https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:58:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2008163 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:45:44 +0000 JAileen 2008163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen, I just saw these pictures. I hope you don’t have any broken windows. Fingers crossed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2006233 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:46:55 +0000 karen13 2006233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b> - Your town is very photogenic right now - I was down yesterday and love it when the surrounding mountains are snowy. We are hanging in there. I'm worried about a few windows right now. The snow is piled so high, part of our metal roof is no longer shedding on the one story side. They are calling for a lot of heavy wet snow for the next 3 days. We put Lexan (basically bullet proof plexiglass) over all our downstairs windows, but we have a couple at risk now - the lexan only goes half way up the sliders. When our roof dumps, it can be far too exciting.</p> <p>I typically skate ski as I'm better at it and it is easier on me, but this has been a year for classic stride - better in snowy soft conditions - so I've been doing that as much as my poor body can bear - alternating between injuries! I can count the number of days I haven't skied since Thanksgiving far more easily the the number I have.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suntiger</b>- it is the beauty of the California mountains - lots of sunny glorious days. Today is remarkably different. I went out for a quick skate before the next major storm comes in (again) and it was howling. Just made it before the snow hit but I caught some crazy tailwinds. Winds are gusting over 100 mph. Anything not tied down at the xc area was long gone. Now it is dumping snow, near white out, &nbsp;and our power is flickering in and out. I may not leave the house for the next three days.&nbsp;Kind of hoping to be snowed in.....so my legs can rest:). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2005895 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:40:08 +0000 JAileen 2005895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I think the herons are related. Their coloring is different, but the body shape is the same. You ought to have night herons too. See the maps from Peterson. When we were in San Diego years ago, the boats in the harbor were covered with night herons the way boats in SF would be covered with gulls. Interesting that the ice soles might be available to shoe repair shops. I need to look into that!</p> <p>Rachy, yes, the scenery is beautiful. I don’t mind the snow a bit. It sure beats drought! Here are some pics from Friday when we were out birding on the edge of town. The snow was nearly over my Sorels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2005802 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:00:33 +0000 rachylou 2005802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful scenery is the upside. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2005801 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:50:25 +0000 Anonymous 2005801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your heron looks a bit like our green herons.<br /> Yes, I also love how those shoes grip on ice. If their is any change of freezing after sundown, I always wear those shoes. I need to ask local cobblers if they can put that type of sole on my booties. It was supposed to be available last fall. I also have the lower tennis shoes for warmer weather walks where footing may be iffy. I used the boots you have for snow shoe hiking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2005795 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:33:35 +0000 JAileen 2005795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen, so glad to hear from you. I’m imagining your having to enter and exit your house via second story windows. When we lived up there, a neighbor’s metal roof didn’t dump and their windows cracked! Your pics are gorgeous. Do you ski skate?</p> <p>Bonnie, thank you. We get cold here (lowest we’ve noticed at our house this year is 8F) but it’s nothing like our Canadian friends experience, or our son in St Paul.</p> <p>Suntiger, Mr S just doesn’t like getting his feet wiped off. Otherwise, he’s happy as a clam in the snow. We’ve had a drought for the past several years, so having precipitation in any form is pure awesomeness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice/page/2#post-2005738 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 22:46:19 +0000 Anonymous 2005738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mr Skunky looks so sad :(<br /> You are welcome to my entire ration of snow for the rest of my life! And I suspect my mother and husband will be happy to donate theirs too :)<br /> @karen13 wow that sky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2005698 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:37:12 +0000 Bonnie 2005698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your photos are beautiful and I admire you for getting out on those super cold, snowy days. Love the blue puffer and the new sweater looks cozy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2005680 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:03:06 +0000 karen13 2005680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that you can look stylish and cozy while getting out in the crazy weather we have been having. I have far too much Patagucci in my closet and it has been getting a workout! DH has the Better Sweater cardi and I am jealous every time he wears it.</p> <p>I haven't been able to participate much on YLF of late due to crazy weather, travel and some family emergencies. But we are buried in snow. I'm trying to get out most days I'm home - I call it skiing for sanity. And it sounds like more is on the way - although perhaps mostly rain for you.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004832 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 06:36:23 +0000 JAileen 2004832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ummlila, thank you. Maybe I don’t look like marshmallow, but I’ve *felt* like one since the holidays!</p> <p>Taylor, thank you. Mr S is so distinctive looking that he gets a lot of attention when we’re out. And he enjoys meeting people, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004782 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:47:15 +0000 taylor 2004782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous, and that’s not easy in the cold , snow and ice !<br /> The snow photos are beautiful! And Mr. Skunky is indeed very handsome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004761 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:32:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2004761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am all about the Icebug boots and Patagonia gear and all that stuff at this time of year too, when out with my dog. I usually look like an ambulatory marshmallow. You do not.</p> <p>&nbsp;Mr. Skunky is very handsome.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004759 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:28:53 +0000 JAileen 2004759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FashIntern, thank you. My husband has one of the pullovers and he loves it. His zips, whereas mine has snaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004689 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:33:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2004689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Those snow pictures are gorgeous, and so is that pale puffer with your hair. <br /></div><div>I might look into one of those sweater/fleeces for my son next fall. Thanks for the description.