Snow Party High Waist Dress Set Opening!

Hi friends! <3

Lucky pack season is here! I decided to get two this year. One from Angelic Pretty and one from Metamorphose. The Meta one showed up first, so I'll be sharing what all came in it with you!

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Metamorphose: Snow Party High Waist Dress Set (bordeaux)

***Includes 3 items: High Waist Dress, Logo Ribbon Clip, and Over Knee High Socks.***

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The package...

Opening it up...

Inside...

Otks and jsk, but where is the hair clip...? 

Otks wrapped (front and back views)...

Unwrapped (front and back views)...

Unfolded (front and back views)...

 

Details...

Jsk wrapped (front and back views)...

Unfolded wrapped (front and back views)...

Unwrapping it... Ah, there's the hair clip!

Hair clip wrapped (front and back views)...

Unwrapped (front and back views)...

Jsk unwrapped (front and back views)...

Hanging up (front and back views)...

Bodice details...

Print and trim details...

Try-on pics (attempts 1 and 2)...

All together! <3

Thoughts:

The package arrived within a week or so after ordering. I was concerned about the hole in the side of the box, but thankfully no damage seems to have resulted from it.

The print is very cute and perfect for a winter themed coord. It features snowmen and little animals playing in the snow. The fabric is cotton with a polyester/chiffon type trim and soft lace. The waist bow is detachable along with the waist ties. There are decorative gold buttons on the bodice.

I was hoping to get the regular waisted version of this set, but it sold out quickly and I ended up with this one instead. I didn't try the socks or hair clip on because I was more concerned about the jsk not fitting. Sadly when I tried it on, I knew it wouldn't work out. The high waist line cuts across my chest instead of going under it (as shown in the first try-on pic). I tried unbuttoning the straps and repositioning it to sit properly and it looks a lot better (as shown in the second try-on pic). However, the straps are too short to meet with the back of the jsk to fasten together. I would need another few inches or so for it to work. I will put the set aside for now and keep checking Meta's website in case the other one gets restocked. If I can get ahold of the other one, then I will probably sell this set.

Have you ever had this happen?

Preorder Crown Fox Enamel Pin Opening!

Hi friends! <3

Today was a very exciting day because... My package from Peppermint Fox finally arrived! Back in September, I saw they were doing a preorder for a fox enamel pin and just had to get one. The fox looked like a king <3 However, due to production delays it took a lot longer than expected.

Timeline

9/2~ Preorder is available online. Ordered and paid for. Expected delivery in early November.

11/4~ Email received stating delay due to supplier. New ship date is December 4.

Order will also include a small gift.

12/4~ Email received stating order has been shipped. Provided tracking number.

12/28~ Delivered.

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Peppermint Fox: Crown Fox Enamel Pin

(Description from Peppermint Fox website)

"The prince returns to his kingdom.."

A limited run of hard enamel pins, produced for Peppermint Fox's Fourth Anniversary.

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The package...

Opening it up...

Inside...

Wrapped up...

Unwrapped (front and back views)...

Off the card (front, back, and side views)...

Try-on pic...

Thoughts:

It's so cute! <3 The fox is adorable. The enamel is highly detailed and well done. The metal is thick and sturdy. I was surprised that it had two pin backs, but it is a little heavier than their usual wooden pins/brooches. I was not happy with the delay as I was looking forward to wearing it in the fall on my jacket. The free gift sounded nice, but it turned out to be a coupon with a discount code for my next enamel pin order. I would have preferred a postcard or art print featuring the crown fox. Then I could frame it for display. For now though, I'll just hang onto the coupon. Hopefully they do more fox pins in the future. Maybe a princess one? ;-)

Wardrobe Goals: 2017 & 2018!

Hello friends! <3

It's time for wardrobe goals! So, I thought I'd review what mine were from the previous year along with how I've been doing. I also set some new goals for next year. Enjoy!

Curious about earlier wardrobe goals?

2016 & 2017

2015 & 2016

Wardrobe goals:  2017!

1.) Show some love to items that haven't been worn much.

Done! I wore some dresses I haven't worn much such as Fancy Paper Dolls, Whip Factory, and Dream Fantasy. I tried to coord them differently from before too. 

2.) Less spending. Ask myself do I really need it? Certain exceptions apply ;-)

I think I did alright with this one. Yes I did get more stuff, but not as much as I usually would. I'm trying to be more selective with what I do buy. It's been a bit of a challenge.

3.) Focus on specific wishlist items. Like...

a.) Silver shoes and/or purse!

Got silver shoes and I love them! Not much luck with finding a purse yet though.

b.) Book print!

Done! I got Metamorphose: Secret Laboratory in green :-)

c.) Another Moitie jsk!

Done! I ended up getting a few lol.

Wardrobe Goals: 2018!

1.) Replace most of my long sleeve blouses with short sleeved ones! I tend to wear short sleeves  more often.

2.) More selling, less buying! There's a bunch of items in my sales album. I should sell more of those off before buying other items.

3.) Focus on Wishlist items! Especially...

a.) Black wrist cuffs

b.) Black peignoir

c.) Cat print jsk

Dreamy Horoscope Unicorn Ring Opening!

Hi friends! <3

You've by now seen me in many sweet style lolita coords and can safely say that yup she's all about that sweet life. But what you may not know, is that I wasn't always the biggest fan of sweet style. All those pastel colors (especially pink) were quite intimidating. So when I first started out, I wore the darker version of sweet. Bittersweet as it was called was a pastel print featured on a black background. I loved that it toned down the colors and made me feel more comfortable wearing something I loved. When I came across a listing for this ring, I was reminded of those days and decided to get it.

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Angelic Pretty: Dreamy Horoscope Unicorn Ring (black)

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The package...

Cute mailing envelope...

Inside...

All wrapped up (front and back views)...

Unwrapping it...

Front and back views...

Try-on pic...

Thoughts:

So cute! <3 I already have this same ring but in navy. Although the black version is nice too. The outline is neatly done and all the sparkles are present. The plastic has glitter confetti and is thick and durable. I'm looking forward to wearing it sometime soon! :-)