Umbrellas are popular when it rains, but there's also a shower of lighting inspired by the rainy day accessories in the interior design world these days. When I spotted these Come Rain or Shine In light prototypes designed by Marie-Louise Gustafsson and Daniel Franzen, I couldn't help but remember some other umbrella-inspired lamps I'd seen. The hemisphere shape of an umbrella is quite akin to Read more

Remember when deciding to head to the beach for the day required little more than a blanket, some sunscreen, and some good music? Once there's a baby in the mix, an afternoon at the shore is still an option, it just requires a bit more planning! Before nixing the idea altogether, check out our nine baby beach bag essentials — blankets, towels, and umbrellas are still part of the plan, but here Read more

Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise spent a rainy NYC afternoon together yesterday. The mother and daughter held hands as they walked along the city streets and were even spotted breaking out in a playful sprint. When the rain picked up, Suri protected her baby doll from the elements under an umbrella while her mom followed closely behind. Katie and Suri are back in the Big Apple after spending some Read more

A little rain didn't stopped the glamorous happenings at the Cannes Film Festival in France today. Juror Diane Kruger hit the red carpet for the premiere of Amour in a sequin Vivienne Westwood gown with Joshua Jackson by her side. He helped shield the rain by carrying a large umbrella, which the two posed beneath. Diane and Josh have been busy during their stay in the south of France and have Read more

It's tempting to steer clear of venturing outside during torrential Spring and Summer showers, but these geeky umbrellas should help protect you from getting soaked. We've covered umbrellas with cool LED lights, lightsabers, and color-changing graphics to name a few — so are you ready to stop avoiding the rain? Read more

April showers can be a bummer when your little one wants to play outside, but grab her rain boots and one of the these kid-friendly umbrellas, and you'll never let a few sprinkles get you down again. From umbrellas featuring playful critters to designs inspired by Madonna, these rain catchers are made to make kids smile, even in a storm. Our favorite might be Brelli's clear version (shown to the Read more

Get your umbrellas ready! Mamas-to-be love to be showered with love — and lots of baby gear — at their baby showers, and we've discovered themes to suit every mama's interest. From a Goodnight Moon-inspired celebration and an airline-themed shower, to sprinkle showers for experienced moms, we're here to help you pick the perfect theme for the guest of honor! Read more

My Spring dresses and espadrilles are staring at me forlornly from the closet, while I get another sweater and jeans outfit together because it's rainy and cold. How to make rainy days more enjoyable? Or at least less depressing from a fashion standpoint? From the sunniest — and chicest — rain boots to perfect trenches and screw-the-rain-I'm-wearing-it-anyway yellow dress, here are 10 Read more

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie celebrated their engagement news by taking their six kids on vacation in the Galapagos Islands, and over the weekend the whole crew hit the beach together. Brad donned a wetsuit to splash around in the waves with Zahara and Pax while Angelina stuck on dry land in a flowing black dress. Angelina's beach look is a familiar one — it's reminiscent of what she was Read more

Just because a shower is small in size doesn't mean it can't be big on design. The incredibly talented Paige of Paiges of Style hosted a supersweet "Sprinkle" for a friend's second baby that featured a pastel palette — perfect for Spring! Click through to see all of the gorgeous details, and to copy the look for your own event, learn how to get the look from Hostess With the Mostess. Umbrellas Read more