Victoria Grace Nation

Jeans have revolutionized the fashion world in many ways after WWII, it essentially changed the ideals of daily wear after it hit mainstream. Daily fashion during pre-war days were about formality, the more layers you have, the higher the status you are, but soon after the war, daily wear became something of comfort instead of status.


Thanks to Levi Strauss, a Bavarian-born American who found a new fabric in France called “serge de Nimes” was more durable than the widely used Canvas, to dress his clients who were mainly blue collared men and cowboys. Serge is a type of twill fabric, and Nimes is the name of a city in France that founded this fabric. Shortly afterwards, the name was shortened to Denim. The word Jeans, comes from the French word of Genoa, Italy (Gene) where the first pair of denim trousers were made, but the first official pair of denim jeans were made in San Francisco, the same city where Levi Strauss lived.


Jeans come in many styles and fits, here’s a list of popular styles and fits:
* Baggy
* Bootcut
* Boyfriend/Weekend
* Carpenter
* Cropped
* Flare
* Embroidered
* High-waisted
* Loose
* Relaxed
* Skinny/Stovepipes
* Straight-leg
* Wide leg
* Drain Pipe


Tummy Problems
**To fake a flat tummy, wear jeans with thick waistbands or do something high-rise to minimize the middle
**Handling love handles, go for mid-rise styles that are 8 to 8.5 inches from crotch, make sure the waistband is stretchy if it’s anything lower than mid-rise.
**For the boyish figure or people with angular hips, choose jeans that rest on the pelvic bone and AVOID boyfriend cuts
**Hippy ladies, find jeans just below your belly button when you do up high-rise jeans. AVOID wearing jeans with tight ankles, find something that flares out a little to balance out the hip area.


Bootylicious
**If you’re quite bootyful, find jeans with stretchy fabric with great support for the jiggly wiggly.
**Tone-on-tone design and embroidery will minimize attention to the bum
**Find back pockets with inverted triangular shapes and vertical lines will help minimize the bum
**Rounded pocket edges will give square, flat bums a nice rounded apple shape
**High flap back pockets will create the illusion of a higher, perkier behind, as well as stitching across the top of the pockets will draw attention to the top of the butt and not the bottom
**Remember: Pocket placement and design is crucial when choosing jeans and making your bum look good,90% of men do not check their bums when purchasing jeans


Slimming Styles
**Find side seams that curve to the front for a narrow silhouette. Try Fidelity’s Skip jeans which are probably the strongest denim on the market currently, with polyester woven into the jeans to hold their shape, so say goodbye to VPL!
**Jeans that are 1/4 inch smaller at the thigh and knee actually directs viewers eyes to the ankle and not the rear. Try City of Others’ Minsk which flares out below the knee.
**Jeans that hug a little tighter on the top with a straight-leg style will create a sexier, curvy look than the usual straight-leg tomboy style. Try Habitual’s Straight Leg Isolation which is stretchy, but will hold you in.
**Always hard to find low-rise jeans that cover love handles, but there are jeans that sit between a low-rise and mid-rise, it’s 2 inches higher than the usual low-rise. Try J Brand’s Heartbreaker jeans which went waiting list crazy across the U.S.
**Wide-leg in mid-rise with minimal pockets and detailing is super trendy this season and this flatters ALL figures.


According to the Denim Blog it seems like PRPS is really taking the denim celebrity world by storm. Of course there’s the usual J Brand, 7 For All Mankind, etc.


The other trend for 2009 is the “Thrasher” look, jeans that have been ripped and cut up are back in rage. And be on the lookout, seems as though Denim shirts and Jeans Jackets are slowly making a comeback…

Resource: Some adapted from InStyle Magazines

Adapted from the March Issue of InStyle Magazine:


[1] Denim Jeans:
These are 4 styles of jeans that should be in every girl’s closet:

Straight-leg Classic and versatile, the standard straight-leg width is 17 inches (42.2cm), but a slightly more flared boot-cut is flattering to most figures (especially girls with an hourglass figure or pear-shaped ladies, this will balance out the hips).

Trouser The dressier cousin in the denim family, it can be substitute for pants, allowing you to wear jeans to the office. Especially the fact that jeans are starting to be accepted in lots of office type environments. Always wise to choose darker Trouser denim, when going into the office and dress the jeans up with a top that’s a bit more dressy/formal.

