Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head

This past week the weather here in New York has been dreadful. It’s been dark, gloomy and rainy. All I want to do is curl up in a ball and take a nap until the sun comes out. Humidity is my archenemy. My frizzy hair and achy knees will vouch for this. But looking past the rain clouds, there is some sunshine to be had. Kid’s rainwear is awesome! I’m not saying this to sound corny, but if they made striped bumblebee rain boots in a women’s size 10 (yes, my dad was the mythical creature known as Bigfoot), I’d be out jumping for joy through the puddles. To help make these rainy days a little brighter, here are my top 5 children’s rain looks. Get ready to walk down the runway with a splash! – Jill Topol

Kenzo – Girls Orange Waterproof Coat (size 4-12y) $119.47 www.childrenssalon.com, Little Marc Jacobs – Striped Rain Boots (size 23-35) $111-$122 www.marcjacobs.com, Kid’s Bubble Umbrella – Clear Dome with Red Trim $18.00 www.umbrellas.net

Circo – Infant Toddler Floral Raincoat (size 12m-5t) $18.99 www.target.com, Hunter – Kids Original Wellington Tour Rain Boots in Yellow $75.00 www.usa.hunter-boot.com, Frog Umbrella $14.95 www.umbrellas.com

Polarn O. Pyret – Denim Look Rainbow Zip Shell Jacket (size 2-12y) $122- $132.00 www.polarnopyretusa.com, Tretorn – Jolly Kids Rainboots in Red (size 29-35) $40.00 www.zappos.com, MoMA – Museum of Modern Art Color Wheel Umbrella $34.00 www.ellaumbrella.com

Hatley – Icy Treats Raincoat (size 1T – 7Y) $52.99 www.hatleystore.com, Hatley – Icy Treats Umbrella $19.99 www.hatleystore.com, Aigle – Lolly Pop Rainboots in Rose (size 22-34) $49.00 – $59.00 www.zappos.com

Gap Kids – Yellow Uniform Rain Slicker (size xs-xxl) $49.95 www.gap.com, Kidorable – Bee Rain Boots (size 5t – 2 kids) $20.30 www.kidorable.com, MoMA – Kid’s Sky Umbrella for The Museum of Modern Art $24.99 www.amazon.com