Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Rainy Days


The past two days have been a down pour in several parts of Texas. I cannot and will not complain. We desperately needed the rain. Hopefully the lake levels have increased, our watering restrictions will be lifted and that the grass is happy again. 

 French Connection Dress c/o SOLD OUT (exact in pear and pink option here) // Banana Republic Rain Boots (option here and here) // Kate Spade Roses Umbrella c/o // DKNY Cross Body c/o (option here and here) // Michael Kors Watch c/o The Jeweler's Wife // Wrenn Jewelry Bangles c/o // T+J Designs Leopard Pony Hair Bangle c/o 

Recovering from a long weekend coupled with dark, drizzly skies, rolling out of bed yesterday morning and getting dressed was tough stuff. I had to muster up all my energy to brave the weather for an appointment. If I had to join the gray and dreary day, I was going to wear nothing less than bright and cheerful attire. Hopefully, my well watered roses growing in the backyard will be as bountiful as my umbrella. I greedily admit, the past two days have been enough. I am ready for clear, sunny skies again.


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Shanna

65 comments:

Lauren @ Style Elixir said...

Hi Shanna!

Oh my gosh, I LOVE this dress!!!! As soon as your page loaded, I was thought WOW! You look gorgeous :)

Hope you're having a lovely week!

Lauren Xx
www.stylelixir.com

Unknown said...

Love a bright cheery outfit for a rainy day. Please send some rain my way, we so desperately need it.

Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Unknown said...

Adore this dress!! Wish I looked this adorable in the rain!

Have a great day!

xo, Erica
www.casuallystyled.com

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Anonymous said...

So cute and vibrant! I'm from the Pacific NW, so I don't mind the rain. It makes everything green and I love the smell of the air afterwards! :)

Cate @ Wild Ruffle said...

This may be my favorite ever post you've done - great color combo!

Becky M said...

I love the rain boots and umbrella! Such cute accessories! Pink and red are the best!

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Rachel The Hat said...

I think this may be my most favourite rainy day outfit ever! its just so bright and cheery which is exactly what i need right now (constant rain here in the UK)
Seeing your beautiful self really put a smile on my face this morning, showing me rain can look pretty :)XX

Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/) said...

I am in love with that dress, pink and red are so pretty together.

xo
​PinkSole​

Unknown said...

I need to get out my own cheery look today because the rain started and isn't going away until the weekend. We need it too, so I'm glad.

Love the bright colors!!!

L,
Vicky
themummychronicles.com

Unknown said...

I need to get out my own cheery look today because the rain started and isn't going away until the weekend. We need it too, so I'm glad.

Love the bright colors!!!

L,
Vicky
themummychronicles.com

Inge Jane said...

This is the prettiest umbrella! I love how it matches your rain boots. Hope things dry out for you soon!

TaraMixandMatch said...

You are gorgeous in pink and red lady :) The umbrella is so cute!

Nadine Hill said...

Those red boots are cool- I thought they were good old wellies but the zipper back makes for a fashionista twist! Love them! #RandomWednesday
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Doused In Pink said...

Love the vibrant pink and red colors! Such a gorgeous look!

Jill
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Charming Lucy said...

I love pink and red together!! Super cute Shanna! Susan

My Rose Colored Shades said...

What a fun outfit! Loving the bright colors.

Cynthia
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Unknown said...

I love you matching rain accessories!
Cheers
Casually Chic by Monique.

Annick said...

What an adorable dress! Love the bright pink color on you!

Bold Subtlety

Kimberly said...

This dress is so gorgeous on you and these pictures are too cute for words!

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Anonymous said...

What an amazing color! I love the combo of the whole outfit, stunning as always!

Nicole said...

You are WAY too cute!! You totally rock an umbrella and boots!!

Unknown said...

I love the mix of red and pink here and can we talk about your dress?! It is so cute!!!!!!!

Missy G said...

Yes! Not sure which part of TX you're in but it's been insanely rainy here in Houston...cute outfit! Your rainboots (and the weather) make me want to go shopping for some!

Rebecca said...

Me oh my aren't you the cutest? That look will certainly drive away any rainy day blues. I hope LA gets its share of rain....it's drought level again here!

Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Lauren {By Lauren M} said...

LOVING these brights for a rainy day! That dress is absolutely adorable on you!

Elegance and Mommyhood said...

Shanna honey you look gorgeous and so girly-pretty in this Red+Pink Ensemble. Your dress, umbrella and especially your wellies are gorgeous.

Would love for you to see how I styled my Sandals and Wedges, today. As always a pleasure linking up.

Kisses to you & your girls from my Vivian & I. <3

Gina Daily said...

I'm with Rebecca...send some of that rain out to CA. Drought conditions are terrible here (I'm impressed that your city has lawn watering restrictions...they really need to do that here.) Anyway, back to fashion. Love the bright pink dress to cheer up a rainy day!
Gina -- On the Daily Express

SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph said...

