Ski Couture

My old hotmail address - which I would like to add I created at the age of eleven - was shopnski@hotmail.com (wow)! But in all fairness it sums me up pretty well, because other than shopping, and of course the obvious things - friends, family, Ed - the thing I love the most in the world is skiing.

I started skiing at the age of three and went on to become a ski racer at the age of eleven, finally hanging up my race boots last Easter, after ten amazing years!

So if anyone knows about what to wear when skiing, then I guess it should be me (excusing the fact that I have spent the majority of my life skiing in a lycra catsuit!).

Me racing in my last GS race - Saalbach, Austria, March 2012

Ed and I are off to the French ski resort of Les Carroz on Saturday, which will be a nice treat before we head off on our travels! So today I am packing for our trip and after so many years of skiing, I have a huge list (I love a good list) of what to take with me so I don't forget anything - although I probably know it off by heart by now! So if you are off on a ski trip then here is a condensed version of my list, featuring the most important things...

Packing for a Ski Holiday:

❄ Ski jacket
❄ Salopettes
❄ Thermals
❄ Ski socks
❄ Hoodies
❄ Snood
❄ Ski gloves
❄ Goggles
❄ Helmet/hat

Then, obviously, you will need a few outfits for the evenings (although I often find myself slobbing out in my thermals or pyjamas), a bikini - I always take one in case the lifts are closed one day - and Ugg boots - because although they have NO grip when walking on snow, they are just so warm!  

A beautiful view of Les Carroz which I took a few years ago!

Here is my pick of the best goggles, ski jackets and hats currently available...

Top Line L-R:

1. Shred Soaza 2013 goggles in Need More Snow - Ted Ligety is my favourite male ski racer, so naturally, I love his brand!
2. Trespass Swindle ski jacket in Ghost £74.99
3. Trespass Dolce Vita ski jacket in Black Embossed £119.99
4. John Lewis Hear-Phones Headphones in White Sand £12.95 - such a brilliant invention!

I really rate Trespass for ski jackets, as they are so cheap compared to many other ski brands, yet they still have all the features you could possibly need, such as, lift pass pockets, powder skirts and air vents, which you don't always find in more expensive jackets. They also sell matching salopettes for equally low prices.

Bottom Line L-R

1. ASOS Faux Fur Pom Boyfriend Beanie in Black £13
2. Faux fur headband - fur is really on trend this winter and headbands are great for warmer days! There are loads available from ASOS Marketplace
3. POC Iris X goggles in Pink 

You'll notice I haven't included goggle prices as these can really vary due to conversion rates and sales so you have to shop around online to find the best price!

Me in my Trespass jacket, ASOS hat and POC goggles

If you're hitting the slopes this season then I hope this blog has been useful for you!

Happy skiing x