Myer: Wish Album Blouse

For something romantic .. Dress it up or dress it down.

Wish Album Blouse, XS , from Myer.

ShopBop: Thayer Yearn Dress

Because I like dresses.

Thayer pure silk Yearn Dress, in Sunset Pink, XS from ShopBop

Mainpeak: Thermals

To keep me warm when I get to Macchu Picchu. Obviously not for fashion ;)

Thermals (crew neck long sleeve, and long johns), both in black from Mainpeak, size XS.

See previous post for how my experience went

Myer: Cooper St Bermuda Spliced Frock

Just because I liked it... Occasion? None yet!

Cooper St Clothing Bermuda Spliced Frock. Size 8. Putting some darts in the bodice to fit a size 6.

Purchased from Myer.

Altrec: The North Face Venture Jacket

To keep me safe from the rain, while keeping me dry in South America

The North Face Venture Jacket, in Black with Pink trim. Size XS.

From Altrec

Online shopping experience (posted after receiving goods).

There is absolutely nothing bad that I can say about Altrec's online shopping service. The prices were great, they were upfront and transparent (the jacket I ordered had a limited edition colourway and would require an extra few days for shipping as it was a special order, so Altrec made this clear at the point of purchase), shipping was fast and registered, and the products were packed well , faultless and just as described.

The Grand Social: Joveeba Rose Belt

Because I'm in a belt kinda mood..

Joveeba rose belt, in black, one size fits all.

From The Grand Social

Also thinking about buying the silver...

Online shopping experience (posted after receiving the item)

Not a very satisfied customer I'm afraid.

The Grand Social explicitly says on their website that delivery is made only twice a week and certain items (such as Joveeba items) requires a few days extra. In my mind, this means a week max.

However, two weeks later, I had noticed that they were very happy to charge my credit card but my parcel was still "processing". Frustrated, I contacted The Grand Social and mentioned that I wasn't very pleased with their slow delivery and was provided with an assurance that it was going out the next day and for my hassles, they gave me a discount code for free shipping on my next purchase (I had already used the shipping code in the original instance).

It wasn't until 3 weeks after my purchase date that I actually got the item.

The item itself looks gorgeous - there's a bit of an ethereal sense to it , with its tulle and ribbon origami-d roses.. but it's not the best made. As I tried it on for the first time, I noticed that the ribbon was coming away from the rose backing. On investigation, I noticed that the ribbon was only glued onto the rose backing rather than sewed on... and the glue was obviously not very strong. While it didn't bother me too much (I got out a little needle and tacked some stitches onto it), the craftsmanship was just not as high as in other Joveeba items that I've owned. That said though, it is beautiful and I do love it..

Mainpeak : The North Face TKA100 Masonic Fleece Jacket

To keep me nice and warm on my upcoming trip to South America...

The NorthFace TKA 100 Masonic Fleece Jacket in Black, XS. Hooded, with thumb holes.

Purchased from mainpeak

Online shopping review (Edited after receiving parcel):

I was fairly satisfied with my purchase from Main Peak. Main Peak offers web only prices which tend to be about $10 or so cheaper than the retail price if purchased at one of their stores. And so, I decided to order myself a little black north face jacket in xs from their website.

The next day, I got a polite email from my one of their staff at a local Main Peak retail store who informed me that there was no stock for xs black jackets, and what would I like to do instead. So I chose the white, and she replied immediately and said she had packed up my goodies and they were on their way to me.

The next day, the parcel was on my doorstep, well wrapped and sent via insured , registered post and my total parcel was still cheaper than if I had purchased at the store! Yay!.

While I was very pleased with the service and the shipping, I was a little disappointed that the white jacket I received had a bit of dirt. Sure, nothing major - and I could just wash it myself. But for a brand new item, I would've liked to have a brand new looking jacket. Oh well, not a lot of love lost.

Overall, very satisfied with my experience from Main Peak.