I shop on Amazon because I get gift cards for work (camgirl). I'll list whatever I find in my order history - Apologies if it includes anything discontinued. I shop on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca as I am Canadian, so I'll include finds from both.

Loves

Bombsheller octopus leggings - They don't carry these on Amazon anymore, but last I checked, they do allow you to pay via Amazon on their website. The size chart was off when I first ordered them so I exchanged them for a size up, and the company was very accomodating. The leggings are comfy and sturdy.


Jellyfish socks - Adorable and well made. Definitely plan to purchase more designs from this seller.


Snowpants - I don't wear these a lot since I'm more the summer outdoorsy type, but they were excellent for walking my ex's dog in the winter and I still occasionally wear them for running errands on foot when it's really cold out.


Burned velvet leggings - I bought these in "blurple" and adore them. They're slightly sheer, so I wear other leggings underneath (these ones from eBay do the trick).


Anna-Kaci search result link - Anna-Kaci is an awesome vendor with well priced attire. I listed the vendor since the specific items I purchased are no longer available.


Thigh high socks - I have found these cheaper on amazon.ca, but this was the first pair I bought. Cute and sturdy! I now have 3 more pairs on their way!


Zebra print scarf - I was impressed by the quality of this one. I did donate it when I was gifted a similar scarf in black/gray as I try not to keep duplicates of non-essentials, but I would still have it otherwise.


Timberland knee high boots - Bought these in black, and they are probably one of my favorite Amazon purchases ever. If I were to ever re-buy these, I'd go a half size up, as I had to get them professionally stretched once they arrived, but holy fuck I love these boots. Waterproof, and fantastic quality. They're my go-to boots and I wear them more than any other piece of footwear I own.


Underbust belt - I'm not huge on the price tag, only because I once bought a nearly identical one on clearance pre-breast-augmentation. I'm glad I was able to buy this one post-op since the old one stopped fitting though. Will buy in more colors if they ever go on sale.


Booties - Pleasantly surprised by the quality! Will definitely consider buying more if I ever want/need them in different colors. Comfier for longer wear than most of my other heels, too.


Suspender Skirt - I love this thing so much, I bought two more on eBay after buying this one in black. This one's definitely better quality than the other two, though. I'd recommend wearing them with a shorts slip since there's not a lot of length to them. I'm actually really sad that they don't ship this to Canada anymore, otherwise I'd buy a couple more colors.


Beechfield beanie - This is definitely more my style when it comes to fit, but isn't as warm as the cable knits. Definitely one of my go-to hats.

Likes

Wet look batwing top - Surprised by the fit/quality for the price. Fabric looks/feels a bit cheap but overall the piece is well made.


Chunky cable knit beanies - I ordered this hat in olive, mustard, and teal. They're comfy, warm, and feel well made. I find them to be a little too bulky for my head, so I'm trying to stretch them out/break them in a bit. Definitely personal preference though, and not a quality issue.


Glitter loafers with spikes - They're gorgeous, but not high quality. I'd put them under "meh" for lifespan, but I did love them up until they started falling apart.


Holo creepers - I really need to wear these more, but my day-to-day fashion is much more casual and I don't party like I used to. Working my way towards wearing them more. The quality is decent but I don't think they'll last forever.


JollyChic search result link - JollyChic is great for cheap-ish stuff. I've bought from them a number of times and rarely been disappointed. Some of their synthetic stuff smells chemically at first (shiny leggings being one) but the smell dissipates after a couple washes. Their customer service is also stellar. Shared the search results since the specific items I ordered are no longer listed.


Iron Fist sweater - Bought in a size small, fits more like a medium. Will be shrinking it.


Waist belt - Great quality for the price (~$13CAD if I recall correctly). Fit is a little stiff, so it can look a little boxy with some outfits as it isn't flexible around curves, but overall still nice.

Meh

Faux fur vest #1 - Not the worst quality, but definitely felt cheaper than a couple other vests I own. Ended up selling it since the size chart was off and I didn't love it enough to exchange it for the right size.


Faux fur vest #2 - Slightly lower quality than #1, but same deal - Size chart was inaccurate, but not worth exchanging so I sold it.


Thermal leggings - Smelled awful at first, but it went away overtime. They are still pretty warm even after washing/wearing them for a couple years now, but they pill, so they're not the most aesthetically pleasing. Great for layering, but would not buy again.


Skull cardigan - It's cute and cozy. I wear it around the house more than out, since I noticed after washing it that the bottom corners started curling up a bit due to shrinkage. Also wish it was a tad bit longer.


