Arty Update

I've been a little bored at work lately so I've been trying to pass the time by doing some simple pixel animations. They don't take very long and look cute in different colours.

As for my absence, I have been quite busy this year with training and work and everything so I have taken a little breather. Slowly I am getting myself back into blogging once more and I hope to have more posts for you soon. Thanks for your support and patience sugar peas!

Here are the fruits of my boredom~

(Please do NOT copy, trace, re-post, edit, use etc unless you are given permission from me)

Sandy's Shop

Hello my lovelies!

Today I am bringing you another review from my sponsor Sandysshop!

Sandysshop is the go to place for tights and leggings. They also sell various styles of clothes. From simple to cute to spooky, all at reasonable prices, you are bound to find some thing you like ❤

You can use the code CULTFAWN for 10% off your order!

My order:

☽ Lace Bow Side Knee High Socks - $8

☽ Luna Cat Sailor Moon Tights - $9.90

☽ Harajuku Doll Joint Tights - $9.90

My order also contained a little piece of candy attached to the business card. Yummy!

Shipping:

The package was sent on the 17th of October and arrived after exactly 6 business days later on the 27th. That's super fast. It was sealed in a yellow paper envelop. The products were wrapped individually for protection and there was no damage in transit. Sandyshop's shipping service did not disappoint!

Lace Bow Side Knee High Socks - Super cute, light and stretchy. They are a light grey, with a cute heart pattern and sit nicely at my knees. They feel perfectly secure, nothing worse than knee highs with loose elastic. The lace can be folded down or sit over your knee. It is attached to the sock with good stitching that doesn't restrict the stretch of the sock itself. The bow is a similar lace with a loose shape and it is fastened to the sock. They are really comfortable. They are not as thick as they look which means I will still be able to wear them in the warmer weather.

Luna Cat Sailor Moon Tights - These are faux thigh high tights with kitty theme. Not just any kitty though, it's Luna from Sailor Moon! The top of the tights, the gusset, are sheer, then starting at the mid thigh they are black to give the look of wearing thigh highs rather than tights. Luna's face decorates the front of your thigh while there is a tail at the back. I am a Sailor Moon nut and if you are too you are going to love them too. However, I would not recommend them for someone who is taller than me. I am around 5'8 (173cm) and these tights are recommended for a height of 165cm max. I really wanted them regardless and thought it was worth risking it. They fit perfectly fine but I would not recommend them for anyone taller than me.

Harajuku Doll Joint Tights - I've seen a lot of images of people wearing ball jointed doll (bjd) tights floating around the internet and knew I wanted a pair. I was delighted to find Sandysshop was selling them. They are white tights, thick and sturdy material. The print makes your legs look like it has hinges at your joints and give the spooky look of doll limbs. The joints sit at your ankles, knees and right up to the top of your thigh. They do take a bit of adjusting to make sure the joints sit in the right places and the print doesn't look too stretched, only when you first put them on, so be prepared for that but it really is no fuss to do. They have a gusset with a set back and front side so you know which way they sit and they have a little extra stretch for your tush. They are comfortable and look wicked when you wear them, great to add a bit of spooky to your casual or to add some oomph to a costume. Again I would advise anyone taller than me to be wary of the size, these are also 165cm max.

Overall:

A really great order. I love every piece. They are comfortable, good quality and I know I will get lots of use out of them. Sandysshop is well organised, goods are presented with all the size information and they ship as quick as possible. Sandy always provides a great service. She is easy to talk to over email, she replies very quickly so you don't have to wait long to hear back from her. Don't hesitate to send her any queries you have about her products and her store.

A big thank you for reading and to Sandysshop for giving me another opportunity to review their awesome store!

You can use the code CULTFAWN for 10% off you order at Sandysshop

❤

Obey the Butt

Long time no see babydolls. I have been quite busy, finishing up with my animal studies course, being social and job hunting. Not to worry, my shopping didn't stop during my absence so I have a few reviews to give you. 

Odd tidbit: Its also been super cold lately, I bought these towards the end of winter for the warmer weather in spring. Even now in October (middle of spring) that weather hasn't really come except for the odd day. It was snowing just yesterday. Our house doesn't have heating so it has been really hard to get a chance to wear these and take photos without freezing my bum off. So thats another reason there was a big delay in this review. 

