Rihanna is sooo thoughtful!
Yes, that's right. This 19-year-old Barbadian beauty-slash-R&B singer would like to make sure you stay dry next time you go out in a storm. That's why Rihanna has partnered with Totes to launch her own line of umbrellas (ella, ella -- sorry, couldn't resist), capitalizing on the name of her recent hit song, "Umbrella."
Based on the picture above -- edgy bangs, triangle earrings, for crying out loud! -- you'd expect funky and fierce protective raingear from Miss Thang, right?
Wrong. Her umbrella line is totally boring. All the umbrellas come in solid colors, some with "Rihanna" stenciled on the side. Sure, her tunes are catchy -- but Rihanna probably shouldn't follow in the footsteps of fellow musicians-cum-clothing designers (Gwen Stefani, Jessica Simpson, et al.)
I'm actually a sucker for a cute umbrella -- and I usually love Urban Outfitters' irreverent selection. I don't want to jinx the weekend with rain, but I'm craving this grandma-chic, flowered UO umbrella. Enjoy:
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