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This weather is not an excuse! Here at home, we have two seasons: wet and dry—and as the darkened clouds have proven day after day recently, the rainy months are definitely upon us. We know what this kind of weather means for all of us: frizzy hair, cold weather and lazy I-don’t-want-to-get-out-of-bed moments. But the rain doesn’t wash away our responsibilities. We still have to get to school or get to work and go through the daily grind! So here are a few key tips to staying dry, looking cute and still standing out during the damper days. RELATED: Back-To-School Pieces to Shop at ZALORA Tip #1: Invest in outerwear There are no greater friends during the rainy season than an umbrella and great outerwear. The thing that a sweater or hoodie has over an umbrella is that it’s much easier to carry around (and it helps you look cute, of course). Invest in outerwear that will keep you warm and will keep those bits of rain water away from you. And because it sometimes has the power to make your entire look, why not get a statement piece already? This weather is not an excuse!