Rainy Day Blues

Happy 4th day of the 2nd month! IT'S IMOS(International Month of Shoes)!!!!

Today, it's wet, and rainy, and relatively chilly. I'm in the mood for a cozy escape from the rain that's spring-y, but not hello, April spring. Ya know what I mean? :)

So, here's the shoe, -er boot!

I love that color! It's so springy! At first, I wanted something that looked like it belonged in February. Something that said, "Yay, spring is coming, but I shouldn't get too far ahead of myself." Then I saw them. Sitting there so happy and ready to splash in puddles and stop to smell the roses. Then I thought, "Well, what do you wear with rainboots?" This is pretty much how the "conversation" went.

"Self, those are the perfect boots. But how should we style them?"

"Self, I completely agree. I don't wear boots unless it's raining or gray. If it's rainy/gray, I want to a) be bright (light up the world with color, pattern, and all-around happiness), and b) wear something that works in the rain.

"Love it! I'm thinking rain coat. In a bright color?"

"Totes def!"

So that's how it all went down. And because I'm indecisive, and I love both of these, I have two.

{Zara}

And it's on sale! I love the quilted, shiny, champagne color! And because I would consider it a failed post to give you just one option, I give thee an adorable raincoat complete with polka dots!

{Hollister}

I'm so loving the cobalt with the apple color! It seems so fresh! Now for pants/jeans. This is where I really have to think. Should I do skinnies? Black, denim, color? While I decide on that, I have an item that was a complete no-brainer. I mean seriously, a no-brainer.

{Nordstrom}

Thank you, Kate Spade, for only some of the wittiest, most inspiring things ever in the history of wittiness. It's so charming! But I'm a liar. It actual wasn't a no-brainer. I considered this one, too.

It just looks like the perfect bag for a rainy day in February: polished, charming, waterproof, and colorful, but not overly cheery. I heart Kate Spade.

And speaking of Kate Spade, observe. Only the best rainy day iPhone case ever.

I mean, seriously, could it be any more perfect?!

Anyway, I think this outfit needs some earrings.

They seriously look sunny. And how gorgeous is that color?

So. Back to pants. I'm still thinking...

And the rest of the outfit is pretty bright, so I'm thinking not-so-bright in the jeans area. Is simplicity the way to go? I'm not sure, but I think it's getting pretty vibrant, and I don't want too much crazytown.

{Roxy}

Roxy makes amazing jeans. I have some, and I love them! I knew I needed something that was denim, without being too denim-looking. Something that was a relatively solid color. Then I remembered  my Roxy jeans. I know these are solid, but I also know that it's the best look for the otherwise-busy outfit. 

So that's my rainy day mood-booster! What do y'all think? Also, how's IMOS? Good? Bad? Want more? Less? I need to know! :)

Oh, I almost forgot! You can't have rain and Hunter boots without wellies!!!

{Hunter}

I love a little coziness with a rain-ready outfit. Wellies are a must. The apple green required the ivory because, well, it was the only hue that was quiet and didn't compete, but also, it compliments the green. The shade slightly relates to the bag with a subtle nudge, and I'm loving the result! 

I really thought about my multiple options, and I think at the end of the post, I should say what my final vision is. And today, I think I prefer the Hollister rain coat with polka dots, and for the bag, that's your decision. As I mentioned earlier, I'm indecisive. I'm so tied between the two Charm bags. Help me! I know internet dwellers are shy in the comment department, but I honestly want to know what you guys think! Is the color on the travel bag a necessity? Overkill? Is the rain bag too literal? I'm so torn!