11.29.2009

Treasure Box: A few pieces

Picked up the silver version of the Joveeba rose belt today ... One size

as well as a Story By Tang backless bubble dress in black. Size 0

The two together look pretty awesome.

Also picked up a Zanthus strapless dress and a Story by Tang racerback but can't find any pics of them online .

11.27.2009

OzSale: Emerald Rice by 7 For All Mankind Jeans

2 pairs of Emerald Rice by 7 For All Mankind Jeans - one in a black and one in blue. Size 23 and 24 respectively, from OzSale




Review added after receiving shipment:

OzSale is one of those websites that brings together labels from far and wide, and hold sales for limited periods of time. Their website is easy to navigate, and checkout is pretty stress free. Be aware however (and it is noted on their website), that delivery can take anywhere between 7-21 days due to the way the sales are set up.

I ordered two pairs of jeans - touch and sight never seen before - and it was confirmed pretty much straight away. It wasn't until about a week after however, that my credit card was finally processed and then another two weeks before I got an email to say my items had been shipped. Ozsale uses registered post so you can track the items , and delivery is between 3-5 working days from when they say it is shipped.

The products came labelled, well wrapped and on time. No issues at all.

My disappointment however came in the quality of the jeans. I have worn SFAM jeans before and my denim has always been decent quality. However, these particular Emerald Rice jeans came in a very thin (albeit soft) denim, and they looked just cheap and nasty. The fit is okay, but i just hate the denim.

OzSale allows you to refund products within a certain timeframe. Had I known this I would've returned the jeans straight away. However, I (wrongly) assumed that because they were on sale etc, there was no refund policy. So lesson learnt - always check the refund policy! Besides the product quality of this particular item, OzSale can be a place to find some great buys at fantastic prices.

11.19.2009

OzSale : Ksubi Jeans

Snapped up some awesome bargains yesterday. 2 pairs of Ksubi/Tsubi Jeans from Ozsale at a

Indigo Scooter Straight Legs


Indigo Narrow Leg Jeans RRP $330, bought for $66


11.07.2009

ASOS: A little bit of summer

The problem with ordering from overseas is that often higher costs involved in shipping (expected really...). ASOS charges a flat rate of approximately $18 which I think is fairly reasonable, but even at that price, I feel the need to put in a larger order rather than just what I want.

Today's order is a bit smaller than the last... but I'm still looking forward to the box of goodies that should arrive in about 2 weeks nonetheless!!

(below edited after receiving the items)

So , true to form, I got this parcel 10 working days after processing. Not bad, and consistent, but not as good as other UK sites where I have had items within one week. That said, all the items in the box were correct and individually wrapped. Let's have a look at individual items:

Spotted Bikini + matching briefs
Product review: True to size, just as expected. No issues.



Once Upon a Time Pure Silk Dobby Print Blouse in XS .
Product review: I hated the look of this when I received it. The pink was much too bright, and there were strange white panels throughout, making me look like a cowboy. Unfortunately for me, the item cost $60 to purchase, but it cost me $25 to return it to the UK. Expensive lesson in overseas buying ;)



And two pairs of sandals for the summer.
One in turquoise , one in dark pewter, size UK3.

I'm normally a AU6 in shoes, and took a gamble on the UK3. Strangely, my right foot appears to wear the UK3 fine, but my left foot appears to be a bit smaller. Oh well.

The sandals themselves came in individual boxes, wrapped inside with paper but smelling overwhelmingly "new". Some might like that smell, but I had to air them out because it was so strong. Also, the labels say leather, but they feel pretty hard and plasticky to me so im not sure about that one. Besides that, they look as per their photos and will keep my feet summery cool this season :)


And one in pewter...

Witchery: Bella Bow Leather Bag

I've been eyeing this bag for at least a year but never purchased it for hope it would go on sale. No sale, but picked it up for those casual summer months..

Bella Bow Leather Bag, in Tan, from Witchery

Merge Clothing : Cheap Monday Moa Tank

Summer is arriving here in Perth, so i've been trying to stock up on some casuals for the summer season (actually, i'll be over in South America for summer but they'll come in handy anyway!).

I picked this Cheap Monday Moa Tank up in White (size XS) from Merge (one of my favourite little stores).