☽Sailor Moon☾ Luna (Dupe) Purse

Aiee, what's up people?

It's been awhile that I actually posted something onto this blog...I've been severely neglecting this blog, sorry about that :/ I was actually going to delay this post as I still have one other post that is still in progress, but this post is going to be short and sweet, whereas the other one is going to be long. 

Anyways, today's post, is about something I ordered off Ebay, when they were having a good sale on most of their merchandise.

I placed an order on the "Sailor Moon Luna Purse" at the last week of October and it didn't ship to my house until the 3rd week of November (which is this week, actually!).

Note: This purse is faux, it is NOT the actual Samantha Vega x Sailor Moon Collaboration, so there are a few differences, but overall, the faux purse looks pretty good, just missing some details from the original.

☼ PACKAGING ☼

→The package arrived in standard mail form←

→The purse was wrapped with clear bagging←

→Under the plastic bagging, the seller also wrapped the purse with a soft white mesh←

☼ CLOSEUPS ☼

Overview of the purse.

☆The outside of the purse is quite sturdy, however, there was a noticeable scuff at the left corner.

Another closeup shot.

☆ The metal pegs on the bottom are also in good quality and very sturdy.

Opened view of the purse.

☆ In the front, there is a thin pocket compartment. Unlike the original, there is no printed pattern/lining of Luna and Artemis that would be on the inside of the flap and purse.

The inside of the purse.

☆ The purse has 1 zipper pocket and 2 pocket compartments, small and big. The inside material is made up of brown satin.
★★★
Some additional styling shots with the purse.

The strap of the purse was also adjustable, so you can either make it really long or short.

☼ THOUGHTS ☼

Original vs Dupe?

-The ears of the original luna purse is a lot pointier, whereas the dupe one, the ears are rounded

-There is a cute Luna and Artemis pattern inside the original.

-No branded Samantha Vega logo in the dupe.

-The crescent moon is metal in the original and has "Samantha Vega ♡ Sailor Moon" engraved on it.

-The dupe has the crescent moon stitched on.

Is the Dupe purse worth it?
Pros:
♦ Price is cheap, I got the purse for $9!!!
♦ Sturdy purse
♦ Almost exactly as the original
♦ Strap is adjustable
♦ Cute design
Cons:
♦ There was a scuff on the purse
♦ Missing details such as the pattern and engraving
♦ Ears are slightly bended

Ultimately, you get what you paid for. If you're a super fan or a person of details, than I would recommend buying the original one and shelling out a few more dollars.

But I think the dupe is fine enough, it still has the overall cute design of the purse.
I rate this product:
❤❤❤♡♡

Thanks for reading,

Courtney ♡

[Review]: Daiso Brown Mix False Eyelashes in No.3 Romantic Style

What up, my people? 

Can you believe July is over?! This means summer break is going to be done in a month! It's crazy how time flies! But then again, my break started way back in May since I didn't take any classes for this summer semester. 

As weird as it sounds, I'm ready to go back to school and take some classes! I've had so much time on my hands these days, that going back to classes will be refreshing. 

I finally have good news, I'm going to be even more busy because I found a job, and I'm going to start in a few days. ( •̀ᄇ• ́)ﻭ✧

Since I don't how much time I will have for blogging in the future, I decided to go ahead and review the brown mix false eyelashes in no. 3 romantic style, from Daiso, as I've shown from my previous post.

{Closeups}

Overall view of packaging.

Closer view.

Out of the package.

{About}

From the Daiso eyelashes that I buy, the Brown Mix series is my favorite. The series has six different types of false lashes. 

Unlike the lashes that I had tried and bought  previously, from Daiso, the brown mix series lashes are softer and the lash band is clear and a lot more bendable.

 Today from the series, I`m going to be reviewing, the No. 3 Romantic Style one.

The romantic style lashes are the only ones from the series that have more, thicker, fuller and dense lashes towards the end of the eyelashes. Whereas other lash styles had the lashes spread out evenly, the romantic style lashes do not, as the appeal is to make the lashes more alluring.

