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Coping with April Showers

Aly Walansky — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:53:45 +0000

I’m not normally a hat person – but I also don’t like getting my hair wet, and never remember to bring my umbrella anywhere.

Due to all of these factors – and the ensuing April showers – I realized it was time to get some cute hats.

My newest acquisition?

The York Hat, from the Wallaroo Hat Company. It’s made of nylon and has a angled brim to keep the rain off your face and will prevent your make up for smearing. And the nylon won’t make your sweat either (which is so not the attractive look I am going for.)

Just in case the sun comes out, the hot has a SPF of 50+ – that’s great for those of us who get sunburns just thinking about the sun!

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Splish Splashing Through the Streets

Aly Walansky — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:52:40 +0000

Not that I’m remotely a fan of rain, but if you must experience it you may as well be well-accessorized!

Check out these adorable rain boots I’ve discovered!

They are Tamara Henriques’ preciously cute country floral wellies, and sell for $118 Olive and Bette’s – colorfully printed and florally fabulous (say that five times fast), they sort of put the spring back in your step – no matter how putrid the weather!

It won’t do anything for your hair, though. (Sorry!)

Image: Olive and Bette’s

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I HATE Rain

Aly Walansky — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:33:57 +0000

Like, a lot.

Not only does it wreak havoc with my hair, but it tends to make even the cutest outfit…not so much.

Honestly, does anyone look cute when donning a plastic-looking jacket and an umbrella?

Well, maybe.

Check out this adorable bow-adorned Felix Ray umbrella, available at Olive and Bettes for $56.

Image: Felix Ray

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Rain, rain, go away (but this jacket can stay)

Aly Walansky — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:24:20 +0000

I live in perpetual fear of rain: I have naturally curly hair that I wear straight, and the slightest drizzle will lead to fearful frizz.

And thus, I am flabbergasted at the amount of rain coats that exist out there without a hood! Like, why bother??? I honestly don’t care if my SHOULDERS get wet.

And then, if it actually has a hood, it very often resembles a trash-bag. In the shape of a coat. Is it SO much to ask to have a rain coat that’s…cute???

Well, Lands’ End sent me their Women’s Storm Slicker (in hot pink!) last week, and I am already feeling a lot better. It has a hood, and is waterproof, and all the things weather-wear should be: But it’s also totally adorable and comfortable and doesn’t make me feel like I am living in a trash bag! Plus, pink: So it matches all my clothes!

Image: Lands’ End

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