April Showers Bring May Flowers

After last weeks beautiful spring weather I became so hopeful that it would finally begin to get warmer out. But the gloom and rain so far this week makes that seem like a distant memory. Instyle.com featured and April Showers: Cute Rain Gear hot finds list. I thought that this was a creative and endearing way to brighten up the gloomy weather blues. I included the items that they featured as ways to stay dry while still looking fashion forward.

Rubber Rain Shoes
THE FIND Kate Spade “Kelly Leopard” rain shoe

THE PRICE $125

BUY ONLINE footcandyshoes.com

WHY YOU WANT IT Kate Spade is famous for creating stylish yet practical pieces. In these fun rain shoes, you'll be as cute as your feet are dry.

Reversible Cape
THE FIND Echo Reversible Cheetah-lined cape

THE PRICE $125

BUY ONLINE echodesign.com

WHY YOU WANT IT This cape is not only reversible (with a trendy animal-print interior), it also has a sweet bow that cinches at the waist, avoiding the dreaded but universal tent-like poncho paunch.

Rain Hat
THE FIND The Tara hat from coach

THE PRICE $128

BUY ONLINE coach.com

WHY YOU WANT IT With this chic all-weather hat, you'll keep your pretty little head from worrying about bad hair days.

Stylish Rain Boots
THE FIND Chooka Women’s Koi Tattoo Rain Boots

THE PRICE $60

BUY ONLINE dllrainwear.com

WHY YOU WANT IT Punch up your rainy-day wardrobe with sassy boots from Chooka. This Washington-based brand offers a wide range of styles with bold graphics and counts stars like Vanessa Hudgens and Christina Milian as fans.

Windproof Umbrella
THE FIND Senz Original Windproof Stick Umbrella

THE PRICE $55

BUY ONLINE totes-isotoner.com

WHY YOU WANT IT Even in 70 mile-an-hour winds, this phenomenal invention won't bend, break or flip inside out. Sure, it's a bit pricier than your average $10 model, but one look at the trail of broken umbrellas and soaking wet people around you, and you'll be glad you made the investment.