Category: shopping

coat, shoes, shopping

A couple of purchases :-)

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I am really excited about these two things!!!

Firstly, some brown sandals I’ve been looking for for AGES!  I didn’t have any sandals because I’ve been away for so many summers, but it seems like the only colours in fashion are coral (pretty, but makes my feet look nude), light tan (again makes my feet look nude), black (very nice, but a bit work-y), or mint (very pretty, but doesn’t go with my wardrobe).  I really wanted some dark brown sandals to go with my dark blue skirts and dresses.

I found them!!!  After so long searching!

 They go so well with my wardrobe and they are pretty comfortable!  I love the low-ish heel, it makes any outfit look a bit better.

I have literally been wearing them nonstop.

My second purchase is if possible EVEN MORE EXCITING.  I bought a coat from Alannah Hill!
This coat took me ages to actually buy.  I went with mum to DFO and we looked at the coats in Alannah Hill, because they were all 20% off the already reduced prices!  There were a couple I liked, but I couldn’t decide and it was still a lot of money.  I wanted a new “good” coat because my old red Japan coat is getting very tired.  I’ll probably still wear it for everyday though.

 This coat was actually not my first choice, there was another one with a fur hood I liked more at first.  Anyhow I went home and came back the next day with Charles, because I figured he’d have to look at me wearing whatever I buy.  We looked at the composition of the coats and the one I originally liked was all polyester.  Ew!  Whereas THIS coat (which both Charles and my mum preferred), was wool and cashmere!  It’s going to be so much warmer in Winter!  Charles commented that the colour is a sort of vintage-red, not like the modern darker reds.  It’s like a fire engine.

I’m so glad I bought this one now 🙂 The other one had toggle closures which means there was a slight gap in the front.  Chilly in winter! This one is so classic. It was marked down to $229 from like $550, and then another 20% off which took it to $183!  Bargain! And I ADORE it.

 The lining is beautiful ballerinas 🙂

 With my new sandals 🙂 What, it’s summer!

It reminds me of some BTSSB coats with a similar empire line.  Except less frills. And more RAD.
I love that photo.

And they’re my purchases!

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October challenge – Don’t buy any stuff!

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Now that we’re home from America, settling back into daily life, I really want to start saving money.  I hope that Charles and I can afford to move into our own place sometime in the next year, and that certainly won’t happen if I keep buying dresses and makeup!

So I’ve decided to ONLY BUY FOOD AND NECESSARY ITEMS this month.  I’m even going to try not buying unnecessary food, like lollies and stuff.  I want to make some clothes and trinkets, but I’m not going to buy any new patterns or fabrics.  I’ll use my enormous stash.

This means that during Frocktober there will be a few repeats (although I already own LOTS of dresses), and I’m going to have to get a bit creative with what I wear.  I’ll also get to use up a few of my makeup products and THROW OUT THE BOTTLES, which is something I love doing.

So wish me luck!

(She says as she browses Modcloth and Victorian Maiden’s new releases)

And here’s a picture of a Sheltie with a stick.

shoes, shopping, wedding

Yumetenbo and Wedding Shoes!

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This post is mostly a stream of consciousness and some shoes I like.  It has opinions.
So I find most “Bridal Shoes” kind of ugly.  I don’t really like the satin-covered look.  Doing a quick google search of “wedding shoes” and a couple of clicks later I get this: 
Which is pretty much an embodiment of all the stuff I hate about wedding shoes.  They often seem to have that shape – elongated and pointy at the toe, stiletto heel that’s not high, boring back and strap.  Not only are these fabric-covered, but also embroidered!  Lumpy.  Other types are mostly strappy heels, which I also don’t like.  My toes are not for public display.  I suppose these heels would be comfortable, which is a massive plus on a day when you don’t want to get sore feet.
I know some women get the shoes covered to match their gowns, and I agree that it’s a nice idea.  But by the same token, there are lots of amazing normal shoes that I’d love to have for my wedding.  Normal shoes might be better because you can actually wear them again.  Normal shoes won’t be damaged forever if you get them wet or *gasp* muddy.
Ideally, I would like these Baby, The Stars Shine Bright shoes for my wedding.  They’re the Princess Drop Chandelier shoes or something like that.  They’re out of stock everywhere.  I think I saw them in Paris but never bought them 😦 Silly.  I love the gold filigree touches.  A very elegant shape too.
So today I was browsing Yumetenbo – a site I often browse but have never bought from.  It’s all in Japanese.  Some girls can manage to navigate well enough to buy but I’m not that confident yet.  I found some lovely shoes I’d totally wear to my wedding (or anyone else’s)!  The great thing about this online store is that a lot of the shoes are available in many colours!  Click on the pretty pictures to go to the websites!

Probably these would be good in beige or white, depending on the dress colour.  I love double straps – super cute.
Just simple Mary-Jane pumps.  SO MANY COLOURS.  These would go with any outfit.
I love these.  So simple and elegant.  The bow is detachable so you can wear them as normal pumps or as cutie cute cute pumps!
And inevitably I start looking at other kinds of shoes…
 
These have an interesting wedge heel.  I think it’s totally weird but also awesome!  Plus, more double strap action!  I’d get it in pink or in spots!
 These shoes are just gorgeous.  I’d be almost as tall as Charles in these!  I love the red shoes best.  Most of my wardrobe is red or black.
Oh dear!  It just occurred to me!  Maybe I just love the shoes because the models are so cute!  Look at them!  Awwwwww!
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Stock photo found!!

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A bit less than a year ago I bought a Victorian Maiden skirt off the sales community.  I couldn’t find a stock photo of it anywhere and neither could the seller.  I just found one – in the weirdest place!

I found it on Gothicplus.com – it’s apparently selling this skirt.  Except, when I read the description, it seems they’re selling a cheap Chinese-made replica.  It says that it comes with corset lacing at the back – which mine doesn’t have.  I guess the makers only saw this one stock photo of the front of the skirt.  Who knows if it has corset lacing?  It’s called a “Black and White Retro Lolita Dress”.
Weird.  You can tell it’s the true VM stock photo because a) it’s my VM skirt, b) it’s a VM blouse, and c) the backdrop is the same they always use.
So if you’re planning to buy from Gothic Plus, I’d stay away from the clothes as all the photos are real brand stock photos, and they clearly have no idea what the back of the dress looks like.  The shoes they sell look like they’re legit as they say what brand they are.  I like some of the Demonia steampunk boots!

I love this skirt.  It’s totally wearable without a petticoat for a more casual look and it’s still beautiful.  It’s just the right length.  This is probably my most-worn piece of brand, and I haven’t had it that long!

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Purchases – Sweden!

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Here’s all TWO of my Sweden purchases!  First, a top from H&M.  That chain store is all over Europe.  On every single street corner.
Aaaaand this one is from a rad shop called Design Torget (or something) in Stockholm.  It’s a shower octopus that holds all your shampoos and stuff!  He has a little face!  We only have three things in it but now I know we could easily buy FIVE MORE SHAMPOOS and house them easily.