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April Showers

I have to admit, this Florida girl may not love snow, but I can do the rain. NYC has already gotten a head start on the whole April showers thing. (It absolutely poured on Saturday and we had one lightning/thunder on Sunday.) If this signals the end of winter and the beginning of spring? Color me happy.
(Also, Mother Nature, feel free to have May flowers make an early arrival as well.)
The one major difference about Florida and NYC rain, however, is that we spend a lot of time commuting by foot here. In Florida, we duck in and out of our cars and parking garages. (Except for high school. Sheesh. Those outdoor hallways and weeks on rain on end always meant soggy shoes and wet hemlines.)
I tend to go through umbrellas like it’s my job… but mostly because I buy the cheapies from Duane Reade basically every time it rains. (#CaughtOffGuard.) After this weekend, and two seriously destroyed $5 drugstore umbrellas, I’m ready to invest in a cute umbrella or two.
Hello April showers, please do bring lots of May flowers!!!

Which umbrella pick is your favorite?


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amy h @ leopardspot

I SWEAR by my J. Crew umbrella!! It took me through my last two years of college in Madison (the lake wind was not kind to umbrellas but mine NEVER flipped inside out). I love the lime striped one from J.Crew and Madewell has an adorable navy/white stripe version as well as a red gingham one!

xx, Amy @ leopard spot (the blog)

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Lauren Rose

I love the nautical one! This post was perfect because it rained today and it's supposed to rain tomorrow 🙂
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Danielle Rowe

These are so freaking cute! I'm moving to an area that rains and snows much more than her in Southern California (well it doesn't do much of either of those things if we're being honest), so I'm definitely going to have to look into an umbrella!

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Catherine

I have a cute little Barbour umbrella, but really hardly ever use anything but one of my Dad's hundreds of golf umbrellas! I hate having to worry about wind with a dinky umbrella, and I hate having to decide if I want my pants or bag wet because other umbrellas are just too small to cover everything!

XO

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theresa

It's funny that you only do this post after Mackenize (from Design Darling) posts about what to wear when its raining, and pins umbrellas including the Hunter one you used in this post. The post would've been a good post, if it wasn't for your lack of originality, and your poor understanding of how to use parentheses.

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Kerrie Mitchell

Adorable. Love the dome shaped ones – they're pretty and way more practical than the typical style. We get A LOT of rain and wind here in Boston and I need the best coverage I can get!

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college

April Showers

Of course, April is giving everyone their fair share of rain.  It seems only fitting that I do a post on what to wear for rainy days!
RAIN
Looks:
#1:  Long & Loose oxford shirt, leggings, Hunter Wellingtons
#2:  Striped boat shirt, boot cut jeans, Bean Boots
#3:  Bright sweater, black slacks, Burberry galoshes
#4:  Cardigan, skirt, Hunter Wellingtons
What’s your “go-to” outfit for the rain?

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Kimberly O.

Ah I love outfit #1. I'm a huge fan of being comfy on rainy days. The red color is perfect for some color. I would add a Polo hat and be set!

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Ashley Lauren

I love #1 .. I definitely wear a long shirt (oxford or tee) + leggings + hunters. I LOVEEEEE the RED hunters. so fab!!! Love this post Carly!! xoxo

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Grace

I definitely need some Hunters–I covet my sister's green one! I love wearing a skirt with wellies on a rainy day, too.

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Chasye

So cute! I checked out the girl above me and her blog is just getting started but it has some cute ideas. You should check it out too!

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Alex Glazer

whenever I wear my burberry minis that is exactly what I wear! so funny! I love look 2, I wish I could pull that off. Leggings with the tall hunters is the way to go for rainy days for sure though.

I guess a lot of people had the same thought today when blogging on april showers!

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college

April Showers

It’s the second day of April, and the second rainy day in a row.  My lifesaver for days like these: Vineyard Vines Nor’Easter Jacket.  I find myself wearing this nearly everyday.  It’s light enough for warm days, but can be layered with fleeces for colder days.
The hood makes you look kinda like a duck, but it’s perfect for keeping your hair dry!  Also, the hood can be stowed away when not in use.  My favorite part is the fleece-lined pockets.  It’s so nice to tuck your hands away in a warm pocket.  And trust me, after a cold, wet practice on the Potomac, it’s downright amazing.
I’m really quite sick of this weather, especially since my umbrella is still kinda broken.  Weather.com had been telling me all week that today would be 65 and sunny.  I planned to wear a Lilly dress and everything!  I woke up this morning and the high was 62 and rainy/cloudy.  I was so sad 🙁  Hmph.
Because I had an all-day poetry symposium on Tuesday for my Humanities & Writing class, our regular class was cancelled this morning.  I kept checking my cellphone to make sure I wasn’t going to be late.  It gave me time to study for my accounting quiz though… AH I’m nervous!
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Betsy

This time of year many companies give advertising umbrellas away with a purchase. Check it out soon as its always good to have more than one anyway. Brighton was the last free one I received with purchase. Hoping the sun comes out soon for you!!!
Betsy

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Betsy

Just saw you aced your quiz! Never expected any different from you…you have always been an exceptional student!!! (:>)
Betsy

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Kathie Truitt

When do you have crew?? I drive over the Memorial Bridge every morning at about 8:15 – are you the ones I see at that time every morning??? I’ll wave at you – ha!

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John S.

Good luck on your quiz!

I actually need to invest in a rain jacket soon because it just gets really rainy here during the winter!

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