Skinny “stovepipes” are perfect for a night out when paired with sexy heels, and they’re the best cut for tucking into boots. Avoid cropped stovepipes if your legs are on the short side, this will accentuate the shortness. Pair with a longer shirt if your thighs tend to be meatier, for the “my thighs don’t touch” women as well.

Weekend These relaxed, or “boyfriend,” jeans are your comfy pair, the ones you’re tempted to live in 24/7. These are jeans that have a little bit more room and it’s all about comfort. Weekend jeans are suppose to flare out above the the knees. The boyfriend jean is exactly what it sounds like, a pair of jeans that belong to your boyfriend, so it should fit a tiny bit baggier.

[2] Little Black Dress
A classic must-have for women, it’s sexy and great for every occasion. Remember, more skin doesn’t mean more sexy.

ii) Spend Wisely Even on a budget, you can score an LBD. The key is to stay away from over-embellishments, since low-cost lace and beading risk looking cheap. My Mother has always taught me quality over quantity, to invest in great timeless pieces. Then again I don’t think that advice will go well with my sister whose more of a quantity over quality person, since her must-haves changes all the time.

ii) Skin vs. Shape Follow this simple rule when picking your LBD: Show skin or shape - not both. Make sure the dress is highlighting your strongest features and downplaying your weakest features, a dress that gives you confidence will make you feel and look like you’re 10lbs lighter (or heavier if you’re looking into gaining a bit more weight).

iii) Illusion Black see-through fabrics like chiffon or georgette cover you but still grab attention 0without revealing the full monty. My wise Mother always said that the sexiest piece of clothing is to not reveal all, but to show enough that makes the mind wonder and keeps the eye exactly where you want them - on you.

iv) Shine Nothing glams up an LBD like shine or sparkle- but refelctive fabrics can make you appear larger so feature them on places you want to play up. I love a bit of sparkle, but make sure it’s not so sparkly that people would need sunglasses to look at you, because most-likely after a couple of wears, it’ll be in the back of your closet. Stick with something that can go from day to night.


[3] Skirts
A skirt is a staple piece for any women, it’s a lot more versatile than a full out dress. It can go from in the office to outside of the office, and from day to night. The key is to find a dress that will flatter your figure. I personally think a black A-line skirt, ending just at mid-knee is something for every women, it’s a classic style.

Curvy/Bottom Heavy A-lines and easy-wrap options. You want fabrics that are soft and fluid enough to float over curves. Avoid pockets, pleats, horizontal lines, and excess fabric or design at the hips, this will give a bulkier look. For bottom-heavy try something that tapers a bit to the knees.

Petite/Boyish Try tapered straight skirts or subtle A-lines just make sure the length hovers around the knee. Also, an off-center slit makes legs look longer as well as vertical lines will create length. For Boyish frames, lucky you - almost any style works! Pleating, pockets, horizontal lines and belts can add shape and definition to slim hips.


[4] White Shirts
I usually have 2 different types of white shirts, a looser (boyfriend) shirt that I casually wear with leggings or a pair of jeans either buttoned or over a tank top. Then there’s the fitted one that I can wear by itself or with a blazer, sweater, vest, cardigan, it’s so versatile! When choosing it’s all about FABRIC, FABRIC, FABRIC. If you don’t like ironing, find something that is wrinkle free! Choose a cotton shirt, it’ll be the most breathable. I personally find Brooks Brothers to have the best, classic, wrinkle-free shirts.

Cut You want tailored perfection - not loose, billowy, or boxy.

Front Watch for pulling across the chest, gaps between the buttons, and rising at the front hem. For larger chest women, it’s sometimes really hard to find that perfect shirt since when it fits in the front, it’ll be big around the waist, so go in a some shirts custom-made or get some shirts tailored.

Darts Vertical darts below the bust help give shirts a fitted look. Horizontal darts to the side of the bust accentuate curves.

SleevesThese should be wide enough that you can extend your arms and move freely without disturbing the fit of the body of the shirt. It’s important to cross your arms and make sure it’s not tight at the back and it doesn’t rise at the shoulders when you raise your arms.

So I was listening to another one of my radio shows while driving home today and they came up with a list of stuff guys can do to snag the girl. I’m a girl and I’ll bite. Here’s the list and the reasons that she’ll take the bait (reasons why it’ll work by yours truly):


[1] Take her to a Museum/Gallery Opening.
It’ll show her that you can be sophisticated and have class. It’s perfect atmosphere to have a flowing conversation, but it’ll be busy enough for you to stay quiet when you have nothing to say, you can just pretend like you’re admiring the art and think of something quick to say! There’s usually free booze around and you know what that means!! Great ice breaker of course! And if the date goes bad, there’s other girls you can meet there!


