Rihanna, who has been making her fair share of public appearances in recent weeks not the least of which was her return to the red carpet Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, was spotted braving the rain in the streets of NYC last night lookin’ utterly faboo underneath her bright yellow umbrella (most likely trying to avoid detection, without much success) … behold:

It seems to me that Rihanna, who is clearly ready to hit the red carpet again, is getting back to her old self. These photos recall the good ol’ days before her assault when her nightly duty was to just look fabulous wherever she went. The thigh high boots leather leggings paired with the short jean shorts is a nice look for her … one that she’s rocked before. Seeing her with an umbrella instantly recalls her mega hit song of the same name that rocketed her to superstardom … perhaps this is her signal to us that her life is finally getting back to normal. She looks great, it’s really fantastic seeing her look so well again.
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Do her earrings run from ear to ear?
@Splacer — I think so. See … now that’s different and cool (unlike the Madonna bunny ears).
Splacer I think they do and I love them!!!
I wonder how long it takes to put those boots on and then take them off.
Fashion Fail…………those are not cool earrings those are scary earrings just imagine one accidental pull and D:
The whole outfit is awful.
I love Rihanna’s style, and those BOOTS…FABOosh
@Gaby — yes, I agree. Sometimes her look is out there but it’s far more stylish, IMHO, than Lady GaGa.
Don’t EVEN get me started on the lameness that is Lady GaGagmewithaspoon! Blech..But check RiRi out..She’s wearing jean shorts and a blank tank or tee..Nothing inspirational about that..Then comes those boots and that hair and those earrings! She knows how to work shizz out! Love it!
it looks like she stole those boots from GaGa’s closet. The whole outfit is a fail IMHO. to me – it looks like he trys to hard. the only thing i like is the umbrella.
Luv her style its hott
YAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN. i’ll continue sipping on my hot tea of haterade.
Those earrings are dangerous. But LOOOVE her umbrella. :D
Those are NOT thigh high boots. They are leather LEGGINGS with holes ripped into them. Seriously disgusting. http://www.redcarpet-fashionaw.....r-cut.html
so after reading the link Ally posted – those things go for $920! who in thier right mind would pay that much for something so ugly?
I think they are awesome!!!!!!
nicole — If you scroll down to the comments, that is almost exactly what I said! :)
OMG, she’s the Mother!
No? This isn’t a subtle How I Met Your Mother spoiler? Darn.
Rihanna is really a beautiful girl. Could someone share with me what IMHO means? I feel dumb asking but I truly don’t know but would like too.
@Frisa – In My Humble Opinion
Those highlights in her hair are seriously tragic. Yes worst than the boots.
she’s a beautiful girl, but her sense of fashion is too far out there for this girl!
I think she looks Badass- i love it