In comparison from the other lashes from the same series, this one, surprisingly, the lash fibers were really soft. The band was also a lot more flexible than some of other ones in the series.

HOWEVER...

Due to the density and weight of the lashes on the end, the corner of the false eyelashes curled up. This resulted in the application taking a bit longer and the over all look appearing quite weird. ಠ╭╮ಠ

{My hair is messy, hope you don't mind!}

Look at how much length is added, when worn.

-I really like how long my lashes look, seeing how the lashes lengthen my real ones quite a bit.

My lashes are fuller...only at the end though.

-The lashes do give a fuller look, but only towards the end of the lashes. They are more suited for giving off the alluring or exotic look, instead of the dolly or doe-like appearance, I prefer instead.

★{Overall Thoughts}★

The packaging was adorable and girly, sadly, it's what made me drew to the lashes itself.

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ♡

The application was a bit more difficult compared to other lashes from the series, given how the ends would curl up.

❤ ❤ ♡ ♡ ♡

The comfort of the lashes was good, the band wasn't a hard plastic and the lash fibers were really soft.

❤ ❤ ❤ ♡ ♡

The quality is much better in comparison of other Daiso lashes.

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ♡

The price is great!

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

The overall rating for these lashes would be:

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ♡

I would say this though, from the Brown Mix series, the "romantic style" ones have to be my least favourite. I would recommend trying the lashes from the series, but I would get a different style only because I found the other styles more cutesy and appealing. 

There's also the fact that these lashes are the first to ever curl up for me, so that's a minus. Also, if you're looking for lashes that gives you both length and fuller lashes, you might want to skip these ones!

Again, to end of on a positive note, these lashes are the softest ones from the series and the most flexible. They are probably one of the more unique ones as well.

Thanks for reading (and the 10k views!), ɾ⚈▿⚈ɹ

Courtney ♡

[Review]: Nature Republic Soothing & Moisturize 92% Aloe Vera Soothing Gel // {Outfits + Ed Sheeran Concert?!}

What up, my buttercups?

I hope you guys all have been enjoying the month of July. So far, I haven't been doing too much after my graduation and being on a break from school, has actually made me more lazy than anything. (◍•﹏•)

Fortunately, after getting a pep talk by one of my close friends, I'm feeling more pumped up and more motivated to do and getting things done. And one the tasks I want to do, is write more blog posts, in order to make up for missing the weeks of June.

For this post, I present you with a review on Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel. 

Company's stock photo.

Look how clear the gel is!

Closeup of the product.

What I really like about the product is that it doesn't one usage, but instead, has multiple uses.

The best 8 ways to use the gel.

Examples of how to use the Aloe Vera Gel

1. Moisturizing cream or as a face mask
2. Makeup base
3. After shave cream
4. Hair treatment and to style hair
5. Treatment for swollen eyes
6. Protection for nail care
7. Body lotion
8. Treatment for sunburns

The gel used as a lotion.

From the list of usage, I have used the gel as lotion. The substance of the gel feels nice and soft-like, I really like the cooling effect it has on the skin. As well, I also like how light the gel is. A pet-peeve of mines, is when I find lotions feel too heavy. Another plus of the product, is the smell! It's very light-scented and pleasant.

✿ {Recommendations?} ✿

-A big, definite, yes!! The product has various and numerous use and not only does it smell nice, but it feels nice as well on the skin. It also doesn't hurt that aloe vera, itself is a great substance for the skin.

[Outfits, outfits & outfits!]

Dress: H&M
Belt: Forever 21
Oxford Heels: Payless Shoes

-An outfit I wore to take pictures with a friend, since she couldn't make it to my grad.

Kimono: Brandy Melville
Knit Crop Top: Aritzia
Necklace: H&M
Skirt: Forever 21

-One of my favourite outfits, up to date,

Halter Top: Urban Behaviour
Skirt: & Necklace: Forever 21
Purse: YSL
Flats: Naturalizer

-The outfit I wore to Ed Sheeran's concert. ˭̡̞(◞⁎˃ᆺ˂)◞*✰

Ed Sheeran Tank
Shorts: Forever 21
Shoes: Converse

-Of course, I had to style my Ed Sheeran tank top.

