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How to be Chic in the Winter: Living slim, happy and stylish during the cold season
Late summer heading into early autumn/fall is a such beautiful time of the year. You can feel everything growing still and soft; nature is slowing down and people are getting cozy. The most stunning colours can be found outdoors at this time.
Despite the natural beauty and your looking forward to the coziness of winter, you find that a few short months later yet again, things have gone awry. You have ploughed headlong into winter without design or plan; you are wearing the same clothes as last year because you have not put thought into your wardrobe; you have put on weight from indiscriminate eating and you are complaining in your head, or worse, out loud that ‘it’s cold today’. This was me!
Many warm-blooded creatures hibernate when it is cold out and go with their natural instincts by doing so. They do not enter the spring season stressed out; rather, animals waking up from hibernation are coming to sleepily, well rested and ready for the warmer season; so, why don’t we?
We would not go to sleep for months on end, but perhaps we can take a leaf out of their book and make winter a mental spa time of rejuvenation, beauty and pleasure.
This book is here to remind us of our exciting winter plans. It is easy to be enthusiastic about the winter season when the leaves are turning. Fall fashions are always fun to look forward to. We can rekindle our love for the colours of plum, navy and camel at this time of year. But a few months later the novelty has already worn off!
This book is a toolkit of all the ideas that have worked so well in previous winters, as well as new ideas I want to capture. I started this book in autumn, and finished it up in spring. I am so pleased to have tried all my ideas out in a ‘test’ environment and can confirm they work wonderfully well!
Discover strategies for not just surviving, but thriving this winter; on how to have a chic and beautiful winter season and emerge, like a butterfly ready for a gorgeous spring and summer.
Chapter 1. Know that winter is a different season
Start winter with a goal
Be ahead of the game
Look forward to winter
Chapter 2. Create a winter menu plan
Breakfasts that are warming, filling and healthy
Lunches for work and home
Dinners – tweak the winter classics
Snacks
Fiona’s favourite winter recipes
Chapter 3. Break up the long winter
Learn something or have a project to complete
Keep active
Be social
Chapter 4. Work on feeling good
Home as your winter sanctuary
Dress in clothes that make you feel good
Be cozy when you are at home
Take care of your grooming
&n
Despite the natural beauty and your looking forward to the coziness of winter, you find that a few short months later yet again, things have gone awry. You have ploughed headlong into winter without design or plan; you are wearing the same clothes as last year because you have not put thought into your wardrobe; you have put on weight from indiscriminate eating and you are complaining in your head, or worse, out loud that ‘it’s cold today’. This was me!
Many warm-blooded creatures hibernate when it is cold out and go with their natural instincts by doing so. They do not enter the spring season stressed out; rather, animals waking up from hibernation are coming to sleepily, well rested and ready for the warmer season; so, why don’t we?
We would not go to sleep for months on end, but perhaps we can take a leaf out of their book and make winter a mental spa time of rejuvenation, beauty and pleasure.
This book is here to remind us of our exciting winter plans. It is easy to be enthusiastic about the winter season when the leaves are turning. Fall fashions are always fun to look forward to. We can rekindle our love for the colours of plum, navy and camel at this time of year. But a few months later the novelty has already worn off!
This book is a toolkit of all the ideas that have worked so well in previous winters, as well as new ideas I want to capture. I started this book in autumn, and finished it up in spring. I am so pleased to have tried all my ideas out in a ‘test’ environment and can confirm they work wonderfully well!
Discover strategies for not just surviving, but thriving this winter; on how to have a chic and beautiful winter season and emerge, like a butterfly ready for a gorgeous spring and summer.
Chapter 1. Know that winter is a different season
Start winter with a goal
Be ahead of the game
Look forward to winter
Chapter 2. Create a winter menu plan
Breakfasts that are warming, filling and healthy
Lunches for work and home
Dinners – tweak the winter classics
Snacks
Fiona’s favourite winter recipes
Chapter 3. Break up the long winter
Learn something or have a project to complete
Keep active
Be social
Chapter 4. Work on feeling good
Home as your winter sanctuary
Dress in clothes that make you feel good
Be cozy when you are at home
Take care of your grooming
&n
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2016
58 people are currently reading
125 people want to read
About the author
Fiona Ferris
41 books97 followersHi, and welcome to my Goodreads page!
I love to write books about living a fabulous life without spending a lot of money.
I adore mindset work and how we get to be happier and more successful just from looking at things from a different angle. We get to change our circumstances if we want to, and change our thoughts as well.
My goal when I write my books is to provide inspiration, ideas, and reminders for my readers so that they can wear their rose-tinted sunglasses as they live their life. Just like I do!
I have found that everything works out better when you are positive as much as possible. When you expect things to work out for the best. When you have gratitude for all you have. And when you are always looking at how to make your life better, and richer (in all ways). In doing all these things you are elevating the happiness levels of those around you as well as yourself.
Of course life isn't perfect and we all go through sad or difficult times, however I believe when we are starting from a base level of positivity, it makes those times easier to bear.