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004681 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:19:14 +0000 JAileen 2004681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank you. I always say this heron looks like Ed Sullivan, the way it hunches up its shoulders. Seeing one is like finding an Easter egg. </p> <p>Re the shoes, I’m saving them for icy conditions. My Salomons are great for regular conditions, except deep snow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004617 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:09:28 +0000 Suz 2004617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What gorgeous photos! That heron is really interesting. Never heard of this bird before. And Mr. S. is adorable in his extra coat of snow.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's funny -- I had a version of the Merrells and thought they were going to be fantastic, but they weren't so great for me in the end. I'm not sure they were the same boot. I did wear them pretty constantly for two years, so maybe I simply wore them down. I'm not sure. I'll have to check it out.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LOVE </b>that silver blue jacket on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004461 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:16:15 +0000 JAileen 2004461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, thank you. Mr S is a doll.</p> <p>Delurked, thank you. He’s very photogenic.</p> <p>Windchime, thank you. We’ve had so many awful days, but Monday was so beautiful. </p> <p>Joy, I can’t believe how great these shoes stick to the ice. </p> <p>Brooklyn, thank you. I got the dark blue pullover last night and wanted to wear it immediately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004459 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:25:29 +0000 Brooklyn 2004459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue really is your colour. I know everyone has commented on the light blue coat but I really like the dark blue one on you. Amazing pics. Mr Skunky is indomitable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004451 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:56:21 +0000 Anonymous 2004451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, I have those same Merrell ice shoes and I rave about them. They went to the mountains with me this past weekend and were worn everyday. I would like those soles on all my booties and winter shoes. You look great for the winter weather. The big spring migration is almost here. We want to get out to see the thousands of eagles that come though here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004448 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:15:20 +0000 Windchime 2004448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your puffer is gorgeous with your hair color! </p> <p>I enjoy seeing your outside pics; there’s so much beauty in winter, isn’t there?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004424 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 01:12:31 +0000 delurked 2004424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m really liking that light blue jacket on you. And of course Mr. Skunky is always adorable. Nice snow pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004423 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 01:11:08 +0000 Jaime 2004423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the light puffer on you. Mr. S is a trooper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004389 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 23:20:49 +0000 JAileen 2004389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, it’s great to see your dogs. I’ve heard greyhounds are very mellow couch potatoes, and that poodles are smart. They look the same size in the picture, but that’s probably just the perspective.</p> <p>Gigi, thank you. The weather has been challenging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004376 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:20:34 +0000 Gigi 2004376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really tough to look stylish when you have to dress for this type of weather, but you've done an amazing job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004374 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:18:50 +0000 Sara L. 2004374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two dogs in addition to Domino.&nbsp; A black standard poodle and a retired racing greyhound (he's only 1.5 years old).&nbsp; The greyhound is basically a 70 pound cat.&nbsp; It's hard to tell in this photo, but the greyhound is twice as big as the poodle - she can walk under his belly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004363 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:07:45 +0000 JAileen 2004363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff girl, thank you. After all the cloudy wet days, the sun came out and it was gorgeous. Cold, though.</p> <p>LaP, thank you. The last few weeks we’ve only had a couple of sunny days. It seems like it rained or snowed every day. The days started to run together. I’m interested in hearing from Karen13. The ski resorts have had an amazing amount of snow. Squaw Valley is reporting 16 feet.</p> <p>Katerina, thank you. I didn’t take pictures of all the grey days we had. Usually, though, it is sunny here. Mr Skunky is very affectionate and tolerates a lot of abuse from our other dog, a Jack Russell only half his size. Mr Skunky lets Bob Barker think he’s the alpha. Mr Skunky looks like he thinking, “...whatever...” </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004358 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:50:02 +0000 Katerina 2004358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful, the light blue jacket is so nice on you. And what a lovely sunny winter day you have had. Here, it is grey and raining, or just grey. Not fun at all.<br /> Mr Skunky is the cutest. He is extraordinarily sweet looking doggie. I bet he is very kind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004357 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:42:36 +0000 LaPed 2004357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those blue skies though! I'm jealous. Your Sierra winter may be snowy, but at least you get bluebird days. Those are sooo rare for us back east.&nbsp;Speaking of blue, your pale blue puffer looks spectacular with your hair.&nbsp;</p> <p>And the new "ice grip" rubber compounds are impressive, aren't they?! (Though I still appreciate my micro-spikes too.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004353 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:36:55 +0000 Cardiff girl 2004353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks lovely and you look well equipped to enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-winter-slog-through-snow-and-ice#post-2004322 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:31:59 +0000 JAileen 2004322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemo’s mom, thank you. I have a large and varied wardrobe for the outdoors. I’ve frozen so many times.</p> <p>Bj1111, I saw the quicksand story on the news. I didn’t know that was a real thing. We used to live in a ski area, so I’ve had Sorels for ages. These have a nice grippy sole and, of course, are warm. And they’re grey. I still have my ancient white snow bunny pair, but the soles were wearing out. </p> <p>Sara, thank you. I don’t know if it’s a blessing or a curse having a Patagonia outlet nearby. But I have quite a lot of their stuff. Last time we went to the store, we wore 25 YO jackets to show the SAs how good the quality is. BTW, I don’t think of you as having dogs, only your cat Domino.</p> <p>Sal, thank you. This winter (really, just February) has been quite a change from the drought we’ve had for the past I don’t know how many years. On the news they interviewed a local snow plow driver and he said we’ve had nine storms since the beginning of the year. And there’s another one forecast for this evening.</p> <p>Angie, thank you. I bought the ice blue jacket because I loved the color, and a nanopuff is part of the local uniform. Mr Skunky is definitely a rascal.</p> <p>Ms Maven, thank you. It looks like a sweater on the outside, but is fleece on the inside - very cozy. </p>