I don't like the rain in Europe. It's always cold, and usually accompanied by a drop in temperature and a wind that chills you to the bone. It's a nuisance and an inconvenience. Or maybe that's just England. I do like the rain in Asia. More specifically, South East Asia, where you find yourself caught in a sudden torrential downpour, the skies opening up and releasing all they hold for the better part of an hour before suddenly, a blue sky returns and it's as though nothing ever happened, the sun shining merrily for the rest of the day. Shanghai isn't quite like this, it leans a little more to the former, rain that waxes and wanes all through the day or evening, occasionally reducing to a drizzle for a while before mustering up some more strength and coming down full force again.
After two weeks in Bali, Jarv returned home to London and I took a quick detour to Shanghai to see my family. When the rain threatened to ruin plans for an evening shoot, my dad suggested I take out my new rain boots that I'd picked up in Tokyo instead. So we ventured out into the rain for an hour or so, and I didn't mind it at all. No bitter wind, no freezing temperatures. Just a good excuse to splash my new shoes around in some puddles.
Wearing:
Louis Vuitton scarf, similar here
Chelsea boots from Tokyo, similar here
Bag from Charles & Keith, similar here
Photos by my dad
You look so beautiful, Kamara! I love your coat and those rain boots look so chic and great with the jeans! I've heard about the rain in London and how it gets real cold, so I totally understand you, not the best temp conditions for rain. I love when it rains in the Caribbean, though! The weather doesn't drop and it only lasts for a couple of minutes and then back to the beautiful sun; love it! I hope you have an amazing week ahead, beauty, and thanks so much for the inspiration!
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Jalisa
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Thank you, Jalisa :) Ooh it sounds like the perfect kind of rain there, similar to in SE Asia!
DeleteI love the boots! I'm planning a trip to New York and have been shopping for boots myself! Lovely outfit.
ReplyDelete~Christina from http://curvydiaries.com
Thanks, Christina! Good luck hunting down the perfect pair ;)
DeleteAmazing night shots!
ReplyDeletexo, Jane
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Thanks, Jane!
DeleteThose picture. Are insane. SO BEAUTIFUL! The colors are amazing and you are beautiful! Holy cats! Also, rain boots solve all problems. How can anyone be a salty mood wearing rain boots! Love this!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Daniela! I'm so glad you like them, I'm sure my dad will be very pleased with your lovely comments :)
DeleteHow stunning and creative! I would give up if it started to rain! Your dad is amazing!
ReplyDeleteKira xx
Thanks, darling! He is an excellent photographer :D
DeleteFunny, living in Germany, I really missed the heavy rain :) I also have the idea that it's the other way around, when it rains in Winter, the temperature goes up a bit. I have no arguments against the wind part, though, I could do without it for the most part...
ReplyDeleteGosh, I think the weather is literally the one thing I wouldn't miss if I left London, haha.
DeleteSuch a fabulous look!
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
XO, Claire
Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com
Thank you, Claire :)
DeleteLove these rain boots!!!! I definitely want some like this that are booties. Mine all come up mid-thigh but the lower ones are really cute.
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Allison | www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
Thanks, Allison! I'm looking for a pair that are more like yours actually, the classic Hunter style knee high ones.
DeleteLike your coat :)
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Maria V.
Thank you :)
DeleteLove that these rain boots are short! I cannot pull off the tall ones, so I could definitely get behind these! And your pictures are stunning!
ReplyDeleteShannon
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Thanks, Shannon :) I love Chelsea boots, I think they suit everyone, and to find them in rain boot style was very exciting!
DeleteThese photos have such an electric atmosphere to them, the movement of lights behind you is incredible! I love your grey coat and small chain bag :)
ReplyDeleteGabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
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Thank you, Gabrielle! I'm glad you like my dad's photography :)
DeleteI love that your dad suggested this! Such awesome photos, those are pretty darn nice rain boots haha. The rain is SE Asia is really warm and the droplets just feel so much bigger!
ReplyDeleteT xx
He is very creative! Thank you, Tara :) I agree, I love it!
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