A (rare) rainy day post

esb,

what do you LA veterans put on your feet when it is sort of raining in LA? 

I'm still new here and I'm not sure what to do--not toms because they'll get wet and smelly and disgusting, not sandals because the rain is a cold rain, not full rain boots because those are a little absurd imo and it's not really raining that hard...what is the secret footwear choice of the LA ladies for such weather?

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I'm so glad you asked.

I'm wearing MY CHUKKAS! today. I've finally had a few chances to test em out in the rain (without socks, obv) and they keep my little feets toasty warm and dry.

The rest of the stylish ladies in my office have on tall leather boots, in the vein of the famous Fryes.

Thank you for not wearing rubber/rain boots because, yes, that would be ridiculous. We all know the sun will be out by noon.

Photo by Brian Bubonic via the LAist

where should a couple of Aussies go in NYC?

Hello ESB.

Straight to it - we're honeymooning in New York. In January. We live in Sydney, Australia, where winters barely make it below 60 (yes, I just googled the conversion). Cities with snow are practically fairy tales.

Can you help us out? What shall we do, where shall we go? We are big foodies, love big cities, and love adventuring. Both of us have been to NYC before, separately and years ago, and we want to rediscover this town in all its glory together and in style. We've done the tourist stuff - this time it's personal.

Also... what does a lady wear in a NYC winter to keep herself warm? Should I buy some sort of awesome coat? Any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

Sunny in Sydney

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Since I briefly put this one up by accident (you can't blame me for mixing up the Aussie honeymooners with the Aussie elopers, can you??) I figure I'll let you guys take a crack at restaurants/adventures.

COME BACK ANON! Give us those suggestions again, will you??

As for warmth/fashion, because you're not used to the cold, I recommend a classic down jacket like this one by North Face.

(Which, if you don't trust me and you arrive without one and proceed to freeze your tits off, you can always pick one up on lower Broadway.)

And I have a bit of bad news. Snow in New York is only magical for a brief moment: while it's falling. Once it hits the pavement it turns into wet slush.

This means a pair of waterproof boots is essential. I'm digging these Fryes.

I'm gonna go ahead and assume that in Sydney you wear Uggs as SLIPPERS, not as motherfucking street shoes like the ding-dong NYU girls.

Top photo: The Selby via Skittish Skies