Rain, rain, go away...

It is pouring here in Missouri today. P-O-U-R-I-N-G. And they are calling for horrid storms tonight. I actually love listening to storms and watching the lightning - when I am safe in shelter and do not have to worry about tornadoes and hail. BUT I hate tornadoes. HATE them. So I hope they stay away. As a child, I used to be so scared of them I would actually cry after the weatherman told me there was just a tornado watch, not even a warning, just a watch. Yes, I was a bit dramatic, even back then.

So, pray for me that they do not come and visit my great state. I have been through two of them, but they were nothing too intense, and I have no desire to make like Twister and chase them around.

Anyway, back to rainy day fashion. I am working on a college campus right now, and it's been raining a lot lately. Everyday, as I walk from the parking garage to my office, I pass lots of college students. Things have not changed much since I did the college thing - most people wear pj's and sweats to class because they can hop out of bed at 7:50 and run to class before it starts at 8 a.m. One thing has changed. EVERY girl is now wearing little wellies or rain boots in a rainbow of colors and patterns with their sweats tucked into them. (Sadly, I couldn't find a picture of that, but use your imagination.)

Now, rain boots have gotten super cute, so I would have embraced that completely as a student, but with sweats? The combo is not really that flattering. I guess it's cute in a college-student kind of way, but not all that fashionable. Your thoughts?

Oh, those college days. I certainly do sometimes miss them.

Check out these sweet boots - they are leather but rain-ready. I would love a pair of these, but they are $325...

Here's another great pair that are a bit more stylish than the rest! At $116, I just might consider it.

Celeb Style Candy

Nicole Richie is wearing one of my favorite go-to outfits - white T & broken-in jeans.
Post-baby, she still looks fabulous.

I love Sienna Miller's belt and bag.

That purple color is fantastic on Kelly Ripa, and the neckline is so fun.

I am not a fan of Renee Zellweger's hair, but that dress is beautiful.

I really like Ellen Page's look. She often gets it right.

Hopefully, she can steer away from growing up too quickly like many young Hollywood stars.

Ginnifer Goodwin is heavenly in this ivory frock.

I don't know if I have ever seen Ashley Olsen this classy, or healthy.

Carrie Underwood always looks good. She reminds me of Barbie, but this one almost seems a bit matronly.

I am digging Brittany Murphy's super cute, simple dress. I loved her in the movie Uptown Girls.

That electric blue skirt is perfect for Amanda Bynes. I can see why - it is from her line Dear by Amanda Bynes.

Christina Ricci is good at old Hollywood glamour.

This dress of Gwyneth Paltrow's is so chic!

I love K. Heigl, but what the heck happened here. Maybe InStyle liked it, but I think it's too outrageous. Your thoughts?

On another note, I want Grey's Anatomy back!

Thank goodess for Gossip Girl

When all of my other favorite shows are running re-runs because of the writer strike, I still have my Gossip Girl, which has somehow managed to still be airing new episodes every week. Last night, I saw that it was sadly a Private Practice re-run, but I flipped to Gossip Girl and was pleasantly surprised to see that it was BRAND NEW! I ran to the gym at my apartment complex (hooray for finally having a TV in there!) and watched a fabulous, fresh episode. Thank you, Gossip Girl for churning out new shows and fantastic fashion.

xoxo,
gg