Functionality vs. Style

I love my state of Maine-even with the long, cold, snowy winters.

Yet right about now is when I long to jump into a bright pair of cords and these flats, toss a light sweater over my shoulders and head out. No gloves, hat, big purse carrying extra gloves, extra hat, extra socks {you never know}~ just GO!

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But as the days start to get a little longer and the frozen ground begins to slowly thaw, these are what we most often need to wear.

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~The LL BEAN Hunting Shoe~

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If you only have to deal with rain, then you pretty much live in the Rubber Moc.

I have had numerous pairs, they are functional like most of Beans boots and shoes, but lacking in the style department. Thankfully they started making them in colors a few years back.

~The LL BEAN Rubber Moc~

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~The LL BEAN Coastal Rain Skimmer~

EUREKA!!!

Perfect for weeks of mud and rain. Much like my old Rubber Mocs, but slimmed down, and in some fine spring colors. The navy/pink and yellow/navy are the ones I'll be sporting this spring.

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~The LL BEAN Buckle-Toe Skimmer~

And because spring lasts a little longer in this neck of the woods- these will work just fine when I have worn my Rain Skimmers to death and need a change. A little tread to navigate the still uncertain Maine terrain.

Thanks to LL BEAN for combining functionality and style~ the two can coexist.



Images courtesy of:

Lilly and LL Bean