Lace Parasols at Brolliesgalore

Posted on May 21, 2013 by BrollyBoy

What a lovely morning it is! The sun is shining, the sky is a deep blue and there is a nice warm morning breeze. We are often excited at Brolliesgalore when it’s raining as it gives us a chance to get our fabulous brollies out, but on days like today it also allows us to showcase our stunning range of parasols too!

So today I thought we would take a look at our lovely lace parasols. These parasols are ideal for those lovely long sunny summer days. Whether you are relaxing in the garden, strolling in the park, or having a lovely picnic with family or friends, these parasols will shade you from the intense heat of the sun, keep you cool and allow you to enjoy the beautiful weather.

These lace parasols also make ideal wedding umbrellas. For those of you having your weddings this summer, these stunning parasols can make a beautiful accessory on your big day. They have been chosen by many of our customers and always look great in wedding photographs. You might also want to consider matching parasols for your bridal party. Furthermore, these also make fabulous wedding favours for your guests.

So whatever purpose you have in mind for these stunning lace parasols, they are certainly versatile in their uses and will make those warm sunny days something to remember!

Abigail Lace Parasol – White

Abigail Lace Parasol - WhiteThe Abigail Lace Parasol in White is a stunning ladies’ parasol exquisitely crafted in cotton Battenberg lace and embroidery. It has a wooden manual shaft, with 10 ribs and a straight turned wooden handle. It has a tie to the rib tips and a nylon draw-string bag.This parasol makes an elegant accessory to any outfit but is not waterproof.

  • Manual opening, silver frame and ribs.
  • Wooden shaft and turned handle
  • Includes a drawstring storage bag
  • Length including handle 68cm
  • Span when open approx 74cm
  • Weight 320g

White Emma – Battenberg Lace Parasol

White Emma - Battenberg Lace ParasolThe beautiful White Emma Battenberg Lace Parasol is made from cotton throughout in Battenberg style. This lace parasol is full of old world elegance, with a long straight wooden shaft and handle, lace ruffle trim to ferrule and tie band to rib tips. Partially lined but is not waterproof.

  • Manual opening, silver frame and ribs.
  • Wooden shaft and turned handle
  • Includes a drawstring storage bag
  • Length including handle 88cm
  • Span when open approx 84cm
  • Weight 450g

Antique Ivory Emma – Battenberg Lace Parasol

Antique Ivory Emma - Battenberg Lace ParasolThis is the Antique Ivory version of the Emma Battenberg Lace Parasol. Made from cotton all over, this Battenberg Lace parasol is full of old world elegance, with a long straight wooden shaft and handle, lace ruffle trim to ferrule and tie band to rib tips. Partially lined but is not waterproof.

  • Manual opening, silver frame and ribs.
  • Wooden shaft and turned handle
  • Includes a drawstring storage bag
  • Length including handle 88cm
  • Span when open approx 84cm
  • Weight 450g

Alice Lace Parasol for Children in White

Alice Lace Parasol for Children in WhiteThis is the Alice Lace Parasol for Children in White. This child’s parasol is exquisitely crafted in cotton Battenburg lace and embroidery. It has a tie to the rib tips and a nylon draw-string bag. Not waterproof.

  • Manual opening, silver frame and ribs.
  • Wooden shaft and turned handle
  • Includes a drawstring storage bag
  • Length including handle 43cm
  • Span when open approx 54cm
  • Weight 145g
  • Also available in Cream

 

 

 

 

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Art Print Umbrellas from Galleria

Posted on May 18, 2013 by BrollyBoy

We have featured our beautiful art print umbrellas from Galleria a number of times on our Brolliesgalore blog, usually under a theme looking at the different floral, butterfly, art umbrellas that we have. Today however, I thought we would do a complete overview of the numerous styles and models that we have available in the Galleria range.

To begin with, did you know that our Galleria umbrellas are available in two different models? First of all we have the automatic open and close folding umbrella model – a very handy push-button mechanism that opens and extends your umbrella at the push of a button when needed, and then at another push of a button collapses the canopy for easy folding, ready to be stowed away. Secondly, we have the walking length galleria umbrella models. Usually these are available in similar designs to the auto open & close models, but these walking length umbrellas also have an automatic open mechanism, allowing you to extend the canopy at the push of a button.