[Ed Sheeran concert?!]

I went to Ed Sheeran's concert a few weeks ago and the entire experience was amazing! He's great live and the way he engaged the crowd was great.

Honestly, I was about to ugly cry, haha, when he came out onto the stage and when he started singing "Photograph".

-I would add the videos I took from the concert, unfortunately the file is to big. (｡•́︿•̀｡) 

So here's some photos instead!

Thanks for reading,

Courtney ♡

♡Sponsored♡: Teacupcastle L.O.V.E. Necklace

Hi everyone!

Sorry for not updating and disappearing for a while, I was busy the past few days since I just graduated from college and I finally got assigned a student for tutoring. ヽ( ★ω★)ノ

This post is going to be a bit different from the usual, because I'm excited to share with you guys my very first sponsored post on this blog (hooray!). 

A few days ago, I received a package from Angela, the kind owner of Teacupcastles, an Etsy shop, which specializes in homemade & handmade jewellery and accessories.   

A variety of jewellery that Angela created.

I came by Angela's store after reading a post by a fellow blogger that I follow and was interested in her store, as her handmade items were inspired by japanese fashion, fairy tales, The Pretty Reckless,  comics and anime.

Out of interest and curiosity of her store, I messaged Angela, and too much to my surprise, Angela quickly replied back! Luckily for me, Angela was more than willing to send me an original piece of her work and sponsor me. 

Fortunately for me as well, Angela was really patient with me and kindly answered my questions right away, providing great customer service. ٩(^ᴗ^)۶ 

Here is the packaging that I received:

Cause animal stamps are the best to conceal information.

After opening the envelope, along with the necklace, I was presented with an adorable and colourful business card.

The contents inside.

Closeup of the card.

While communicating with Angela, she allowed me to pick a list of items that I was the most interested in from her store, and in turn, would pick which item matched me the most. 

And happily, I'm glad that she chose to let me sponsor the L.O.V.E. necklace, which is adorable and pink, and really matches with my blog (hahaha).

The L.O.V.E. necklace.

A different angle of the piece.

A closeup the necklace.

What stood out for me the most of the piece, was the intricate and detailed designs of the floral charm, it showed me how talented Angela is, with her craftsmanship. However, I also really like the detailing of the wording of the love charm, which was a cute touch!

The quality of the necklace was another plus, you can tell how much work Angela puts in for each of her products. (◍•ᴗ•◍)

In addition, not only did Angela send me the necklace, but she also gave me a bonus gift, a heart-patterned pin button.

Overview of the package.

Here are some additional shots of the necklace with my outfit:

I love how I can easily match the necklace with my outfit.

Despite the floral patterns, the necklace is still easily the main focal point.

As previously mentioned, the detailing of the wording of 'love' is incredible.

{Where are the outfit pieces from?}

Dress & Shoes: Forever 21

Cardigan: American Eagle

Bralette: YesStyle

Belt: Charlotte Russe

What makes the accessories from Teacupcastles so interesting and unique, is that they're one of a kind. You wouldn't be able to get them anywhere else and for the reasonable price, the excellent customer service you receive and the overall quality, I would highly recommend shopping at the store.

Furthermore, there is also an appeal to different fandoms, it's a store where you would be able to find accessories that are inspired by and from Sailor Moon, to Game of Thrones, to Final Fantasy, to Harry Potter, etc. 

I want to personally thank Angela for giving me the opportunity to be sponsored and taking a chance of a relatively new blog, that has no experience of sponsorship whatsoever and of course, for letting me review the wonderful necklace.

♡ If you guys ever need the chance to buy adorable and unique accessories, the Etsy store, Teacupcastle is your place to go! ♡

Thanks for reading,

Courtney ♡