Now that 2025 is coming to an end, it's time we make some changes for the rest of the 2026 winter season. We all know and hate the cold, dark mornings we wake up to everyday in winter—and let's be honest, they’re not fun. But instead of dwelling on that, let’s reshape the image.
Music from the 70s-90s is making a comeback, and I think we can learn a thing or two from it. Winter has a way of bringing people down emotionally, and I know I’m not alone when I say I have spent plenty of days sulking in bed, listening to Lana Del Ray after a draining day. Acting has never really been my thing, but once I started playing happy, good-vibe music, the emotions I wanted to feel, the more I felt happy.
Winter is built for faking it until you make it—and here is the ultimate guide to how old music can turn the season around.
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Thinking warm thoughts is one of the best ways to survive winter, and it never hurts to think like The Beatles. There's nothing more aesthetic than lighting a candle, sipping a nice warm cup of coffee, and starting your morning with a side of hope from "Here Comes the Sun." It instantly brightens the room, and honestly, your mood too.
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"Where You Lead I Will Follow" by Carole King
We could all use a little more Lorelai Gilmore in our lives, especially when it comes to doing winter the way she does. Between her love for coffee, fashion, and snow, Lorelai gets an A for acing the season and we can too. Whenever she senses snow coming, she believes that something magical is bound to happen.
For me, that magic is the opportunity to put together a cute, yet comfy outfit, and that doesn't mean sweats and a hoodie. We have all been seeing faux fur coats making a comeback and along with them, I think we will be seeing many bootcut jeans and old-money vibe outfits surfacing. Channeling Lorelai means embracing stylish scarves and hats and finally giving them their moment.
Go on a Gilmore Girls style shopping journey, even if it's just window-shopping like the Gilmores do. There's nothing more fun than visually styling an outfit, and trust me, others will follow your lead!
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
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With school, studying, and everything else life throws at us, we are all in serious need of a little fun. Summer might be known for music around campfires, but who says that can’t happen in winter too? With a stove, marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, you can bring that cozy fun inside.
Play happy music and roast a few marshmallows on the stove. Even though it isn't the same as being outdoors, it still tastes just as delicious.
Winter is also the perfect time for a spa night: face masks, cute pajamas, baking something sweet, and watching movies. One thing school cannot teach us is how to have fun; however, Cyndi Lauper can and its time we listen to her. It can be hard to catch a break, which is exactly why embracing the little things matter so much. Trust me—when you do, winter really can sparkle the way it does in photos.
Rewriting Winters Soundtrack
Winter doesn't have to be something we simply endure until spring finally arrives, and although it may be cold, dark, and exhausting, it certainly doesn't need to be dull. We have to turn down the cold and turn up the joy.
By borrowing warmth from old music, reclining with friends, and embracing small rituals, we can change how the season feels— one song, one outfit, and one cozy night at a time. Whether it's starting your morning with hope, romanticizing a cold day, or finding fun in the simplest moments, winter becomes less about darkness and all about intention. So, starting now, for the rest of winter press play on the music you have been longing to feel like and lean into that. Turn up the volume and fake the joy until it feels real because the best way to survive the cold is to soundtrack it.