[2] Take her Star Gazing.
Take a big blanket, some wine, some aphrodisiac kicking treats and spend the time star gazing and have her cuddle up close to you. It’s cheap….$12 for wine, $5 max for gas…you just need to find a deserted place, park and have her sit on the hood of your car if there’s no field or beach. Some light to set the mood and voila! Girls dig all that emotional, romantic shit and if not she’ll appreciate learning something from you, so make sure to at least know what the Big Dipper is! And yes $12 on wine is sort of above said budget, so I suggest you take a bottle of your room mates stashed alkie.


[3] Be in a Band.
Girls dig guys in a band. The DJ mentioned Mick Jagger getting poon, and all because he’s in the Rolling Stones! I mean have you seen the man?! I wouldn’t call him the “sexiest” man alive…or ever and yet….he still got an abundant amount of lovin’ from the ladies. So uh ya apparently the DJ’s suggested you “lie” or fake a band…hmm….riiight. I think they’re trying to say that girls dig the whole, fame, power, money thing…ya I know girls are shallow gold diggers…okay MOST girls!! =P


[4] Perfect an Accent.
Girls dig accents, so find a “cool/sexy” accent and make sure you sound bloody good. I’m not being racist, but from my knowledge most Asian accents should be avoided. Not saying Mohinder, Vu Truong, or Lee Ping Xiao didn’t get the ladies, just saying when it comes to accents, Fabio the Italian Stallion, Alexandre the French lover, Demetrius the Greek God, or Aidan the Aussie guy just come off as “sexier” to most girls. Think about it. I mean can you imagine a Russel Peters looking at you seductively and in his thick brown accent say “Sombebady gunna get huyt real baad tonight”


[5] Offer her a Ride.
NO not ride you! Geez…dirty minds! Offer her a ride somewhere or back home, it comes off as a chivalrous act and subconsciously makes a girl feel like a princess. Of course this gives you more time to chat with her over some light background music, anything works but rap because nobody likes listening to “slap that bitch and watch her shiver, cuz I got them grills in gold n’ silver” or heavy rock is not suggested either “i cut myself every night to see you bleed, I wish I was 6 feet under” sure doesn’t come off as sane. Of course once you get her home there’s always that invite upstairs for some…uh..coffee.


Alright I’m tired, I know I know I still have all these posts I haven’t posted!

Over the past couple of years, I have developed a strong fascination with fashion and trends, as well as an ever-growing umbrella of visions. It started with women’s fashion, but I found myself lured into the world of men’s fashion, influenced by my fashion-savvy friend Rainer, who spent close to $12K on shoes at John Lobb on our last shopping trip (but we’ll save that story for another blog post). Lets move on without being too verbose shall we?

Slim Fit Suits

Recently, slim-fit suits have been all the rage, appearing on every runway from Brioni to CoSTUME National and Alexander McQueen as well as in every department store from Macy’s to The Bay. The celebration of the male silhouette has been welcomed with open arms as we bid farewell to the old-fashioned, boxy, baggy look that Uncle Bob has been sporting at every family reunion since 1985. It is a common misconception that the slim-fit style of clothing only works for lanky or athletically-built men. On the contrary, slim-fit is actually a style in cutting. Unlike most styles which leave a larger fabric allowance, the slim-fit has a more narrow cut, leaving only a 1-2″ leeway. This cut creates a more body-contouring, tapered look. In other words, slim-fit is not only for the select few with Brad Pitt bodies out there - it also works for the general populace of men with regular bodies. It is simply a matter of finding the right fit. Even places like Mr. Big & Tall have started carrying pants in slimmer styles.


This slim-fit trend marks the revival of the awareness and appreciation of the male physique, demonstrating that men can primp and look good as well. It is no longer “feminine” or homosexual” for the “manly” men to pay attention to their looks. However, in 2009, with the economic downturn, a sense of traditional masculinity has been renewed, upholding the symbolization of the “hunters,” as well as the concept of “survival of the fittest,” finally ending the Manorexic/Chris Crocker look. The classic looks that emulate masculinity are brought back by infusing the styles of the male silhouette with classic styles and tailoring that incorporate the emphasis of  broad shoulders, slim waist, slim trousers look (think James Bond). Say “goodbye” to the Samantha Ronson boys out there and “hello” to V-Shaped figures, where cuts and styles are made to highlight the good and cheat the bad. These styles will last through 2009/2010.


