With cold, windy, rainy weather expected over the next few days, whatever you do, don't leave the house without a brolly. Here's five funky umbrellas that will brighten up your day and you might even feel like singin' in the rain-even if there is a big grey cloud hovering over your head.
- Lulu Guinness birdcage umbrella, £32/ around €40, Brown Thomas, www.brownthomas.ie
- Orla Kiely microslim umbrella, £34/ around €42, The Kilkenny Shop, www.thekilkennyshop.com
- Cath Kidston royal rose slim umbrella, £20/ around €24, Cath Kidston, www.cathkidston.co.uk
- Cath Kidston red spot walking umbrella, £28/ around €34, Cath Kidston, www.cathkidston.co.uk
- Lulu Guinness striped umbrella, £28/ around €34, Brown Thomas, www.brownthomas.ie
