Monday, October 18, 2010

You Asked: Singing in the Rain!


Good Morning!!  Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend - we hit a Fall Festival complete with a corn maze, pig races, a magic show, and hayrides - yeehaw!!  and while the weather has been absolutely gorgeous here it seems from my query last week that many of you are struggling with rainy day wardrobe options so I threw together a few cozy, chic, and dry looks last night...
Of course the ultimate in rain fabulousness is Catherine Deneuve in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg...most of the movie is a study in brights but I'm totally in love with her simple trench and black bow...
Clockwise: J Crew Black Elements Coat, Philip Lim Trench, See by Chloe Leopard Wellies, Aigle Wellies, Loeffler Randall Rain Boots, Merimekko Umbrella
Budget option: Old Navy 

 For more practical yet super slick gear I love, love a bubble umbrella, this Aubin & Wills Hooded cape, and these Tretorn furry lined boots


and my inner prep - who coveted a whale raincoat & duck boots circa '83 (actually still do) - would love any of these classic options...  
Clockwise from top left:
APC Parka, Fillipa K Parka, J Crew Waxed Canvas Hat, Bass Low Top Habby, LL Bean Signature Boot, Puddle Skipper Boot, No 6 Clog Boot, Merimekko Navy Umbrella
a little less spendy - Topshop's hooded cape or wax jacket

You can find many, many more ideas on my Pinterest Rainy Day Page and I'd love to hear from the true experts - Brits? Pacific Northwesterners? what are you braving the elements in?

Now I'm going to head over and visit Catherine at Rikshaw and see what she's cooking up for the Recipe Exchange - UPDATE: actually Catherine's site is under construction (looks beautiful btw!!) and she will post later when it is up and running...xoxo, M

12 comments:

  1. I am bummed!!! i can't put up my recipe today..my blog is under construction and its not finished...hopefully later today you will see...can you add a not to your link that i am slightly delayed!! sorry!

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  2. The theme song to "The Umbrellas of Cherborg" makes me swoon. Great picks.

    xo Erin

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  3. Not usually a leopard gal, but love those Wellies! ...and a mighty cute bubble umbrella too.

    That Old Navy trench is a great buy for those that don't want to break the bank on a coat that may not get worn too often.

    (loved your taco soup:}

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  4. Barbour jacket, kamik rain boots (or Hunter rain clogs), warm wool sweater and skinny jeans. An umbrella only if it is really coming down; using one is a sign of weakness up here near the Olympic rainforest! lol

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  5. So I am in San Diego and we have been getting just a lite sprinkling...and today I am rockin my faux fur vest and boots. Perfect for a little mist :). I do covet some nice wellies.

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  6. We've been alternating rainy and sunny days here in the NE. These BOGS are perfect for rain, snow AND just plain cold, dank days!

    http://www.bogsfootwear.com/_product_78059/RIDER_BLK

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  7. We are having a beautiful fall here in Vancouver BC but for the downpour days I wear my lululemon long jacket, hunter rain boots, a cute cap, skinny jeans and warm sweaters.

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  8. great choices. I love the 2nd cluster. this fall I plan on buying my first pair of hunter boots so I am excited. it's cold where I live, northern california but a simple north face jacket does the job.

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  9. wooooh!
    It is so raining down here! I needed fashion advice for the rain! :)

    http://annawalker1992.blogspot.com/

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  10. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. Got to get that hat.

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  11. Love these. My wellies are pink and green striped. Not so fashionista, but I mostly wear them to jump in puddles with my tot. He rocks a green pair. LOL! I have the Old Navy trench and it is a whole lotta bang for your buck.
    Love these picks Michelle.
    Best,
    Tina

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