Cult Fawn: February 2014

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Demonia Suede Bear Boots Review

I’m sorry for the quality of the photos I only have my phone for a camera and so I use instagram as a shortcut to edit them. Also this was an order and review I did back in early September 2013 before I had this blog.

This is not a sponsored review ♥

Buy Here: Greathotstuff eBay (Buy HERE)

Price/Quality: $86.95

For a pair of Demonia boots, that’s pretty decent really. They are fantastic quality, very sturdy, comfortable and surprisingly easy to walk in. I’ve worn them heaps and I walk everywhere. I wore them to the city when I stayed with my sister and walked pretty much through most of the cbd. I wouldn’t wear them in rain, because suede and rain don’t mix. They are not too heavy, definitely not as heavy as they look, but I’m pretty sure the sole is not hollow. Again this was a treat for me. I don’t really spend much money on shoes too often. I usually don’t see the point. But as soon as I saw these babies, I fell in love and had to have them, no regrets about the price.

Shipping: $35.95

Ouch! It was sent USPS priority so, hence the expense. Still, adding shipping and the price for the boots together is still a decent price for Demonia boots. It was the cheapest I could find them. They arrived nice and fast in a giant shoebox.

Size:

I am a size 9 in US sizing. The store has a great little shoe size conversion chart, I’d never bought shoes in US sizing before so I was a little worried. Buying shoes online always can be a bit more risky because really sizes vary between manufacturers. They fit beautifully though.

Communication:

I actually contacted the seller before buying them. I was worried because I was going to be going off to New Zealand and that if I bought them at the time they might arrive while I was away, so I was making sure that they would still have them if I left it till I got back. They replied super fast and reassured me that they would reach me within 7 days. Which they did.

Overall:

A great pair of boots! Great service from the store. I am absolutely in love with them. They are my babies now. I have worn them so many times but they still look brand new. They are well worth it if you like this type of shoe. Check out Greathotstuff on eBay, they sell heaps of other great shoes, not just Demonia.

BlackMilk Leggings Review

I’m sorry for the quality of the photos I only have my phone for a camera and so I use instagram as a shortcut to edit them. Also this was an order and review I did back in early July 2013 before I had this blog.

This is not a sponsored review ♥

Tentacular Leggings LIMITED - $75 (Buy HERE)

Beetlejuice Leggings - $75 (Buy HERE)

Shipping: Free.

Black Milk offers free international and domestic shipping. It is based in Brisbane Australia so it was shipped express to me in Sydney. It arrived the day after I received the shipping confirmation email. It was packed in a black ziplock packet with the BM logo on it.

Easter Eggs/Extras:

I’d like to mention that you get a few little quirky bonuses each time you buy. I got a little sticker which I put on my 3ds, you get a humorous letter/reciept and their washing instructions were like a little biblical listing of commandments which also gave me a giggle.

Price: $150.

These are a little pricier and sort of a treat for me. I’ve wanted a pair for a while so I saved up. In all honesty I think they are a little overpriced but the quality is great, I’m supporting an Australian business and fair trade workmanship. They are made really well and the fabric is good quality, plus these are designer leggings so of course they are going to be expensive.

Size:

I was a little worried about sizing. From their chart I was between an XXS and an XS. They advise you to go for the smaller size if you are in the middle but not all the designs offer XXS. I just decided to go for XS. I asked for advice on the facebook page and was met with helpful suggestions and was told I could exchange them if they were not the right sizing. The sizing is just fine for me, in fact I think an XXS might have been a little bit too tight for me. The fabric is really stretchy so it would have fit but I think if they had been XXS the colouring would have paled a little from stretching. With the XS I do have a little extra room on my legs but it doesn’t look unappealing or baggy.

Item/Quality/Material:

I love them to bits. I’ve had a few compliments which is always nice. My Beetlejuice leggings, because they have white stripes, I had to buy some skin coloured underwear though. Anything else is visible underneath them. They are a nylon/spandex blend so stretchy, thick and tight..and shiny….and beautiful.

Overall:

I think they are worth every penny, even though it is a stretch for my little wallet I do not regret buying them. They will get lots of wear and I am following the 15th commandment each time wearing them feeling like a ‘hot little boss’. These are the only leggings I have come across where I think it is okay to wear them as pants haha.

