nina’s guide: how to romanticize the winter blues
𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓊𝓉𝓎 & 𝓈𝓉𝓎𝓁𝑒
scents:
♡ vanilla, dark chocolate, incense, almond, coffee, powdery notes, musk, blueberry
♡ apply on wrists, behind ears, inside sleeves of sweaters
♡ pair with matching body lotion
makeup:
♡ less (softer look) = more
♡ matte, blurry finish
♡ soft rouge blush nose, round blush on cheeks
♡ generous amount of mascara on lower and upper lashes
♡ highlighter on tip of nose and cheek bones
♡ dolly false lashes
♡ soft light pink overlined lip + chapstick to smooth and blur it out
clothes & accessories:
♡ baby pink, white, grey, light brown, beige, navy blue
♡ anything that makes you feel warm, cozy, safe & cute. examples below:
♡ oversized sweaters
♡ knit cardigans
♡ long sleeves that cover your hands
♡ long sleeves layered with lace tops underneath
♡ mini skirts paired with tights
♡ long beige coats
♡ leg warmers
♡ ear muffs
♡ big scarfs that almost cover your mouth
♡ fluffy gloves
♡ signature necklace
♡ matching small earrings
♡ brown suede boots
𝓇𝑜𝑜𝓂
♡ scented yankee-candle’s
♡ wax melts
♡ a lot of fluffy blankets and pillows
♡ fairy lights
♡ canopy with fairy lights
♡ always small warm lights, never the big light on
♡ plush rugs
♡ always a mug ready with tea, adding warmth visually and aromatically
♡ a little corner with pillows and soft throw on blankets, perfect for journaling or reading
𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓈
morning:
♡ set a gentle alarm 2 hours before you need to leave on weekdays
♡ sit up in bed with covers still over your legs. stretch arms, neck, fingers, and legs gently
♡ slowly open the blinds just enough for soft morning light
♡ light your favorite scented candle
♡ brew your favorite tea or coffee to wake up and set the cozy winter mood
♡ take your vitamins (vit D, vit C, zinc, omega 3)
♡ wrap yourself in a warm blanket and step onto your porch/balcony/front of the house for a few minutes inhaling the crisp air
♡ head to the bathroom; play a soft no-music subliminal in the background (uplifting mood, self love, focus)
♡ do your skincare and self care (brush teeth, wash hands, cleanse, moisturize)
♡ return to your room and play a comforting instrumental playlist
♡ take your journal and write 1–3 sentences (gratitude, dream fragments, affirmations to guide your day)
♡ sit at your vanity and apply your makeup mindfully, not because you „have” to but because you care
♡ brush, straighten, or curl your hair
♡ put on your cozy, comforting outfit
♡ have a comforting breakfast (oatmeal, toast, yogurt bowl, pastries)
♡ put on your coat, scarf, warm gloves, and earmuffs
♡ apply your perfume to pulse points
♡ if taking the bus, get off one stop early and walk the rest, enjoying the quiet snowy world
night:
♡ come home and change into soft oversized clothes
♡ turn on only warm lamps or fairy lights, never the big light
♡ light a candle or incense to shift the atmosphere
♡ make yourself a hot chocolate or tea
♡ take a warm shower or bubble bath, letting the steam calm your nervous system
♡ use a scented body wash that matches your perfume
♡ apply body lotion slowly and intentionally
♡ brush your hair, braid it loosely for the night
♡ remove makeup carefully. no rushing, no harshness
♡ skincare with dim lighting. cleanser, moisturizer, lip balm
♡ spray a light mist of perfume on your pajamas or wrists
♡ tidy your room so it feels peaceful when you wake up
♡ reflect on the day in your journal without judging yourself. write one thing that felt heavy and one thing that felt soft
♡ read a few pages of a melancholic or comforting book
♡ play soft instrumental music or white noise
♡ prepare your outfit and bag for the next day
♡ open the window for 1–2 minutes to let in cold air before sleep
♡ turn off everything except fairy lights
♡ get into bed and scroll pinterest a little
♡ fall asleep under heavy blankets, feeling safe and held
𝒶𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓉𝒾𝑒𝓈
♡ journaling
♡ writing poetry (doesn’t matter if it’s „bad”)
♡ rewatching comfort films while sipping on tea
♡ going ice skating with your friends
♡ going on snowy morning walks in the weekend
♡ making hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows every night
♡ making winter-themed moodboards to post on tt/pinterest or just for yourself
♡ letting yourself sleep longer on weekends and take afterschool naps on weekdays
♡ painting your nails yourself in milky pink/white colors
♡ taking bubble baths with winter-themed bath bombs
♡ baking cinnamon rolls, brownies, crossaints, pain au chocolat, cookies
♡ starting a new book
♡ building a snowman with your little cousin / sibling
♡ decluttering and deep cleaning your room, throwing away memory items that don’t serve your energy anymore
♡ learn knitting/crochet and craft yourself a cozy sweater
♡ make a gingerbread house
♡ watch barbie swan lake, black swan, girl interrupted
♡ taking aesthetically pleasing pictures in the snow and of everything
♡ going to cafes alone to study
♡ make your own tea (dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger)
♡ go shopping for new clothes to the mall with your aunt, mom or sister, enjoying all the decorations
♡ always wear matching pyjamas / cozy sweaters around the house
♡ go on snowy walks in the park after sunset with your lover
