Abstract: The present invention discloses a collapsible shade for avoiding solar radiation. The shade includes a first oblong segment of material which forms the base of the apparatus. In one aspect, the first oblong segment of material includes, situated around its perimeter, a first malleable element, such as a wire, to expand the segment of material to an expanded shape when uncollapsed. The shade further includes a second oblong segment of material which forms the dome of the apparatus. The second oblong segment contains a second malleable element disposed around its perimeter to enable the apparatus to form a dome-like configuration when uncollapsed. A user can then shade his or her face or other objects under the dome. The apparatus also includes a flap attached to a longer end of the second oblong segment, which can be rolled up and attached to the second oblong segment when not in use.