Spiked slouch beret - The creases are a little harder than I wanted/expected, so I'm trying to stretch it out/break it in a bit. I have other hats that I like more though, so this one doesn't get a lot of love and might just end up being donated.


Leg warmers - Quality-wise, they should be in the "loves" section, but I bought these back when I was on a wild spree to better prepare myself for winter, and while I do love how warm they are, the patterns/colors just aren't my style.


Digital print tanks - The quality is about what I expected for the material, but I found the fit to be off on most of them (especially in the armpit area). I modified a few for a better fit, but mostly I wear them as slips now. The material is perfect for layering under sweaters that normally "grab" onto cotton camis. They can definitely be found cheaper elsewhere, though.


Fleece lined leggings - I bought these in damask, which I guess is no longer available. They're completely matted on the inside now, and not what I'd call "fleece lined" anymore. Still pretty on the outside, but definitely no good for warmth.

Downright Awful

OURS vendor search results - Seriously, don't buy anything from OURS. Their photos are stolen from other brands and the quality of their clothes are laughably poor. I threw them away rather than donate them because I knew that they would never be rebought, even at thrift store prices. They were the worst. Woooorst.


Bikini - The shittiest shit that ever shitted. Everything about it was just awful.

Hey.. was just browsing reddit and saw your post. I am a recent cold cap user and success story. Hodgkins lymphoma stage 4B. 12 treatments.
I am busy at the moment, but will be back to update my post. Feel free to PM me questions in the meantime .
Btw.. I'm a 24 year old female.

Update: Some background info.. I was diagnosed with HL stage 4B in April 2014. I got 12 treatments of ABVD starting April 21st and finished my last treatment September 25. I used cold caps for every treatment except for my first one. (I didn't find out about them in time).

Like you, I didn't want to lose my hair either. So I turned to the Internet to see if there was any way to save it. After I discovered cold caps, I asked my doctor about them. He had heard of them before but wasn't really too familiar. But he said they would be fine to use if I wanted. He was skeptical about whether they would be successful though.

I am sitting here, almost one month post chemo, with a full head of hair. I will note that during chemo, I never fully lost my eyebrows, eyelashes, or body hair. Everything definitely thinned, but I still had to shave my legs and armpits. So I do believe that my personal reaction to the chemo helped with keeping my hair, but I still think the cold caps definitely contributed as well. Also, I had very little side effects from the chemo at all. Just a little more tired than usual. I consider myself very fortunate.

So regarding the cold caps and supplies I used (I'll link everything below - so you can see prices and how I did everything).
Let me just say that this is a very very big commitment. Here is a brief overview on wearing the caps.
You pretty much need at least 2 people to come to every treatment with you. Or at least have someone strong enough to wheel the cap cooler in and out (it's pretty heavy). Caps need to be worn and changed every 30 minutes for 9 hours on treatment day. Start wearing caps one hour before, during, and 6 hours after the infusion process is over. I basically started wearing the caps at 10:15am, chemo infusion started at 11:15am, chemo infusion finshed at about 1:15pm, and i finished wearing caps at 7:15pm. It's pretty much a cold miserable process in my opinion. Not many people can take it. But if it's worth it to you to save your hair, you get used to it. I did anyway.
I had my mom and stepdad helping me with the cap process.
The night before treatment, my stepdad would go to our local grocery store and buy 60 to 70 lbs. of dry ice. It's not cheap. About $1/lb.
Then him and my mom would break up the ice so it can properly fit in the 110 quart cooler we bought.
The 6 caps need to be carefully placed in the cooler with the ice to maintain the dome shape of the cap so they fit on your head nicely on chemo day. There is a video on YouTube that shows how to do this. I can try and find it if you're interested.

Here is a list of everything I used. We picked up a few tricks along the way.

Supplies Needed:

-6 caps
http://www.amazon.com/Elasto-Gel-Hypothermia-Cap/dp/B000YC9LOU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405016864&sr=8-1&keywords=cold+caps

-110 quart cooler (the larger size makes it easier to fit ice and not crush caps bc it is important for them to keep a dome shape for your head)
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/igloo-maxcold-174-glide-153-110-qt-wheeled-cooler/pid-255753?color=Blue&N=933739034+933739035+933739033+349792019+4294965825

-Velcro straps to tighten caps to head (purchase at Walmart in the craft section)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Velcro-Stretch-Strap-Black-2pk/17190454

-About 70 lbs of dry ice each time. It is usually sold in 10 lb increments (some local grocery stores carry it or sometimes Walmart) A portion of it will need to be chopped up and placed into 6 doubled up grocery bags to be placed inside each cap inside the cooler. The remaining slabs are placed in thin boxes along the walls of the cooler.

