umbrellas + rainboots

Happy Friday friends! Can you all even believe Thanksgiving is next week?! I can not believe how fast this year flew by. I feel like we just moved to Charleston a week ago, and yet that was way back in July. And now it's already the end of November?! Wow. So far, I've yet to bust out any real "fall" clothing. I mean sure I've worn a light sweater a time or two, but I've yet to actually feel cold here. So I have no idea if/when I'm going to need my winter coats. I have, however, worn my rainboots and busted out my umbrella quite a few times.

And inevitably when it's raining it means two things: 1. It's a grocery shopping day. And 2. I'm out of gas. Just me? Honestly, I used to dread a rainy day........until I got a pair of cute rain boots and a good umbrella. Game changer. No offense to my girl, but they are my sunshine on a cloudy day. ;)

I bought these rain boots last year during a huge sale at Macy's where they sold out quickly. There is limited availability now on Amazon, so if you're a die hard plaid lover like I am you might want to act fast and maybe snag yourself an early Christmas present. Because it rained again yesterday I just so happen to have umbrellas and rain boots on the brain, so I thought I'd gather up a few my favorites. I've always been more of a practical shopper and never really saw the point of rain boots, but they really are so nice to have. There are so many fun styles out there too! And an umbrella is one of those things you never, or at least I never, think to buy until it's pouring down rain, but having a good one makes a world of difference! And the ones that collapse down to fit in your handbag make for really nice stocking stuffers......did you hear that honey?

union jack, buffalo check, dots, floral, stripes, red, quilted, leopard

Best thing about the above collection? They're all under $80, in fact there are a few styles under $40!

black + white, blue dots, zebra, plaid, red + dots

I'm partial to an umbrella with a hook handle, as I find them easier to hold, plus they hook on nicely to a grocery shopping cart. ;) But once again, the plaid won me over, and I wouldn't mind if that little number showed up in my Christmas stocking.

Can't end a post about umbrellas and rain boots without sharing my favorite Glee mash-up song of all time. Man, do I miss that show!

Happy pre-Thanksgiving Weekend friends! Any big plans for the weekend? I'm planning to see Mockingjay part 2 tonight! Can't wait!

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