My Climate Change Must Haves

Climate change is truly making itself felt this summer. The weather, in a day, goes from sweat and stroke inducing heat to cool-cold breeze and rainshowers. Honestly, I find going out frustrating these days because you don't know whether to dress for summer or cover up. I know how shallow you must think I am, but admit it, you find yourself staring in your closet and then looking out the window wondering what to wear at least once a week, if not every day!

Well, these are the times I feel apathetic and end up in jeans and shirt and putting on a cardigan or light jacket and disappear in a sea of similarly dressed zombies. And as much as I love my shorts, I often find myself reaching for my jeans because, as a tropical fish, I do get cold easy and pants are the more practical choice. But for some reason, it makes me feel sloppy and dull. Although I'm not too sure about the saying "The clothes make the man", I believe that clothes say a lot about us and how we feel about and see ourselves. And when you feel sloppy, well, it can't be good.

Over the years though, I've discovered the magic of accessorizing. It's easy to write off, especially for those who think they have great personal style. But it can actually bring your outfit to a whole new level. It not only changes your look (day to night looks), but can change the way you feel about what you're wearing. It gives you just the right confidence and pep that you wouldn't normally have when you're in your plain clothes. Try it, just for fun, for the sake of wasting time and playing dress-up. Indulge your inner little girl.

Now I can't go out of the house without at least one accessory. I once went out without a bracelet and a ring and I felt naked, true story. Now I make sure to leave a ring or bracelet in my bag just in case I forget to put one on before leaving home. The thing though is sometimes my outfit gets too busy I actually have to stop and rethink which ones I don't really need on me. So anyway, I'd like to share with you a list of my accessories must-have for dressing in a hot-cold weather.

1. Big bag- to put all the other things on my list in.

2. Shawl- shield your head from the sun or light rain or around your neck or shoulders when it gets too cold.

3. Stack bracelet

4. Cocktail ring

5. Sun glasses

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