-Gloves to handle the dry ice.

-Spray water bottle to wet hair before putting into pigtails.

-Plastic shower cap to be worn under caps to protect hair from pulling when switching caps.

Also, here is some additional advice I have have to help with the process.

I used and still use Nioxin Hair Care products in system 4. This stuff is pretty gentle and promotes hair growth. http://www.amazon.com/Nioxin-System-Cleanser-Therapy-Treated/dp/B002O0D8P8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405019104&sr=8-1&keywords=nioxin+system+4

I didnt use a hair dryer and rarely used heat products. I washed my hair with cool water, usually about twice a week. Im used to washing my greasy hair every day, but the chemo pretty much stops a lot of the oil production in your body, thus a dryer scalp.
I also tried to brush gently as possible as to not tug on hair. On the days you wash your hair are the days you will notice the most hair falling out. At first first it freaked me out and I thought the caps weren't working, but it's normal to shed. At the end of the whole process, no one can tell a difference in my hair anyway.
One last tip is to make sure not to make the caps too cold. We didn't buy a thermometer to monitor the temperature, but probably should have. Just be careful with the crown of your head because this is where the caps give the most pressure and you can possibly get frostbite in that area.
There should be directions that come with the caps to advise you on this point.
This is all I can think of for now. Feel free PM me with any questions.

Edit: I thought of a couple more things after reading your other posts. Unfortunately, I did gain 20 lbs. I was 125 pounds, 5'6 and am now a little above 140. So that sucks. I'm working on losing it now. Only reason I gained it was because was eating A LOT! You don't just gain for no reason. Oh and I also wanted to mention my port placement. I know a lot of people get it in their upper chest, which seems to be the most common. I didn't exactly like the idea of having a scar above my boob though, so I asked the doctor for another option. He said I could also get it in my upper, inner arm. Which is what I did. There is a small bulge and scar there. The port is about the size and shape of a Dove Chocolate Promise. But it's pretty well hidden and most people can't see it.

Some of these aren't on Amazon, but all of them outside of amazon are on my wishlist, is that okay?

1.) Something that is grey.

[This compilation of xkcd comics!] (http://www.amazon.com/xkcd-0-Randall-Munroe/dp/0615314465/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1KXQQYMQ3MHEJ&coliid=I12D1D7CV12AVC) Though there aren't any formerly-unseen comics included, this is perfect for the lover of the famous (and always relevant) Xkcd webcomics.

2.) Something reminiscent of rain.

[This t-shirt for fans of Incubus that is apparently out of stock now, but I'm keeping it on my wishlist to gaze wistfully at.] (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/315rOsJeWzL._SL135_.jpg)
Incubus has always been one of my favorite bands, and all art that the lead singer (Brandon Boyd) produces is amazing, so I had high faith in this shirt being wonderful if I had the money to buy it.

3.) Something food related that is unusual.

[So I typed in "candy" and this popped up..] (http://www.amazon.com/LOCOMO-Rainbow-Hedgehog-Plastic-Baseball/dp/B00BRWH99K/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_2_49?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1376327288&sr=1-49&keywords=candy)
I'm not sure what I was expecting.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why.

[My mom has always wanted to learn calligraphy and someone recommended this book to me] (http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Calligraphy-Complete-Lettering-Design/dp/0767907329/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1KXQQYMQ3MHEJ&coliid=I35YCU37X7E6Y2)
She paints signs for people, usually featuring newborn babies or pets, and she always has to print out a guide and trace it if her customers request a font for their name.

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!

[This compilation of postsecrets-- artistic postcards with secrets written on them-- that are all touching in their own way.] (http://www.amazon.com/PostSecret-Extraordinary-Confessions-Ordinary-Lives/dp/0060899190/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1KXQQYMQ3MHEJ&coliid=I22JZDFLS686V8)
If you haven't heard of Postsecret yet, you should check it out [here] (http://www.postsecret.com/)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!

I dunno!

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...)

I have two cats, but I got nothing for this one.

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it.

[This key from KeypersCove] (http://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Winter-Rose-Key-Necklace/dp/B00D3S4GVU/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376329005&sr=8-1&keywords=keypers+cove)
I had a similar one on my wishlist but it's out of stock now.

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?

[Cloud Atlas!] (http://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Atlas/dp/B00CRWJ5GO/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1376329072&sr=8-4&keywords=clouds+atlas)
Terribly confusing unless you see the [trailer] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWnAqFyaQ5s) first, it's surprisingly appropriate for this sub.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.

