These atypical umbrellas are perfect for any rainy day or Rihanna reference.
 

LED UMBRELLA
($24.99 at thinkgeek.com)
Even if you're not an ardent “Blade Runner” fan, you're sure to dig this glowing homage to the sci-fi classic — especially on a dark and stormy night. Comes in black with white LEDs and red with red LEDs.

NUBRELLA
($49.99 at nubrella.com)
The hands-free nubrella lets you fiddle with your keys, cell phone or what have you without that awkward umbrella pinch between your cheek and shoulder, so there is that. And if you can't handle the strange looks, at least you have both hands free to hide your face. I keed.

TOTES SENZ UMBRELLA
($55 at macys.com)
Blow a goodbye kiss to those chintzy umbrellas that invert in a stiff breeze. The aerodynamic Senz withstands winds of up to 70 mph (can't speak for the person holding it) and offers a most favorable sight line so you can navigate the elements.

AMBIENT FORECASTING UMBRELLA
($99.99 at thinkgeek.com)
Here's an umbrella that actually tells you if you'll need it. The Ambient Forecasting Umbrella has a built-in wireless receiver that gets the daily forecast from AccuWeather.com. Blue LEDs at the bottom of the handle flash according to the chance of rain or snow. The greater the chance of precipitation, the faster the flash.

René A. Guzman | 210SA contributor