Today was one of those days weather forecasters love. Lots to talk about in their department. Lots of drama. Today had it all. Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds and flash floods- all in the form of advisories, watches or warnings. In my little corner of the city it didn't amount to much, just a dreary, rainy day. The kind that makes you wish you were sipping a warm drink by a toasty fire in your flannel pajamas. I almost bought into the drama. "Don't go anywhere between 10 and 2 unless you have to." Hmmm...does lunch with a friend fall into the HAVE TO category? Well, truth be told sometimes it does, with certain friends, especially when you miss them very much. Besides, a doctor's appointment does fall into that category every time so that got me out the door.
If you find yourself facing a gray day, what better way to arm yourself than with a spiffy pink raincoat. If I was asked to name ten things I own that make my heart sing, this would make the list. I often have a hard time naming my favorite color but this coat reminds me just how much I love pink. It has a classic cut that will never go out of style. It has a really cool pattern on the lining. It is well-constructed and will last forever. All those things said I still haven't mentioned my two favorite reasons for loving this coat. The first one is that I got it on a fabulous sale at the Talbot's outlet. The other is that I bought it in Virginia with my mom when she came to visit us there, when we were evacuated from Katrina. My mom loves a good bargain and she loves Talbot's so the Talbot's outlet is pretty close to heaven for her. I don't remember anything else either of us purchased that day but I remember enjoying ourselves. I also remember the yummy burgers we had at Five Guys after. That was back in the days before Five Guys was a chain and it was a big treat to eat there.
Now, if you are sporting a pink raincoat on a not too warm, not too chilly day a lightweight pink scarf with just a touch of sheen to it really fits the bill. Add a chunky silver bracelet with black and silver balls that swing and clink just enough to add a little drama and you are ready for anything. That's how I felt walking out the door this morning. I think that is how Clinton and Stacey on What Not to Wear want women to feel every time they walk out the door. Even my hair frizzing from the weather couldn't dampen (pardon the unintended pun) my spirits. Honestly, I think I could get by on an entire wardrobe of black, white and pink with silver thrown in for a little sparkle. Well, at least I felt that way today. Tomorrow I'll tell you about the plum gown I bought for a ball I am attending and how I can't live without the color purple.
When I arrived at our meeting place, the first thing my friend said was how much she loved my raincoat and that I looked so put together. SIGH. She's the kind of friend to whom I could immediately respond- I know! That's just how I feel.
Put together.
And pretty in pink.
On a very gray day.
Dina
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