We Are Hot Chicks Wednesday: Bundling Up

As we roll into the final week of October, er, sorry, Actober, it's time to transition into World Series baseball, mid-season football, and bundling up. Trust me when I say that these three things blend better together than peanut butter, jelly, and bread. Football games are getting grittier with the wind and the cold affecting passing games. Defenses will be hungrier to hit; coaches more apt to run the ball, and field goal kickers looking through the "Help Wanted" ads. The World Freaking Series will be split between Denver, CO and Boston, MA. It doesn't get much chillier than that. The ringing of the bat off a hitter's hands; the imperativeness of keeping your hurler's arm warm and loose; Manny Ramirez trying to figure out how to stay warm when he can't cuddle with David Ortiz in the dugout. Then there's the fans. They, in a nutshell, are darn cold in those stands. That's why the HoG is here to help the fan stay cozy, be it in the seats, at home on the couch, or even inside the neighborhood saloon with those pesky doors swinging open and shut all the while.


Enjoying the Last of It



If you're a San Diego Chargers fan, and you live somewhere where your world is not on fire, or if you live somewhere that's not yet chilly, enjoy the last warm days of fall while you can. Translated, make like Zdenka Podkapova and dig yourself some warm pre-Indian Summer breeze.



You could also be like Codi Milo and enjoy the already-turning leaves of your habitat, and just plain be excited for football.



Cassia Riley knows that her season-ending pool party must have the perfect mix of shade and sunlight, or else she'll have a patio full of chilly guests. Beware of the late afternoon breeze/shade combo.



Adele Stephens, on the other hand, has got her system queued like a sundial; amount of sunlight available directly proportionate to attire. Kudos, Adele.


Adapting to the Environment



Everyone knows that 70% of the body's heat escapes from the head. And by "everyone," I mean Pamela Camassa. Thanks, Pam, for leading by example, and taking cover.



If you don't own the gear necessary for warmth maintenance, the body's got to keep moving in order to stay warm. This is not news for Sunny Cruz.



Kate Brenner's a little more prepared. She's all about layers.



Then there's Jo Garcia. Her motto is to forget all that preparation; she'll just keep the temperature of her home ideal.



Katie Fey's a little more frugal. The temperature of her home is comfortable, but she also knows where the hot spots are.


Kimberly Holland



Miss Holland gets a section all her own.



Whether the strategy is keeping warm via tan skin,



soaking up the rays from the afternoon's front-porch reflection,



basking in artificial rays,



preparing a nice warm bath,



or simply being a warm, friendly neighbor, Miss Holland's got the answer.


Last Resort



Of course, in times of need, there are sections of the body that naturally produce heat. The HoG urges you to become familiar with them, utilize them.



And nothing spells soothing warmth like the body temperature of another person. Don't be afraid. It works every time.

These, of course, are mere suggestions. The methods by which one can prepare for the changing of the seasons are plentiful. And the House is always here to help. Stop by again soon for further advice. We're always here to give.

(Photos courtesy, as usual, of z0d, Bullz-Eye, Daily Niner, and Gorilla Mask.)