In terms of design, our Galleria Umbrellas (for both mechanism types) fit into 4 broad categories. We have our floral (big flower & floral design) umbrellas, our stunning photorealistic city-scape umbrellas, our colourful butterfly umbrellas and finally our art-print umbrellas, recreating the masterpiece artwork of world-famous artists down the ages.

So we have selected a walking length umbrella from each of these design themes for today’s blog, and also included a link for the folding version too.

Floral

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella – Pink Gerbera

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella - Pink GerberaAutomatic opening umbrella with a stunning art flower print. Metal frame with fibreglass ribs for extra strength. Soft touch rubberised crook handle. Included with a Protecta PVC protective sleeve.

Butterfly

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella – Monarch Butterfly

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella - Monarch ButterflyAutomatic opening umbrella with a stunning print of the Monarch butterfly. Metal frame with fibreglass ribs for extra strength. Brown plastic crook handle and tips. Included with a Protecta PVC protective sleeve.

Cityscape

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella – London

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella - LondonAutomatic opening umbrella with a repeating black and white print of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Metal frame with fibreglass ribs for extra strength. Soft touch rubberised crook handle. Included with a Protecta PVC protective sleeve.

Art Print

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella – Ballet Class by Degas

Galleria Art Print Walking Length Umbrella - Ballet Class by DegasAutomatic opening umbrella with a stunning classic impressionist art print. Metal frame with fibreglass ribs for extra strength. Brown wood effect plastic crook handle and tips. Included with a Protecta PVC protective sleeve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Beautiful Automatic Walking Length Umbrellas

Posted on May 17, 2013 by BrollyBoy

If you are a fan of the longer walking length umbrella, then today’s blog is certainly a treat for you. At Brolliesgalore we have a superb selection of ladies’ walking length umbrellas from a variety of well known umbrella designers and manufacturers, and we thought we should feature a few of these on our blog today.

These umbrellas are not only available in a beautiful array of designs and patterns, but the ones we have featured today also have an automatic opening mechanism. Meaning that at the simple touch of a button you can have your umbrella canopy extended immediately – a very handy feature for the current unpredictable weather we’ve been experiencing, and even more useful if you are out shopping, or have the kids with you.

So why not have a browse through the lovely Ladies’ Automatic Walking Length Umbrellas that we have featured below. If you love these styles, and we are sure you will, then be sure to also visit our dedicated page at Brolliesgalore too where you can see our full range.

You are sure to find the ideal ladies’ automatic walking length umbrella to suit your tastes at Brolliesgalore!

Retro Chic – Automatic Opening Umbrella – Red with White Dots

Retro Chic - Automatic Opening Umbrella - Red with White DotsVery hip and on trend this season is the Retro Chic Automatic Opening Umbrella in Red & White Dots design. This is a dainty ruffled umbrella with a taste of the 60′s – 70′s chic styling. The full sized and slightly domed canopy is attractively finished off by a delightful gathered frill in a matching fabric. Slender shaft and crook handle gives this umbrella a distinctly feminine look.

  • Automatic opening, black metal shaft and 8 ribs
  • Handle covered in self coloured leatherette.
  • Fabric 100% Polyester.
  • Length closed 93cm
  • Span when open approx 86cm
  • Weight 355g

Cream and Black Dot Flounce Umbrella by Lisbeth Dahl

Cream and Black Dot Flounce Umbrella by Lisbeth DahlSumptuous and indulgent, but you are worth it! This Cream and Black Dot Flounce Umbrella by Danish design team Lisbeth Dahl is a stunning double frill flounced cream umbrella with black dots. This beautiful umbrella has a shaped pagoda top to emphasis the sweeping curve of the canopy. The tip end is finished off with a ruffle and the handle has a bow for added femininity.

  • Automatic opening, silver metal frame and ribs.
  • 100% polyester fabric with velcro fastener
  • Co-ordinating fabric covered handle
  • Length including handle 88cm
  • Span when open approx 92cm
  • Weight 465g

Pagoda Umbrella Walking Length – Pink Daisy

Pagoda Umbrella Walking Length - Pink DaisyThe Pink Daisy Walking Length Pagoda Umbrella is a bright, vivid and stylish ladies full length pagoda inspired walking umbrella from Fulton. Automatic opening, lightweight and strong fibreglass construction. Large canopy approx 100cm diameter when open . Elegant crook handle.

