Color Me Styled - Rainy Days



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Well it is just wet here in Chicago today. A lot of flooding, a lot of delays and grey skies as far as the eye can see. If you are lucky enough to be able to stay home today in the Chicago area do so, it is treacherous out there.

Even if you do have to come into the office today (just like me) take a few minutes around your lunch break or towards the end of the day or now, I mean, whenever you want really, to check out the blogs on my blogroll to the left. (keep scrolling)

I've divided it into two sections. First we have the Chicago Gals where I've got 17 of my favorites featured. I've at the very least met all of these ladies and have become pretty close with some of them! In the next couple of months I've got some exciting things planned for guest posts and other funtivities.

Then I've got the list of "Elsewhere" blogs. These are pretty big hitters and are on a lot of blogrolls out there but they are the blogs that inspire me and brighten my inbox, bloglovin' feed, facebook newsfeed and twitter homepage every day. I highly recommend visiting them.

Then at the top of the page right under the Color Me Styled header you'll notice a couple of tabs. First, "The Blog" which should be self explainatory but it is basically an easy way to get back to the homepage and most recent posts.

Next up is the "About Color Me Styled & The Team" here you'll be introduced to the mission of the blog and the Color Me Styled girl. Plus there are quick bios of our editors (a list which I will have a couple of additions soon).

Finally we have "The Shop" which is a place for you to brouse and buy some of the items I've been eyeing (and buying) lately. It changes at least once a week so continue to check back, pin and tweet your favorites and treat yo self!

Stay dry! Stay safe! And happy Thursday!

   

Color Me Trendy - I don't understand UGGS

My Sorels were made for walking in the snow! (image via DailyE)

For the last 7 or 8 years UGGS have been the boot of choice for young women everywhere... except me.

I just don't understand them.

I've mentioned before that I typically choose practical over style (except for my stiletto boots I wore to dinner last night in the slushy snow of Chicago) but I do not understand how UGGS are even stylish?!

They're totally flat, wide and hit at the largest part of your calf making your ankles look like big tree trunks.

Plus... they're cloth so they are going to soak up all the slushy snow and grime on the sidewalks which I imagine produces quite the pungent stench.

I just don't understand why these are the footwear of choice when there are so many other more practical AND more stylish options.

Last winter I purchased a pair of Joan of the Arctic Sorel boots and I am in love with them. They are warm, water-proof and stylish! 

A great pair of Hunter boots with the fleece welly socks is another great winter option that will serve you well into April Showers.

Our girl Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge is a fan of Le Chameau boots. And I'm not about to question her choice in footwear.

Now, I don't want to totally come out against UGGs... they do have their place. I love a cozy slipper as much as the next. I would gladly sport those on a Sunday night by the fire.

Color Me Trendy - Superstorm Sandy

Power Off in Manhattan via Twitter

Hurricane Sandy hit NYC hard and my thoughts go out to everyone there.

Remember, always, Safety first.

But, once power starts to come back and the flood water starts to recede you'll be back bustling around the city and will need to dodge a few puddles. I suggest a uniform of tights or leggings and wellington boots.

Then it is also important to remember power outage survival tips. Conserve your phone batteries by turning it off or alternating having yours on and having your roommate's off. Make sure any unnecessary apps are off. 

Your refrigerator will hold cold as long as you keep it closed. Have a plan before you open it so you can go in, get what you need and close it again without letting a lot of cold air out. The stuff in your freezer will all have to be checked once power is back.

Enjoy the quiet time, play a board game or read a book (tomorrow in the daylight) and actually go speak to your neighbors! You'll have great stories for drier days and can barter some of your wine for crackers or bottled water.