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I, personally, am quite the opposite of a "Rain, Rain Go Away, Come Again Some Other Day" kind of girl...I actually love a rainy day! I think they are the perfect excuse to hunker down at home, get some work done ( this gal loves gloomy day blogging), read a bit, watch a movie and savor the excuse to stay indoors! That said, cocooning up at home isn't always possible and neither is walking around in full-on rain gear from top to bottom, so what's a girl to do? I'll tell you what: say thank you to the entrepreneurs featured in this Bad Weather Small Biz Style edition who create beautiful and practical wares to do everything from accessorize you to protect your accessories from the elements. Snag them now, and when the next fall rainstorm hits you'll be jumping through puddles in style...#SmallBizStyle that is!
Clockwise from Left:
1. Weather the Storm Necklace, from Peggy Li Jewelry: As seen on Lucy Liu in the hot, new show Elementary, this piece is the perfect accessory for a rainy day. $59.00.
2. Grace Carter High Heel Shoe Cover: Dilemma: you want to wear your lucky "power heels" to a date or meeting but it's pouring rain outdoors, what do you do? Grab these protective heel covers from Grace Carter and be on your way! Slip them over your shoes when you're out and about and then slip them into your handbag (they provide the case for 'em) when you reach your destination. I personally love the leopard print style (in my wardrobe, animal print is a neutral) but they offer other styles and colors as well. Oh, and did I mention these babies were selected as the best travel accessory of 2012 by Travel + Leisure Magazine? Enough said! $59.00
3. Big Feet Pajama Company Hooded Footie PJs: Okay, I admit it. When I'm curled up at home writing blogs and watching movies during said rainy days, I'm not always in full makeup and "daytime apparel". No, I love to savor the forced time indoors in something super comfortable, including pajamas that keep me warm from top to bottom, like these footie pajamas from Big Feet PJ Company. It's basically an entire outfit in one, from shoes to hat. It's also totally acceptable to answer the door for the take-out dinner you "cooked" while wearing it. Just saying... $49.00
4. Coiffie Hair Protector: As much as I would like to lay around in my footie jammies all day long, many a rainy day requires me to head out into the real world. This often presents a problem for me as I wasn't blessed with "perfect girl hair" that remains lustrous and "in control" the moment even a hint of humidy hits the air. That said I can't just slap it into a bun and call it a day and I refuse to put a plastic bag over it and show my face in public. Thankfully I don't have to do either thanks to Coiffie, and their water repellant hoods that keep your hair safe and dry while preventing anything close to "hat hair". $55.00
And there's more!
I think umbrellas are highly under-utilized accessories. We know we'll be using them several times a month (especially during the spring and fall) yet we invest so little thought or care in them. Hopefully hot, small business Persole will change that for you. The women behind this breakthrough accessories brand have done a few things. At first glance you may look at their "shades" and like me, think, "How gorgeous and adorable, even the handles pay major attention to detail" like I did...But that is not all folks!
These accessories protect you from the elements like none other, and you will not just be using them during the rainy months. These are actually all weather shades that protect you (and your precious skin) from UV rays (these babies provide 50 SPF) when it's sunny and the rain and snow during bad weather. They're super durable, 100% waterproof and yes, they'll just make you feel good when carrying them, come rain or shine! The style choices they also have are endless, meaning you can pick one out that will make you wish for rainy days!
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