The second round of laser treatment for the solar lentigines is done, and I still need to hide under brollies. I'm supposed to call them 'parasols' since they're meant for shade from the sun. Duhhh. Apparently I don't own any parasols that break up UV rays. But hiding under a brolly is better than none right? So for the first two weeks after the first laser session in July, I just used whatever brolly available.
J couldn't stand my laissez-faire-ness, and insisted on loaning me one that actually protects against UV rays. She owns a number of higasa (日傘) and said she could easily have one stay with me for a bit. She passed me one in a pretty PINK, with frilly edges and polka dots. I was mildly horrified; used it thrice, refused to carry it andstole traded for another black polka-dotted version from her. 😆
The black higasa is beautiful, and I really didn't want to hang on to it forever. If I have to carry a brolly, then I might as well buy something decent. Luckily the man was in Tokyo, and he had a pocket of time to go to Tokyu Hands to get me a few decent higasa. This is a hot hot hot summer, and the UV-cut umbrellas are out in full force at the malls. He had plenty of designs to choose from. He didn't troll me by getting any frilly lace nonsense. He found three decently-designed ones (in my usual color palette) that are supposed to cut out 90% UV rays. These higasa aren't small, but at least they're lightweight and very well made.
Returned the beautiful black higasa to J, and used my own. This is her only one in black, and she loves it too. Heh. I have to get used to lugging an extra accessory around now. Pfffft. After lunch on a blazing hot afternoon, we put up our higasa and sauntered down to check out Keepers at National Design Centre. Wheeeeee.
J couldn't stand my laissez-faire-ness, and insisted on loaning me one that actually protects against UV rays. She owns a number of higasa (日傘) and said she could easily have one stay with me for a bit. She passed me one in a pretty PINK, with frilly edges and polka dots. I was mildly horrified; used it thrice, refused to carry it and
The black higasa is beautiful, and I really didn't want to hang on to it forever. If I have to carry a brolly, then I might as well buy something decent. Luckily the man was in Tokyo, and he had a pocket of time to go to Tokyu Hands to get me a few decent higasa. This is a hot hot hot summer, and the UV-cut umbrellas are out in full force at the malls. He had plenty of designs to choose from. He didn't troll me by getting any frilly lace nonsense. He found three decently-designed ones (in my usual color palette) that are supposed to cut out 90% UV rays. These higasa aren't small, but at least they're lightweight and very well made.
Returned the beautiful black higasa to J, and used my own. This is her only one in black, and she loves it too. Heh. I have to get used to lugging an extra accessory around now. Pfffft. After lunch on a blazing hot afternoon, we put up our higasa and sauntered down to check out Keepers at National Design Centre. Wheeeeee.
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I loveeee Japanese sun umbrellas :D managed to buy 2 in black and red (only 70gr each). Indeed, they are saviour in this horrendous weather
Liv
oh hurrah that you stocked up on them too! you have gorgeous skin, must take care of it!
You rather be in a higasa than expose your face to the rays lor. *Aunty mode on*
@jo: grrrr. Yeaaaahhhhhh. Pffffft.
Really cannot fight with age... the sunspots are creeping! Still dare not use the aunty visor I had bought to wear in Sg though... it’s a little OTT *hahaha*
@Liv Gotta use the visor if it frees up your hands! Hehe. One day.
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