Short(er) sleeves and long gloves

As I've mentioned several times before, I get crabby when I'm cold, and cold to me is room temperature for most people. So, whenever I see a coat with 3/4 lengths sleeves, I just think 'that's about as practical as a sleeveless turtleneck sweater', despite how great they look in photos. But, as with many things in life, there is a way to make them work and still stay cozy (and happy) when it's chilly. One look I'm really loving now is long leather gloves paired with shorter sleeved coats. Kind of like wearing long leather boots with skirts, but for your arms. I'm so glad long gloves and over-the-knee boots are popping up everywhere this season. They are the rare cold weather accessories that still make you look, well, hot.