Style and Cut to look out for in the new year:


[1] The Double Breasted

A style popular in the late 1930’s to the 1950’s that made a comeback during the late 80’s up until the demise of alternative rock culture in the 90’s and boybands and Britney Spears were coming to an MTV near you.

1. 1-3 buttons on the jacket/blazer - anymore and you’re making a fashion faux pas
2. Shoulders should be fitted - no 80’s shoulder pads. American styles end at the shoulder bone while English styles peak out a little past the shoulders.
3. Most of the new Double Breasted styles you will see in the upcoming season are “Kent” style, which is the slimmest of the DB cuts. The “Kent” cut will give the create a slimming effect to the waist and also add height due the the extension of the longer lapel to the waist (following the traditional English suits).

My Recommendations:
Paul Smith, J. Lindberg

Recommendations by Fashion Gurus:
Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Tom Ford, Roberto Cavalli


[2] Three-Piece Suits:





Images of a man by the name of say…Robert James, in his gold spectacles, holding a pocket watch and smoking a pipe might come to mind when the 3-piece suit is mentioned. A short scene with Robert Redford and Clint Eastwood sharing champagne with Liza Minneli and Beegees in the background might even meander into your conscious thoughts. Yes. The 3-Piece Suit is back! Not that it was ever out of style, but the trend itself did hibernate for a while, popping up from time to time. It was the social norm for men to dress in the classic 3-piece suits up until WWII before the words “casual & denim” were introduced to the general public. Of course these suits came back in fury around the 70’s to the toddler years of the 80’s. And now it seems like it’s creeping back into the spotlight. I mean, when Shlum Bum Trucker Hat-wearing Ashton is spotted in this damn suit, either the world is really ending or some fashion revolution is happening folks!


Key Points (to looking the part instead of looking like you’re ready to sink with the Titanic):
-It’s all about the waistcoat/vest. Think Bourgeois. Conservative, moderate, conventional. Stick to like shades and palettes for your other pieces. For the adventurous types…go as far as pinstripes on your vest. No 80’s craziness.
-Stick to like fabrics as well with the suits
-Find a deeper V neck in the waistcoat. It will elongate the body and create a slimmer waist; it is also more versatile when paired with other shirts, with or without the jacket.


The 3 Styles (that the internet and magazines are whoring out):


Traditional:
-traditional contrasts (think black and white, white collared shirt, diagonal lines from tie, horizontal pinstripes)
-thin tie
-thin, subtle pinstripes


Aristocratic:
-suit and shirt is color coordinated (ex. dark plum pinstriped suit, bold purple colored tie that coordinates with suit, light collared shirt with subtle purple hues)


Avant:
-simple
-subtle shades of grey
-add a pointed lapel (not suggested if you’re a bit bigger - stick to clean cut lines and subtle horizontal pinstripes to elongate the body)


My Recommendations:
Valentino, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Yves Saint Laurent


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Patterns of 2009

Patterns are back this year! They are timeless - always stylish even when not recognized as so. This year, it is all about playing up the optical illusion, and giving the plain suit a little spice.

So I spent this cold, rainy Saturday running around doing errands, finalizing some Christmas gifts, before flying off on a jet plane to exotic lands. I made several trips today, one of them was to the mall. While I hurriedly limped through the overcrowded mall I frantically trying to scope out potential presents for someone. I mean, nothing extravagant, but something that shows you care, but won’t be overwhelming or set off alarm bells. I mean I really don’t have to get a gift for this person, but it’s courteous right? Especially when you’re getting this person’s sibling something already. So after a million and two stores, I was suddenly inspired by something hanging on the wall at this store. It was perfect.


I have a policy about getting gifts, they are suppose to be meaningful. I don’t believe that gifts are just items on a list that you pick from, purchase, wrap and give away. I rarely give people gifts, and when I do, I make sure it comes from the heart. Why I say this is because our lives are ruled by convenience, and most of the time we lose the real value and meaning of traditions and life.


My #1 rule for gifts is “Will they use or need it?” I hate finding gifts for people that I know will re-gift.

