Clockwise from top:
Giuseppe Zanotti GE1002 $650 – zappos.com

Zara Two-Toned Wide-Heeled Sandal $149 – zara.com

Topshop FABIO Chestnut Buckle Cuff Sandals $85 – topshop.com

Topshop Wizard Green Suede Wedges $140 – topshop.com

Moschino Platform Sandals $595 – moschinoboutique.com

Loeffler Randall Suno Erin Lace-Up Wedge $645 – loefflerrandall.com

Sergio Rossi Aztec Laser Cut Suede Booties $870 – intermixonline.com

Camilla Skovgaard Cutout Leather Platform Sandals $545 – net-a-porter.com

H&M Metallic Purple Sandals - shop.hm.com

Casadei Platform Sandals $890 – thecorner.com

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1. Invest in a good raincoat. There is nothing worse than arriving somewhere feeling cold, damp and gloomy. A good raincoat will keep you dry and never go out of style. Plus, they last for years if you take good care of them.

Clockwise from top left:
- Emma Cook duffle raincoat $400 – net-a-porter.com

- Diane von Furstenberg Zigzag cotton-blend raincoat $282 – theoutnet.com

- Jil Sander raincoat with tie waist $705 – brownsfashion.com

- Smythe Asymmetric hooded raincoat $385 – brownsfashion.com

- Rag & Bone Bleecker trench $595 – lagarconne.com

- Vivienne Westwood raincoat $1,065 – viviennewestwood.co.uk

- H&M white raincoat – hm.com

2. Don’t forget your rain boots. Even if you change into different shoes, waterproof wellies are a must for any walking commute. But these styles are so cute, you might not want to make the switch.

Clockwise from top:
- Sperry Top-Sider Sadie rain boot $79.95 – endless.com

- Fessura rain boot $119.95 – endless.com

- Cole Haan Air Melanie knee-high rain boot $128 – endless.com

- Calvin Klein Ava rain boot $119 – calvinklein.com

- Burberry haymarket splash rain boot $225 – zappos.com

- Roxy drizzle rain boots $54 – roxy.com

- Pour la Victoire studded ‘Ted’ rubber rain boots $162.99 – bluefly.com

- Polo Ralph Lauren Rossalyn II Rain Boots $64.99 – finishline.com

- Target leopard fade rain boots $22.49 – target.com

- Loeffler Randall LR rain bootie $165 – zappos.com

3. Ditch your boring, black umbrella. Would it be out of line to say these umbrellas may make you wish for rain? Maybe that’s going too far, but these designs are both adorable and made to last. Trash that bodega umbrella if you haven’t already and buy something you’ll enjoy opening.

Clockwise from top left:
- Marc by Marc Jacobs jumbled birds umbrella $48 – zappos.com

- Lulu Guinness birdcage umbrella $52 – luluguinness.com

- ModCloth raindrops on railways umbrella $30 – modcloth.com

- Kate Spade umbrella $55 – katespade.com

- Tiffany butterfly umbrella $46 – umbrellaheaven.com

4. De-frizz your hair. Humidity will leave your locks in shambles no matter what the temperature may be. These products will work with your hair on those down-pour days to keep it looking smooth, light and frizz-free.

From left:
- Tigi Bed Head Some Like It Hot heat and humidity resistant serum $20 – yesstyle.com

- Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control $20 – yesstyle.com

- John Frieda Frizz-Ease original hair serum $7.64 – ulta.com

- ghd Obedience Cream for Frizz-Free Styling $18 – neimanmarcus.com

- Redken Fresh Curls Curl Boost Anti-Frizz Scrunching Spray Gel $38 – yesstyle.com

- Living Proof Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Spray $95 – sephora.com

5. Throw a hat on that frizz. Forgot to de-frizz? No problem! These spring hats are so fresh, they’re much more than bad hair day remedies. From classic straw to flower appliques, there is something for everyone here.

Clockwise from top:
- ASOS PREMIUM flower detail hat $44.83 – asos.com

- Albertus Swanepoel Pierre fedora $415 – barneys.com

- Topshop traditional boater $40 – topshop.com

- Missoni Zigzag crochet-knit sunhat $495 – net-a-porter.com

- Marc Jacobs Chapeau hat $442 – colette.fr

- Christian Dior 1950s vintage floral hat $450 – 1stdibs.com

- Zara two-tone wide brim hat with bow $29.90 – zara.com

6. Don’t let mean Mother Nature steal your sunshine. It might be damp and dreary, but you can brighten your day with a bold piece or two. Just looking at these colors will put you on a sandy beach.

From top to bottom, starting from the left column:
-D&G quilted crossbody bag $515 – zappos.com

- Zara fashion city bag with flap $149 – zara.com

- Adidas concord round sleek night shoes $70 – adidas.com

- Moschino ruched linen-blend skirt $860 – net-a-porter.com

- Acne high-rise skinny jeans $275 – net-a-porter.com

- Miss Selfridge belted drape bubble dress $65 – missselfridge.com

- Versace Polka-dot cotton-blend micro shorts $595 – net-a-porter.com

- ASOS MARKY Patent Leather Traditional Brogues $62.76 – asos.com

- Lanvin one-shoulder top $1,260 – barneys.com

- Jil Sander stretch-cotton slim-leg pants $595 – net-a-porter.com

- ASOS leather saddle bag $53.79 – asos.com

- H&M bow flats – hm.com

- ModCloth Perfect Photo Op Flat in Wingtip $102.99 – modcloth.com

A patent platform rawring with cheetah will keep my tootsies fly and dry. The bright crimson is flexible, can can make a standout home in this intermediary time.  Opening Ceremony: Stefania Platform Bootie, $685

Chloe Sevigny it seems has crafted enclosed boots for the seamless transition. They’ll keep me solid inches above any residual precipitation lingering on the ground, but look light enough to satisfy summer dresses. Oh, those words – summer dresses – feel so foreign as I type them. But this weather too shall pass, and I’ll be wearing mine with these. Chloe Sevigny for OC: Mary Jo – tobacco/natural, Mary Anne – black/black, $495

Rain, snow, sleet, what have you, rain boots are a problem solver. Ditch the tall Hunter for something a bit more inconspicuous. Loeffler Randal: LR Rain Bootie Army Green Rubber, $165

Should your shins feel at any point exposed, leg warmers do actually work. Under or over the shoe, your preference. Like this simple under warmer by Rag & Bone: Shoreditch Legwarmers now $45

Or go wild, and create your own Chanel wookie boots with a pair of fur leg warmers. Boots not included. Jeffrey Campbell: Shield, $190

The rain boots come in three different colors and two styles. You can shop for them at LoefflerRandall.com. I love the lace-up booties in both black and army green. Decisions, decision…

LINK LOVE: Refinery29

Hot on the heels of the mesh craze popularized by Henry Holland’s dresses and Stella McCartney’s sandals — and on the heels of the YSL cage heels — comes another holey look.

Perforated accessories are popping up all over the place this Spring; and The Pipeline has a delicious look at this season’s best perforated accessories, for guys and girls.  

Many serve as fun transition pieces; and the essentially sporty look can be made chic with the right shape.  From Loeffler Randal platform booties (above) to Surface to Air black leather wallets, this trend is light, versatile, and modern.  

GALLERY: Perforated Accessories.

Fashionista got a sneak peek at the Loeffler Randall looks for Fall 2009. As usual, the clothes are young and sweet with a lot of possibilities for layering and mixing-and-matching.

And how hard do I want these buckle booties?!

GALLERY: Loeffler Randall Fall 2009.