Monsoon Must Haves

For me it is always a delight to watch rain tottering by and reminding us to wash away all the negative vibes, and the unwanted and accumulated sadness. It leaves me fresh and perky. Feeling your best when it is raining outside is a phenomenon most of us can relate to!

There is rain and then there is rain in the mountains! Life goals... View from balcony goals...

Let rain awaken the wanderlust!

Here is a list of monsoon must haves that will add to the charm of monsoons and make this gorgeous weather a tad bit more awesome!

• Pretty Umbrella

Gone are the days of those boring black umbrellas!

Today umbrellas have become a quirky fashion accessory that scream about your style. Get a big bright colorful floral Aztec cartoon umbrella and add to the fun of monsoons.

Cuteness comes complimentary! 

Head to The Elephant Company for more such prettiness. 

• Chappals

Chappals are one such monsoon must have that we cannot do without. Let your pretty heels and gorgeous ballerinas take a back seat in the closet while you hop around in comfy chappals. In fact, sneakers are also a great option.

I wish my feet look this pretty some day, until then thank you Pinterest! 

Kohlapuris all the way. 

• Waterproof Kohl

Sticking to minimalist make-up in this weather gets thumbs up. You need not do anything jazzy. Also make sure to use a lot of matte, from eye shadow to lipstick.

Waterproof kohl and eyeliner are important make-up must buys this monsoon season. One swipe and no worries about touch ups!

• Cotton Essentials

Monsoons and cotton apparels are best companions. Whether it is a crop top and palazzo, a shirt dress or the quintessential kurta, cotton is the way to be in the rains.

Rain and crazy friends make the best combination. 

PS – Crushing on the season’s favorite indigo kurti trend.

Drooling over the indigo collection at Tijori.com

• Chai/ Coffee

When talking of monsoon must haves, how can we forget the endless cups of chai and coffee. Baarish gets with itself the postcard perfect setting for chai and pakode.

प्याज़ की कचौड़ी - Dilli Haat

Fuzzy socks, Chai and Rain - Heaven 

Also if you are the coffee type I am sure the thunderous rains would add charm to your cuppa as well. 

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And a monsoon must have post is incomplete if I don't mention some happy reads. These are my favorite books that added warmth and snuggles to my rainy day desolation. 

1. Me Before You
2. All The Bright Places
3. Eleanor & Park
4. The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul

The reviews are on Goodreads. 

We all want happiness sans the pain, but there is no rainbow without some rain

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