Do a rain check

Farvi motiwale went on a shopping spree to give you a checklist of the best monsoon gear for the rainy days ahead

Do a rain check

Farvi motiwale went on a shopping spree to give you a checklist of the best monsoon gear for the rainy days ahead

The un-winding Umbrellas
Even if you have a raincoat that keeps you dry, the umbrella is a necessity and a style statement. Head to the malls for the trendiest umbrellas but don't forget to check out the roadside stalls as well.
At: All the major signal junctions across the city, retail shops on FC Road and MG Road.
Cost: Rs 150 to Rs 450

Show off your shoes, dance in the rain
Check out the newly launched Drops of Joy collection which offers shoes made from lightweight materials that are slip resistant and have flex points within (where the shoe usually bends). Flip-flops and slip-ons in pastel shades of orange, blue and green offer eye candy. If you don't want to compromise on style, check out the sheer straps heels and weather-friendly faux leather shoes to stomp around. So grab a pair and dance in the rains.
At: Catwalk, Shop 304 and 305, Kowas Manzil, MG Road; Kakade One Centre Port, Shop-2, next to E Square.
Call: 40069248 / 66215825
Cost: Rs 1,095 onwards

Easy go handbags with a dash of colour
Violets, neon greens and cherry reds are the perfect colours to break the monotony of the monsoon. Esbeda's handbag collection includes smart frame bags that are easy to pick and move with and are available in red, black, maroon and blue hues.
At: Esbeda, Shop 304/305, MG Road.
Call: 26137288 / 9665083977

Splurge on designer rainwear
Designer Sonya Vajifdar offers an uber cool rainwear collection. "My first item was a designer raincoat that I started making on a whim but has now become a rage during the monsoons." This rainwear collection has been designed for kids as well as adults and they even have doggy raincoats and shoes to protect their feet during monsoon. The monsoon wear is completely waterproof and is decorated with frills and puffed sleeves with an extra touch of neon to give transparency.
At: Rudraksh, above Providore and Just Antiques, 104, Anand Park, Aundh.
Call: 09096119361
Cost: Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500 (dogs), Rs 3,000 onwards (kids), Rs 4,000 onwards (adults)