The Blue Beanie That Transformed My Winter Style The Simple Blue Beanie That Transformed My Winter Style (and Saved My Wallet) Last Tuesday, the wind was biting. It was one of those perfect, crystal-clear winter days where the sun shines bright but does absolutely nothing to warm you up. I ducked into my favorite coffee shop, shaking the chill off my shoulders. I was wearing my usual uniform: big cozy coat, knitted scarf, and my favorite blue octagonal beanie. As I waited for my latte, a woman sitting nearby caught my eye. She gave me a warm, genuine smile. She leaned over her table and whispered, “That color is gorgeous. Where did you get that winter beanie cap for women? It looks so chic, but also really cozy.” I laughed. I used to dread questions like that. Because for years, the answer would have involved a complicated, slightly sad story about an impulse buy that ended up itchy and misshapen. But not this time. This time, I ...