Six Fashionable Things to Do During a Storm

By Ashley George
Monday, July 27, 2009

As a Florida native, I can smell when a storm is coming. If you've lived in Orlando for more than one summer, you know to expect crazy storms at least every afternoon. If you're lucky enough to find yourself at home with no place to go during one of these familiar storms, take advantage. Here are my top six fashionable ways to enjoy the storm outside. The clouds are rolling in! Let's get started:

1. Do an At-Home Pedi

Fill up a basin with warm water, break out your exfoliant and pumice stone and get to work. You've been wearing sandals since May and it's starting to show. Once you're done soaking your feet, drop some color on your toes. Neon is a big trend this summer, but if you're more of a subtle girl, go for a neutral color, like Revlon's Touch of Mauve.

2. Create an Inspiration Board

Designers have been relying on them for years. They take sketches, swatches of fabric, pictures, keepsakes and anything else that inspires them to create and place it all on a board. You'd be surprised by what items have inspired your favorite collections. Why not give it a try? Cut out some pictures from your favorite magazines, add a picture of you in that dress you love, or an old picture of your grandma that makes you smile. Throw in some fabric swatches for color and texture and you're there. This piece is sure to keep you inspired when you're getting dressed in the morning or getting ready to redecorate your space.

3. Observe all of the weird things that happen at your place when you're gone

For some strange reason, the dog likes to take naps in the closet during rain storms. I guess she just loves to lay among pretty things. What's going on at your house? There's sure to be some weird or quirky thing that you never picked up on before. Check it out.

4. Meditate

Grab some ear buds or big headphones and put them on to muffle the sound of thunder. Light some candles or just turn off all of the lights and open your blinds. Now close your eyes, sit back and take it all in. You run around all day long -- why not enjoy some calm during the storm?

5. Do a Little Re-Arranging

The sky is black, the wind is blowing and there is no way that you are braving the storm. This is a perfect time to move that coffee table around, or try putting your couch on the opposite wall like you've always wanted. The rain will keep you inside for at least a half hour, just enough time to see what your room would look like if your bed facing the window, or if you caddy-cornered that dresser...

6. Get Some Beauty Rest

Sleep is the greatest fashion tip of all. When you're well-rested, everything else falls into place. Enjoy your time at home and relax because there is nothing better than a taking a nap during a storm. Throw on your favorite pair of sweats and crawl under the covers for this one. When you wake up, you'll be ready to tackle the rest of your day with a smile on your face. Sleep well, fashion bugs!