Fashion Umbrellas for Spring 2010

Getting a fashion umbrella for spring 2010 will make you happier than getting gouged for a flimsy umbrella after you're caught in the rain. You can even get an umbrella that changes colors when wet. Plan ahead to complete your spring rain gear with these 5 fashion umbrellas.

Fashion Umbrella for Spring 2010: Rain Parade Mini Umbrellas

These umbrella friends from Fred Flare look like little people dressed in rain coats and boots. The handles are painted like boots while the body of the umbrella looks like their costumes with painted heads on top. They are available in green, red, white, aqua and orange with characters like a geisha and a bride. They're small enough to fit in a large handbag so you can carry them anywhere and not leave them behind. ($32)

Fashion Umbrella for Spring 2010: Panda Umbrella

This cute umbrella has a smiling panda's face and little black ears sticking up on top. The ears have wire inside so you don't have to worry about them drooping. There's also a similar version with a yellow cat. ($14.99)

Fashion Umbrella for Spring 2010: M Missoni Tribal Umbrella

If you've been collecting trendy tribal pieces this spring, get a coordinating umbrella. These stylish umbrellas are relatively understated in black with a geometric pattern around the edge in soft earth tones. They feature a logo detail on the handle and automatic button opening. They're a big 35 inches tall by 41 inches in diameter. ($89)

Fashion Umbrella for Spring 2010: Pagoda Umbrella with Cat Design

This elegant umbrella features a pagoda shape, doily trim, and a sculpted bamboo handle. It's available in black or beige polyester with glittery gold bands of decorative detail and sleek sitting cats. It's a medium large 32 inches high by 37 inches in diameter. ($75 reduced from $98)

Fashion Umbrella for Spring 2010: Color Changing Umbrella

Museum shops are always a great place to find interesting designs and use your spending to support cultural institutions. If you can't decide what color you want for your spring umbrella, this one will change colors when it gets wet. The paint splatter pattern on the exterior changes from white to bright shades of green, yellow, blue, pink, and orange to brighten up a stormy day. It's 37 inches in diameter. ($38 with a member price of $34.20)

These fashion umbrellas will help you get your rain gear ready for April showers.