Hehe.

Let's start with stay-cute.com

Stay Cute, also known as Tokyo Hardcore, is a young, girl power, street brand. Selling cute tops, pants and accessories with sassy graphic prints. I've been hanging out for a pair of their shorts ever since I laid eyes on them and I splurged a little to buy myself something extra.

My order:

† High Waist Logo Hot Short - $10 (Normally $15)

† Cropped Mint Logo Hoodie - $48

I was also sent a bunch of stickers for free~

Shipping: $12

The order took about 5 days to be processed and shipped, a little longer than what I am used to but that's ok. The price of the shipping is pretty reasonable for Australia/America. (It often can cost an arm and a leg over here). It arrived to me in just under a fortnight. Wrapped up in a black envelope and the clothes were also protected in plastic. It came to me undamaged by transit. Over all I am pleased with the shipping service that was provided.

Item Quality:

The shorts - They are simple, black, high waisted, hot shorts. Made from a blend of cotton and spandex. There is the brands logo printed high across the bum. They are super comfortable, the small a perfect fit for me. I love the way they look on me and I can't wait for warmer weather to wear them more. Getting them for $10 was such a steal! Even at full price ($15) they are definitely worth it if you are looking.

The Hoodie - A lovely mint coloured crop hoodie. It sits above my belly button. The hood sits comfortably on my head (so long as I am not wearing my hair up). The material is a mix of cotton fleece and polyester. The zip is sturdy and seems like good quality. There us a logo printed on the right side at the front. The hood had a drawstring but it fell out after the first wash and I have not put it back in. I wouldn't have used the string much anyway. I love this hoodie, I wear it to the gym often, despite being half polyester I don't get sweaty when wearing it. At $48 its quality seems worth it. My only gripe is I wish the hood was bigger, I get annoyed with hoods that are small and always fall down. Love big hoods. This one isn't too bad though.

Over All:

I love my order. Stay-Cute came through with the goods, great quality, good shipping, reliable, adorable but badass style. I highly recommend taking a look at this store. There is a great range to choose from and they are often coming up with new designs.

That's all for now and remember to stay cute~

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!

Fallen Princess Review

Buy it HERE

Fallen Princess Store is run by two young ladies in Sydney Australia that started up their business this year. Steph & Jasmine contacted me and generously offered me one of their products for a little review of their store.

Shipping:

After making my request Fallen Princess was pretty fast to making and posting it off. The item arrived over night for me once it was posted too as I also live in Sydney. It arrived to me in a paper letter envelope, the envelope was unopened. The parcel was small and discreet.

Item/Quality/Size:

My favourite item in their store is the lavender fallen cherub garter and this is the item I chose to review. Fallen Princess will also customise your item a little by letting you choose the colour of the satin flowers. I chose the lavender flowers. Inside the envelope the garter was packaged very sweetly in a little pouch with a thank you note. 

The garter is made of black elastic with a satin-like surface. The back of the garter is plain while the front is decorated with 5 flowers and a little cherub charm. It is stitched together well, I can't see it falling apart easily as the stitching is pretty secure and cleanly done and does not affect the stretch of the elastic.

This garter comes in sizes XS to XL with measurements but they also offer custom sizes. I measured my thigh and chose a small for myself. It sits securely around my mid thigh. So far it has not fallen down while wearing it, though I feel like it could be a little tighter.

Overall:

The garter is a nice simple accessory. They are well made and affordable. Steph and Jasmine are super easy to talk to and flexible when it comes to their designs. I really like this little piece, I am so happy with it. I can't wait to wear it more and I think it will add a sweet but cheeky touch to plenty of my outfits.

A big thank you to Fallen Princess for their generosity and thank you for reading lovelies!

What's in my bag?

BOUGHT: HERE~ 

on Aliexpress

I've been holding out for a new bag, this one had caught my eye ages ago. It sold out however, very quickly. I hoped the seller would restock but never did. It wasn't until recently when I got frustrated with the size of the everyday handbag I was using that I started to look for one again. This is my first time buying from Aliexpress.