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LSP Sweater Review - Sangeo Shop Etsy

This is not a sponsored review ♥

Bought HERE (etsy)

Also available HERE (storenvy)

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Price: $27 USD

For a custom sweater that’s pretty dang decent. I also used a discount code that was going at the time to get 10% off and the AUD was trading better than the USD at the time so I got it even cheaper.

Shipping:

$20 USD, Shipping from the US kills me. WHY SO EXPENSIVE?! Still, I guess I have paid more for shipping from the US before. It was shipped International First Class UPS. It arrived 3 weeks after being dispatched from San Diego and I got a cute little thank you message on her business card.

Item:

Lumpin’ awesome! The sweater is so warm and comfy, the inside is really soft. I love the little Sangeo tag. The face is painted onto the sweater while the star is sown on fuzzy fabric.

Problems Encountered/Experience:

I have to say the communication was pretty poor. Initially, the first message I sent was replied to within a day, regarding my size. After that I lost contact with her, I sent her another question which received no answer, and the etsy store went down. Though I believe it may be that I bought at a bad time in the shop owners life, which I completely understand and forgive. I tried contacting her in this period because my orders status had not been updated as shipped after a week as it was supposed to. A few days later her etsy page was working again a day after she contacted me apologising for the loss of communication and directed me to an update on her tumblr page. After being paid for on the 5th of May, it was shipped on the 21st.

I contacted her two weeks later again as my order hadn’t arrived and I was concerned. Her etsy was down again, this time for being on vacation and she is still currently on this vacation to catch up with orders and because she is busy with study. My message had an automated reply telling me she would get back to me once her vacation was over. She also received her first negative feedback from a different customer on etsy. I also emailed her then which again got no response. After a few more days of no reply, I decided to open a dispute on paypal as my ‘45 day safe period’ was coming to an end and I wanted to make sure I was covered in case my item never arrived. My dispute emails also received no answer. I would like to point out I was never abusive or aggressive in these messages. I decided to give it another week before escalating to a claim. I’m glad I didn’t escalate it because it arrived! I closed the dispute, sent her a message on etsy apologising for seeming impatient and hasty and another email through paypal. I left her positive feedback too on etsy.

Overall:

The item is wonderful and gorgeous, I love it. Sangeoshop seems to take a lot of pride in their creations. However the lack of communication made the experience stressful. It seems her business has not yet recovered from things in her personal life which are keeping her busy. Her shop has received another piece of negative feedback from another seller who has not yet got their item.

I do not think she is a dishonest seller, I just don’t think this is a good time for her business so I would advise others to be careful. However I really hope she gets back on track soon as I think she has an awesome store and is really creative with her designs! ❤

Cat Ear Bowler Hat Review

(No longer available where I purchased)

Price: $6.99

Shipping: Free.

It arrived pretty quick after being shipped the day after I paid for it. However, considering it is a shaped bowler style hat, it was not packed very well. When it arrived it was squashed into a plastic bag. I’m lucky my mum was once a milliner so I could borrow her hat blocks and steamer and reshape it properly. I think even if I didn’t have access to that it would shape just fine with wear, it just would take longer and be more fiddly.

Item:

I think it’s really cute! I’m more of a beanie person but I really like this little hat. It’s made of wool, could probably be stretched a little if you have the means and you want it a little bigger. It’s of decent quality and should last me a while.

Size: I was worried it wouldn’t fit my big noggin but it does just fine.

Overall: I am delighted with my purchase, I think I will get lots of wear out of it and it’s a very cute little piece. Though I do warn people that you may struggle to get it shaped nicely after it’s been squished in the mail :c

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Brave Store Sponsored Review

I’m sorry for the quality of the photos I only have my phone for a camera and so I use instagram as a shortcut to edit them. Also this was an order and review I did back in early June 2013 before I had this blog. This is a sponsored review ♥

Cat Tights - $10

Buy HERE..

About the Store:

Brave is a store from the Storenvy market place. Run by the wonderful Jane from Melbourne, Australia. She is a reseller of Chinese, Korean and Japanese apparel and accessories. She ships both directly from her suppliers in Hong Kong as well as from Melbourne. Brave was the first store I bought from on Storenvy, after a Storenvy horror story with another seller for the same item. Brave Store has always been a pleasure to buy from.

Shipping:

Took about the usual two weeks, which I consider fast shipping.

