• The Mittens Trend 2020

    If you haven’t noticed, it is cold and snowy in most places (depending on where you live). This can only mean one thing, it is wintertime! Since I live in the Midwest, I like to think I have a special skill in noticing cute and super functional winter apparel. Therefore, I submit to you the trendiest winter accessory: mittens. This is a trendy item I have picked up on over the winter of 2019-2020, however, I fully expect to see it continue for the next several years. Why? Because mittens are so simple and timeless that the trend it can last up to ten years with a few variations along…

  • A Few of My Favorite Things Winter 2019/20

    Winter is all about being on survival mode! With plunging temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and many busy events that require being cozy and cute, winter is by far the hardest season to prepare for. Whether you live in a frigidly cold place or not, it is always a good idea to know what you are up against when it comes to cold snaps. Today I am sharing the items I have been using so far this winter, and some tried and try favorites that have been a go-to product of mine for years. Fuzzy Socks After a long day of running errands or going to classes, there is nothing better…

  • Must Have Items to Help You Survive the Cold this Winter

    Staying warm and winter weather gear in general has been on my mind a lot lately. When it comes to clothing, there are several must have items I have learned help to survive the winter. Since I have has to learn with trial by error, I want to save everyone here in the Faintly Familiar Family the trouble of going through the same thing. This blog post is a list of the different items that I rely on to get me through the cold months. Some items seem more obvious than others, however, all of these are absolutely must have! A Thermal Beanie If it were not for thermal beanies,…