Fashion: The Harmattan Weather Essentials!

 

Welcome to the month of Glam! This is the time of the year where everything is hotter, sexier, glittering, spontaneous, cosmopolitan and fun, also, grey, chilly, warm and

fun-annoying. The later because, when it comes to the weather,  'Harmattan' in the South; it is dust vs chap which makes one fantasize about the other parts of the world having a good weather getaway.

 The gotta-have-em-pieces are harmattan weather essentials fashion pieces for men /women which are quick, easy guides to get you through the harshest weather, to the most favourable weather, in perennial style and comfort and with less dime. They are;

1. A silk scarf/running hat or headband. 

                                           

This is an inexpensive, yet efficient way of regulating temperature all over your body, keeping your body warm and safe. It also prevents hair breakage, due to the harsh weather.

2. Lip balm

                                                    

Lips become very dry this season and tells a lot about a person's health. Plus, cracked, dry and chapped lips are annoying, dirty, distracting. Therefore, it’s best to be moisturized with a lip balm for fresh, supple and soft lips.

3. Sunglasses

                            

 Some people say, 'eyes are the windows to the soul'. While that sounds like a cliché romantic line, there's some truth that, it might save you in a survival situation like the harmattan dust. Sunglasses may seem like an unneeded item, and a frivolous extra for others, but it is a must have to protect the eye from dust.

4. Moisturizing Body lotion

                                        

Moisturizers are a healing therapy for dry skin and harsh weather. Using a deep conditioning moisturizer helps exude radiance, giving your skin and face a visibly radiant sheen, clearing roughness, dryness and making it feel more beautiful.

5. Mentholated ointments

                                        

these are especially useful in the nighttime, when there is cold. The heat from the ointment makes u feel soothes the body, thereby relaxing you with warmth.

6. Shoes/Socks/Underwear

One of the deepest objections to getting outside typically involves conditions and cost. But while you can't change the Weather condition, clothes that warm up the body like cotton can make you feel better. And men should wear socks with light popping shades of colours for warmth and style. Cotton T-shirts are a must this season too.

7. Utility Jackets

                                          

 Just because it’s cold, doesn’t mean you should have a boring and unflattering outfit. Utility Jackets are urban, trendy and chic. Having a utility jacket or hood is an escape from the cold morning/evening harsh weather. This keeps you warm and light.

8. Hand gloves

 Hand gloves are accessories that trends among sport lovers and bikers. But, it has become extended to the fashion world. Having a cotton/wool gloves can be a saver when the weather gets extremely cold. Its important emergency must have.