Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Jewelove eyelashes no.6 charming ♡

I'm always on the look out for lovely new lashes to try out because I wear them everyday and I couldn't resist buying these! I chose no.6 out of the range because they looked the most wearable for daytime.

"Jewelove Eyelashes are soft yet durable lashes, made with the most natural and sturdy materials for long lasting and continuous wear. The thin bands allow for a more natural look and very flexible for comfort and easier application. Use these lashes to accentuate your eyes and give them a pick me up for any occasion."
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The most important thing to note about these lashes are that they are really, really long. They can make you look doe-eyed, but will probably look unnatural in real-life unless you have naturally long eyelashes. They look okay in pictures though. I wouldn't wear these during the daytime, even though there isn't a lot of volume. Although the fibres are nice quality and feathery, the length can make them a little irritating. The band is pretty thin and very flexible so the lashes are easy to clean and bend to your eye shape. They will last a long time. Overall, I wouldn't buy these again because, although they are great quality, the design doesn't translate as well in real-life and they're way too long.
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Where to buy ♡
Pretty&Cute ~ $13.00
Sasa ~ $11.00
eBay ~ $8.90
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Summary
What I liked ♡
Cute packaging
Great quality
Flexible, thin band
Easy to clean
Lasts long time

What I didn't like ♡
Way too long for me :{
Can be a little irritating
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Thank you for reading! c:

ami ♡

Friday, 19 July 2013

Storenvy: Syndrome sweetie heels ♡

Hello! I think I have a crazy shoe shopping addiction recently and I'll be showing you another pair in this post today! >w< I bought these Sweetie Heels from the SYNDROME Storenvy!

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I ordered these on the 4th July, they were dispatched on the 13th July from China and I received them on the 17th July so shipping is pretty good! The shoes cost $35 and they are $15 to ship on their own to the UK. They came wrapped in fabric inside a taped box and plastic wrap. The box was a little squished but the shoes were fine. :D

They look pretty much like the photos, just with a few more imperfections but no scratches or anything serious. I think they're so cute in real life! I'm a shoe size UK 4 so I ordered a 37 and it fits like a glove with no slipping at the back which I normally have problems with. Even though they're high heels I find them really easy to walk in and comfortable. They're well-made and are easy to put on and take off with the metal closure. I like how they look with thin lace-trim socks.
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Bye-byeee! :B 

ami ♡


Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Storenvy: Dollymilk ♡

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I've been really busy lately but I'm too excited to share these adorable handmade accessories from dollymilk with everyone! I'm totally addicted to all the pastels, tulle, ribbon and lace. I've bought the baby ♡ bell choker in pink, big♥angel wing hair clip and heart bell pins in white and black x black. Every order comes in a little bag and cute handwritten heart note.
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This choker has the cutest little details like the bell and the cross attached to extender. It's well-made except for one time the clasp came off but it was easy to fix. The materials are soft and really good quality too, the only downside is that the ribbon isn't sewn onto the tulle throughout so it needs adjusting every time it's worn. I'd like to buy all the other colours in the future!

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I think this hair clip has the best design ever and looks so cute in my hair! The fabric is a little thin though and it's a barrette which I don't like so I will probably change it to an alligator clip if it breaks in the future. Even though it's a really big clip it's very wearable.
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These lovely bell pins are super-versatile - they can be used to decorate anything from bralets to backpacks and make a jingly noise when they move. The bow on the white one had frayed edges which made me sad but I just fixed it up with some clear nail varnish. :D
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 I super recommend dollymilk as an artist and a seller. Visit her shop here!
Lots of love,

ami ♡ 






Thursday, 11 July 2013

Minkyshop + tea party shoes ♡


Hello! I'd like to share my experience with MinkyShop today, a retailer of Asian fashion, footwear and cosplay. I was looking for a cute new pair of shoes because all of the shoes in my collection are black. >w< I decided to go for a pair of white tea party shoes in medium (23.5cm) by Secret Shop costing £35.99. These shoes are usually worn with Japanese lolita clothing but I think they can look cute with other clothing styles too! They come in four different sizes and MinkyShop offer them in an array of colours.

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Secret Shop Traditional Tea Party Shoes/Flats
Secret Shop Traditional Tea Party Shoes White
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Shipping + Communication ♡
Shipping was about £13 for the shoes which was kind of expensive, however it came 10 days (inc. weekend) after it was dispatched, including a tracking number by EMS. The communication by e-mail with Minky was really quick and one of the friendliest I have come across. The shoes came very securely in a taped box.

Quality + design ♡
They look pretty much the same in real-life as they do in the pictures. The straps clip on but are also adjustable and fit really well. The materials used are strong and the shoes are well-made - no hot glue in sight! The only imperfection I could find was a tiny scuff in the front of one shoe which will probably be unnoticeable when worn. The sole is also very hard so they feel a little odd to walk in but I think it'll be okay when I break into them.

Sizing ♡
These shoes are little big without socks and slip at the back but are absolutely fine with socks.

Overall ♡
I'd super recommend MinkyShop as a retailer as they offer great customer service. Be aware that some other items may take longer to ship due to the suppliers. These shoes are cute but be careful with the sizing as with any other shoes you buy online!
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Thank you for reading!

ami ♡