Today is cold, rainy, and dreary. I am reminded of the three years I lived in Washington State when I was younger. My father (a soldier) has recently learned he will be stationed there again next year. Subsequently, I will also be going to Washington State for the college breaks. I am looking forward to seeing my old haunts and potentially some old friends, although it has been nearly eight years since I lived there. Outside of all that, this is what I am wearing today:
Washington State is known for its rain. The year we moved there it rained over 100 days in a row, setting a new record. You get used to the rain after a time and it is no longer so depressing--and everything stays so green! One thing that will also add life to a dreary day is a special umbrella. I am currently coveting one of
these...it's an investment piece right?
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I love your spotty umbrella, and the plant in the corner is truly adorable!!
The red one's cute...just make sure whichever one you choose that it's sturdy and will hold it's own when it's windy outside. I really hate flimsy umbrellas...
I'd say they were not just investments, but actually essentials!! Expensive umbrellas last longer - I keep buying £5 ones which last a couple of months but I've got one (ok, not exactly major at £15) that's lasted years.
This is great, I love the purple pants! An umbrella is a very important piece in your closet; it has to be effective, and it has to effectively represent you. All these are lovely.
Cute photo with the umbrella:)
I hope you are happy about your move to WA! Or your family's, rather.
I always want a nice umbrella but I leave them behind everywhere I go!
I was just thinking about getting a nice new umbrella, I realised mine was broken today. Yours is my favourite!
Ooh, I love the rain. It makes me happy. Although it could get tiresome after 100 days in a row.
The umbrellas are lovely! Too bad I don't trust myself to invest in one, as I inevitably end up losing all my umbrellas.
I am absolutely crazy about this outfit. I think I dress like this on a daily actually. I love bow-tie blouses, and tat last umbrella is divine! My umbrellas are so dreary. They are always black, fall apart in 2 seconds, and are form the $ store!
lovely umbrellas :) I really like the last one..with the clock/lady legs :)
Very cute!
i really like the clock one and the red with the flowers. I've been thinking about getting the wicked musical umbrella but 30 bucks its a bit much for an umbrella well theres always ebay
i love the red one.
and i agree with what you said about mischa.
:)
I think we have the same jeans... (H&M?), purple seems very Fall 08.... omg, I just looked at the prices of those, holy crap $205 sounds crazy to me since I have lost every umbrella I've ever owned within 30 days of purchase. Hope you are less absent minded than me...
I love the bow around your neck!
Definite worth a splurge!
Love the purple jeans-and-oversize bow combo.
Welcome back to Washington; just so you're not too bummed, I wanted to tell you that today has been absolutely gorgeous in Seattle. Blue sky, some wind. The mountain is out. We take the rain as it comes. A poppy umbrella is always a cheer-maker.
100 DAYS?!
Sheesh, I though england was bad!
But the umbrella-ellas (ohh, i'm sorry, seriously.) are gorgeous. Something about them reminds me of those gorgeous swedish bloggers.
oh and the post below hanging out amongst the pic and mix dispensers and nosing through nylon=genius!
Very pretty umbrellas! I want one from Pare http://www.pareumbrella.com/store/gallery.aspx
i hate rain, so i guesse i should not move there then, but rain comes second to wind, you havent felt wind until you come to bradford (where i live) its constanly freaking blowing.
enough moaning, you look great, i love the pants they are too special.
Love your outfit, especially the scarf-bow! Those umbrellas are so cute the first and third ones are my faves. I don't think I would be able to invest in one though as I have horrible luck with them, once it turned inside out like in movies.. I was left with a broken umbrella and soaking wet. This though could have been a sign I just need to invest in a good one, that wont break on me.
loove your purple jeans, i have similar ones but yours are great!
Thanks for your comment;)
yay your wearing pants today, and purple ones no less! Spring has me thinking of cute umbrellas too!
I love the red one with the peekaboo floral print!
Wow, pants! I really like the outfit. Especially the scarf.
