Posts Tagged ‘summer’

Rain Boots In The Summer?

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

“It feels so weird buying rain boots when summer is coming.”

True say, and we hear it a lot. I’ve been playing my own weather man (or woman, I should say), and looking out of my window every morning to check what the weather really is. And even then, rain in the morning could still turn into sun by lunch time. I think every Vancouverite has felt the Jekyll and Hyde weather lately!

It certainly does feel strange sliding on my fall staples, rain boots, when I know very well that tomorrow I could be sliding into my summer staples, Havaianas.

So wheres the happy medium in all of this? After hearing the same statement “it feels so weird buying rain boots when summer is coming” time after time, you better believe I came up with a solution!

Rain flats. Yes, rain flats. Some of you who have stopped by the store have noticed that yet again, the rain boot world has outdone itself. As well as flats, we’ve got shoes and wedges. Your feet will still stay dry, all while still looking weather appropriate! Check out a few styles below.

Hunter Curzon Rain Flats. Available in pink, black, and white!

Bogs Rue Rain Shoe. Available in blue, yellow, and red.

Sperry Sienna Wedge Rain Boots. Available with studs, or faux-crocodile trim.

And don’t forget, when the sun does decide to come out (and stay!) we’ve got plenty of summer goodies waiting!

-Kathryn

Flower Power

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Looking out onto the Vancouver weather I know and love (rain) this month’s window display has turned out to be a slight oxy moron.. Falling into the inevitable trap of believing that “it never rains in the summer”, I let the summer and all its activities inspire me.

Deciding that we had too many adorable products in store that have yet to be displayed, a garden party theme was in order. After hours of tissue paper flower craft time, to which I have discovered I have bear paws when it comes to anything delicate, I have grown my own paper garden right in the window.

Come to think of it, maybe the display is the perfect way to help transition from flip flops to rain drops?

-Kathryn

Summer Festivities!

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Kits Beach!

Now don’t get us wrong, we here at GumDrops have embraced the rain. But, we still have a spot in our heart for the days where ordering an iced coffee over hot isn’t an extreme beverage risk. Just like any weather conditions, there are always some complaints. We’ve already put the silver lining to your rain clouds, so.. here goes my attempt to put some sunblock on your sun? (yeah I don’t know where I was going with that).

This is for all of you who are finding it hard to enjoy the transfer from mild weather, to hot and humid.

  1. Embrace being sweaty.

Everyone else is. Look around, unless you are looking at someone who’s just slicked up in tanning oil, they’re sweaty too. It’s like the wind and hair, girls you know what I’m saying. If you’re really having a hard time, here’s a fun fabric tip I learned in school: Polyester is a no-go in the summer. No matter how thin and breezy the fabric feels, it’s lying- it will keep you uncomfortable and hot.

  1. Enjoy some summertime sports.

Now, I am not going to lie. I am probably close to last on the list of people who enjoy extreme physical activity, especially when it’s hot out. But might I suggest badminton? Sure beach volleyball sounds a little cooler, and a little more athletic. But trust me, an intense game of badminton is where it’s at. What is cooler than hitting a feathered ball as hard as you can with miniature tennis rackets?

  1. Iced EVERYTHING!

Alright.. Everyone thinks it, I’m going to say it. Summer brings a lot of sweet treats, and awesome dining experiences. Start your morning off right with an iced coffee, and from then on the world is your chilled oyster. I’ve recently ventured into making my own popsicles (which has nothing to do with my student diet.), and I’m awarding it my smartest decision of July. Instead of laying lifeless on the beach to get a tan, sit out on a patio with friends. I found out the hard way (racer back tan line), but you definitely get a tan when you are out enjoying life on a restaurant patio.

While you’re out enjoying summer, stop by the store and check out our new shipment of Havaiana’s! I don’t know who deemed Havaiana’s as the bee’s knees in the flip flop world, but I’m not questioning it.

What are your favorite summertime activities?

-Kathryn

Festival Fashion-Your go-to Guide

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

With the music-festival season starting soon, the Vancouver Sun is showing you what to stock up on before heading into the crowds at Coachella, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, etc. Needless to say that umbrellas and wellies are on the list!!!

Wellies: A good pair of rainboots is a necessity at any outdoor festival. It may not rain while you’re there, but after a few days with thousands of people, you may not want to know what you’re stepping on.
Umbrella: Umbrellas aren’t just used for dancing with in the Rihanna video. There’s no need to grab your mother’s boring black one; you can have fun and choose a wild print — not only will it be unique, but it’ll make it easier for your friends to spot you in a large crowd.
Not only that having the right gear will allow to you enjoy the outdoor festivities rain or shine!!!
Read more on what else your style guide suggests!