Rihanna made them chic, and ex-Calgarian (now Vancouverite) Jen Zurowski has gone and made them cheeky. We’re of course talking about umbrellas (ellas - ellas).
More importantly, Cheeky Umbrella, a line of fun and feminine umbrellas designed to make a rainy-day statement (and make us smile).
Finally available in Calgary, April showers (and infamous Calgary slushy spring snowfalls) have us coveting the mellow-yellow When does it start raining men? ($44) design, as well as the aptly stated I prefer umbrellas in my cocktails ($44) in a not-so-cloudy turquoise.
And they’re not just rain candy—with a sturdy frame (no inverted umbrellas here) and 40-inch diameter, there’s no danger of a drop-stained suede bag or fizzled coif.
Even cheekier designs are on the way with I sizzle in the drizzle ($44), I’m not late, I’m rain delayed ($44), and This is shopping weather ($44) hitting stores mid-April (though our more impatient moods are satisfied since all three are available for online pre-order and speedy home delivery).
Once there, check out Jen’s tongue-in-cheek(y) rainy-themed blog. Our favourites include the Top 10 Songs about Rain, and the origins of everyday phrases like “rain check” and “raining cats and dogs”.
Oh, and as for the actual rain? This season we’ll be getting cheeky with it.
Cheeky Umbrellas
www.cheekyumbrella.com
Available at:
Cobblestone Corner
#319, 1851 Sirrocco Dr. S.W.
403-686-8880
Reminisce on 9th
1335C 9 Ave. S.E.
403-261-5665
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