[This climbing pick] (http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Pacific-Mountain-Axe-80cm/dp/B002J91R1G/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376330277&sr=8-2&keywords=climbing+pick)
Ever played Telltale's The Walking Dead? Well, one character had a climbing pick that they used pretty frequently to scale buildings and kill zombies..it opened my eyes to the possibilities and dual uses of items.

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals.

[This book] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotion-Thesaurus-Character-Expression/dp/1475004958/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) for my writing skills, I always have trouble finding just the right way to convey the proper emotion, plus I have severe social anxiety so it would help me figure out how to act in real life as well.

[Or this book by the famous Virginia Woolf] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Waves-Harvest-Book-ebook/dp/B004R1Q41C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1KXQQYMQ3MHEJ&coliid=IHP0D0N718720) just the type of writing style I'm aiming for.

[Or this book that I'm sure would help me with my technique.] (http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Tools-Essential-Strategies-Writer/dp/0316014990/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.

Hm?

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?

I used to have this on my list, but a [Geiger counter] (http://www.amazon.com/Radex-RD1503-RADEX-Radiation-Detector/dp/B00051E906/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376331004&sr=8-1&keywords=geiger+counter) because I'm paranoid about radiation and etc. Deleted it off my list because it's not useful for everyday life.

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. EDIT A bread box is typically similar in size to a microwave.

I got nothing on my list.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball.

[These socks] (http://www.amazon.com/Portal-Chells-Aperture-Science-Socks/dp/B008JGPSJU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1KXQQYMQ3MHEJ&coliid=I2KUOG9B813AXT) because they're ultra thin and I'm sure they could be crumpled up that small.

16.) Something that smells wonderful.

I'd put something here, but there's nothing I'm sure of. [This book] (http://www.amazon.com/White-Fluffy-Clouds-Inspiration-Forward/dp/0974512001/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1KXQQYMQ3MHEJ&coliid=I16LKBYPI8BE5U) because it could smell like Brandon Boyd?

17.) A (SFW) toy.

I've got nothing!

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.

[This shirt] (http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/rising-t-shirt/13087/) because I find it amazing, oh my god oh my god.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be.

[I've been trying to learn Irish for quite awhile now..] (http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Irish-Michael-OSiadhail/dp/0300121776/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376331377&sr=8-1&keywords=learn+irish)

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.

[This poster, this poster!] (http://smbc.myshopify.com/products/dear-human-19x27-poster) To see what it's based on, the original comic is [here] (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2223)

Fleece lined tights would be a great smaller gift to give your friend. They are black and opaque, which I think would be quite suitable for professional attire aaannndd they have the warm fuzzies of a sweatshirt hugging your legs. Be sure to check the size charts of any of these products so you get her the right size.

I feel like clothes wise, she should be fine with anything she brought from California. Skirt and a suit jacket? Well, put on those fleece tights. Thermal underwear under clothes can also keep you very warm. Scarves can help with drafty environments both indoors and outdoors. A long pashmina can pretty much be used as a blanket without looking crazy.

Once it starts snowing she may want to get snow boots, so she can switch up what she's wearing on the streets vs. indoors. I love anything by Sorel, these boots are warm, waterproof, and cute!

Accessorizing and layering is the biggest part of staying warm in the winter. You could also go the mom route and get her a nice hat and gloves set so you know she's not freezing her fingers off! Hopefully I provided you with some helpful options. You're a very kind friend to do this for your friend's birthday!

Where in New England? There could be a huge difference in amounts of snow you will experience. I grew up in Central New York where the average yearly snowfall is easily over 100 inches.

Coats: I would highly recommend two coats, one long for those terrible blizzard like days so that the majority of your legs are covered, something like this. Then a second nicer coat for typical days or events, something like this.

Hats: If your coat has a hood, you can get by without a hat. If you do wish for a hat, get some like this that you can pull down on your head. Alternatively, if you wear your hair up a lot get this.

Scarves: Scarves are great, get several in various colors and thickness. Make sure they are wide as well as long so you can pull them up over your chin on those windier days. Otherwise, they are a great way to dress up your coat while keeping you warm.

Gloves: If you drive you want a pair of gloves in the car just to use to pump gas so you don't have to touch the cold pump while keeping gas from getting on your nice gloves.

Boots: This really varies with area, some people are content in their Uggs. However, places with more snow that you may have to walk through several inches daily I would recommend something with a rubber bottom and sturdier body than Uggs such as these.

