photo the style bar
Believe it or not, I am actually looking forward to the rainy season this year. Of course, once you find out the reason for this uncharacteristic pronouncement, you will not be at all surprised – as it would clearly have to be something style related to make me say such foolish things.
You see, I have a new rain hat – my first grown up rain hat even (thank you to the ever stylish Spanish duo behind Bimba y Lola) – and I can’t wait to wear it.
photo courtesy www.bimbaylola.es
How cute is this?!! And practical too – you can see why I could not resist…
I am sure rain hats were de rigueur fashion items in Australia even into the 70s, but when I was at school the only rain hat I ever wore was fluorescent yellow and had an elastic band that fitted tightly under my chin. Not cool under any circumstances. Ever.
But now I find – and for me this concept is rather uniquely European (although having said that they would SO do it in Japan!) – it is possible to take an item born of necessity and turn it into one of style.
photo the style bar 2010
(Mind you, how could you not be inspired to wear a rain hat if this was outside waiting for you?!)
And why the hell not? If it means the wearer does not have to skulk around the streets fearing derisive looks, or risk catching a cold because they would rather go bare-headed than wear something that will protect their coiffure and maquillage et al from pesky raindrops.
And so at long last I can hold my rain-hatted head up high, and even be complimented in the street as I wear it!! So you can see why I am kinda keen to get it out for a road test asap 
Happy (wet weather) styling!
Besos
Rubi
October 24th, 2011 at 1:01 am
sold! off to get mine now!