It's raining faux real

I felt like a giddy school girl today.  It was raining and that meant I finally had a chance to break out the rain boots I mentioned in this post.  Ahh, who knew the pitter patter of rain could be so sweet?

My excitement subsided a bit when I realized I wasn't really sure how to wear rain boots.  I don't recall ever owning a pair and didn't want to look like I had been waiting for a rainy day just to bust them out (even though I had...wink, wink).  That's where the "sister" dress to the one I mentioned here came into play.  You see, I don't just have the short sleeve version of the dress, I also have the sleeveless one.  She's just as much of a workhorse as her sister, in case you are wondering.

So, my tank dress layered with a long sleeve tee, a thick cowl neck sweater, and some leggings and I was ready for my rain boot debut.  I love how chic they look with the minimalistic faux croc print and I didn't once have to worry about standing in the rain or walking through puddles.  Now perhaps I'll have to find an equally chic trench coat to wear.

P.S. My son has taken to eating chalk, so the princess drawing on the chalkboard remains while the chalk is locked away.

Daily Style File
Dress:  Xhilaration by Target (Spring 2011) similar linked
Shirt:  Gap (Summer 2011)
Sweater:  Vince. via T.J.Maxx (Fall 2009)
Leggings:  Old Navy (Spring 2011)
Headband:  Source unknown
Rain boots:  Old Navy (Fall 2011)    

I Wore It Where?
preschool, errands

Dreary day, Sunny outfit

We have dark curtains in our room and they serve more purpose than to just keep out daylight.  Apparently they are not only sight but also sound barriers to rainfall.  You see, normally on rainy days I have no desire to get dressed in much more than yoga pants and sneakers (gasp!).  Who wants to ruin a perfectly good pair of shoes while trying to get two kids in and out of the car?  Not I.  No, not I.

So, imagine my surprise when I emerged dressed and ready for the day only to find that it was wet outside.  Oy vey.   At least my leather boots can handle the rain.  Plus, I wasn't wearing jeans that get wet on the bottom and then cause rain to slowly seep up the pant leg and remain wet the rest of the day.  You get the picture, right?  On the bright side,  it actually felt kind of good to be wearing a little yellow on an otherwise dreary day.

 

Daily Style File                                                            

Dress: Forever 21 (Fall 2008)

Sweater: Free People via Belk (Summer 2011)

Leggings: Old Navy (Summer 2011)

Boots:  Jeffrey Campbell Frontier Nordstrom (Fall 2009)
Necklace:  Old Navy (Winter 2010)

I Wore It Where?
Preschool, Errands, Shopping

P.S.  The rain also pushed me over the edge and right on over to Old Navy to pick up this pair of rainboots I had seen on clearance the day before.  A little rain + a clearance price tag + the Friends and Family 30% off coupon does it everytime (note:  The online price is full retail. I scored them for $16).  I'll be sure to share when I wear these new beauties.

P.P.S.  Beware if you have kids and a sweater dress like the one I am wearing.  I think it is stretched about 3x the original size from kiddos pulling on it all day.  I'm going to try and reshape it in the wash...we'll see if there is a difference next time I wear it.  Don't be scared, my hiney wasn't peeping out.