Temperatures suddenly plummeted by at least 10 degrees this week in Dublin and the rest of Ireland. It’s currently 11° Celsius in Dublin and the highest temperatures ranging between 8° C to 12°C in rest of Ireland. The daytime might be cool, dry and fresh today, however, the nighttime temperatures are set to drop to a shivering 1° C to 4°C, all across the country.
The trees, everywhere, have the robust autumnal yellow, green and red foliage spilling over the driveways and the backyards, the parks and the streets, as if to inject life and beauty in the shorter days.
It’s also the time to change the wardrobe to suit the weather.
Hey, it’s so not like me to make up excuses to go shopping! No. Really. Okay you got me!
What is that about winter and Fashion? It’s as if splurging is the prerequisite to this season. Dressed from head-to-toe with handpicked, snug outfits, everyone look ‘proper’ and elegant. The faux fur coats, the cashmere scarves, the calfskin heel boots, the suede or leather gloves and the colorful beanies make a versatile style statement for the ladies.
The elegant Chesterfield coats, the multi colored scarves, the fleece gloves, the flat wool caps with a short brim complete the classic handsome look.
Let’s not forget the duffel slippers that everyone needs with their fleece pajamas at home, while sipping the hot coca with the fire-place crackling in the background.
Another winter favorite are the chunky cabled sweaters and cardigans knit with the Celtic yarn or the Aran yarn that remain an eternal Irish fashion fetish. It can be knit for men and women. It looks adorable on kids too. Many knitters take it as a personal challenge to get the cables perfect like their mammies and grandmas!
It’s a great time to dust-off those needles and crochet hooks or even start a new hobby. Both men and women can make wonders with the right yarn and attitude. Knitting is a fun way to keep the fingers nimble and the mind agile. With tons of free tutorials on Youtube, coveted patterns shared by the online community of crochet ‘hookers’ and knitting geniuses, it’s not the sky, but your imagination, that is the limit!
The joy of making something with your hands for your loved ones that stays with them long after the turkey is digested, now that’s a gift!
The daylight may be getting shorter, but streets and shopping centers are only going to get busier. With the clock ticking (albeit an hour back) and the daylight reducing by the day, at least the vibrant colors outside and the million things to shop for everyone, are a reminder that it’s just 50 days to Christmas. Yes, the countdown has begun!
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