Wellington Boot Lust

In true mid-Atlantic autumn fashion, Washington, D.C. has been a huge sloppy mess for the last few weeks.  On days when there isn't a torrential, apocalyptic downpour, the air is so thick with humidity you can hardly breathe.  Anyway, having just moved to an urban/urban-accessible setting for the first time in my adult life, I find myself doing a lot more walking.  This time of year, it's an unfortunate necessity to have a pair of rain boots (also known as Wellington boots).  I have a couple pairs that I force myself to wear so as not to ruin my nice shoes even though I detest them from the second I wiggle my heel into their unforgiving footbed.  Naturally, I've been doing some research to try to find a pair that I can bear wearing for longer than the 2 block commute to school.  Here are my results:

Loeffler Randall Rain Boot with Back Zip ($195):

  

Loeffler Randall Rain Bootie ($165):

 

J. Crew Weatherby Rain Boot ($80):

  

Aigle Ecuyer boots ($189):

Hunter Regent Nylon ($150):

Hunter Watling Lace Up Full Knee Boot ($175):

I've had a pair of J. Crew rain boots before (purchased 2008).  I thought it would be prudent to point out that J. Crew, along with Hunter have narrow calf widths.  Hunter does make a Wellington model with an adjustable shaft that is featured on their UK website.  You would probably just have to do some trolling to find one that fits your legs if you, like me, have ever played a sport in your life.

If I could choose now, I'd probably go for the Loeffler Randall booties.  While they aren't technically Wellington boots, I think that model is refreshing and unique.  You definitely wont be trudging down the street saying, "Shit, she's wearing the same pair of ugly polka dot Target rain boots.  At least she knows how miserable I am right now."

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HOLY GRAIL MAKEUP

Some days you don't feel like being creative or thinking about what you want to put on your face (i.e. for a morning class, most days for work, shopping, lunch, errands, seeing your parents, lol).  These are my no-fuss-no-worries products that make me look like a million bucks without giving it one second of thought.  **Concealer is my beef.  I hate all of them.

Face //
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation - #127 Dark Sand
Sephora Collection Pro Foundation Airbrush - #55
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush - Blissful
Dior Ultra Shimmering All Over Face Powder - #002 Amber Diamond


Lips //
Covergirl Lip Perfection Lip Liner - #210 Seduce
Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Glow - #236 Satin Peach
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick - #620 Spotlight Beige
Carmex!


Eyes //
Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner - #13 Mat Black
Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil - Surat
Diorshow Waterproof Mascara - Black

mah face

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DIOR CAPTURE R60/80 XP

I have been dying to revamp my skin care regimen.  Still on the hunt for a cleanser, makeup remover and toner; but look what my mom got me!

I know I'm 21.  I know I don't need this.  But I also know that for the 2 weeks I've used this, my skin has looked amazing.  Also, there is nothing like an expensive skin-care-regimen to make you feel glamourous and actually follow through with said skin-care-regimen.

The Breakdown

+Dior Capture R60/80 XP Ultimate Wrinkle Correction Serum $130

+Dior Capture R60/80 XP Wrinkle Correction Eye Creme $82

+Dior Capture R60/80 XP Ultimate Wrinkle Correction Creme $110

According to Sephora

Discover Dior's new 21st century anti-wrinkle skincare. Inspired by the latest dermatological breakthroughs and derived from revolutionary research, Dior Capture R60/80 XP Ultimate Wrinkle Creme reinvents anti-wrinkle care by protecting and relaunching skin cell activity to encourage faster, healthier regeneration, eventually "pushing up" the depressed wrinkle for a smoother, more even look.

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ZARA

I'm sure everyone and their cat-lady-aunt knows this, but Zara is opening their US online store on September 7.  I have it better than most Americans--I live an accessible distance from two Zara stores, but I find that their stock is different (between each other) and not consistent with what is shown on the website. Zara's whole business model revolves around taking a trend to stores in 2 weeks (or so they claim).  Maybe I miss items because of the turn over, or maybe they aren't as consistent in the United States as they are in Europe.


Regardless, I am still stoked about the online store.  These two pairs of shoes have been out for a whole season, but if they are available on the 7th, I will definitely scoop them up...

 ZARA T-Strap Sandal

ZARA Vamp and Heel Shoe

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