drinks, electric blankets, watching movies in front of the heater - these are the things I cling to whilst I'm (not so) patiently waiting for that sunshine to come back! 😊
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I forget that it's winter down under! I actually love the winter, but mainly for the fashion and makeup - like these picks you've chosen. Those smokey eyes are on point! And that lip! Still need to find the perfect shade for me!
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Omg!! This is incredible. It is legit freezing up in Sydney and I am barely leaving the house now. Thanks for the awesome inspo board! Totally doing something like this x
ReplyDeleteI'm actually happy it's summer right now because winter is long in the midwest of the states. lol
ReplyDeleteYou and I are exactly the same, girl! I'm always so glum during the Winter. There'll be a whole lot of watching movies while drinking hot drinks in front of the heater on my part this year. That's for sure. :P x
ReplyDeleteLET'S SWAP! You can come like in Australia for the next three months and I'll take your place up there. :P I do agree, though. Winter make-up is much more my style than Summer. I like a dark, bold look. :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh man, I feel ya there! Even though it's literally day 1 of Winter, I can't wait for warmer weather. An inspiration board definitely made me feel slightly less ugh about the season, though. Definitely give it a try if you need a pick-me-up. :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh man, I could imagine! D: Here I am complaining about Winter, when our "cold" weather is nothing compared to how it is over there. Enjoy that sun for me! :) x
ReplyDeleteNice. That oatmeal looks so delicious. I could also go for a white russian.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the warmth to the cold!
I don't do well in winter,summer is my best friend. Now that the sun is out here in England,it's all smiles for me.I am kind of tempted by your mood board but I stand my grounds, summer all the way.lol
ReplyDeleteWinter all the way! I'd definitely rather be cold and have to warm up than be hot and have to cool off:-)
ReplyDeleteHere in India, summers are really too harsh when the temperature in May - June soars as high as 45degrees.. I'm rather a winter girl who loves to soak the wintery sun, enjoy eating out & travelling during those months.
ReplyDeleteI got confused as to why you were talking about winter when summer is just setting in but then remembered Australia and UK are opposite weather wise. I love your mood board
ReplyDeleteAt first I was like, what? winter? haha
ReplyDeleteWell your winter are pretty much similar to our mid-spring early-summers ✌️
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I love your lip colour. Rich and Sexy !!! Perfect for Winters
ReplyDeleteOh wow, we are literally moving into the summer here on the east coast of the US so I totally understand being a summer gal myself. I love the sun and all signs of spring and summer. Your mood board looks very nice. Winter reminds me of big cozy coats and hot chocolate or tea.
ReplyDeleteI like how you think! I actually DO have family in Australia! Near Sydney, Shepparton (?), and Perth!
ReplyDeleteWinter makes me think of ice and the color blue as well as fire places and comfort food. BTW that onion soup looks so delish! I am here in Texas USA and Summer gives me an entire different thought and emotions! Can you say HOT?!?!?!?
ReplyDeleteIt was sweltering hot in India and winters seems so far far away! My winter board would have toasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, grey cardigans and fluffy slippers :)
ReplyDeleteI like your winter board! The color of that eyeshadow. Am still learning how to blend my eyeshadows perfectly.
ReplyDeleteDon't they both sound amazing!?
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you there - warm over cold any day! x
Hahaha I'm with you on that 100%. I'm so jealous you're in Summer over there. x
ReplyDeleteWe've got a Winter girl over here. :P Good point, though. I definitely think it's easier to warm up than to cool down. x
ReplyDeleteSounds like you know how to enjoy Winter! I may need to take a leaf out of your book. :P x
ReplyDeleteHaha it spins me out that the seasons are opposite, too. :P x
ReplyDeleteHahah I hate being in a different hemisphere to most of my readers. :P
ReplyDeleteThat's true, I've never experienced a truly freezing Winter. x
Isn't it pretty!? I love a bold lip for Winter. x
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! Summer is amazing! I've always wanted to experience a U.S. Summer. Maybe I should book a holiday. :P x
ReplyDeleteOooh I do love me a warm, cozy fire. Perhaps with a bowl on this onion soup in my lap. :) Enjoy your Texan Summer! x
ReplyDeleteOh gosh - keep cool over there, Khush! Your Winter mood board sounds amazing, even to a Summer lover like me. :) x
ReplyDeleteIt's such a pretty eye shadow, yes. It takes practise for a good eyeshadow blend. Keep at it. :) x
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