Quoth the Raven

Recently I received a wonderful package from my new sponsor Jane Nevermore.

Jane Nevermore is an alternative label based in the UK. With original prints and bright colours their products are versatile and eye catching!

† Shop HERE

Shipping:

Jane was pretty quick to ship my order out. It arrived to me in about 12 days from the UK to Australia. It arrived in the pink package above, sealed and safe. With no transit damage to the envelope or what was inside I'd say her shipping service was fantastic!

Items:

In my pack age there were three little treats just for me!

† Cone Studded Black Bracelet

† White Everyday Demons Crop

† Feelin' Blue Tie Dye Tee

First of all the black cone studded leather wrist band. The band is fastened by a notched buckle and its size is adjustable. The cone studs are black and screwed in to the leather. The leather is clean, thick and has neat edges. The buckle and studs are well fastened, every now and then though I check the screws just to be safe, I'd hate to lose a stud. That is just me being cautious though, this little baby is really well made. At first the band is stiff, but never fear, being leather with wear it will soften. I have worn mine almost non stop since I got it and it has already adjusted and sits comfortably on me.

I wish I could take full body shots because this everyday demon crop looks stellar with high waisted skirts and leggings. I love this print design so much, it was so hard to choose between the black and the white. Made from soft lycra, my only worry was that because it was white you might be able to see my bra through it. In this picture I was wearing a black bra and you can hardly see it, if at all! It sits comfortably under my bust, when I lift my arms it doesn't rise too high so I'm not flashing the world. Its fit is great, I went for a small size but Jane Nevermore offers to make custom fits as well as their standard sizing options. This one even has a little extra to fit for more boob :D

The feelin' blue tie dye tee is a super comfy, 100% cotton shirt. The explosion of purples and blues make you feel anything but down. It is a unisex tee and each design is hand dyed so no design is the same. A really great, versatile shirt, tie dye is never going to go out of fashion!

Overall:

I love each of these pieces and there are so many more unique designs from Jane Nevermore I would love to get my hands on! Everything is well priced for original designs and quality products. Jane is easy to talk to, very understanding and friendly. Her store is an amazing service and I would recommend it again and again!

Thanks so much to Jane Nevermore for the chance to write this review!

Creepers Review

In my little home town we have an annual rockabilly festival called Lady Luck. It's a great day of kitsch stalls, sexy vintage cars, sick tatts and of course swing cats. This post has been a little delayed, the festival was actually in January but I finally got the time to write about it.

Every year I go around checking out stalls, taking photos of people, cars and buying little bibs and bobs I come across that I can't resist. This year I found a gem of a stall.

Baby Creatures.

This business makes rock n roll adorable. Selling things like tees and bandanas with skulls and tatt designs printed on them. How are they adorable? Well they are for little bubby greasers rather than adults.

Now you might be wondering why this store would catch my eye? I don't have a baby, I don't really know any babies, especially babies that are cool cats. Not only did they have baby things on they were also selling T.U.K creepers. Specifically Mondo Lo Sole Brothel Creepers, with leopard print and studs.

I've been hanging out for a good pair of creepers for a long time. T.U.K is one of the brands to look for, so just how good are they?

Price: $90 AUD
At the time this pair could be bought for around $86 USD, once converted to AUD it was over $90 AUD, and that's not including about $20+ shipping. So this price was amazing! I was so happy. They are great quality shoes, $90 is quite a bit of money for someone on my current income but well worth it.

Item/Quality:
Amazing! They take a little getting used to I will admit, not so much because they are a platform but because they are a lower cut shoe than what I am used to. Also the suede is quite firm at first so I found it dug in under my ankle a little. Though they have softened now so I wear them a lot. I walk pretty much everywhere and these haven't given me any pains, even when I have been walking for kilometres in the city. They are really comfortable, perhaps not the best for support but, again, they have not given me any trouble. None of the studs have fallen off either, which worried me a little but they seem to be fastened on well.

Service:
The man who was running the baby creatures stall was very friendly and personable. He helped me try them on, we had a chat and even held them for me while I went to the bank.

Overall:
Love these babies to bits. They are really versatile in style too, I can coordinate them with heaps of styles. They are pretty much my go to shoes right now. Very comfortable and if you can get your hands on a pair I would definitely recommend them.

As for buying these yourselves you may have to do some hunting. I'm sure if you are in Australia and wish to buy a pair you might be able to grab some from baby creatures if you contact them on their facebook or through their website.

Thanks for reading ♥

† Kill Star Hamsa Racerback Dress Review †

† Kill Star Hamsa Racerback Dress Review †

Buy it: HERE

Price: £29.99 (-£6 with 20% summer discount)

I think this is a pretty decent price for a designer dress. It is really good quality, the print is gorgeous.100% Viskon, it is really soft and breathes wonderfully. I've been meaning to get one of these for a while and I finally have one. Their recent Summer sale sold me so I saved a little. The shape of the dress is flattering and comfortable with a loose fit for me. I struggled choosing between a goat of mendes raceback and this one but decided I preferred the symbolism of hamsa.

Shipping: £3.99

Very good shipping, posted within 24 hours after I paid for it, it arrived within about 2 weeks after I paid for it.

Extras:

I seriously love all of Kill Star's designs. Their attention to detail is a delight! If you buy one check out their tags on the clothes and labels. They have sassy little sayings on them and they just generally look amazing.

Overall:

I have hardly stopped wearing this since I got it. I have been looking for a sleeveless dress just like this for ages to rock with my Black Milk leggings and this is perfect! Kill Star is a great company and I really recommend them, they take a lot of pride in their products and it really shows. I hope you guys check them out!

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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.