I love the saying attributed to Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary, who told her that her job was to spread a carpet of happiness wherever she went. I have taken this on as my own life's motto and with my writing too.
I hope you enjoy reading my books and get loads of golden nuggets from them. Happy reading and please let me know your thoughts or leave a review!
I love to write books about living a fabulous life without spending a lot of money.
I adore mindset work and how we get to be happier and more successful just from looking at things from a different angle. We get to change our circumstances if we want to, and change our thoughts as well.
My goal when I write my books is to provide inspiration, ideas, and reminders for my readers so that they can wear their rose-tinted sunglasses as they live their life. Just like I do!
I have found that everything works out better when you are positive as much as possible. When you expect things to work out for the best. When you have gratitude for all you have. And when you are always looking at how to make your life better, and richer (in all ways). In doing all these things you are elevating the happiness levels of those around you as well as yourself.
Of course life isn't perfect and we all go through sad or difficult times, however I believe when we are starting from a base level of positivity, it makes those times easier to bear.
I love the saying attributed to Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary, who told her that her job was to spread a carpet of happiness wherever she went. I have taken this on as my own life's motto and with my writing too.
I hope you enjoy reading my books and get loads of golden nuggets from them. Happy reading and please let me know your thoughts or leave a review!
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November 20, 2018
Not a Fan
This was not my cup of tea. It was as if some published their journal. Maybe I should publish mine!
This was not my cup of tea. It was as if some published their journal. Maybe I should publish mine!
January 11, 2025
Super simple book that can be read in one sitting. I enjoy the simplicity of Fiona Ferris — this one particularly in supporting your winter wellness. I found this a nice and simple resource for myself and clients who are struggling with seasonal affective depression and small ways to embrace the glimmers of the season.
February 22, 2021
I love this book. Even in a very dark and cold time you can be happy. You just have to have the right kind set.
Winter is the idea time to set the tone for the year. You could make plans to do fun things.
Winter is the idea time to set the tone for the year. You could make plans to do fun things.
November 29, 2021
I wanted to like this book more, but I just didn't. It was very basic and focuses on an aesthetic, which may work for some people, but really wasn't what I was looking for. This would be a good book for someone who may be new to the concepts of planning things out.
January 9, 2026
Not as good as her other seasonal books. It seems to be written for people who don’t like winter. Whereas the summer and autumn books celebrate the season, this one is more how to pretend it’s still summer.
August 12, 2019
Some good tips
January 3, 2020
I came across this book and found it simple and fun. After reading it I’ve decided to start the year with more lighthearted books with fun inspiration for daily life.
February 5, 2022
Really disappointing...I really like this author but this book just keeps repeating itself...I took nothing away from this book.
October 21, 2022
Must read
It made me optimistic about my life and winter. I am excited to try out the suggestions in the book.
It made me optimistic about my life and winter. I am excited to try out the suggestions in the book.
December 7, 2023
Not great literature, just cozy tips. Always love Fiona's books!
April 14, 2025
Simple, short, fun, relaxing. Actually got some takeaways from it!
January 25, 2026
I love Fiona. She gives such practical, motivational tips. Like having an older, wiser sister writing you all her tips in a letter. Easy & brief & delicious.
January 3, 2025
This book is unapologetically funny!) Fiona always has a light, drôle tone about everything, so you can't really hate the book - what would that make you.
It is a mix of general tips on staying healthy and keeping a cheerful mood, and some winter recipes.
In the modern era (said with an important face) when reading a book, you expect an author to have some kind of expertise on the subject, this book rather feels like a collection of different thoughts, when tips are mixed in with a "story of what I did yesterday". Definitely has some 2016 vibes)
With all that said, I believe whomever will find here a couple of things to note, like a recipe or an idea 💡 (or will remember that New Zealand actually exists (●__●), sorry New Zealanders, your country is really cool)
It is a mix of general tips on staying healthy and keeping a cheerful mood, and some winter recipes.
In the modern era (said with an important face) when reading a book, you expect an author to have some kind of expertise on the subject, this book rather feels like a collection of different thoughts, when tips are mixed in with a "story of what I did yesterday". Definitely has some 2016 vibes)
With all that said, I believe whomever will find here a couple of things to note, like a recipe or an idea 💡 (or will remember that New Zealand actually exists (●__●), sorry New Zealanders, your country is really cool)
December 23, 2024
It took me awhile to get into How to be Chic in Winter. The general advice is to stay healthy, eat healthy and do a lot of self care. I didn’t find I learnt anything new from reading this.
Added December 2024 - I’ve read this again during the month of December. I dipped in and out of it whilst reading other books. It’s not a repeat read for me and has now been donated. A lot of the information in the book can be found on Fiona’s blog. There is nothing new in How to be Chic in winter than you’d find elsewhere online, in magazines or in films.
Added December 2024 - I’ve read this again during the month of December. I dipped in and out of it whilst reading other books. It’s not a repeat read for me and has now been donated. A lot of the information in the book can be found on Fiona’s blog. There is nothing new in How to be Chic in winter than you’d find elsewhere online, in magazines or in films.
November 11, 2016
Another goody from Fiona!
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