Considering it is meant to be summer, I find the amount of rain that falls over us in England is most depressing. Pondering upon thoughts on how to lighten to bad moods that rain presents us with, I was confronted with one item, the umbrella. Now to you, when I mention umbrella’s, you probably think, what the heck is this girl on? am I close? Well I have a weakness for them, but a very bad track record too. Every umbrella I have bought has broken, I just can’t work them in the wind – surely there must be some kind of training, or special technique to knack?

Anyway, umbrellas come in so many cute and wonderful patterns that them in themselves are becoming one of the greatest fashion accessories to beat the rain with. I thought I would show you some amazing umbrella designs that I fall in love with every time I see; designed by the wonderful Lulu Guinness.

We might as well be glamourous, even in the rain, agree?

Birdcage Umbrella - £32.00

Every Cloud Eliza Umbrella - £35.00

Bloomsbury Shop Front Umbrella - £40.00

The World Is Your Oyster Tiny Umbrella - £28.00

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Since 1989 Lulu Guinness has been designing handbags and accessories  that are absolutely gorgeous and humorous at the same time.  These bags are collectible yet wearable so they look equally as good on your arm as they do displayed on your living room shelf. Often referred to as ” tomorrows treasures” many of Lulu’s bags can be seen on display in top museums around the world.  Lulu Guinness handbags are quite popular amongst the celebrity crowd as well with Helena Bonham Carter, Katy Perry,  Rachel Weisz, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, and Alexa Chung all being fans. One of the most amazing things about Lulu Guinness is that she received no formal training yet in 2009 she was awarded The Independent Handbag Designer Awards ICONOCLAST Award for Lifetime Achievement in Handbag Design.

The Lulu Guinness Studded Padded Lips Clutch Bag is a fun and whimsical bag that is in the shape of lips and covered in studs. The front is suede with studs while the back of the bag is snakeskin and the top zippers closed. This is a great bag to take out with you at night when you only need a few essentials.

Bows and metallic colors are a popular trend at the moment and the Lulu Guinness Sparkle Leather Leona Bow Wanda Bag is both. A platinum leather bag with an oversized bow at the front , this two handle bag is a great bag. It has decorative black and white stripe interior lining with a pocket inside.

Ladylike handbags as well as bags with long chain handles are popular right now and Lulu Guinness has two great bags that fit these ctriteria. First the Lulu Guinness Patent Small Emily Bag With Quilted Lips Design is a small white quilted bag that the quilting pattern is in the shape of lips. The Lulu Guinness Leather Quilted Lips Bag is a red quilted bag that also has a lip pattern but is a bit larger and roomier than the Emily. This bag though has a double buckle detailed strap.

If you are looking for a larger bag, perhaps a tote then the Lulu Guinness Large Elouise Cameo Patent Bag is the bag for you. High gloss patent with a cameo embossed on the front, the Elouise bag has two handles and is perfect for when you have a lot to carry. This would be the perfect carry on bag for a plane ride since you can put magazines and a book as well as your usual basics in it.

The above bags are just of few of my favorites and I tried to show a variety of styles but there are plenty more great Lulu Guinness bags to choose from so make sure to check them out.