  • 2-tone plastic crook handle
  • 10 strong ribs
  • Length 92cm
  • Span when open approx 100cm
  • Weight 510g

Butterfly Flurry Ladies Double Canopy Automatic Umbrella

Butterfly Flurry Ladies Double Canopy Automatic UmbrellaThe Butterfly Flurry Ladies Double Canopy Automatic Umbrella is a recent new addition to Brolliesgalore. This is a really stunning umbrella that will wow all your friends and people you pass in the street on a wet day. Double canopy umbrella with a black outer canopy and featuring a beautifull butterfly print inner canopy. It all makes for a truly fantastic umbrella, and all for an exceptionally reasonable price.

  • Black plastic crook handle
  • Auotmatic opening metal frame
  • Black metal shaft, 8 ribs,
  • Length 82cm
  • Span when open approx 96cm
  • Weight 380g

 

 

 

 

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Changeable Weather – Be Prepared with a Brolly!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by BrollyBoy

Just what is going on with our weather lately. Not only have we had a very wet winter this year, but just yesterday, in the middle of May when we really should be expecting the first proper hints of summer, quite a few parts of the UK woke up to snow! In addition, this snowfall has prompted flood warnings for areas such as Shropshire as the lying snow melts. On top of all this, high winds, some up to 65 mph, hit the south-west overnight, felling trees and cutting off power supplies.

The reason for all this odd weather is difficult to pinpoint, with many suggesting climate change as the driving factor. Regardless of the cause, the effects are there to be seen and we should be prepared for the unpredictable when it comes to the weather. That’s why it’s always a good idea to carry a brolly with you when you’re out and about for those unexpected downpours, as even in Scotland although we had beautiful sunny skies for the most part, these were interspersed with huge unexpected downpours earlier this week.

So today in our Brolliesgalore blog, I thought we would take a look at our range of Mini Folding Umbrellas. I have chosen these because they are extemely portable and can be folded down to an unobtrusive size when not in use, easily stowed away in a handbag, large pocket, or even the glove compartment of your car. So, when the next unexpected downpour hits, make sure you’re not caught out!

If you love these designs, why not check out our full range of Ladies’ Mini Folding Umbrellas at Brolliesgalore.

Totes Mini Round Folding Umbrella – Zebra Stripe

Totes Mini Round Folding Umbrella - Zebra StripeThe Totes Mini Round Folding Umbrella in fashionable Zebra Stripe design is an elegant and striking mini lightweight round umbrella by Totes. This umbrella is highly portable and folds small enough to fit into your pocket or handbag.

  • Colour matching handle.
  • High Performance fabrics
  • 5 section aluminium/fibreglass frame.
  • 15.5 cm folded length
  • Approx. weight 171g
  • Span when open approx. 85cm.

Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella – Red Lips

Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella - Red LipsJust because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some designer style. This fun Red Lips Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella features Lulu Guinness’s iconic ‘lips’ design on the underside of the canopy. This is also the slimmest umbrella Fulton ever produced yet full size when open, and now featuring Lulu Guinness designs. Exceptionally slim, lightweight umbrella, only 3cm wide but opens to standard size umbrella. Special rustproof, reinforced frame designed to withstand inversion in normal wind conditions.

  • 3 stage manual aluminium/fibreglass frame , 6 ribs
  • High performance polyester pongee cover
  • Length closed 22cm
  • Span when open approx 86cm
  • Weight 160g

Morris & Co Minilite by Fulton – Lightweight Folding Umbrella – Strawberry Thief

Morris & Co Minilite by Fulton - Lightweight Folding Umbrella - Strawberry ThiefThe Strawberry Thief Morris & Co. Minilite Umbrella by Fulton features a beautiful and elegantly intricate William Morris pattern on the canopy. With a strong lightweight aluminium and fibreglass frame construction, designed to withstand inversion in normal wind conditions. To revert to its normal shape, close and then open the umbrella.

  • Rustproof frame, reinforced for extra strength.
  • Manual lightweight aluminium and fibreglass frame ( only 236g ).
  • Extra large cover when open – 8 ribs ( approx 96cm in diameter).
  • Length closed – 25cm
  • High performance polyester fabric.

Cath Kidston Superslim Mini Folding Umbrella – Bleached Flower White

Cath Kidston Superslim Mini Folding Umbrella - Bleached Flower WhiteThis stunning Bleached Flower White Superslim Mini Folding Umbrella designed by Cath Kidston is a delightful umbrella to use. These superslim umbrellas feature funky fabric designs by Cath Kidston and bear the Cath Kidston label. The Superslim is the lightest umbrella Fulton have ever produced yet full size when open!