These tights are so dang diddly adorable! False thigh high tights are great if you don’t feel like the hassle of socks that always fall down, wearing garters or suspenders. Brave Store has a great variety of false thigh high and suspender tights. Several of which I intend to buy. These are sturdy, the sock part is thick and doesn’t seem like it will ladder or tear easily. The nude top seems quite sturdy too but not quite as thick, obviously to give the appearance you are wearing socks not tights. These tights are very loveable and a great buy!

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Monday 10 February 2014

Zipper Mouth Sweater - eBay Review

(Sold out now)

Price: $11.59

Shipping:

It was free, it was marked as shipped the day after I bought it on the 21st of May. It arrived 3 days before the estimated time, on the 4th of June c: So thats 2 weeks exactly. It arrived undamaged and in good basic packaging.

Size:

I got an XL, I read the measurements and knew this was not going to be huge on me (I’m a smaller size generally). So as you can see above sadly it is asian sizing and not made for western bodies. Still it’s a fine fit for me.

Item:

It’s a really soft and cuddly cotton blend, I really love it. It’s perfect for winter. Very comfortable. The Zip is sturdy and will put up with me constantly zipping and unzipping. The design is so adorable from the big blue eyes down to the little ears on the shoulders.

Overall:

Love it. Totally worth it, how could you say no at $11? It’s quality is incredible for that price.

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Deer & Cross Distressed Sweater Review - eBay Purchase

I’m sorry for the quality of the photos I only have my phone for a camera and so I use instagram as a shortcut to edit them. Also this was an order and review I did back in early May 2013 before I had this blog. This is not a sponsored review ♥

I’ve been wanting one for a while. Was just holding off while I was waiting for other things to arrive. I finally bought it though

(Sold out now)

Cost: $15.99

Shipping: Free~

It was marked as posted the day after I paid for it. It arrived about 2-3 days earlier than the estimated time of delivery which is a bonus in my books.

Item:

It is a light weight jumper, slightly sheer. Be careful of pulling threads, however luckily it is a distressed jumper so you can pass off any holes you make as part of the design (I haven’t made any holes yet though :p). I believe it is a wildfox couture knock off, that doesn’t bother me so much. No way was I going to pay $230 or whatever for a distressed sweater…sorry. Though I imagine if you were to pay $230 you would get a more sturdy garment. This one feels fragile, like I said before beware of pulling threads and keep it in mind when you wash it. I have slept in this, it held up fine through that which surprised me so maybe it’s more durable than I think.

I really like this garment overall. My only concern is durability. I wasn’t expecting great quality, knowing it was probably just a knock off, so I am quite content with what I got for $16.

Buy it: HERE

Price: $12.23

This was the cheapest I could find from a seller with good feedback (98.5%) on eBay. I tried to buy a few months ago from a seller I have bought from before, a reliable seller, but they contacted me saying after they had tried to send it to me their customs officer had returned it to them because it had a hole in the packaging and the garment was damaged. They couldn’t send a replacement because they felt the new tops they had got in were not the same as the one they had tried to send me, the color was different. They actually advised me not to buy it from them because they disliked the color so much. They refunded me and I was worried I wouldn’t have the sweater I wanted.

I was reluctant from buying from any other seller on eBay, there were cheaper sweaters but their images either didn’t look the right color or their feedback was a bit too iffy in my opinion. I really wanted the violet, I’ve been wanting this sweater for ages but some of them were listed as light blue and used both the light blue color and violet color in their pictures.

Shipping: $1.99

Bargain~ It arrived nice and compact, wrapped well with no damage in transit.

Communication:

Was actually really good for a sale I didn’t even need to contact them for. They sent me a personal email once it had been shipped with an estimated delivery time and a few days after I received the item they sent another one asking if I had received my item yet.

Item:

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the item. I was suspecting it to be delicate like the similar style distressed deer sweater I reviewed a while ago. It is made of a stretchier, more sturdy material. It’s still slightly sheer, the fibre has a metallic sheen to it and the color is exactly what I wanted. I am really happy with this purchase.

Overall:

100% satisfied. Would buy from this seller on eBay with no hesitation again.

Sunday 9 February 2014

Brave Store: Kitty Flatforms & Cat Ear Beanie Review

Cat Beanie: $6 $5.40 (10% discount “CULTFAWN”)

I am a lover of beanies and hats. This one is no exception. I love it, I’ve worn it heaps and like the way it looks on my noggin. Its nice a stretchy so it fits well and is a pretty nice quality.