Clothes: Don't focus on just long sleeve shirts, these can sometimes be too thin for a winter day. Consider some stand alone sweaters or a few cardigans to wear over short sleeves or those thinner long sleeve shirts. Plus, cardigans are great for layering as some buildings really crank up the heat and others do not (and I just love cardigans obviously).

Sorry this is super long. Hope it helps! I was not very selective in my examples, there are definitely better looking/more fashionable options out there for each item.

I don't think I've been "formally" introduced to you lovely people even though I've seen some of your contests going on here before ;)

For gift one: Either [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Neff-Womens-Cupcake-Beanie-Velvet/dp/B005HSWZNK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=39B8AKCSDRT5J&coliid=I1UFRCZ07903KE&psc=1) or [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Ticket-Stub-Diary-Eric-Epstein/dp/1452114226/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1NPR8WP3XYH58&coliid=IXBG9Y68EXA72) both I've been wanting for a long time because I saw that hat on a little girl at the school I used to work for and have been obsessed but can't find it anywhere, and I collect tickets from everything I go to... so having a way to organize them would be awesome!

For gift 2: Also decently under $20 is [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-Tail-Teaser-Dog-Refill/dp/B0042I5G2I/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2IR97ZBE8XCJR&coliid=I27I9XMHLTKH2U) which I would absolutely love because I just moved (again) and need to spend more time with my pups!

So c'mon...gimme something good! :b

(I don't know you, but I love you, you wonderful and beautiful people, you!)

First, don't believe the hype. You don't need the type of winter clothing that make you look like a deep-sea diver. Just make sure you have long underwear (I prefer the Under Armor or similar black neoprene stuff), and a few layers for your torso (base layer of similar material to long underwear, long-sleeve shirt, hoodie or sweater, jacket). That will keep you warm all winter, especially if you are a student and won't be spending a ton of time outside.

For hats: any old winter hat will do, but generally speaking the thicker and longer the better. If you're really sensitive to cold, consider getting a hat like this one. It will cover your ears and keep them warm.

Mittens are warmer than gloves, but are less useful. i'd guess the majority of folks up here own gloves, but a lot of folks own mittens too so it's just down to preference. Look for any brand that includes Thinsulate, and again thicker are better.

For boots I honestly rarely wear true "winter" boots unless I'm going ice fishing or something. For everyday use, I'd just wear normal hiking boots or tennis shoes with a couple pairs of socks (one thin and one thick over top of that.) If you have the "woven" type of tennis shoes, maybe consider getting an actual pair of boots. Sorel and North Face are probably the two most common brands, and again look for Thinsulate material if you're really worried about warmth.

In truth, you'll acclimate to the weather after a month or month and a half.

The most important thing to keep in mind is car stuff. If your car battery is older than 3 years, get a new one with the highest cold cranking amps rating you can find that fits your model of car. Invest in a pair of jumper cables, the longer the better. A lot of locals (including myself) don't put winter tires on our cars, but if I lived in Duluth I probably would. They help a lot in snow and ice, and Duluth has a lot of hills. Invest in an ice scraper that has a blade and a brush for getting accumulated snow off your car's roof and windows. Some people swear by brass blades, but I have never found them necessary. Plastic works just fine. Some people put a winter survival kit in their car that includes food, candles, & blankets. You don't need to do this unless you plan on making solo trips to remote parts of the state. Just make sure you have a phone charger and maybe a blanket and you'll be fine.

Sorry this took so long, but here you goz I added hats, gloves, and scarves as a sort of apology for being so late:

Good outer coats: https://www.amazon.com/ELORA-Womens-Winter-Jacket-Fleece-Trim/dp/B07BS4GTJC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540096730&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=winter+coat+for+women&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/CHERRY-CHICK-Womens-Thick-Green/dp/B071FH17GZ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097111&sr=1-2-spons&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=long+winter+coat&psc=1

Find something long and thick with a cozy hood. Make sure it is water resistent as well.

Good undercoats:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WZL5CL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/CAMEL-CROWN-Waterproof-Windbreaker-Outdoor/dp/B07FTB6Z34/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1540096730&sr=8-17&keywords=winter+coat+for+women

https://www.amazon.com/Wantdo-Womens-Mountain-Waterproof-Windproof/dp/B01CVG8VCY/ref=pd_sbs_193_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01CVG8VCY&pd_rd_r=ea1b4a58-d4eb-11e8-8519-db044f09735a&pd_rd_w=VAj4x&pd_rd_wg=6BXiE&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=KT5AYQEB1ANASNS1VTCM&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=KT5AYQEB1ANASNS1VTCM

Find something warm but light and with or without a hood- it doesn't matter too much unless you plan on using it in spring, in which case get one with a hood or a removable hood.

