Hello Sunshine!
It’s the middle of June. Goa has flooded and dried up, but Mumbai has had all of one drizzle.
This is one of those times when Mumbaikars need to choose the between of two evils – prolonged suffering in the summer heat or wading through gutter-water once the rain starts. *shudder*
Nevertheless, the time will come to put away our leather bags, suede shoes and buy some new accessories!
Here are some things I’m crushing on this season.
Quirky Umbrella from India Circus – I’m horrible with keeping an umbrella intact throughout the monsoons. I once lost my mom’s new umbrella the very day she bought it (sorry Mom!)
I’m sure there are a lot of non absent-minded folks like me out there… what kind of wizardry is involved in holding on to an umbrella for 3 months?
This annual loss of umbrellas of the reasons I never, ever buy a black one. With 37046942 people carrying black umbrellas, it’s easy to misplace it, have it stolen or simply forget all about it. I make it a point to buy a funky one – so I get possessive about it and keep it close. Strategy, you guys!
Here’s one that’s on the top of my monsoon wishlist. You can see more of them here
3 Fold Umbrella from Elephant Company – Not a huge fan of the fold-able umbrella. I’ve had them turn upside down on several occasions, but that could be because they were the cheap ones from the street. Elephant Company has some pretty neat designs though, and we can’t argue about the convenience of small umbrellas (especially in the local train.)
Raincoat from Asos – It’s weird that we have a severe lack of stylish raincoats in India. I don’t know about you, but I hate the way those transparent plastic ones stick to the skin.
I looove this bling-y rose gold metallic one and striped blue one below. They’re fashionable and look comfy. Plus, they ship to India! #win. Check out the other styles they have here . There are only about 60 options, but you’re sure to find something you love,
P.S. Men, they have a dozen styles for you as well. And thankfully, it’s not all black!
Transparent Bag from Accessorize – The best time to carry a transparent bag is when you’re going to the beach. The second best, is during the rains. If you have cute things in your bag, get a clear bag like this one from Accessorize.
Bag Pack from Adidas – Keeping your wardrobe lively when its cold and dark could just be a matter of carrying a bright bagpack. And when it’s form Adidas, you know it can take on the elements. I love this one because it doesn’t look water-resistant with all the thread detailing, but it totally is.
Rain-shoes from Dororthy Perkins – I posted a picture of my adorable rain shoes on Instagram a while ago and some of you asked me where I got them from. What can I say? Mapusa Market has some pretty cool stuff! I made sure they were made of soft rubber though. Those painful blisters that emerge when plastic shoes rub the skin is hell!
My shoes still have a downside. They have tiny holes in them for the water (and mud) to get out. That means dirt will get under my toenails and that drives me crazy. It inevitably happens with open toed shoes and perforated ones.
What do you think of these Dorothy Perkins ankle boots? So much chic-er than the ones we splashed around in as toddlers 😉 AND they keep the feet clean and dry! The only thing is, one will need to take a change of shoes along for indoor use. Too long in these could lead to foot odor. Just can’t win with rain shoes!
I found a smart pair for men from Globalite on Amazon. They look like ordinary slip-ons, but they’re made of rubber! Perfect, eh?
I have this strong urge to buy everything in sight right now, so I think I’m going to end this blog post and go watch Game of Thrones instead. I just started watching Season 1 last week. #DontJudgeMe
Got something cool on your monsoon wishlist? Let me know!
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Happy weekend, everyone!
– Jade
