Shit, it's cold. I mean, I know I don't even have the excuse to say it's freezing because some poor bastards in Minnesota or Chicago have real reasons to complain. But I am a self proclaimed wimp and I say, it's freaking cold.Bring on the snow. Bring on the -10 degrees below zero wind chill. Bring on frostbite and pallid complexions. We know it's winter already. We physically look like shit. Fortunately, the cold requires wardrobe. A real wardrobe.
Of course I have the requisite leather gloves that make my over sized mitts look feminine. I have an all purpose military-style Espirit wool coat that offers 3/4 body coverage. I have a selection of ten pashminas and the pieces de resistance? A fox wrap muff that doubles as a hat. I prefer to wear it as a hat. I like to think it's very "Dr. Zhivago." It strangely inspires commentary once I step outside the isle of Manhattan.
People often ask me if I am wearing a pet on my head. Or road kill. Or if I failed to blow dry my hair properly. Yeah, everyone is a comedian. When I first tried it on for Fang, he said, "That looks sexy." Well, he IS Slavic and if a wrap of fur on my head gets me a little action on the down low, I'll wear it to bed nightly. Alas, the majority of the response to my new fuh is weighted toward teasing.
If I take fashion out of this equation I do know this; If I can combat some seasonal fashion harassment vs. a lifetime of explaining why I am missing part of one of my ears, I'll err on the side of bad fashion. Frostbite is not sexy.
Tonight when I arrived at my garage and affixed my fur head wrap for the schlep home, Ishmael (the alternative night garage worker) gazed at my head and slightly fascinated said, "Can I touch it?" Oh, I don't hear that question much anymore.
And that's why I bought the damned thing, That and the fear of the frostbitten ear.
2 comments:
Oh yeah, its freakin -14 here today! Some of the schools were canceled! I think that's just rediculous... I know some kids walk, but the parents should be smart enough to either find them a ride, or take themselves.
Anyways, about the hat, I got a rabbit fur one for christmas, the ones with the flaps on the side? and it folds up on the top? It reminds me of Clark Griswald, but anyways... that baby is warm! I dont care who laughs at me! :)
I can honestly say the cold feels good for the sudden bursts of little personal summers that dear Mother Nature inflicts upon me lately. However, I do not like the wind blowing frigid air in my face. Furthermore, I can never find my fucking gloves and hat when I need them.
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