Rainy Days and Mondays

You know what they say...April showers bring May flowers. Now, that we're a week into April, to prepare us for the "rainy season," we've compiled some inspiration for those wet days ahead. No need to look like a drowned rat--there are rain coats, boots, umbrellas and more to brighten up even the cloudiest of days.

Read up on the Glitter Guide's- 10 Ways to Style Rain Boots for Spring!

I'm a sucker for a creative umbrella--a la How I Met Your Mother's reoccuring theme of the yellow umbrella. However, my favorite umbrella that I have ever owned happened to be clear and fit perfectly over my person that I could see the street and not ruin a perfectly put together outfit. This one below, comes extremely close too...

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The next best thing for a rainy day is a great coat. You want something that's going to keep you warm and dry but also help you look amazing while running across the street to catch a cab. We liked this one:

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A similar version is also available at Blackbird Attic, below:

And no rainy day would be complete without curling up in a cozy chair with a cup of tea and a good book. To set that ambiance light some homemade soy candles.

For price please email info@blackbirdattic.com

Stay dry!

TTFN,

These Boot(ies) Will Walk All Over You

There's a a saying that I love, that I've heard, about women and their shoes...a pretty well-known psychologist said that many women are obsessed with purchasing shoes because it's the one item in their closet that doesn't fluctuate in size. It's a satisfying purchase without feeling too fat or too skinny. A step in the right direction, if you will.

Transitioning seasons, booties will be your new BFF. They provide a little bit of warmth as well as a whole lot of style. 

80%20 / Black Wedges / sz 10 / $29.99

Urban Outfitters Cooperative / Suede Wood Heel Boots / sz 8 / $24.99

Jeffrey Campbell / Deanne Moto Strap Boots / sz 8.5 / $85

Pinkie / EU 40/ $17.50

 Style Tip 1: Pair the Jeffrey Campbell moto strap boots with some leggings and a tunic and you'll have the cutest weekend outfit for running errands.

Style Tip 2: The black wedges and brown booties can add some edge to a stuffy work outfit or can be paired with a flowy top and skinny jeans.

TTFN,

Good Deals

I just got these boots for $88 w/ shipping (originally $170). From Aldo.

I cant decide if the fur is tacky or awesome, I think awesome. I've been wanting tall lace-up boots forever. I pretty much just live in my cheap forever 21 boots and they always get wet/cold so I figured it was time for an upgrade. I hope these will be good for the slush of winter, but I am not expecting miracles. I think I'll still need some waterproof snow boots.

In other news, I was hoping to do a small photo-shoot with Madison today, but I can't find my camera battery charger anywhere. Ahhh so frustrating. Maybe we can get a few shots in before it dies.