Good hats:

https://www.amazon.com/Yesurprise-Trapper-Russian-Trooper-Windproof/dp/B075L5G81C/ref=sr_1_9?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097173&sr=1-9&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=warm+winter+hat+with+earflap

https://www.amazon.com/Connectyle-Oudoor-Trapper-Windproof-Russian/dp/B01LXCYGWT/ref=pd_sbs_200_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LXCYGWT&pd_rd_r=41de2d19-d4ec-11e8-9755-ef1de137644a&pd_rd_w=2Sdhb&pd_rd_wg=uJewy&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=2J9MKDBAHS2JX11S0WNR&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=2J9MKDBAHS2JX11S0WNR

Get something with clippable ear flaps. Trust me, they'll be lifesavers. Water resistance is important as well.

Good gloves:

https://www.amazon.com/OZERO-Deerskin-Leather-Motorcycle-Cycling/dp/B07DZYG7CB/ref=sr_1_11?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097380&sr=1-11&nodeID=7147440011&psd=1&keywords=warm+waterproof+winter+gloves

https://www.amazon.com/Manzella-Womens-Fahrenheit-Touch-Gloves/dp/B00KZCY3Z6/ref=sr_1_36?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097437&sr=1-36&nodeID=7147440011&psd=1&keywords=warm+waterproof+winter+gloves

Get something water proof and with fingers. Mittens are the worst when you have to do something outside. Wrist straps are great for keeping the snow out.

Face coverings:

https://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-Neofleece-Combo-Scarf/dp/B0018BGFF4/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1540097490&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=warm+waterproof+winter+face+covering

https://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-8039-Weather-Balaclava/dp/B0018BL1XA/ref=pd_sbs_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0018BL1XA&pd_rd_r=fd976d18-d4ec-11e8-b597-b92393ce99ab&pd_rd_w=70Glv&pd_rd_wg=vyx40&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=763ccc93-bfa2-47be-85ae-0cdd7e00b3da&pf_rd_r=AJXAJ94F3SA3JYJDF047&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=AJXAJ94F3SA3JYJDF047

Make sure it covers your face, nose, cheeks, and neck (front and back). If it goes over your entire head like a hat that's even better, it's perfect for wearing under a hat. You'll want it to be waterproof. I find face coverings work better than scarves.

East Coast Mid Atlantic region perspective

The first thing that comes to mind is flip flops. You could probably also find a slide sandal that's quite casual. Gladiators, leatherish, and most statement shoes wouldn't fit in as well where I'm from. It's not my thing, but sockless vans, keds, converse, etc are also fair game. Sanuks, Rainbows, Reefs, etc. have had their peaks and valleys for trendiness, but remain popular across age groups.

IME in a beach town, a lot of the look comes not from buying beach clothes, but from re-purposing clothing for the beach lifestyle. Old sweat pants and jeans become cut-offs. Brothers' outgrown sweatshirts get the necks cut off and a button down with a stain that won't come out is now a cover up. Of course, there are resort and surf brands that also contribute to the dominant fashions where I'm from. And non beach-influenced fashion lines that are popular tend to be more casual or familiar.

Locals wear a lot of tunics and dresses that can be worn at a casual bar/restaurant and the beach alike. But that's really closely tied to my particular beach culture, where you head off on your bike in the morning and you end up going from house to house and you never know if you'll be taking a real shower or where the day will bring you.

Visors are more popular than most would imagine, especially baseball cap styles and straw styles, but not the plastic-y kind. Sun hats borrow a good deal of inspiration from lifeguards, boaters, and fishers, and general beach goers, but I can't remember the last time I've seen an actual large floppy hat. [This] (https://www.amazon.com/Lanzom-Womens-Bowknot-Straw-Foldable/dp/B06XXXQXLN/ref=sr_1_14?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1523827177&sr=1-14&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=floppy+hat) would be a bit much where I'm from.

Swimwear is typically more surf-shop and less pool-side looking. In the 25+ crowd I see more classic one pieces and fewer monokinis. Two pieces tend to range from revealing to more full coverage, but included a lot of surf and floral prints, solid colors, classic patterns (dots and stripes). It's pretty common to have mismatched yet coordinated tops and bottoms. Bottoms are more likely to be solid than tops, since they may have to match both the top of the suit and a rash guard.

