I have mentioned before that I tend to get strange bits of songs stuck in my head. Last time I talked about Pete Doherty, this time it’s Gwen Stefani – both have been hanging around in my brain for years now. Early Winter is not Stefani’s most famous song and not her best, either. But I think the metaphor is apt and the video does a very good job of capturing that moment when it suddenly turns cold, the air becomes crisp and almost metallic and the snow starts to fall.

I have been waiting for that specific moment to do this post, and while it has probably already happened in Estonia, in Belgium it’s still warm. But I cannot wait any longer, because I have finally found the right garment to match the song and I’m not one of those unfathomable people who can delay the pleasure of showing off their new clothes. I always knew I would need a big, flowing, fluffy skirt as inspired by the video. And that it should probably be white, because, well, winter. This skirt by Riina Põldroos is exactly what I’ve had in mind.

A simple T-shirt and a fancy skirt combo is an excellent look and as wearing the skirt on its own isn’t really an option in the society – and the climate – I live in, this is most likely the way I’m going to wear it. Or I might go for a grey cashmere sweater, very Jenna Lyons at The Met.

Just waiting for the snow to fall.

Pictured:
– Skirt by Riina Põldroos
– T-shirt by Zara
– shoes by Christian Louboutin
– Bjork & Berries Never Spring shower gel: a Swedish organic skincare brand and a genius name, that’s enough for me. I bought it from the Stockholm airport, but it’s now available on Cult Beauty, too.
– Lumi Moisturizing Cleansing Milk: ‘Lumi’ means ‘snow’ in Estonian, that should explain it.
– Eve Lom Radiance Lift Cream: I prefer the brightening one, but I’m out of it at the moment.
– Armani Eyes to Kill in Moonlight (No 12): a beautiful silver eye shadow, you could do much worse when attempting that glamorous but sophisticated look
– Guerlain Meteorites Perles des Neiges: a beautiful version of the legendary Meteorites, although I wish it was less subtle and tasteful than it is.
– Ciate nail polish in Snow Virgin: almost impossible to apply, but I like the idea of white nails for winter.

Photo Tanel Veenre, make-up and hair Marina at Glow.