As I've stated on my Twitter (@ThisIsNasima): it seems that the weather is truly syncing with the months. As soon as December 1st came round London had been waking up to frosty greetings, and we should be expecting snow some time soon :)
Now for me living at home there isn't much of a problem finding things that I need during winter as it's all provided by my parents, however for some students living away from home they aren't so fortunate as to know where they can find useful items to get them through.
The other day I was on the phone with my friend and she was telling me how cold her hands were and that she needed gloves. I suggested she buy heated hand warmers which she could heat up in the morning, then throughout the day it'll keep her hands nice and warm!
They're pretty inexpensive and you can buy them in any drug store like Superdrug and Boots. And if you have a few more pounds to spend then you can get one in cool shapes and styles
Along with hand warmers, mini hot water bottles can also help accompany you on those trips to school/work or even to the supermarket. Just pop it in a thin tote bag and hold it in your arms or carry on your shoulder. Paperchase hootsweet hot water bottle
Beauty essentials containing properties that will help protect your skin from the wind, rain and general frosty air. As we all (should) know, we tend to loose a lot of moisture during winter times and the cold leaves our faces and hands especially dry and crackly.
This cream not only keeps hand moisturised but kills bacteria which is super handy to prevent germs especially flu germs ew. Find it here at Boots
Nails are also prone to weaken during winter so it's handy to have a strengthening nail polish to prevent unwanted chipping, weak nails. I recommend: Diamond Strength Nail Hardener
Again this or anything similar can be found in drug stores or even supermarkets that sell beauty products.
For the face and rest of the body I find that Astral cream to be the most essential because of its rich, nourishing texture that softens the skin and creates as barrier against the cold
We mustn't forget the ever so handy LIP BALMS
These are pretty much essential all year round varying from SPF formulas, fruity scents and just general protection.
I like to switch between my Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream and Strawberry Skittles Lip Smacker
TISSUES!!
I cannot leave my house without a pack of tissues, ESPECIALLY in winter. Balsam by Kleenex is specially designed to leave a protective balm on the skin and stops your nose from becoming red and dry.
As for clothing, New Look would be the first place to go for reasonable prices and student discounts:
< Got to keep the rest of your head warm New Look £5
This coat from Mango is only £45 and looks really cozy as well as looking pretty stylish and practical
Dorothy Perkins have these cool high top trainers that are lined with faux fur for extra warmth. They also have a hidden wedge inside. Colours come in beige (mink), red, blue so there's plenty of choice
Another item of footwear that really caught my attention were these black leather boots from H&M
and what I love most about this shoe is that it's 100% leather and has chunky rubber soles perfect for walking on icy roads. At £59.99 it is pretty expensive (for me anyway!) but it seems like a worthy investment and WAY better than having your toes fall off due to cheap, crappy shoes (like the ones I currently own)
Last but not least for clothing: Thermal underwear/leggings (ASDA £4.00)
That means you can still wear those skinny jeans without fearing that your legs will turn into ice sticks. I suppose regular tights or leggings could do the trick but I could highly recommend ones with thermal properties.
Fan heaters are great especially for students living in accommodation where the heating only comes on during a specific period. (as I've been told) They're small, easy to carry and perfect for those days when you're just sat in your room.
Anyway these are just a few things that I would suggest for an easier winter time and obviously there are more great products, it's just a matter of finding them =)
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