Winter Essentials

Even though my home state of California is currently experiencing record highs (it's going to be in the mid 60's all weekend!) in roughly 4 days I will be returning to Boston for my last semester at college (*cue panic mode*).  In Boston winters are rough to say the least, and as a native Californian I still do not know how I've lasted for 3 years.  I've put together two photo sets to show you how and what I wear during the winter.  The first set shows my winter essentials, the clothing I recommend having if you will be in Boston from January-March.  The second is 4 "go-to" outfits I wear to class during the winter.  One problem I've found in Boston is that while it may be 0-14 degrees Fahrenheit outside it will be 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit indoors, so be prepared to layer a bit.

Pictured above:

Sweaters from J.Crew (here, and here) and Gap (similar here)

Shirts from J.Crew (factory versions here and here) and Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt (here)

Pants from J.Crew (here) and Nordstroms (here)

Shoes from Hunter (via Nordstroms here) LL Bean (on backorder here or similar here) Sam Edleman (here), Frye (on sale here!) and Sorel - (I do not actually have Sorels, but I have heard wonderful things) (here) 

Socks: J.Crew (here [these are one of my favorites!!]) 

Outerwear: From Patagonia (here, here, and here [I recommend this one in particular if you live in an area that gets very cold, it is expensive but SO WORTH IT!]) Ralph Lauren (here and on sale!) Burberry (here, cheaper version here, here, and here)

Scarves: From J.Crew (similar here and here) ASOS (here) 

Ray-Ban Sunglasses: Via Nordstroms here

Gloves: J.Crew (here) and Ralph Lauren (via Macy's here and on sale!)

Bag: Longchamp (here) 

What's your favorite Winter Clothing Essential?