  • Exceptionally slim, round, lightweight umbrella
  • Only 3cm wide when folded. Opens to standard size umbrella
  • 3 stage manual aluminium/fibreglass frame for extra strength and flexibility
  • 6 ribs – rib length: 50cm.
  • High performance polyester pongee cover
  • Length closed: 22cm.
  • Span when open: 86cm
  • Weight 138g

 

 

 

 

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New designs from Lulu Guinness

Posted on May 10, 2013 by BrollyBoy

It seems to have been a constant stream of posts this week outlining some of our new stock at Brolliesgalore.  Last weekend we looked at the beautiful new designs available from Fulton (see the two posts here and here if you missed them).  Then on Wednesday we looked at the stunning new designs available from Cath Kidston. Following that we had the announcement of the return of our double-canopied rainbow umbrellas. So it certainly has been a busy week of fresh stock announcements, and today we have another treat in store for you too!

Lulu Guinness at Brolliesgalore

That’s right, we have a brilliant selection of new designs available from designer Lulu Guinness. Her brand, founded in 1989, has gone from strength to strength to a globally recognised style icon, and we are lucky to be able to offer you her wonderfully creative umbrella designs for you at Brolliesgalore. Lulu Guinness’s creations are regularly seen sported by Helena Bonham Carter, Florence Welch, Katy Perry, Dita von Teese, Alexa Chung and Christina Aguilera, trailblazing women who dare to venture outside the parameters set by a predominantly trend led fashion industry. They are women with a fierce sense of humour and an even fiercer sense of their own femininity. These traits are reflected beautifully in the umbrella designs created by Lulu Guinness, and the new lines we have available for Summer 2013 exemplify this beautifully.

So why not browse through these stunning new additions from Lulu Guinness at Brolliesgalore. And be sure to check out our dedicated Lulu Guinness page to see the full range too. We are sure you will find the ideal umbrella to suit your needs at Brolliesgalore.

Lulu Guinness Bloomsbury – Diagonal Stripe

Lulu Guinness Bloomsbury - Diagonal StripeThe new Lulu Guinness Bloomsbury umbrella in Diagonal Stripe design is a strikingly beautiful double canopy umbrella. This umbrella features a luscious red outer and 2-tone diagonal stripe inner. Lightweight high performance steel frame and fashionable red crook acrylic handle. Sure to be a hit with our customers for 2013!

  • Auto opening
  • Length 83cm
  • Span when open approx 95cm
  • Weight 530g

Lulu Guinness Tiny – Pop Art Lips

Lulu Guinness Tiny - Pop Art LipsThe wonderfully iconic Lulu Guinness Tiny – Pop Art Lips design umbrella is a manual tiny folding Umbrella by Fulton featuring famous designs by Lulu Guinness. Very compact when folded but with a full size cover when open. Scattered with a Pop Art Lips design.

  • lightweight manual aluminium/fibreglass frame , 6 ribs
  • High performance polyester pongee fabric
  • Length closed 16cm
  • Span when open approx 87cm
  • Weight 165g

Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella – Dice Handle

Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella - Dice HandleBold and vivid, this beautiful Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella with Dice Handle is already very popular with our customers. The slimmest umbrella Fulton ever produced yet full size when open, and now featuring Lulu Guinness designs. Exceptionally slim, lightweight umbrella, only 3cm wide but opens to standard size umbrella. Special rustproof, reinforced frame designed to withstand inversion in normal wind conditions. Unique Dice handle.

  • 3 stage manual aluminium/fibreglass frame , 6 ribs
  • High performance polyester pongee cover
  • Length closed 24cm
  • Span when open approx 84cm
  • Weight 184g

Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella – Cobalt Spot

Lulu Guinness Superslim Umbrella - Cobalt Spot

Another of our new designs is the Cobalt Spot Superslim Umbrella designed by Lulu Guinness. This is the slimmest umbrella Fulton ever produced yet full size when open, and now featuring Lulu Guinness designs. Exceptionally slim, lightweight umbrella, only 3cm wide but opens to standard size umbrella. Special rustproof, reinforced frame designed to withstand inversion in normal wind conditions.

  • 3 stage manual aluminium/fibreglass frame , 6 ribs
  • High performance polyester pongee cover
  • Length closed 24cm
  • Span when open approx 84cm
  • Weight 184g

 

 

 

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