Fact: Monsoon is officially here.
Reality: And there is nothing you can do about it.
So rather than mope and grumble for the next two months, we seriously suggest getting that chin up from the copious amounts cups of chai you think you’re entitled to consume this season and take control of your life.
And how do you do that? By investing in some monsoon accessories of course! It is a truth universally acknowledged that nothing can turn a gloomy day ‘downside up’ like the perfect accessory. Isn’t it time, therefore, that we apply the same merry dictate to this dreadful season as well?
Here are six monsoon pick-me-uppers that will bring you loads of sunshine on a gloomy day, guaranteed.
1. Lush Monstera Leaf Umbrella, TheHomeLabel.com, INR 1,450
Couldn’t make it to the tropics? Well, head there in spirit every time you spring open your happy umbrella! With large palm leaves setting the perfect mood, these guys have taken it a step further and added a bunch of ebullient polka dots.
2. Yo Jelo, Carlton London at Jabong.com, INR 1,995
Want to put a spring in your step this monsoon? Then you need these bright, happy sliders in your life. A firm grip at the bottom will ensure that there’s no slipping – only a whole lot of stunning!
3. Pineapple Print Perspex Box Clutch, Skinny Dip, INR 3,195
For starters, it has pineapples all over. Secondly, it’s clear and acrylic, making it A-OK for this weather. Also, did we mention the pineapples?
4. Waterproof Parka, Zara, INR 4,990
It’s official. The parka is the biggest fashion statement you need to make this season. It’s subtle, edgy and totally weather friendly. And we seem to have found our match in this military green baby.
5. Tall Dazzle Wellington Boots, Hunter Boots, INR 16,000 (Approx)
You might need to coax your aunt from Jersey or your bestie from London to lug these back home for you but trust us they are completely worth the hype. These boots are made for strutting across the monsoon-laden city without a splash or splutter on your J brands!
Ps: They are also on discount!
6. Protection Case Cover, HESGI at amazon.in, INR 15,497
If you will be investing in a waterproof phone cover this monsoon make sure its sturdy, reliable and teal! You can forget the rest as you commit this to memory – it’s a gorgeous, royal teal!
(Sholeen Damarwala is a journalist from Mumbai who started out as a News Correspondent with CNN IBN and went on to write for multiple publications like Elle Decor, Strut120.com, Femina and Popxo.com. She is currently the online editor of Grazia.co.in)
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