If you can get out of your driveway...

Then you don't live in the Great Lakes area. Chicago = a mess. However, for those of you willing to go outside, it's like the most epic wonderland EVER! I'm pretty sure this is what Narnia would look like while the White Witch ruled if Narnia was a metropolitan city and not a medieval utopia.

And if you're crazy (like myself) and took pictures last night, you probably have some rather pretty look pictures. Like these:

But this morning you probably couldn't get out the front door. Our upstairs neighbors are the ones in charge of cleaning up the snow (we made him coffee, and therefore his morning) and by about 3 we could go outside. Here's what the backyard looks like now:

But the best part is our ally way:

Just in case you were wondering, the snow piles stand about 5 feet high in the middle. Granted this keeps kids in and the bad guys out, but this also keeps cars, the animals, and you in and no easy way of getting to the grocery store.

So if your like me, and trying to keep warm in your sweats today, then I have a some photos that will hopefully inspire some warmth in your life.
Carlos Miele Spring/Summer 2011:


Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2011:


Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer 2011:


WIW Pics by Xiaoxi Zhang over at The Sea of Fertility:

Now go think warm, spring-like thoughts. Remember Phil the Groundhog didn't see his shadow today!!