Brand Accessory Haul
Yes, this should have been a video. However,
as you’re reading this, I’m on my way to Belgium, visiting a long unseen friend
there and having some Lolita fun. And when this arrived I was too impatient and
wouldn’t have had the time to edit so… Back to the good ol’ fashioned text and
picture review it is!
This was my second time using From
Japan as a proxy and the first time using their still experimental Up to FJ packing and shipping option
(which essentially means that you let them pick what packing and shipping
method they deem best for the kinds of purchases you’ve made). I must say, I
was quite a lot to pay for postage, but it probably would’ve been that even if
I had selected my preferred shipping option. They did a good job handling and
packing everything safely and were quick to do so, so I can’t fault them for
that.
Yes, that was underneath the lid |
First things first: the fit is perfect! I was so worried because
different places kept giving me different size measurements. In the end I
decided to trust Lolibrary more than CC and it paid off – the shoes fit
perfectly and for the couple of steps that I took seem pretty comfortable. They
are in really good condition, I only noticed one or two miniscule scuffs –
honestly, the box is in worse shape than the boots. Since these will go not
just with my DMC coord, but with my wardrobe in general, I think they’re a
worthy investment, and now that I have some reference for AP shoe sizes, maybe
I’ll buy more in the future.
In fact, almost all of the items here
were bought with DMC in mind. This wig is intended for the same coord as the
boots and honestly, the photos don’t give the colour justice. It’s from
Brightlele and it’s their Romantic Dolly Wave series in ash grey x caramel. On
their website this wig seems almost green, but now I know that it’s just the
photo editing. You can see the multitoned strands, some being more grey and
some more ashy brown/caramel, but together they create a very lovely subtle if
slightly darker grey tone. The wig is very good quality as well, probably best
that I own: the hair is soft and the cap very stretchy, sturdy and comfortable.
The fringe is a tad longer than what I need, so I’ll have to look into trimming
or styling it, but hopefully this will work out one way or another. Also,
Brightlele have a deal that if you friend them on LINE, you get Y500 off any
purchase over Y3000, so I actually got this wig slightly cheaper. Still, having
experienced the quality for myself I definitely would’ve paid the full price
and this will probably be my favourite place to get wigs from.
Now we’re moving onto things for the
second DMC coord and they’re a lot smaller. I actually bid on two BtSSB rings
from this same seller, but only won this one – and I’m so glad I did because it’s
simply adorable! I kinda want the matching necklace, but when I saw it floating
around Mercari around the time I was compiling this order, it was more than
what I’d be willing to pay. It’s a perfect size, not too small or too big, but
sadly it is not adjustable, so even on my skinny fingers I have to put it on my
ring finger rather than the middle one.
Next are the wrist cuffs which I so
badly needed for my coord. Out of all pink AP wrist cuffs that I saw for sale
at the time these seemed like they’d be the closest colour match for the blouse
I’ll wear and they came with a bonus brooch which I couldn’t resist. The seller
disclosed some staining on the cuffs which in real life is so, sooo tiny I had
to look at it very close. I may be able to get the stains out as well, but even
if I don’t it won’t be a big deal. The brooch should go with the coord as well,
possibly meaning that I might not need a necklace after all, but we’ll see
about that. I’m not sure what other dresses I could wear this brooch with, so
it’s kind of an impulse buy, but for the whopping price of something like Y2000
for the set I really can’t complain.
And finally here’s one thing that
isn’t DMC-related. This headbow appeared on Wunderwelt and I immediately fell
in love with it. It was a bit more than what I would’ve liked to pay for it,
but decided that screw it, I deserve pretty things (faultless self-controlling
logic there) and added it. Now that it’s in my hands, I have absolutely zero
regrets. The bow actually has wires in, so you can plump it up or flatten it
down however you feel like in the moment. But what really won my heart is the
fabric. I can’t tell if it’s actual jacquard or something closer to printed
satin/polyester, but the roses are absolutely divine! This gives me real princess
vibes and as soon as I tried it on I felt like a goddess! When I’m back I’ll
have to try this on with Bright Starry
Night, I think these will go so well together – and who knows, maybe I’ve
found my summer ILD coord that way?
There was one more thing in there, a
small AP ring, but that was for a friend (incidentally, also for DMC) so I won’t
include it here. Suffice to say that it was securely wrapped and I was happy to
support a second hand shop in Nagoya that I have very fond memories from (both
Nagoya and that shop).
What can I say overall? If you want
a proxy service that give you more control over what you’re buying then From
Japan will work for you. The disadvantage is that unless you are very clear
about how you want things packed, you may pay more on shipping because they’ll
probably prioritise item safety and they’re also not the cheapest proxy going.
And brand is once again proving that
they’re an investment in quality as every one of these pieces arrived in
fantastic condition and will last for many more years to come.
I’m not sure when will any next haul
be, but whenever that will be I shouldn’t skimp on videos anymore. Also I don’t have anything scheduled to publish until I’m back, so this is it for the next week or so. Until next
time – take care!
Oooh those boots are gorgeous! And that final headbow as well, simply divine. All in all you got a nice haul!
ReplyDeleteThat headbow is all the more gorgeous in real life, I can't wait to use it in a coord (I have one in mind for summer ILD). I also wish I had a dress in this fabric, that'd be so regal! <3
DeleteThe haul is lovely. The brooch set is my favorite. I love brooches.
ReplyDeleteI'm gradually getting more into brooches, but finding some that I like proves more difficult than I envisioned. Luckily brooches are quite easy to find offbrand, especially in vintage shops, so next time I go to one I'll be paying more attention to their brooches.
DeleteNice haul! I really hope to see a coord with the wig and the wired headbow, that textured print is so romantic looking!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to trim the fringe on the wig, but I don't want to mess it up by doing it myself. Luckily, I'm due for a haircut, so I'll ask my hairdresser if he could do it for me. And yeah, I totally wish I had a dress in the same fabric as the headbow, as you say, it's incredibly romantic looking and just so lush! <3
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