The beginning of April has brought almost a full week WITHOUT snow. Wait…so the ground isn’t always covered with icy white particles?? The onset of April also has brought the beautiful rain. With all the rain in April, Chicago is sure to get some gorgeous flowers in May (I saw tulips budding today!), so here’s your guide to looking stylish through the showers and the flowers.
If you’re like me, you love the rain and all the puddles on the ground. Unfortunately, that also means that sometimes you just cannot contain your excitement at jumping in the puddles, rendering your non-water resistant shoes soaked. Leap and bound through those puddles without the worries of ruining your shoes by investing in a pair of rain boots. Many people get Hunter’s, which are a long-lasting and stylish brand of rain boots that you can dress up with cozy or crazy socks, but these boots can be a little expensive. Luckily, you can find less expensive rain boots at places like Forever 21, H&M, ASW, and even Nordstrom. Get yourself a pair crazy patterned boots, pair with dark skinny jeans, and jump in every puddle you see!
Now that your bottom half is protected from the rain, you have to shift your focus to the top. Get yourself a cute umbrella to protect your face and hair from the wind and the rain as you travel to and from classes. Of course, you can always purchase a decent umbrella from CVS, Walgreens, or Target, but why not opt for something just a little cuter? Check out unique designs from Francesca’s, TJ Maxx, Topshop, and Nordstrom Rack.
When the rain has come and gone, (hopefully) colorful flowers will cover campus and the rest of Chicago. What better way to welcome and enjoy spring than to dress in spring florals? You can always explore Michigan Ave downtown where popular stores like Topshop and Nordstrom Rack as well as malls like Water Tower Place are starting to fill their window displays with bright, floral patterns. Feel like standing out to make spring feel extra special? Stop by Belmont and peruse the unique vintage stores there. You’ll find one-of-a-kind spring pieces that no one else will have this spring. (You may even find some cool umbrellas and rain boots.)
Whatever your personal style, celebrate the end of winter with the arrival of spring. Embrace the cleansing rain with your protective gear, and emulate the flower beauty with your floral colors