A good pair of white jeans or other simple, opaque, white pants screams beachy to me. And fits in with a Miami or New England look depended on how you dress it up or down.

And the most important feature of the beachwear I'm most familiar with is that you keep it for years. Sometimes decades. Not the most fashion forward, but it's also the norm. I think there is something about living in an area where the population and lifestyles fluctuate so much on the off and on seasons that it effects the way you experience seasons and the passing of time. I can't put my finger on it, but I think it has something to do with how off-trend we can seem from the outside.

I was a big fan of Hawaiian print short sleeve button downs when I was a kid and they had a resurgence, and there are one or two I still wear, but I think Hawaiian print had more staying power on a bathing suit or dress. The drawback there is that dresses and bathing suits may be more expensive, and if you DO change your mind about them, you may not get as many wears out of them. Hibiscus prints are a little more common and less trendy, perhaps because they actually grow up and down the east coast.

You have a super pretty face! I think you'd look great with short hair. Generally, I think that girls that like how their hair looks pulled back will like how it looks short. If you don't like your hair in a ponytail or pulled away from your face, even if it looks good, you'll probably feel self-conscious.

But in my opinion, it'd be adorable!

I, personally, like longer sideburns like this. I think it frames the face better.

Make sure to get a hairdresser that is good at cutting pixies though! If he messes up then you'll probably have to wait to grow it out, since it's so short and drastic. Mine was nervous about cutting my hair too short, which was a total mistake at first- it was kind of fluffy and frizzy. He cut it down to 2-4 inches next time because he knew I was serious.

I'd say get some cute hats, bandanas, and headbands. It can take a little while to adjust to styling it, and I found that mine got frizzy sooo much easier once it was short. If it's wet and it's windy out, it'll definitely get messed up. Either carry a small brush with you to fix it up once you arrive someplace or throw on a hat. I bought this one for growing my pixie out and love it. I wish I'd had it before.

If your wife is making clothing for herself, its pretty hard to do your own darts, and fitting adjustment while you wearing your muslin/prototype. I often get roped into doing lots of fitting work for my SO, and it isn't my strong suite.

I have used fabulous fit before, it is a pretty good product, and you can apply the kit to a much cheeper form (like this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W64OQ76/ ) and it (the form) should last you a fair bit. The stand on these things is garbage, one of ours is now on the base from an old ikea light and still holding up strong. The fabulous fit is transferable to a better form if you decide to pick one up later, and it is easy to add more padding and batting if you need it.

There is no way to be delicate about this next part, please don't be offended in any way by it.

36-E is rather large, and it isn't common enough that a most commercial patterns are going to fit with out some fairly heavy modifications. It is also a lot of tissue who's appearance is fairly easy to alter based on what undergarments and foundation wear are being used. This might mean that "fits on the form" doesnt fit at all.

However I am NOT dissuading you from going down the route of getting a dress form, and putting it to use. If at any point you wife wants to do draping, or attempt a new cut, it will be helpful for the initial prototypes/muslins.

Based on all of the above, here is what you should do after you have the form in hand, and it is going to require some tools (tracing paper, oak tag, rulers...) and some patience. It is probably in her best interest to build out some custom slopers, in what ever her favorite style/cut is. First fitting on the dress form, then with actual fittings on her, with various pieces of foundation wear. The idea is to end up with one basic pattern that works, and provides enough wearing ease while maintaining the desired look. Once you have this move it to oak tag, and cut and sew a fresh garment from it. Make sure it fits HER, and the go back and re-pad out the dress form again so that this custom garment is form fitting, leaving you with a dress form that is a bit bigger than the form is taking up a bit of the wearing ease she would naturally put into any garment.

Im not going to lie to you, it is a LOT of work, and some of it is going to be rather repetitive, and error prone, but it SHOULD be done. The form ends up being a foundation, the sloper ends up being a tool, and with them both at hand, and the experience of making them, it will be much easier to alter commercial patterns to fit her, and open up the door to making your own from scratch.

I fully recommend drinking, swearing and outdoor activities as pleasant interruptions to the above activities....

This item would be a wonderful addition to my school supplies. It would be meant for relaxing after a long day of studying for my final Potions exam, of course.

This item would be perfect for helping to clean off Seamus Finnigan in our Transfiguration class. He's always getting himself blown up.. OR...This item because they also have bristles and are good for cleaning up bugs. Absolutely perfect for Herbology!

This would be perfect to bring for warmth when sending out post in the winter. I mustn't forget my owl!

