Getting ready for the cold (in NYC)

I’m going to New York this Saturday, with my mother and my sister and I’ll take advantage of this trip to buy some things that I’ll probably need to face the cold weather in Finland, when I arrive there in January.

Such cold is something I can’t even imagine, but I’ll have a preview in New York.

I made a list with some winter essentials, but I know I shouldn’t worry about this, since it will be easy to find good winter clothes and accessories in Finland. But, anyway, I’ll need something to start!

1 Good Coat

This is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of how summery and typically Brazilian my current wardrobe is. I don’t have any coats that could save me in negative temperatures. I will definitely need one of those down coats.

2 Waterproof Winter Boots

I’m so afraid of slipping in the icy floor… It seems silly, but I really am. So I’ll look for some boots that provide traction on snow and ice. I also want them to be waterproof. I don’t know if that’s really necessary. But I won’t take the risk of having my feet wet in such a cold weather.

3 A Nice Camera

Ok, this is not a winter accessory. But I couldn’t move to a different country without a good camera to register everything I’m going to see there and that I might want to share with my family and friends. I am not even close to being a pro, so I believe a mirrorless camera is enough for me. (Actually, I’ve already purchased that camera – Sony NEX-5N – and it’s already waiting for me in my hotel. I’m looking forward to having it in my hands!)

4,5,6 Winter Accessories

It’s a bit strange for a Brazilian to think of these accessories as something useful. Even during winter we use those mostly for aesthetics, not because you REALLY need them. But in very cold places these accessories prevent you from losing heat from your hands, feet, neck and head. So they are very important, and I’ll need a few sets of gloves, beanies, scarves and socks. They are also a good way to stay fashionable when you’re wearing so many layers of clothes that your body becomes shapeless.

7 Thermal Baselayer

People who are used to living in cold areas probably don’t need those in their daily lives. But I don’t want be shocked by the cold. So I’ll take one of these thermal baselayers with me. Even if it makes me look even more like an outsider.