Leila Shea Christensen

But my brother Logan has decided that it’s my new nickname. Maybe it’s because I keep wrapping myself up in fluffy blankets and hats while I’m inside. A girl’s got to survive freezing temperatures somehow, right? If I’ve got to become a marshmallow to make it through this winter, so be it. Maybe the marshmallow look works for me – take a look and judge for yourself. (And no, I did NOT cut off all of my hair. It’s underneath my beanie – I’ve discovered it’s warmer that way. Yeah, I’m full of helpful hints for staying warm.)

I think freezing temperatures have decided to follow me – when I moved to Las Vegas, it got the first snow it had seen in 30 years. (Yes, 30. Thanks very much. The kids in Vegas got a snow day for less than an inch of snow. Amazing.) Now that I’ve moved to Missouri, it seems like I keep hearing that this is “unseasonably cold.” My brothers and sisters have had snow weeks. (For more than an inch of snow. More like tons of inches of snow. And yes, that’s the technical measurement.)

This is the slightly more sophisticated marshmallow look. I know, I am totally kidding myself – this isn’t a look I’d take anywhere outside of the house! Oh – except I guess posting it online really takes it out of the house. Like to anywhere in the world with internet. Oh well. Enjoy. But know that if I actually walked outside, the beanie and the sweater would have to be the same color white – not winter white vs. white white. And that you wouldn’t catch me in glasses unless I was in front of the computer. Or the piano. Or reading a book. Okay, I admit it – given all the possibilities, you just might catch me in glasses. But NOT in a non-matching beanie/sweater combo.

One thing that I DO love about freezing temperatures is that you have the chance to wear lots of fun clothes. I’m a fan of lots of scarves, great sweaters, and fantastic jackets. I love rich colors, wavy hair, and dark lipstick. Winter’s the perfect time to pull off the cute layered look.  For today though, I’m content to be a marshmallow. Hot chocolate anyone?