Where Are You Snow?

On November 28th, 2010 Dublin woke up to a clanger of a surprise - snow. Not just a dusty blanket or a some ertswhile flurries but a expletive-inducing a 12-inch dump of crystalline ice that continued to pile higher...and higher...and higher. As giddy as I was at the prospect of being under house arrest with Xmas FM and a bottle of Baileys, the fact was I had to venture outside at some point. That point was precisely 2 hours later when I needed milk. Needless to say, my wardrobe was ne'er equipped to navigate this new terrain and I made firm friends with my sister's hiking boots to get from a to b over the following weeks. Determined not to let crampons cramp my style for another season, I decided to get the big guns out...

Exhibit A - Karl Donoghue Waxed Lambskin Cape

Not just a pretty face, this glossy gal boats a waxed exterior and super soft shearling interior. You'll be warmer than a mug of Butler's marshmallow hot chocolate and just waterproofed enough should a rogue snow shower make its presence felt while out Christmas shopping. Oh, you'll also look kick ass hot.

Exhibit B - SuperBlizz FitFlop Boots

Check out these bad boys. If the weather decides to play dirty, it's got me and my cosy feet to deal with! Water-resistant shearling-clad leather with super tread rubber heels. Ha! Try saying that after a few glasses of Egg Nog!

Now that I'm good to go, all that's needed is for Mother Nature to PMS. Do your thing weather! Please....