Any sufferer of chronic pain can tell you that as soon as those temperatures start to drop… usually so do our spirits.

What we usually can’t seem to quite accurately get across to non-sufferers is just how terribly painful and uncomfortable our winters really are. So no need to make them any bleaker with boring accessories, am I right?! 

I’ve found - and subsequently convinced those obligated to buy me Birthday/Christmas presents - that the secret to comfort and protection from the cold is all in the extras and accessories. You know: layering is key…the devil is in the detail. That sort of thing.

And being from the Caribbean, rest assured that I’m finding the warmest looking things out there. So what’s on the current (yet incredibly unrealistic) wish list?

(Let Image 2 stand as Exhibit A that I many have gotten a little over-excited at Polyvore’s ability to grab any item of fantasy clothing I wanted…) 

For Chronic Pain Sufferers, winter may suck. But hey… at least we now get (many) lovely options, right?

Top Image (from left):

- Pink Trench: Romwe ($66)

- Boots: Akira ($498)

- Coat: Max Mara ($870)

- Leather Glove: Jigsaw ($110)

- Chestnut Glove: UGG ($133)

- Coat w/ Trim: Outlets-Online

- Shearling Earmuff: UGG ($75)

- Orange Twisted Knot Headband: Debenhams ($6)

- Knitted Headband: Friis Company ($12)

Bottom Image (from right):

- Belted Pullover: Miu Miu ($445)

- Striped Scarf: Vivienne Westwood ($270) 

- Blue Pullover: Miu Miu ($525)

- Woven Fringe Shawl: Barneys ($345)

- Wool Hat: Instyle

- Fur Trim Mittens: Dorothy Perkins ($11)

- Cable Knit Bag: Instyle

- Suede Bows Leather Gloves:  John Lewis ($20)

- Panda Glove: Monsoon ($9.50)

- Tall Leather Boot: Miu Miu ($980)

- Shearling Clog Boot: Uggleboclogs ($309)

- Easy Pull-On Stacked Boots: Sam Edelman Lulu (140)

- Hooded Wool Coat: Burberry ($895)

- Cashmere Cardigan with Ruffle and Bow: Miu Miu ($905)

- Giant Check Scarf: Burberry ($325)

- Jade Wool Cardigan: Miu Miu ($895)

- Cashmere Scarf: Chanel