I adore that dress. Perfect for those days you just need to throw something on effortlessly.

A Labour of Life said...

Those boots are awesome, even better then ( can i say it) HUNTERS, good lord I want them.
Great rainy day outfit
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Alyssa said...

You are the cutest–I'm obsessed with that umbrella! I definitely (definitely) never look this good when it's raining!

Unknown said...

Very cute dress. Love it with the red boots and purse!!!!!

Agi:)

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Whitney said...

The outfit currently on my blog is also for a rainy day! Gotta look cute while staying dry, right!?

Tela @ Sweet Southern T said...

I'm sharing my Strawberry Shortcake party today and it just so happens to match your featured outfit today! You make a rainy day look so fun! Thanks for sharing and hosting!

Rachel said...

this is the cutest umbrella I've ever seen!

Shira said...

I've been dying for that dress and so freakin jealous-I'm not going to lie! If it's a size 4 and you want to consider selling it, I am totally serious- I would!

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Setarra said...

Awwwww your outfit definitely brightens up a dreary, rainy day! Absolutely love your umbrella! We've been getting rain around D.C. as well which helps to get rid of the humidity so I'll take it as well haha. Happy Wednesday Shanna!

Caroline said...

I have seen endless Instagrams of rain and rainbows from my Texas friends this week! I'm feeling a little iffy about going back to that next week after so much Californian sun :) But Shanna, you're looking so bright and beautiful in these photos - bet you brought many a smile on this rainy day!

Priscilla - The Wheelchair Mommy said...

LOVE the umbrella and banana rain boots!
I'm LOVING all the rain - it's FINALLY making it into the lakes!!!

For the Love of Leopard said...

What an adorable combination of red and pink!!! You are sure making a rainy day look good! xoxox Danielle @ For the Love of Leopard

Amy Shaughnessy said...

That's a shame that it's sold out. I LOVE this dress. The whole ensemble is so perfect! P.S. - be on the lookout for something coming your way. :)

Amy

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TheTinyHeart said...

This is THE cutest rainy day outfit! Is it weird that I only wear jeans/pants in the rain? Otherwise I feel like my legs get soaked!

-Sharon
The Tiny Heart

Amanda @ A Good Hue said...

Such a pretty pink-- loving your super cute rainy day outfit :)

Antionette Blake said...

1 word - adorable!

Mary said...

Kudos to you for your bravery in wearing such fun colors! I wear mostly black and white but really admire those who inject color into their style aesthetic. You look fab!

Darcy said...

I love the red and pink color combo!! It is one of my favorites to wear! I never thought to pair my red hunters with a pink dress, though! I'm going to have to try it on and see if it works with what I've got!
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Crystelle Boutique said...

The pink and red are sooooooo adorable together! You are really shining today! I love the zippered boots.... and the umbrella of course!! :)
hugs x, Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique

Helene in Between said...

this dress is perfection!! the colors of this whole post- dead!

My New Happy said...

That color of pink is one of my favorites. It looks so pretty on you! Love the red wellies with it. Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous color combo! Definitely a fun way to beat the gloomy weather! Loving those red boots!!

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Dhruvi said...

Love this outfit, friend! You look adorable, as always!! Have a fantastic rest of the week! xo

Dhruvi
Stilettos & Sequins

susan jakovina said...

Look at you cutie pie! Love this!

Whitney 'Nic' James said...

Perfect rainy day outfit. LOVE the boots and that cute umbrella!

~Whitney
www.whitneynicjames.com

We Shop in Heels said...

This is so pretty. I will be so happy in the rain with this look! Perfect!
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Iris said...

Love love love your boots!!! So fun!
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Yalanda said...

Love the red wellies with zipper detail! So cute!

Marta said...

What a pretty look to brighten up a rainy day!! Too cute and love how your umbrella matches too.
Marta xo
www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

Unknown said...

I just love pink and red together. This dress is so cute and the boots are perfect.

Katie Did What said...

Oh gosh, aren't you a breath of fresh air?! LOVE this fun outfit! And the dress is literally perfect. I am SO into smock dresses lately!!

xo

Angela Amores said...

Love your pink dress, and those adorable red rainboots. Love this color combination. Your umbrella is perfect by the way.Such a great outfit. So pretty.
Angela
www.prettyinherpearls.com

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love this! You are so cute!
-Alex of http://snippetswithalex.com

Nikki said...

Such a cute dress! And I love the red and pink combo!

Nikki
thefashionablewife.com

Alissa said...

I have to say love in a weird way. It's coming.. I LURVE that umbrella. There, I got it out of my system.

Ladies in Navy said...

gorgeous, lady! the pink and red combo is too cute
ladies in navy

Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...

This is such a fun, pretty outfit! I wouldn't even mind the rain wearing this! You definitely know how to brighten up a cloudy day. ;)

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