January 10, 2012
Retail Roundup: Our Top Picks For Where To Pick Up Winter Necessities, From Warm Sweaters And Scarves To Cashmere Socks And Sturdy Boots

Philadelphia boutiques have all you need to keep warm this winter, from fuzzy scarves at Addiction Studios to Wooden Ships brand mittens convertible for using your phone, at SA VA. (Right photo courtesy Addiction Studios, left courtesy Wooden Ships)
Now that the thermometer has finally caught up with the calendar, you may need a couple of extra layers of clothing to keep you warm.
In addition, it doesn’t hurt to complement the cozy scarves and sweaters with locally made and stocked beauty products (for men and women both) that keep you hydrated this winter.
Here are our top picks for winter-perfect, locally sourced fashion and beauty necessities (including a great uwishunu-readers-only-deal!):
MOKO
• Treat yourself to an Ancient Herbal Oatmeal Marble Stone Facial at MOKO. It’s an Indian tradition that uses organic oatmeal, herbs, oil and warmed marble stones. Normally $150, Uwishunu readers who print this out and take to MOKO from January 10-24 can take advantage of it for only $125!
• MOKO also offers customized jojoba oils for your skin, hair and body. Let MOKO’s technicians blend jojoba with essential oils suited for your specific needs.
Scarlett Alley
• While the last thing you may want to do in cold weather is go barefoot, you may reconsider that once you hear about Barefoot Dreams, a line of oh-so-warm robes, throws and shawls. The long-ribbed cozy, in particular, is like the “ultimate snuggie.”
• Layering is especially important in winter and Yala Bamboo clothing — specifically the leggings and undershirts — are perfect underneath dresses, skirts, pants and itchy wool sweaters.
• Hat Attack earmuffs are knit with rabbit fur and will protect your ears from frostbite and keep you looking super cute.
• To keep your body soft, try Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream, which is a great restorative winter skin remedy.
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Bus Stop Boutique
• Keep your feet warm with knee-high, shin-high and ankle-length cashmere and virgin wool socks by local Pennsylvanian designer Lisa B. They come in tons of fun colors and prints and look fresh and feminine under winter boots, but are dressy enough to wear with pumps and booties.
• Everyone loves cute boots, especially when lined in shearling, velvet or fleece from Nicole, OTBT, Fly London and Irregular Choice. Durable leather boots from Antelope are great too. And for the guys, J Shoes makes a super warm boot lined in flannel. Bonus: many boots are 30% off for the next week, as Bus Stop has just begun its “Sunshine Sale.”
• Here’s another layering idea for you: fleece-lined tights from Look From London. They’re footless, warm and not too thick.
• To keep your skin soft and hydrated, and your locks shiny and soft during the frigid months, Bus Stop carries American Mortals bath and body products. They make all their hair, body and lip balm products with antioxidant-rich natural ingredients and moisturizers.
SA VA
• Keep your body and head warm at the same time with the cable hooded poncho, handmade and fair trade by Wooden Ships.
• Convertible mittens, also by Wooden Ships, are available in either black or grey. They even have a removable flap for extra versatility.
• If you think it’s too cold to wear a skirt in the winter, think again. SA VA’s Miko maxi skirt is a blend of wool and acrylic and a must-have in your wardrobe.
SMAK Parlour
• SMAK Parlour currently has two of their hottest winter items on sale: the Cozy Dream Removable Scarf Sweater (on sale for $60) and the Coffee Shop Sleek Puffer Coat (on sale for $70).
• Stay warm with cool Showtime Gloves in hot colors like fuchsia, turquoise, red, green or royal blue.
• Go for the fringed Fab Figure 8 Scarf. Grab a couple in great neutrals like navy, gray, brown, maroon and black.
Vagabond Boutique
• Old City’s Vagabond stocks hand-knit cardigans, wool zip-up sweater jackets and other cozy winter sweaters.
• Organic bath salts are a great motivator to take winter bubble baths that warm you up without drying you out.
Addiction Studios
• Everyone’s favorite consignment shop and make-up studio has some fun things in store for winter. They have great new scarves and accessories, like knit headbands.
• Look for great winter consignment items like an Alpaca scarf.











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