Honeystore Lace Travel Parasol Folding Anti-uv Windproof Embroidery Umbrella

The first time I was trying to open the umbrella, I wasnt quite sure how to do it so I ended up tearing a few holes through the lining fabric. However, since then new holes havent developed and the holes havent gotten bigger. The locking mechanism to open the umbrella doesnt seem to be lined up quite perfectly so it takes a bit of effort to actually get open. Overall, it works well and Ive gotten lots of compliments!

Works really well but it doesnt compact well. You have to unlatch each spine so it can bent outwards to store and then latch them back to have it open the right way. So you have to leave it open. And the extension to wrap aorund the umbrella to keep it closed in on the inside so can only be used when compacted. This doesnt make sense to me.

I just have to get use to learning how to open and close it.

This was a gift and the girl loves it. It opens different from other umbrellas but works get. No more sun burn

Relaly cheap construction; bought as a gift and was too embarrassed to give it

Very lovely but its hard to open and close -- before open or close umbrella, each rib has to be straightened or folded. Also some of the threads are too loose and I am rather small in size but it doesnt cover much, only head. I wanted one that covers good portion of my body.

It’s beautiful and classy.

I was kindly sent this product for honest reviewing purposes. * First important note: Because of the non-waterproof lace layer, Im pretty sure this is not a waterproof umbrella - its intended as a sun protector parasol. * What it looks like closed: This umbrella has a really weird closing mechanism, where the end of the prongs of the umbrella fold upwards when the umbrella is closed (ie in the opposite direction that they should be when it opens). This means that when you open it the first ever time, you may have to hold all the prongs downwards in the right direction to coax the umbrella into opening up in the right direction... not ideal. But I found it remembers to open in the right way after the first time. Closed, it measures about 34cm end to end.. if you can ever manage to close it to this size again after opening it the first time :/ * About the materials: The exterior material a really pretty floral lace (not waterproof) with some glittery sparkle to it. Behind the holey lace layer is a shiny metallic-coloured layer. It looks very elegant. The interior is black and a little bit shiny. * About the closure: It wraps closed with a press-stud clasp. I was however unable to fold it back with the upfold mechanism after opening it for the first time - the pronts just wouldnt fold back upwards and insisted on staying down - so I cant close it into the compact form. In any case, I do feel like the upfold method may get the umbrella quite creased so maybe its for the best that I cant get it to upfold again. Instead of folding it to the 34cm size, I manage to half close it to the less compact 59cm length, tied up with the stud-clasp. * About the handle: The handle is a comfortable length, comfortable to grip and is pretty too. * About opening it: Its a manual, not automatic, so you open it old-style by pushing the umbrella open. Its a bit stiff to click into place and made some tightening-fabricy-crinkly-creaky noises as it reached full-open stretch. It requires a little bit of force to get it to click into locked open position. * Canopy size: Its a nice size - erring on the smaller side. I measured the open-canopy to be around 85cm in diameter. * Overall: Very pretty, girly and lacey - I really like the look of this parasol and it does a good job of keeping you shaded from the sun. I would have prefered it if the interior were a lighter colour rather than black and and if the closing mechanism didnt involve the weird upfolding-bit, and closed more easily into a compact form, but other than those points for improvement, its a very pretty parasol.

Overall, an elegant umbrella. I think this would go well at a costume party or similar event. It would be nice if it was just a shade smaller, but no complaints. The seller, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, supplied me with this product or gave it at a discount. What you have read is solely my very honest opinion based on my expertise and experience with this product.

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