tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77029481138103455952024-03-19T01:47:55.803-07:00DLL Rainwear: Puddle Stomp in Style!Everything you ever wanted to know about rain gear, rain drops, puddles, and whatever else strikes our fancy on a daily basis.Paul - DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08724316422316655454noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-67287970111960183302012-05-31T08:17:00.000-07:002012-05-31T08:23:08.181-07:00Extreme RVing
School is almost out, summer is just a short 21 days away and many of us are planning our vacation get-aways.
Camping is always a popular adventure for families of all sizes and socio-economic statuses. Some enjoy the true 'roughing it' aspect of camping and being one with nature: sleeping in tents on the ground while grizzly bears rumble around outside your tent trying to break into the ice Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12465778403958374477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-64218516802360822182012-03-01T10:00:00.000-08:002012-03-01T10:00:03.343-08:00Is Orange The New White?There is an epidemic (or maybe it's an addiction) of people sporting really, really, REALLY bad tans.
I call this the George Hamil-Tan effect. Some refer to these people as tanorexics; just like an anorexic can't be too thin, these people can't be too tan.
Well, let me just say, yes. Yes you CAN be too tan.
Here is George in his hay day, the pioneer of the Hamil-Tan.
And as you Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12465778403958374477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-90619457936626633292012-02-23T09:29:00.002-08:002012-02-23T09:29:41.942-08:00Wish I Was a Millipede Cuz I Need More FeetOver the past few months, we have been getting truckloads of the latest rain boots landing on our warehouse shelves.
Working for a footwear company is pretty much any woman's dream job. I mean, what girl in her right mind doesn't like shoes?
The difficult thing is....I want them all!
Ahhh, so many boots and not enough feet.
That made me think about how it would be great toUnknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12465778403958374477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-71596868536715293022012-02-10T09:26:00.000-08:002012-02-10T09:26:56.823-08:00DLL Rainwear Featured in Women's Health Magazine, March 2012
Let the rain drops keep falling on your head because when you have this Primary Dot Bubble umbrella by Totes, your hair will stay perfectly coiffed. The deep, clear dome allows great visibility and is immune to sudden wind gusts. Match it with some snazzy boots and a sassy raincoat, and no amount of rain is a match for you!
Totes Bubble umbrellas in clear or primary dots, are available from DLLUnknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12465778403958374477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-82371952338484900672012-01-24T13:40:00.000-08:002012-01-24T13:40:38.874-08:00Virtual Barbie is Covered in CupcakesAlthough I doubt an actual edible cupcake has ever touched Barbie's lips, she CAN indulge (or at least her virtual, kid-sized self can) in tasty cupcakes from head to toe with Hatley's Kids Cupcakes rain gear.
The umbrella is waterproof nylon with wooden tip and handle and has a child-safe design. The raincoat is fully lined with snuggly terry, has deep pockets and a full snap front. The Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12465778403958374477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-8542537152677702902012-01-13T13:07:00.000-08:002012-01-13T13:07:22.560-08:00Women's Ladybug and Frogs Boots Have Returned
This February Marks the Return of Western Chief Women's Ladybug and Frog Rain Boots
Western Chief Women's Frog Rain Boots $39.95
Western Chief Women's Ladybug Rain Boots $39.95
These charming creatures have always been two of the most popular styles of wellies DLL Rainwear has carried. We even 'commissioned' Western Chief to make Men's Frog boots and they, too, literally jumped Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12465778403958374477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-27521319064548080632010-11-02T07:40:00.000-07:002010-11-02T15:04:42.668-07:00The Birds and the FlowersI like birds. And flowers. (And bees, but this is a G-rated blog so we'll leave out the bees.) Alas, I am much too big to be able to wear this adorable outfit. But for those of you lucky enough to have little girls, this Hatley "Birds and Flowers" rainwear set is really, really cute. Show it to grandma...the holidays are coming up!! Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-40186443617463345532010-08-03T15:46:00.001-07:002010-08-03T15:48:34.846-07:00Bazooka DressThis dress is made entirely of Bazooka gum wrappers. And what kind of shoes does one wear with a Bazooka Gum wrapper dress? Why, gumboots, of course! Okay that's bad but I just couldn't resist.Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-17287976190960665322010-06-23T09:56:00.000-07:002010-06-23T09:56:00.335-07:00Timewarp WhiplashI am not a huge fan of fashions that come back in style. Normally, in my opinion at least, it is a very good thing that most clothing fads die. Once a fashion becomes a Halloween costume, that should tell you something.Case and point:There is ~nothing~ good about ANYTHING you see here.I mean really....not much about 80s fashion was worth repeating, yet look around you. It's all back. Skinny jeansKristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-75050731404783903072010-06-21T21:22:00.000-07:002010-06-21T21:53:51.725-07:00The Fricken Addictin' License Plate GameMy latest addiction is the license plate game. Not the one where you look for plates from different states (how rhyme-y am I?) but the one where you find multiples of numbers and letters in consecutive groupings. Like double, triple, or the rare quadruple numbers.I find myself driving alone yelling out, "Double 3! Triple 5! OH! MY! GOD! A QUADRUPLE 9!!"It is truly sad yet strangely satisfying...Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-33547738467230381922010-06-07T15:58:00.000-07:002010-06-07T16:16:02.604-07:00Virtual Barbie: Totes, Rainforest and DavToday, Virtual Barbie is feeling glamorous all decked out in a shimmery sapphire trench by Rainforest and a glowing gold Totes stick umbrella protecting her from the virtual downpour. Her boots are a fabulous Midnight Blue paisley design by Dav accented with a bow in the back.Totes Adult Gold "Lightening" Stick Umbrella Rainforest Sapphire Blue Flowing Trench CoatDav Victoria Paisley Midnight Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-85993157566379394172010-06-03T08:26:00.000-07:002010-06-03T08:26:00.326-07:00Sneakin AroundI have to say I really love these high top rain boots by Dav. If you didn't know they were rain boots, you'd think they were just a pair of killer sneakers. And for some kids, that is a huge selling point. Being cool over rules dry feet every time. That is where these bad boys come in.They come in the red and black Scot Slate as well as a more feminine version in a Pink and Purple Argyle.Cool andKristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-14203488962179819542010-05-01T08:07:00.000-07:002010-05-31T22:11:46.433-07:00Sex and the City....and Some Really Bad FashionYesterday I went and saw "Sex and the City 2" with some girlfriends. What's not to like about four BFFs in New York City surrounded by good looking guys (ah, Chris Noth and Jason Lewis....), traveling to exotic locales who have jam packed closets the size of small nations?Maybe some of the horrendous clothing that comes out of said closets? My disclaimer is that I was born and raised in Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-83956336835572572972010-04-27T09:48:00.000-07:002010-04-27T10:07:09.336-07:00The Return of Virtual BarbieIt's been awhile since Virtual Barbie made an appearance. I thought it was about time she came out of hiding and modeled a little something especially since the rain is back with a drizzly vengeance here in what was sunny California just yesterday.Barbie's look for today is a bit eclectic yet somehow she totally pulls it off. Maybe because she IS Barbie, virtual or no. Barbie will protect her Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-80154152269477005222010-04-22T16:30:00.000-07:002010-04-22T16:38:14.141-07:00The Buzz is Out in L.A.Kids Magazine A great full page spread in L.A. Kids Magazine! Almost seems like the bees are flying right off the Chooka Honey Bee rain boots to hover around the flowers.Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-60014897836460641032010-04-15T07:31:00.000-07:002010-04-15T07:48:28.870-07:00Moto Rain Boots in People Magazine's Style WatchChooka is always at the cutting edge of fashion-forward rain boots. One of their latest designs, the Moto Rainpup, has hit People Magazine's Style Watch section. And of course you can buy them at DLL Rainwear. The black Moto boot has an edgy, hip 'motorcycle dude' feel which is cranked up a notch with the silver stud 'belt' encircling the boots and the double buckles. Seriously, you can't get Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-71726103086911881612010-04-04T19:23:00.000-07:002010-04-04T20:53:08.195-07:00Old Dogs CAN Learn New TricksEveryone has heard the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." In many cases, this is indeed true if the 'dog' in question is resistant to change, which many old dogs are. But some of us old dogs are flying in the face of this generalization. Ever since I was little, I have HATED bananas. And when I say hated, I mean it. Wave a banana in my face and I will go all Jackie Chan on you. A Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-45164876504755065272010-03-29T11:45:00.000-07:002010-03-29T11:45:00.244-07:00ZumbaLast night I had my first experience with the latest exercise craze called Zumba. I know, I know, I'm behind but some of us have been busy dealing with the Oprah Effect.I learned some interesting things while 'Zumbaing'.The first is, my dance moves are stuck in the 80s. Fergie, JLo and Shakeria I am not (yes I know, a devastating blow.) I have a new found respect for those women who can shake Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-29061310544684846712010-03-15T16:41:00.000-07:002010-03-26T05:44:55.866-07:00DLL Rainwear on the O List!!That title bears repeating:DLL Rainwear is on the O List!!You have no idea how excited we are about this. For years we've been asked to submit various product samples for features and always we've gotten the "Thanks but no thanks" response. Once we ALMOST made it but our product got dropped at the last minute.But the unending perseverance of our PR company, Push the Envelope, finally paid off. Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-70836280279290100882010-03-09T11:26:00.000-08:002010-03-09T11:26:00.490-08:00Homeroom Rain Boots Meet Blue TulleThis gorgeous little princess is Ava, my good friend's daughter. Ava is all about couture and has done Carrie Bradshaw proud by matching her blue tulle fairy dress with her Western Chief Homeroom rain boots. Who knew tulle skirts and rubber boots were two good things that went so well together? Ava and Carrie of course. Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-1284093175436758862010-03-07T13:04:00.000-08:002010-03-07T13:04:01.033-08:00The Dynamic Duo: DLL Rainwear & AmazonDLL Rainwear has always sold our products on Amazon but in late December, we began using Amazon as our fulfillment vendor.This means that Amazon warehouses and ships out orders on behalf of DLL Rainwear. So far, this new partnership has been a really great move for us. We have a new website with a updated look and feel, we are able to accept more payment methods since all orders are processed Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-81908534713517438202010-03-07T07:53:00.000-08:002010-03-07T08:04:09.226-08:00The Drought is OverI don't mean the California drought although hopefully that is the case but rather the severe, unacceptable lack of my blogging for the past six months. Oh how I have let my DLL fans down. Sorry 'bout that. Won't happen again.And now, let the blogging begin. Buckle up and brace yourselves. It's gonna be a wild ride.Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-67139950975100532972009-08-07T11:28:00.000-07:002009-08-07T11:28:00.327-07:0026 Days Left to Use This Coupon CodeJust a reminder to save a little mula using coupon code SUMMER10. This coupon is good through August on everything in our store.Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-78277032665478023132009-08-06T11:24:00.000-07:002009-08-06T11:24:00.223-07:00Sarcasm RulesAs anyone who knows me will attest, I am nothing if not sarcastic and snarky. Some might say smart-ass but let's keep it civil, shall we?To show my sarcastic spirit, I might just have to break down and buy a bit o' this super funny flair. Here are just a few of my favs from Beanforest's Etsy store. Hope they give you a giggle.(Now is the time to pretend you see bright, colorful photos, remember?)Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7702948113810345595.post-28919990739723739052009-07-15T13:44:00.000-07:002009-07-15T13:44:00.202-07:00Mispronounciated WordsThe other day I was part of a discussion about commonly mispronounced words.A few of my favorites are:1. supposubly (A favorite of Joey Tribiani of "Friends" but should be supposedly)2. incidences (incidence--already plural, thank you)3. orientated or disorientated (You are probably quite disoriented if you say disorientated)And of course, there is a website listing all of the mispronounced Kristen, DLL Rainwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12912260189879386962noreply@blogger.com0