Honeystore Lace Travel Parasol Folding Anti-uv Windproof Embroidery Umbrella
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Ms T
> 3 dayI 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 26cm end to end - a convenient compact size to fit into a bag. * 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. Because of the upward-prong-folded closing mechanism, it makes it a little bulky and tricky to close up neatly, but at least the press-stud manages to help keep it somewhat compact. I do feel like it may get quite creased closed with the upfold method - I think what Ill do is skip the upfolding step, and keep it closed to a less compact 45cm length, tied up with the stud-clasp. * About the handle: The handle is very short, gold and shiny, with a little 3-leaf clover design on it. Its more pretty than practical since it could be comfier to grip, but it does the job. * 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. I measured the open-canopy to be around 90cm 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 if the handle were comfier to hold.. and if the closing mechanism didnt involve the weird upfolding-bit, but other than those points for improvement, its a very pretty parasol.
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n1njade
> 3 dayThe handle screws into the umbrella pole. Very poor quality plastic handle, the inside broke on the first use and the handle just falls off now. Junk. Don’t waste your money.
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Benjamin Borden
> 3 dayThe 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!
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Just Me
> 3 dayVisited Charleston with my grand-mother and she used it while walking around town to keep cool. She said it was surprising effective, more so than just a regular umbrella, and it looked much more stylish. She received lots of compliments.
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Axel C
> 3 dayVery very cheap
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Brenda
> 3 dayGreat for keeping sun off of you, but not great for rain. Very nicely made. Appears to be good quality, but Ive only used it once so far.
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mimibugs
> 3 daylove it
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Zora Russel Sr.
Greater than one weekVery 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.
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J Khan
> 3 dayIts just a little too bulky
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Adrian L Perez
> 3 dayThe umbrella is beautiful and well made. It is a little heavier than I expected, but still beautiful.