My #2 rule is, “Is there meaning to this gift?” every year when I get my sister something, I always take days and hours to prepare it. Is it because I love her way more than everyone else? No, but I do love her for her to understand that the meaning of love, a gift, or happiness is not ruled by monetary, materialistic items. I mean I can easily go out and get her a Marc Jacobs bag, or a pair of Denim or Acne jeans, maybe a Wii. Ya that will make her happy, but for how long? In 3 days she’ll forget who has gotten her that gift, but her desires would still be strong for materialistic possessions. One year I gave her a small engraved box filled with memoirs of us. Movie stubs, funny things we’ve been through or have said, qualities that make her unique and beautiful, etc. I ended up drawing hints through out the house on Christmas Day, set her alarm a couple hours early and made her scavenger hunt for her gift. At the bottom of the box was another hint that lead her to present #2, a Christmas stuffy of her favourite cartoon character that she’s been eyeing. This year for her birthday, I gave her a huge gift basket filled with everything she loved to eat, a spa certificate, a homemade coupon for her to come over to my place for a home cooked meal and on top of that, I got her a 2nd present. A wrapped up ketchup, her #1 item in the world. The whole gift basket cost me only $110cdn, but it sure took me a long time to get and a lot of thought and sometimes a little creativity.


A gift isn’t an item you pay with money, it is a thought to show that you care and cherish them.

My pregnant mother was once told by a very special, expert on health that eating a bowl of steamed/cooked carrots will relieve anyone of severe constipation. And when they say a bowl it means a large soup bowl with a bit of salt to taste. I mean this was suggested by a unique, and talented man that had celebrities and famous doctors seeking him for help. He was a writer, a composer, a health expert. He possessed unique abilities to understand and dissect the human body like nobody else can. It was said that he was born with the ability to see things beyond the surface, like through skin and bones. His name was P. Fung. He lived in Vancouver, BC for most of his adult years before travelling through Russia composing orchestras, before residing in Hawaii. He has sadly passed on in 2007.


When attending school at a very young age, the teacher of the school had phoned up this P. Fung’s mother and had requested that she immediately come to the school, upon going to the school the mother learns about the concerns of the young boy. The teacher showed the mother drawings that the little boy had done, what the teacher presented to the mother, shocked her. The pictures were of cats and dogs and intricate detailing of their internal organs. That was the first sign that something was very different from this young boy, who grew up to be a quiet, humble man who chose to live in a life of solidarity and hermit hood. He spent countless years living on the West side of Vancouver with his aging Mother. Doctors and specialists were said to consult him for diagnosis of dying patients. As much as it sounds crazy, he had the ability to look into the human body, through bones and joints where machinery could not do back then.


He wrote many Chinese books of his learnings and encounters, even though he spoke fluent English. My family had met him through a family friend. It was said that P. Fung never liked to see anyone who seeked him for personal gain, only for others would he see them. It was said that the late Lydia Sum (Fei Fei) had knocked on his door seeking for help in the 80’s when he chased her off with a broom saying that most people are selfish and ruled by money, fame and power. For some odd reason he took a liking to my whole family and took us in as one of his own. He even wrote about our family in one of his books. His remedies were always simple ways, nothing voodoo. I remember being very young and we’d be at his house and I would be sitting across the room from him when he’ll tell my parents that I was deficient in so-and-so vitamin and I should take these vitamins by this brand and would write simple, remedies for us. Most of them were foods. He told us we are what we eat, and most of the population has no idea the real effects of food on the human body and that the best medicine for our body is food, as well as food is what is killing us because we are eating all the wrong ones for our body types.


So now back on topic of the blog, was he suggested my mother eat 1-2 large bowls of carrots for a meal and drink lots of warm water. Of course it worked wonderfully and I have grown up learning this easy and simple trick. So recently I’ve been dealing with a bit of gas and bloated feeling due to the fact that I’ve been eating out 3 times a day, everyday with friends and co-workers. What I needed was to get rid of all the toxins in my body since I was feeling like crap. I’m also PMS-ing too so that really impacts it, okay yes I know too much information!! Okay! So being me, I love to create my own recipes and tweak old ones.


I was in much need of vegetables, having had a full blown carnivore meal the night before. I went out with vegetables in mind and bought some ingredients, went home and made an amazing soup/stew that is easy and simple!


