A Bit Shady

A Bit Shady Purveyers of fabulous fans and parasols. What is A Bit Shady? Jacqueline is a trained milliner, theatrical costume designer and parasol collector.

A Bit Shady is an Australian-based business created to design and distribute fine parasols and provide a beautiful and practical way to help protect skin from the sun. A Bit Shady is the passion of Jacqueline Rutland (who may be descended from the Duchess of Rutland, famous for introducing parasols as a fashion accessory to the United Kingdom a couple of hundred years ago.) She has worked in theat

re as a Costume Supervisor in Sydney and around the world for over twenty years. She can often be found in the dark, in venues like the Sydney Opera House, Edinburgh Festival and Sydney Theatre. A Bit Shady can also be found showcasing parasols at various festivals around Australia, notably WOMADelaide and the Woodford Festival.

27/09/2022
Yes A Bit Shady will be back at Woodford for the 14th year. It's going to be hot hot hot! The gorgeous Pinky getting som...
26/09/2017

Yes A Bit Shady will be back at Woodford for the 14th year. It's going to be hot hot hot!
The gorgeous Pinky getting some much needed shade (and attention) under his new purchase, the personal monk parasol ;-)

I love a good festival. I attended my first Woodford in 2013/14 in a bit

Oooooooh We have a few Rainbow Monk Parasols, only in Standard or Baby size, Fab for a rainy day. Don't forget ALL the M...
24/05/2015

Oooooooh We have a few Rainbow Monk Parasols, only in Standard or Baby size, Fab for a rainy day. Don't forget ALL the Monk Parasols are totally waterproof (almost Monsoon proof!).

12/12/2014

Jen Lawton c'mon down ! you have yourself a new Purple Contessa Parasol ... Whoo Hooo ! your name has popped out of the hat this week !. PM me your postage details and she will be yours ... all yours

Its going to be a hot hot hot summer so get fanning with elegance folks.. ditch the piece of cardboard .. not a good loo...
08/12/2014

Its going to be a hot hot hot summer so get fanning with elegance folks.. ditch the piece of cardboard .. not a good look !
These are our newest favorites and a great prezzi.

These Fans are the most elegant in our collection, and super effective!
We love the way they can be flicked open and closed
Comes with a silk Pouch to keep them “nice”
$16.00 each and you can choose the colour of the pouch when you order.

photo thanks to Clockwork Butterfly designs and of course Rufus who does not want to give them up !

PM us to order or call the Shady Phone 04 3201 4002

06/12/2014

Ok So still waiting for Mary De to contact me. Please message me Mary De
But The other person sporting her new Purple Contessa Parasol will be Ruth Straker, Thanks for sharing the love Ruth.
We have another one to go to a new liker or Sharer this week so share the love and stay tuned.

04/12/2014

Ok We have picked randomly and now have 2 new sporters of purple Contessa's, I have pm'd them as a courtesy to ensure they don't mind us making it public so check your messages folks (esp Other)

Ok. Now for Some pre Chrissy specials From Dec 2 - Dec 20 All Classic lace parasols will be only $35.00. + PostageThey a...
02/12/2014

Ok. Now for Some pre Chrissy specials From Dec 2 - Dec 20
All Classic lace parasols will be only $35.00. + Postage
They all come with a cover, and are of top quality.
For colours see our Web site http://www.abitshady.com.au/lace.php
or PM us here or email us at [email protected]

This is the lovely Purple Contessa that could be yours if you were a new liker to our page this week.
25/11/2014

This is the lovely Purple Contessa that could be yours if you were a new liker to our page this week.

25/11/2014

Ok lets try this, I am a bit crap at "Facey" so giving it a go.... Each week for the next 3 weeks one lucky new liker to this page will be selected to receive a Purple Contessa and Fan. Also we are going to offering a few pre christmas specials.

A Bit Shady @ Woodford 2011-2012
27/01/2012

A Bit Shady @ Woodford 2011-2012

Thankyou Woodford! Bless! And thanks to Nik, Kat, Conan & Mike who filmed it and everyone who created this amazing event .. performers, supporters and crew!

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Sunshine Coast, QLD
4566

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+61432014002

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