Blizzard Warning 2011- To Snow or Not to Snow?

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Well, it’s supposed to happen- the biggest blizzard Chicago has seen since 1967.  Starting tomorrow afternoon, the weather forecast has told us to expect 18-22 inches of snow, blowing winds and thunderstorms (??).  They’ve even gone as far as to say conditions could become “life-threatening”.

I went running outside this morning and while it is certainly cold enough out to support some serious snowfall, I must say I am skeptical.  I mean, c’mon- the last time “they” called for the winter equivalent of the apocalypse, the roads were barely dusted with snow.  I’m all for people being prepared but usually, warnings like these just work people up.

That being said, my pantry is stocked, I live within walking distance of work and my winter boots make me practically invincible.  Whether we get the storm of the century or if the weatherpeople are full of hooey, I am ready to rock.

New Boot Monday

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Today is a “I-can’t-wait-to-go-outside-because-I-have-new-boots!” kind of day!

The truth of the matter is, I live in Chicago and it sure isn’t getting any warmer here for the next 3-6 months.  With my Uggs from college having officially bit the dust, it was time to find something new to keep my tootsies warm (and dry!) in the frigid months to come.

After polling some girlfriends and co-workers, Boss Lady Julie gave the most glowing recommendation about Sorel’s.  Since Julie usually has the answers to all of my questions, I figured she couldn’t be wrong about boots and, sure enough, the second I slipped on a pair at Nordstom, I was in love (well, as in love as you can be with a pair of winter boots).

There’s usually not much to love about utility (believe me, I wish these were a pair of 4-inch heels) but the little touch of fur makes me feel the slightest bit cute and girly.

I’m going to go kick the crap out of these in the slush, wind, snow and city streets now.