Ingredients:
2-3 Carrots (aids in bowel movement)
2 Sweet Potato (aids in bowel movement)
1 Potato (too much will make u constipated)
1 Tomato (vitamin C, add flavor)
3 Celery (extra fibre, great for relieving cooling the body after eating lots of beef and fried foods as well as crap)
1/4 Onion (Diuretic, flavor)
handful of dried basil (levels off insulin levels, etc, etc)
Black pepper (flavor and neutrializes all the vegetables)
3-4 cloves of garlic (kill bacteria in the body)
2 shallots (flavor)
0.5 to 1 ounce of pork or chicken diced (flavor, protein)
4 cashews (protein, flavor)
3-4 drops of sesame oil
salt

Vegetarian Option: half handful each of cashews and walnuts *protein equivalent of meat without saturated fats


Directions:
1) Dice everything, boil water on high
2) Dump everything in, the starchy vegetables first if you like a bit of a thicker starchier soup
3) Medium heat, let it simmer for 1 hour, or until desired tenderness


I initially did it with very little water and I put the meats + bones in a cheese cloth and mashed just the vegetables up. I have tried pureeing it as well. If I want more of a broth, I put more water. I like to add a couple tiny drops of sesame oil and salt for taste at the end. Make sure you have more carrots, celery and sweet potato if you want to relieve yourself and minimize the meats. Beets, pumpkin/squash would also be a great thing to put in the soup.

But the recipe is sublime!

I have a strong belief that the correlation between keeping yourself insulated will bring on a deep and peaceful slumber, especially during winter. It’s a known fact that soaking feet in hot water for 10-15 minutes prior to bedtime aids in restful slumber, as well as wearing socks and mittens to bed (okay, I can’t say much about the mittens since I haven’t tried it). Sounds a bit like outrageous folklore you hear from your Great Grandpa Islananiv or Grandma Wong Ching Chang? Well for all you doubters here’s a scientific explanation as to why wearing mittens and socks to bed will induce sleep.


“Wearing socks and mittens to bed can also trick mind and body into getting better sleep. Socks and mittens widen blood vessels in hands and feet, a necessary step to inducing sleep, according to a Swiss study. In this study, researchers found that as the body prepares for sleep, the blood vessels in hands and feet dilate. This dilation precipitates the cooling of the blood as it flows through the open channels near the surface of the skin; when body temperatures fall, sleep automatically follows.“


So ah ha! The idea of body temperature dropping to have automated sleep eh?


Okay so I don’t really think the mittens play a huge asset on better rest, but I think it really depends on the person. So let’s take me for example, my hands are usually cold and my feet are ALWAYS cold, it’s annoying and it seems like it makes my whole body cold. Why does this happen? Oh it’s because I have poor blood circulation, which is usually the case for most women due to the fact that we have monthly visits from our special friend who likes to rob us of our valued goods as well as bad ones. Anyways, so whenever I sleep I find myself curled up in a ball, with toes so cold that I can see frost bites! No, this isn’t the fact that my room is right above the garage and no heat gets in my room so really in the winter it’s the coldest room in the house, as well, since my room is curved in and at the end of the house, it makes ventilation bad, so it also becomes the stuffiest, and hottest room in the summer. Woohoo for me, for having to deal with it for 15+ years, oh and did I mention the fact that during renovations to my room they found a thumb sized hole in the wall without any insulation so heat was being let out drastically? Oh yes! Took us 13 years to figure that one out!


Anyways ever since I’ve met the boss that I have now, I’ve been really good about being weather prepared and realizing that health and feeling comfortable is a bit better than looking hot, but feeling like you’re going to die. I have been dressing smarter to work, where I look smart, classy and I am dressed weather appropriately all at the same time! It’s great! So this little habitual tendency I started has impact me in many ways, especially during sleep. The start of fall this year, I have been loading up on cotton/wool undershirts, and 3 other layers of clothes to keep me warm, then I threw on a pair of thick cotton socks and changed my blanket to something warmer. You know what?! I haven’t had any issues sleeping since and I’ve been waking up with a lot more energy because I’m sleeping deeper now even though the hours are about the same. As of 3 weeks ago I threw on the scarf because I wake up feeling weird in my chest and throat. And now I sleep like a baby with no interruptions. Okay this is sounding like one of those cheesy rehearsed infommercials where they get you to pay 3 payments of $29.99 for a 30-day trial. But really, I mean it, apparently there are 2 main areas in our body that we lose our body heat from the most.


1) Our head
2) Our core

Make sure you tuck your shirts in or just make sure your shirts aren’t riding up, you may not feel anything but it sure is affecting the state of sleep you are getting. The body part that is most vulnerable to your body is your throat, upper chest, back of your neck. The back of the neck is the place mother’s check for baby’s body temperatures (general temperature comfort, not fever). Whereas the upper chest is where your lungs are so make sure to throw on a turtleneck or a scarf to protect that area.


As for hands and feet, they have been mentioned above in the quoted paragraph. I encourage people who have bad circulation and/or always cold to try it out, you might just sleep better.