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No this post is not about everyone’s favourite Korean pop star (though with Ninja Assassin coming out soon my next one might be…), this is about actual rain.
Rain is a tough weather condition to get through while still looking cute.  You’re wet and miserable, mascara is running down your face, your hood is messing up your hair and you’re trying to control an unruly umbrella…not a recipe for looking good.  So what can you do? 
 

1. Get some cute rainboots
Now I don’t know about where you are, but here in Montreal rainboots are back big time.  Everybody is rockin’ out a rainboot with your skinny jeans tucked in, and you know, with the right boot, it doesn’t look too bad!
In my opinion there are really 2 brands to go with here: Hunter or Tretorn.  

Hunter boots are really well made, and can look a little more sophisticated.  They’re also higher, and give more rain protection.  Tretorn boots are shorter, come in bright colors, and tend to look a bit more hipster.  The big difference here though is the price.  Hunter rain boots retail for about $150, while Tretorns go for $70-$80.
I personally own olive green Tretorns, and I love them.  They keep my feet and the bottoms of my pants perfectly dry, and allow me to walk in the rain with confidence, not jumping over puddles looking like an idiot.
If you are going to buy rainboots, avoid cheap ones.  I’ve owned a few pairs of like $30 boots that split at the seams right after you buy them. Once the water starts seeping in the holes, it kind of defeats the purpose of a rainboot.
 

2. Invest in a decent umbrella
There’s nothing more embarrassing than walking down the street and your umbrella flips inside out, soaking you and others in the process.  Now you could invest in something like this:
 

(Which is a real thing called the Nubrella) But, I’m assuming you don’t want to look like a crazy person.
 

I’ve found through my years in Vancouver that while you can never guarantee your umbrella won’t flip, a slightly more expensive one (I’m talking like $20 here, not $100) and one that is NOT pocket sized, flips less.
I think the $20 is worth not making a fool of yourself.
 

3. A great trench is worth the price
Nothing looks better than a fitted trench coat, cinched at the waist, with big sunglasses and a nice updo.  You’ll look like Audrey Hepburn no matter what. 

                                                                        
Trench coats are obviously not restricted to rain wear, but it is a timeless look that will take attention away from your dishevelled hair.  It’s a piece you’ll have in your wardrobe forever, and is definitely an investment piece.  Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, London Fog and Calvin Klein have some really nice ones this season that are worth a look.  Expect to drop a solid $100-$200 for something like this, but let’s face it, you’re going to look damn good.

~Roni