Kawaii Rainy Cutie

It was a wonderfully dry winter in SF and our first big storm of spring is here! Although I've enjoyed the sunshine, the rain feels rather refreshing. I have an appt. at noon and am looking forward to putting on my Burberry slicker, rainboots and carrying a fabulous parasol out and about. Looks like our friend Hello Kitty has the same idea... xxxo

Another Umbrella Cuties

Awhile ago I wrote of the movie Kamikaze Girls and the sweet Lolita movement in Japan. The most popular store for these fashions is Baby The Stars Shine Bright, and the other weekend I wandered into the SF branch of it. Trouble!!! Above is my new umbrella (I needed a short one as I only have a tall umbrella) and I really wish it would rain. The lace is lasercut with hearts and is the most Hello There Cutie possible... watch out for me on the streets of SF cuties. xxxo

March Showers Can Be Cute

It's been making up for a warm dry winter in SF with a bunch of rain. The good news about rain is modeled by the Cutie above: an adorable rain outfit! With my sassy umbrella, BR rubber boots and chic raincoat, I'm trying to bring the Hello There Cutie spirit to the rain best I can too! xxxo

Happy New Year Cuties

We hope your celebrations are safe, a friend (hopefully clothed!) is there to hand you an umbrella, and the New Year ahead brings you much happiness... and Cutie-ness!!! Hello There 2011 Cuties! xxxo

Rainy Day Wishes

As you know, I adore cute umbrellas, and this one by Lulu Guinness fits the bill. The simpleness of the handwritten sweet message of "Every cloud has a silver lining" and the sophistication of the design def speaks to me. Add in that the shape is old fashioned, it gets a big "Hello There Cutie" from us! xxxo

Cutiest Umbrella Ever

My umbrella is here from Japan and bad news Cuties... it's beyond adorable. This photo doesn't do it justice (colors are much darker/muted and yes, those are flowers on the handle) but for once I wish it wasn't sunny outside. I can hardly wait for it to rain and be a total SF Cutie with it!!! xxxo

thx Tomoko-san!

Umbrella's Can Be Cutie!

My friend Tomoko is in Japan & I asked her to bring me back an umbrella... think it'll be as cute as this one? V. Sweet Lolita, the ruffled edges would sure make me feel femme (as if the pink wouldn't!). Add in that the illustrations are of a girl at her vanity with a pet kitten... Hello There Cutie umbrella!!! xxxo

Cute & Mod

A little Thursday afternoon extra cuteness