Monsoon is finally here…so I am thinking….bright colours to uplift our spirits on gloomy rainy days! Time to remove those umbrellas and be a part of the “splish splash” around! Finally the season of paper boats is here!
What you waiting for? Read on and get in the mood for some real fun!
Fashion
•Avoid full lengths bottoms like denims (they tend to get heavy, so like you can’t run around having fun) 
or trousers (they tend to get sticky…eeeeks!) instead opt for capris or shorts in lighter fabrics and darker shades so that it doesn’t get all transy when wet!
•Fashion goes bright in monsoons, if you get what I mean! Bring out those gorgeous bright umbrella’s (love those huge multicolored one’s that have just hit the fashion scene) or maybe graphic printed umbrellas (try something called vintage umbrellas) or raincoats. Oversized rain poncho’s or windcheaters are the key here not just in a fashionable manner but in a precautious way too cause, they help you keep dry! If you’re a classic fan look around for black umbrella’s with lace trimmings in the ends which will give you an edge over others!
•BOOTS! I ain’t kidding! And please don’t get me wrong by thinking I am talking about the leather ones that were in some time back….I am talking of those nice shiny ones which never get ruined and protect your “better” shoes from damage!
•IF you’re not the outrageous types, flip flops you get a lot of them nowadays “everywhere”! From greeny blues to hot pinks..they have everything…very easy to slip on and run around in the rains..just make sure you get something which gives you a good grip so that you don’t slip off…very possible in the rainy days!
•Transparent Handbags look great and help in saving your important stuff from getting wet! They look trendy and make a great fashion statement. Oversized work well, as I always say the bigger, the better!
Here’s an pictorial illustration made by me for you guys just to let you know what’s hot this season! 
Beauty Fix-Ups!
•Foundation:
Forget about it! Unless you want a streaky face if by chance you are caught in the rain without an umbrella! Use face powder instead.
•Powder
Powder should only be used sparingly to blot the shine off of your nose. Powder on naked skin, and powder that’s been overused; you don’t want to look like a ghost, do you?
•Mascara & Eyeliner
Use the waterproof variety of mascara to avoid weeping black tears. Forget eyeliner during monsoons. Try using your kajal pencil or apply a dark eye shadow on your eyelids with eyeliner brush.
•Lips
Use the long lasting color-stay/non-transfer types. Stay away from liquid lip colors this season, especially if you have to be outdoors for some time.
Now, this was just part 1 look out for many more helpful tips for the monsoons in my next article. Till then…keep reading and guys do contribute if you yourself have found something real interesting out there! After all its a BIG world !!
Till then,
Keep it trendy!
BlackBubblegum 
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I’d also have to recommend Crocs as a great alternative to flipflops in the rain. The only issue is not much protection from dirty water for your feet - in that case, the only way to go would be tall rubber rain boots.