tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post8510305131768388805..comments2023-06-08T10:32:31.438+01:00Comments on An Honest Drug: Red and Black Week 2013, day 5: Walk Into The SunFiona C. http://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-38167435190814880222013-06-19T23:28:07.298+01:002013-06-19T23:28:07.298+01:00I fully agree with applying suncream! I'm pret...I fully agree with applying suncream! I'm pretty terrible with remembering to reapply, so a parasol is a good barrier method (complimented by covering up and staying out of the sun at midday). <br /><br />If you have a problem with the wind, it might be a good idea to look at lace parasols? If my head science is correct (ha), the wind could pass through it easier.Fiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-68227762239259391862013-06-19T22:26:34.552+01:002013-06-19T22:26:34.552+01:00Oh, I have often thought about buying a parasol, b...Oh, I have often thought about buying a parasol, because even when I do think of applying suncream, I still burn, when I'm out in the sun XD I'm still not sure of it though, with the Dutch weather and whatnot. The wind will probably blow them to pieces within a few times of using them x'DMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763790207875477355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-7197801881156754412013-06-07T08:44:00.641+01:002013-06-07T08:44:00.641+01:00Thank you! I agree on using parasols - I've re...Thank you! I agree on using parasols - I've resorted to lots of big hats recently, but I might have to invest on this one. <br /><br />I do like the very sheer lacy parasols as you can see the pattern and look stunning, but they just don't save you from the sun! The manufacturers of the Battenburg lace one do a fully lined one as well, but I figured this was a nice compromise between seeing the design and sun coverage.Fiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-40708152615519363712013-06-07T08:40:24.162+01:002013-06-07T08:40:24.162+01:00You know, I thought the same about Glasgow, but th...You know, I thought the same about Glasgow, but the sun has just not stopped shining. -_- Thank you!Fiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-77320472128988376142013-06-07T04:50:18.297+01:002013-06-07T04:50:18.297+01:00Your post today is on one of my favorite topics! ...Your post today is on one of my favorite topics! I never attend an outdoor even without a parasol. The modern look of the red square one has some serious edgy potential! The Battenburg lace one is a great find - many of them have far too little lining to do any good as sun protection.VictorianKitty (Sophistique Noir)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05249293125462602094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-91296462601823149952013-06-07T02:59:19.963+01:002013-06-07T02:59:19.963+01:00wow those umbrellas are cool. I'm especially l...wow those umbrellas are cool. I'm especially liking the square umbrella...to use as a real umbrella. lol i don't think think it'll ever stop raining here in nyc5th Avenue Gothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15631503951105585937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-28209143503266621502013-06-06T20:37:56.709+01:002013-06-06T20:37:56.709+01:00I have to agree - I'm tempted to get a red par...I have to agree - I'm tempted to get a red parasol, but I think I might make more use of the black ones, and they are so pretty...Fiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-14219267710649972302013-06-06T20:36:50.257+01:002013-06-06T20:36:50.257+01:00I didn't either, which surprised me! From what...I didn't either, which surprised me! From what I understand, fan-style umbrellas were used in Egypt for the pharaoh, but some have pointed out engravings showing chaise type umbrellas closer to what we would term a parasol, and state that parasols were probably used throughout Egypt. There's an excellent resource on Gutenberg here, if you want to know more - http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6674#download<br /><br />I'm glad to hear that about the battenburg one - I was worried with the cheap price it might not be a good purchase. <br />Fiona C. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05182195892673926740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-27797264460587879552013-06-06T19:25:31.783+01:002013-06-06T19:25:31.783+01:00I think the idea of carrying an old-fashioned para...I think the idea of carrying an old-fashioned parasol was one of those things that lured me to gothic subculture. Why, despite my utter love for ancient Egypt, didn't I know the parasols were present there? I need to read about it more, I associated Egyptians more with fans on a handle made of feathers or palm leaves, but not with parasols...<br /><br />The ruffle-crazy one really caught my eye, I love such fancy accessories - and I actually own this Battenburg lace one (exactly the same, there are two patterns of them) and I'm very pleased with it, it's definitely worth buying.Rahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08973135277948728309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4492381592705349921.post-77477866136564111822013-06-06T18:04:01.290+01:002013-06-06T18:04:01.290+01:00Oooh! I love the black ones! The red ones are cute...Oooh! I love the black ones! The red ones are cute too, but black parasols have a special place in my hear. :3MadamNoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14829087391904059159noreply@blogger.com