Shipping: Free

It arrived in a grey envelope, inside a plastic wrap. The buckles had been padded and the strap wrapped up. In two days it was processed then shipped. It took 10 days to reach me after it had been posted. It was in perfect condition when it arrive. Super happy with the shipping service.

Price/Item/Quality: $17.50

I am really happy with what I got. It is the perfect size for an everyday bag. My biggest worry was the material. The photos showed PU leather but the product description described it as canvas. I wanted PU and hoped that the description had been mistaken. Happy days, it is made of PU leather. The inside is lined with a canvas like material though.

(Hard to see in above picture) The bag has one main pocket, that is separated by a panel which divides it into two, one pocket can secure shut with a snap button which connects to the separating panel. In side the secured pocket there is a zip pouch and a small open pocket. The spotted panel of leather is also a flap concealing another major pocket to stash your goodies in, secured shut with a button. I'd advise using only this pocket or the main pocket for the things you use most, like wallet and keys. It can be easy to leave either open and you might risk having things fall out.

Don't let the compact size of the bag fool you. It can actually pack quite a bit. This is what I carry with me most days, plus extra things like keys and sunglasses. It holds them all well with room to spare most days. It is light, doesn't add weight to what you are carrying, unlike the old bag I was using. The shoulder strap sits comfortably and doesn't strain me when I carry it for long periods of time.

I carry detol hand sanitiser, Tony Moly: Mini Bunny hand cream, Tony Moly: Moist Mist face spray, my blue phone/money wallet, compact notebook, Tony Moly: Bunny lip glosses, Paul Frank Lip Smackers, Nivea: Lip Repair balm and my strawberry chocolate comb.

Overall:

I use this bag every day. I really love it. A bargain for that price. Now that I have had this good experience I think I can feel more confident about shopping on Aliexpress (so long as sellers have a good rep, of course). I would recommend anyone to buy this bag, from this seller. They were fast to ship and it really is a great bag.

Much love ~

Meet Marie ♥

I've been saving up for a new Alpacasso to join our little family. As soon as I saw the eden series I knew she was the one. I have two pink boys, Toulouse, from the earmuff series, and Berlioz, from the gorgeous series.

(A cookie for whoever can guess where their names are from~)

Bought: HERE!! (Anime-Dolphin eBay)

Anime-Dolphin sells a range of plushes and merchandise, mostly related to Japanese animation. They have cute ghibli, pokemon and disney collections plus lots of other series. 

Shipping: $3

When she arrived she was packed into a padded, yellow, paper envelope. In that she was sealed in a plastic bag. A little squished as you can see but being a plushie, it just took a few squishes to get her back into shape. She arrived a lot sooner than I thought she would. She was posted within 24 hours after payment, on the 15th of April. Estimated delivery was for the 30th of April but she arrived on the 24th. That is almost a week early, so I was pleasantly surprised when she arrived.

Item/Quality/Price: $39.99

She is a white, female, 17 cm Eden Series Alpacasso. She has little pink cheeks and stitched eyelashes. She has an amuse alpacasso tag on her tummy towards her back leg.

My main concern in purchasing her was that she was going to be a bad knockoff. If she is a knock off, the difference seems very minor to me, she is a very good one. I don't know if she is or isn't a genuine Alpacasso. She does have a label, and a tag, however the only thing that makes me suspicious she is not a genuine one is her label is not an 'eden series' label. I'm no Alpacasso expert so it's only a suspicion. Everything else to me screams genuine. She is a really good quality plush, knock off or not.

I was hoping for a genuine one, but the places where I know to get them had sold out of the eden series. So I took a chance on Anime-Dolphin and I love what I got.

Overall:

I love her to bits. She will get lots of cuddles and fits in wonderfully with Toulouse and Berlioz. I would advise anyone of thinking to buy from Anime-Dolphin, look at the store through the american eBay site. Her Australian site has a lot less available, this product isn't even listed in her Australian store. If you do this there will be price differences, better keep an eye out for that :)

Thanks for reading ≧◉◡◉≦

(Sorry for the terrible lighting in my room)