I don't really consider umbrellas an investment--mostly because I'm always afraid that I will lose them. Actually, I've had a cute cheetah print umbrella that only cost ~$10 for about 6 years now and it has held up really well.
Love the bow in your style, I see you like a modern Annie Hall!
It's almost winter here, I hate that :(
A big kiss!
I love that floral umbrella! How could it not cheer up a rainy grey day?
What beautiful umbrellas! 100 days of rain is a LOT of rain. Eek.
Aww, I've missed checking up on everyone's posts!
Here's something that may be a bit more in your budget: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5166628
I have that store saved as a favorite, but I can't quite justify buying an umbrella for California. Maybe I'll just live vicariously through your umbrella buying adventures :)
A cute umbrella is indeed essential - the red one would be like walking around in a bunch of roses!
Oh... really cool jeans. And I'm such a sucker for great umbrellas!
The scarf is superb....
Ooh the umbrella with the clockface is so unique! I want to by a vintage lace parasol too for the summer.
beautiful umbrellas.
i want them all!
just looked through your whole blog and your style is so cute and quirky : )
love it
Cute umbrellas! I love them a bit too much - maybe even collect them!
I have a fibre optic one... don't ask why!
(Brought it from here: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/twilight-umbrellas/index.html)
ugh I break umbrella all the bloody time. I deff need to invest in a good one. I love the red one.
If I had enough space, I'd start an umbrella collection, god knows England is the place to have one!
Your purple jeans are lovely!
Oh the blue one with the ruffles! Gorgeous!
what a coincidence, a friend and I were just looking at some Olive Oyl at the Moschino boutique yesterday!
Olive Oly umbrellas I mean...
great umbrellas :) !!
And I loove the first picture , looks like something out of Vogue :)
And I thought the rain in England was dismal! I really like the red one with the floral lining, I'm a sucker for anything with a gorgeous lining, mostly bags or jackets, but this one you get to see :) 5 think a nice umbrella is on my list of investment pieces, it would make the rain so much nicer, and is after all something that becomes part of your outfit.
And I thought the rain in England was dismal! I really like the red one with the floral lining, I'm a sucker for anything with a gorgeous lining, mostly bags or jackets, but this one you get to see :) 5 think a nice umbrella is on my list of investment pieces, it would make the rain so much nicer, and is after all something that becomes part of your outfit.
Your Style is like The delightful Sublimation of Rainy Days ' Melancholy : a Subtle Harmony and a Ravishing Femininity,(falsely ? )wise, delicately Mischievous . . .
Your Universe is really Enchanting, Mlle !!!
Cordially, Antoine
wow, those umbrellas are supersexy. i like the first one- it's lacy and girly; it would cool if it came in a bright color though.
so, i randomly clicked a link from Style Bytes page and arrived here. i thought to myself, "those windows and carpet look so familiar"... then i noticed the candy bins from the c-store. needless to say, i was shocked! i graduated a few years ago from the college you know attend. this is a completely absurd post, but hey! from california! enjoy the snow and cematary hill :)
in Las Vegas, it only rains 4 TIMES A YEAR!!! 4 TIMES!!
seriously, whenever it rains, people go dancing around outside because they're so THANKFUL for it!
haha. isn't it so weird to think about the weather.
i do it all the time.
love the prada-sih umbrella!
Everytime it rains I come to think of it; why the hell don't I have an umbrella that stands out?!
So far, the most I've done is buying one with the Union Jack all over it. I bought it in London but use it here in Barcelona, so it sort of cries out loud! ha!
xx
wow, the black one is my favourite
I adore those umbrellas, when one umbrella breaks I'm always on the hunt for my next one. Currently I have a pink one with little kokeshi dolls printed on it! Those purple jeans are the perfect colour! xx
I was going to go to college at University of Washington but changed my mind after realizing how much it rained!
I come from a sunny place, so that was sort of depressing.
So cute outfit.
Umbrellas are a great accesoire :)
Oh they're lovely! Did you buy one in the end? x
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