Kitty Flatforms: ~~$40~~ $36 (10% discount “CULTFAWN”)

I was really worried about sizing. I am an in between size usually, a 38-38.5 EUR sizing in shoes. I bought a pair of wedges off a different store on ebay as a 38 and they are a little small on me. So I contacted Jane (Brave Store) to ask for her opinion, she said they were pretty true to size. So I decided to try a 38 again. They are the PERFECT size. I’m so glad I didn’t get the size 39. They are comfortable and sturdy. Really good quality I don’t feel like they will fall apart any time soon.

Shipping: $4

Shipping is dang reasonable for a pair of shoes and a beanie. They arrived separately, both in good condition, about 15 days after being posted.

Communication:
As always Jane was very helpful and friendly, always happy to take on my annoying questions. Brave is a very reliable store, and has always been good to me. I will always recommend to others.

Overall:
Another great purchase from a great store :) I can’t think of anything negative to tell you. Perhaps just a general “Always check your shoes size”, shoe sizing can have slight variations amongst manufacturers. A 38 from one place may be half a centimetre smaller than a 38 from a different manufacturer, and that can be half a centimetre too small. However in this case the size was perfect for me.

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Saturday 8 February 2014

Sweet Deer Chiffon - Buychina Review

This was my first time using Buychina. I wanted to see how reliable it was so I’d have some knowledge if I ever wanted to buy something from there again. I restricted myself going for a simple (and cheap) dress, so if my order became a bust I was only losing a little bit of money.

Price/Payment: $7.23
My worry with Buychina is it does not yet accept paypal. I feel safe with paypal and I don’t like giving my card details over the internet. However despite the discomfort of having to do that nothing went wrong there.

Processing/Shipping: $5.23
Processing took a loooooong time. It took at least 2 weeks for them to actually mark my order as posted. However, in that time I did send them emails asking about my order and they were quick to respond.

It turned out, unfortunately for my dress, even though I had bought a pink version of the dress, in the processing time they had sold out of that color. They offered me a navy one instead, which I happily accepted (luckily navy probably suits me better), or a full refund.

The fact this happened worries me though. If I had not contacted them would they have told me they had sold out? Would they have refunded me? I would warn everyone to always contact the seller during the processing time if it exceeds a week. Once it had been shipped it took only maybe 2 weeks to get to me.

The Dress:
It’s make and material is nothing special but I was not expecting it to be. I got exactly what I paid for and despite its simplicity I really like it. It fits just fine, accurate to its measurements, the style is sweet and it is a decent quality make. The print is vintage inspired and cute.

Overall:
I really like the item, it was worth the price. Although I still find Buychina a little shifty, and my order took a bit long to ship, I probably wouldn’t hesitate buying from them again. Even with my concerns mentioned above about the reliability of that seller, it might have just been a one off hiccup and they might have contacted me eventually. Who knows?

Sweet Deco Phone Cover Samsung Galaxy S2 - eBay Auction Item

Item found here LINK..

Shipping: $6.50.
Arrived reasonably quickly and packed in protective bubblewrap so it was safe in transit and got to me in one piece.

Item:
It’s exactly as described. I definitely got what I paid for, fits my phone well. Though the little pom poms have a habit of collecting lint. It is really cute though and well made.

Price:
Well it was an auction and I think I got it for the starting price, no one else bid. $11.99. So all up it cost me $18.99. For a decoden case that’s not so bad.

Communication:
I’m only putting this down because I did have a problem with this. I accidentally ordered the wrong size case in the same design. I contacted them to see if I could cancel my order and got a really confusing response. I contacted them again and got no response at all. I put it down to a language barrier. So I bought and paid for this case and had to leave the other one unpaid for. Sadly that meant a decrease in my buyer feedback for an unpaid item. My fault for not making sure I was buying the right item, but still communication was lacking.

Friday 7 February 2014

Topshop Online Review

I’m sorry for the quality of the photos I only have my phone for a camera and so I use instagram as a shortcut to edit them. Also this was an order and review I did back in early April 2013 before I had this blog. This is not a sponsored review ♥

Topshop Online Review

This as my first time buying from Topshop. With it’s fame it was guaranteed to be reliable but I still want to review it and the stuff I bought.

Dweeb Crop Top £7:
I really like it. It’s exactly as described and I couldn’t help myself. It’s 100% cotton, comfortable and is a good quality make. This shirt should last me a while.

