When I was searching for the perfect gift for my friend's birthday, I wanted something both practical and fun. Enter the Raining Men Clear Bubble Dome Umbrella! This has to be one of the silliest yet most useful gifts out there - it brought a bright smile to her face as soon as she unwrapped it and knew that it would keep her from getting drenched in sudden rain showers... which happens quite often here in Seattle! Despite its silly looking design, it is surprisingly sturdy and great quality; with an easy spring action when opening & closing plus a tie to keep compact when not in use, this umbrella is sure to be used over and over again. Even though I know she loves bold colors like pink and blue, she loved the clear bubble dome (it even comes with cute little stars). It just screams 'fun' without being obnoxious or too much attention - exactly what we were looking for :)