How to be warm AND fashionable

Winter is unfortunately here, and after a 4 degree celsius weekend my need to look put together has taken a back seat to being able to move my fingers. After a few weeks of observing winter street style, the Parisiennes still looked chic and effortlessly put together.

When winter hits my college mountain town, students come close to wearing their snowboarding jackets and pants to class. Thanks to Paris, I have seen that cold weather does not mean you have to look like waddling penguin.  These are four essentials to invest in:

1) A simple wool or down coat that hits at the upper thigh. Etam and Zara have good quality winter coats affordable for a study abroad student. Black, military green, grey, or camel colored coats are a practical buy.

Etam

Etam

Zara

2) A warm scarf will keep heat in and is a great addition to add some color and texture to a coat. 

Etam

H&M

3) Black Boots: You can wear them walking around all day to the bars at night. 

H&M

Bata

4)  Tribute to my previous post, never underestimate the power of a beanie. Covers the head and ears, a quick fix to a terrible hair day or windy weather, and the last touch to your perfect winter ensemble.

Promod

H&M

H&M

Voila!! You are chic.