POUR ON THE STYLE

Beat the rain and look good doing it

CLEAR SKIES

What’s cooler than a patterned or colourful umbrella? A clear one. Looking for a double dose of cool? Pick up one with a bubble-top shape like this iteration from the Vancouverbased Umbrella Shop. It’s guaranteed to shed some much-needed light on the dark winter days ahead. And bonus points for the fact the Duchess of Cambridge carried one just like it during her recent visit to B.C. The Umbrella Shop | $29.95

PINK PARADE

Pink? Check. Polka dots? Check. This fun umbrella from Weather Station is so cheery, it’s basically guaranteed to boost the collective mood of your fellow commuters. Walmart | $9.97

FULL BLOOM

The Blue Floral Umbrella from Vancouver Umbrella Inc. is from the brand’s aptly named Vancouver Mist Line. The pretty blooms are sure to provide an enviable dose of spring inspiration among all those basic black versions in the omnipresent umbrella stack at your favourite shop or eatery. You may want to keep an eye out to make sure this blooming umbrella doesn’t leave before you do. London Drugs | $13.99

BLUE- JEAN BABY

Beat the winter blues with this oversized umbrella from Westerly Goods. Dubbed the Sashiko Scout umbrella, it sports a patchwork denim design on the top for an added textile appeal and an eye-catching wood handle. Lynn Steven | $74.99