Honeystore Lace Travel Parasol Folding Anti-uv Windproof Embroidery Umbrella

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.

First - there were instructions on how to open the damn thing! There is no release button even at the top. I was able to pry it open part way, but not fully extended. I discovered it is necessary to fold down each rib individually to get it fully open with the ribs pointing down instead of up. The black fabric inside and outside is wrinkled. I was able to smooth it out a little bit, but not much . The picture shows the same wrinkle from the inside and the outside. If I had paid $3.99 for it I would not be complaining. It will be returned.

It’s so beautiful and great quality. Feels really sturdy. I did have trouble opening it at first. I’ve never had a two fold umbrella before. And I didn’t know you had to unfold each arm before opening it and it was opening inside out. But customer service was really helpful and sent me pictures on how to do it. Once I knew how to open it, it was super easy. I think including instructions might be helpful for some. But really great customer service! I haven’t used it in the sun yet, but I can’t wait!

I want to love this, really. The concept is great, however the way that this opens is different from typical umbrellas/parasols. The fabric was also very stiff and I thought I was sure to break it before I got it open. The handle is also uncomfortable, so I may create a custom handle before the summer sun returns. I bought it because of a lightning deal and did not do research before purchasing.

Its a cute parasol, but its nearly impossible to fold twice back once you open it. I have to store it in a closet standing or else in fear it may break.

Nice

Good for sun protection, but a little bit heavy.

I liked this! It got comments from others, too. I found the opposite fold a bit confusing at first (on the two-fold umbrella, as it folds back on itself in an unusual manner) but it’s easy once you try it.

I love the coverage it provides.

bought this for my mom as a birthday gift; she cant be in the sun very much and shes very frilly and girly so the style was important. she absolutely loves it and it really does help protect her from the sun. the fact that it folds up makes it more portable too which is a huge bonus. shes so happy with it and i will definitely be buying another if she somehow manages to break it lol.