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Staying Chic on a Rainy Day

guest post by Lorraine K. Lee

Although April showers are approaching, there’s no reason to feel gloomy. Check out these reinvented classics that will help you stay fashionable in rain (and shine!). Rainy days just got a little bit brighter. 

Ponchos: a thing of the past

RainRaps are a welcome alternative to the typical ponchos and jackets that are often less-than-flattering. They come in vibrant color combinations such as pink and orange or navy and turquoise, as well as darker tones like brown and bronze or black and gray – and they’re reversible, too. RainRaps are also functional, with a water-resistant layer and lightweight fabric that allows you to easily stow it away in your bag once the sun comes out. 

Walk with a spring in your step

On the days where rain is lighter, try switching out your heavy rainboots for Neiman Marcus’ lace-front rubber/mesh loafer. Their rubber lining and soles will keep your feet dry and comfortable. They even come in five different colors!

Signed, sealed, delivered

Lastly, complete your outfit with a scarf by Silk by Bryony on those cooler spring days. Each scarf, made of 100 percent habotai silk, is sure to turn heads. British-born photographer Bryony Shearmur takes her outdoor photographs and hand-prints them on silk scarves, topping them off with her signature. Whether it’s a photo of cherry blossoms or the Los Angeles skyline, these limited edition, gorgeous pieces of art are sure to have a design that pleases even the pickiest of fashionistas. 

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SILK

The fabric spotlight for today is silk. One of the reasons I love silk is for its versatility. There are many different kinds of silk which give designers an endless stream of possibilities for clothing creation. Clothing made from silk can be worn anywhere, dressed up or dressed down in a more casual setting like in the picture above from anthropologie.

Here are a few facts about silk you may not know:

  1. Silk is a natural sustainable fiber
  2. Differences in silk texture and color are dependent upon species and to what stage the silk worm is allowed to develop
  3. Some types of silk (wild and organic) are harvested in the wild with little agricultural domestication                                                                                                                 

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