The Best Winter Tights

via H&M

Winters in New York can be so cold. I'm always on the lookout for warm outfit options. When I was pregnant, I found these amazingly cozy, heavy cotton tights.

After I had my son, I packed away a few functional pieces of clothing (just in case) and burned the rest (so sick of them!). But this winter I found the tights hiding in a drawer I'd missed when I did my wardrobe overhaul. One cold morning, a couple of months ago, I decided to see how they fit when I was not pregnant. Somewhat embarrassingly, I just turned them around...since they're stretchy, they fit fine. They are amazing and I wear them at least once a week. Because they are thick, they aren't particularly slimming, but they are cozy and I've received quite a few compliments on them. 

So, pregnant or not, I highly recommend these affordable, perfect-for-winter-weather, tights. 

The Best Hand Lotion

via Scottish Fine Soaps

I'm always on the hunt for good hand creams, especially in winter.

I'm writing this post in part because I love the hand lotion pictured here. I received some in my Christmas stocking and it smells lovely and is so soothing. Here's the rub: I've recently developed an allerty to it. BUT, if you have less sensitive skin than I do, I highly recommend it. Hot tip: they often have it for well under $10 at Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

Since I can't use my favorite anymore, I've purchased scores of lotions. Here's what I've found works best for my chapped winter hands: O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream. I now swear by it. It doesn't really have a scent, it's quickly absorbed into your hands without being greasy, and you can find it at most drug stores for under $10. Problem solved.

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