Something to help me study for my Care of Magical Creatures class. Don't know what I'd do without it. But surely this would help me at least carry such items since I'd have many to drag around from class to class.

A final thing that would help with my magic school endeavors, a secret place to hide Neville's toad, Trevor. (Or to hide my student-illegal potions and whatnot :P).

I get my Abbey Caps on Amazon though I’ve seen them at hospital gift shops and I discovered my first one at my specialty drugstore/gift shop. I love the ruffled ones but they also have lacey ones, lacey with some sequins, knit ones, patterns, tons of choices. That page I linked to is just one of several, but even on that there are lots. I don’t see a good chocolate brown one anywhere right now, but I have one, so I know they exist. I have hot pink, red, blue, turquoise, black, purple, and magenta all in ruffles, and a black lace with sequins for “fancy” occasions (though I usually wear a wig when I dress up.)

They’re fun to accessorize with my clothes, they’re more comfortable than wigs, they fit really well because they’re stretchy, you don’t have to tie anything just pull them on, they’re easy to wash, and they’re pretty. I HIGHLY recommend them!

oh my gosh. placeholder so i can work on this after my kids get to bed. excited! <3 you guys and your contests! I'm back!!

Morthy demands

• I'd probably feel pretty posh in this wool slouchy hat but i don't know how it'd make me feel like an englishman. :) ^^Fashion ^^Attempts ^^WL.
  
• I would probably never wear these outside of the house or yoga studio but these yoga pants look amazing! ^^Fashion ^^Attempts ^^WL
  
  
  
• I am lacking in phallic looking items, so this is a bit of a stretch, a salt shaker. ^^kitchen ^^WL.
  
  Akeleie demands
  
  
• Most geeky item : Geek Dad book with projects and fun things to do for my husband and our kids. ^^The ^^Mr. ^^WL.
  
  
• Item which would help me achieve my goal of being a single car household and an active, fun, hot mama is this double bike trailer ^^ActiveLifestyle ^^WL
  
  
• Best item to bring on a deserted island is The Harry Potter series, i have NOT read these books yet, but plan to do so along with my sons when they are a little older. ^^books ^^WL

I expect this ban to become widespread in the coming years.

You have a few options:

1. Suck it up and use a mineral sunscreen. Look pasty white just like everyone else who decided to use one. Or use less so you don't look pasty, but be ready to accept a potential burn.
   
2. Use other sun protection like UPF clothing, hats, and umbrellas. There are some great (read: surprisingly sexy) UPF protective rash guards. Don't stay out as long. Embrace your new found UPF 50 beach attire with one of these bad boys
   
3. Buy a European or Asian sunscreen that's octinoxate and oxybenzone free. I don't know whether these are reef safe, but they're allowed.
   
   These all have their pros and cons. I would probably use a combination of methods to optimize practicality and protection.

The wider the brim the better. Giant brim.

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But in all honesty, a nice brim that's long enough where the shadow can cover down to my neck, then I'm good. Mainly these simple ones.

I need help with my Halloween costume!

Which bow should I get for my doll costume? Also I need someone to recommend eyelashes for me... if you know someone to summon to help me I might kiss you!

I love her bow headbands too :) this and this both look really cute I think.

The good news is that the seasons change gradually and you've got time to figure this out as it gets colder and colder. I'm in California too (Santa Cruz) with similar low temperatures as you (high 30s in the winter mornings) and here's what I do:

Shorts --->change to pants

Shirt---->keep it but add a fleece and a wind breaker

Gloves--->get thicker ones, full fingered

Ears---> get some ear protection like this: https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Fur-Double-Layer-Chelonia-Headband/dp/B002BEDRE4/ref=sr_1_5?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1475096562&sr=1-5&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=running+ear+muffs

Need some face protection?--> I sometimes where this too: https://www.amazon.com/Seirus-Innovation-8030-Neofleece-Combo/dp/B0018BJSQC/ref=sr_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1475096627&sr=1-6&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=ski+mask

California transplant who just moved to Chicago checking in. I've actually been really concerned/paranoid about all the new things that would touch my face during the winter.


One relatively inexpensive solution I've found so far is adding fleece-y ear cover head band things into my hat rotation. They're inexpensive enough to stock up on and really easy to launder. I like this one a lot because the front band is thinner (and thus a little less dorky), but the same company also has heavier weight options for really cold weather. Then I just put my hood (which is fortunately wide enough not to touch my face) up for added windproofing.

Exactly. But I have to admit, I kinda dig this one because it reminds me of Daft Punk: sun visor mask thing

there's a bunch of similar ones on Amazon