Hinge Detail Belt £10:
A decent wide belt, made of polyurethane. I really like the design of this belt but you really have to know what to wear with it because of how high up it has to sit.

Price:
The original price of the shirt was £10 but I got it as it went on sale for £7. That is a really good price for this shirt. The belt’s original price was £20 but I got it for £10, also a much better price than the original. I think the original price was pretty hefty for the belt for what it is, the reason I bought it was because it became half price. I feel that way with a lot of Topshop’s products. For the quality of the products I think they ask a little too much generally speaking. I suppose its the name and their collaborations with Kate Moss that are responsible for that.

Shipping:
It was £9, that was a slight deterrent for me. However the shipping was quick, it came in spotty packaging which was pointless but nice. The belt’s shape got a little warped in transit but nothing a few wears wouldn’t fix. They do deals like free shipping when you spend over £50 but I didn’t really want to spend that much, especially on my first time shopping there.

Overall:
Topshop is pricey for what it sells in my opinion. I think the best time to buy from them is when the item goes on sale. Be cautious of shipping, it’s borderline too much. Despite this I’m completely comfortable with my purchases and if i did see something really nice at a reasonable price I probably wouldn’t hesitate buying from them again. Though to avoid shipping costs I might go to the store in the city next time.

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Tony Moly Review

About Tony Moly:
I first saw Tony Moly products at the shop Morning Glory in china town. I fell in love with the packaging. As always though, it seemed too good to be true, I was more than sure it was going to be full of toxic chemicals that were going to make me sterile if I used it and had probably been smothered over a poor piglet in a lab at some point.

However I recently decided to research the name and found this on their website; “Tony Moly is South Korea’s popular beauty and skin care brand which brings forth a whole new beauty experience with top quality and yet affordable wide range of products. The all natural and organic products with no animal testing or specimen contents comes in chic and stylish packaging." I literally squealed and knew next time I went to china town I had to try it.

Appletox Smooth Massage Peeling Cream:
There are no instructions..at least none in english so I can only assume this would be the first thing to use before cleansing. It’s a little bit gross as you rub it in it peels away dead skin. However, despite it’s role it does its job in a soothing gentle way, it does not feel harsh on the skin at all. It smells like granny smiths. I just apply a little all over my face then wash it off once the dead skin stops coming away. It works on your hands too. Smooth as a baby’s bum.

Clean Dew Broccoli Sprout Cleansing Cream:
This by far has the cutest packaging. It also has my favourite scent. Broccoli and honeydew melon. Who would have thought? I use this right after the peeling cream. It has little massaging beads for exfoliation. It doesn’t foam it just makes you all oily. I leave it on for about 5 minutes then rinse. It leaves you smelling orgasmic afterwards.

Peach Hand Cream:
Soft on the skin and soothing. The peach scent is wonderful, I know it looks awkward to other people but I keep smelling my fingers after using it.

Cats Wink Clear Pact:
Too cute for words. I don’t wear foundation often but this shade suits me. Sadly it only comes in the one shade. It’s light and comes off nicely on your skin. Being a compact it’s perfect for the purse/handbag.

Pocket Bunny Mist:
A moisturising spray with a subtle refreshing sweet scent. Adorable bottle which I plan to reuse once it’s empty. Also perfect for the purse/handbag.

Cats Wink Mascara:
It’s actually one of the better mascaras I own. If not the best. It definitely gives me longer darker lashes. The brush is small and easy to use with a twisted brush for curling.

Petite Bunny Gloss Bar:
A strawberry lip gloss. The smell and taste is subtle which I like. Very cute packaging as always. I want more, they come in a range of colours and flavours.

Samples:
With my purchase they gave me samples of a night mask and red appletox with honey cream. The night mask is lovely and soothing. More of a gel than a cream in my opinion. It has no scent and isn’t tasty at all (I licked my lips after applying it). The red appletox however is wonderful and I am certain I’m going to buy that next. It’s a gel moisturiser, the mixture of the honey and apple is refreshing and luscious.

Price:
For the price and what you are getting, generous supplies of a cruelty free product with natural and organic ingredients in loveable packaging it’s all very affordable. The most expensive item was probably the compact or the broccoli cleanser at around $12.

Overall:
Love the products I bought, very satisfied. I would recommend these items very easily to everyone I know.

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