The items I bought are similar to a number of items I have seen in taobao stores and on storenvy, so I assume that they are sourced from the same/similar suppliers ^^
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Warning; this review s super picture-heavy!
Now onto the items! I bought 10 items in total; I will be reviewing 8 of these today, as 1 was a gift for a friend, and another I unfortunately had to return, as I didn't like how it looked in person. I ordered my items late one night; they were shipped by next day mail (I wanted them super fast!) that next day, and the day after they arrived at about 8am! I was impressed with how quickly they were sent out. They were well packaged in plastic bags (the shoes had a canvas bag, not a box, which isn't the most secure wrapping) and everything was clean and smelt very new!
1. "Cute Gyaru Style Pink Plaid Pinafore Dress"
I was very pleasantly surprised with this dress/suspender skirt! It is made of a really warm and heavy material which is soft to the touch.It's really cosy to wear on a chilly winter day, and it served me well when I went shopping in London in the middle of January! The pockets on the front are sadly decorative, but still a very cute design. The straps can also be adjusted using a button to lengthen/shorten the skirt.
The skirt is one of my favourite items from this haul; it's well made and sturdy, with a convenient inner lining. Sadly the waist is a little big on me, but it's hardly noticeable when I wear a baggy blouse. I think this skirt would best fit someone of a UK 8-10 (of a 26-28cm waist or so).
Rating: 5/5
2. "Kawaii Baby Blue Gingham and White Lace Top"
This top is super cute and perfect for summer as the lacy arms mean your skin can breathe! I love the floral lace detailing and the cute buttons that CutesyKink have on a lot of their items. This top had a couple of threads around the bow, but otherwise it's very sturdy and well constructed. I haven't worn it outside yet as its very cold here at the moment! I will be taking it to Japan in the summer for sure, as its perfect for a casual shopping trip. I would recommend this top if you have a small-ish bust (32 inches or below), as it runs on the smaller side.
Rating; 4.5/5
3. "Soft cosy cream bear cape coat with hood"
This cape is just the softest and cosiest thing ever! I will admit, I have fallen asleep in bed snuggled up in this cape a few times. It is very well made and the material is just lovely; its also big and roomy which is perfect for lazing around in. It's a cute soft creamy colour (a little lighter than in the stock photo) and the buttons are robust and easy to use.
Rating; 5/5
(so soft!!)
4. Pastel blue cutest bow smock dress
This dress is another of my favourite items from this haul; its adorable in person! I wore it on Christmas day and it was very comfortable to sit around and eat lots of food in! The sleeves are light but still keep you fairly warm, and the lace is so cute with the little bow design! It is very short however, so I would recommend wearing shorts or a sukapan with it, especially if you're taller than 5'4 or so!
Rating; 5/5
The colour also goes perfectly with my badge from Moon Bunny!
5. Cute White Sailor Collar Frilly Lolita Shirt (these titles are so long!)
This shirt comes with a detachable collar tie which I have removed in these pictures ^^ This shirt is so cute and versatile, I have so many outfits planned with it! It's well made, other than a few rogue threads I spotted around the button area. The collar is very cute and jazzes up a lolita coord nicely. Once again, it features the cute gold-coloured buttons. This shirt is a little more roomy than some of CutesyKink's other items, which is ideal if you have a larger bust! The sleeves are also very warm and comfy.
Rating: 4.5/5
(sneaky loose thread!)
These shorts/supakan are super super soft and very warm! The pom poms they have are removable and I have taken them off in these pictures, as I wore them under a dress as safety shorts! The material is extremely comfortable and heavy, and the shorts are very solid. I noticed that the lace has a couple of loose threads as with a couple of other items; this may be a manufacturing thing, but hopefully CutesyKink will pay super close attention to these details as they grow and expand.
Rating; 4.5/5
(such soft material!!)
Wearing my supakan, shirt and shoes!
Sadly, these shoes were a little disappointing. When I unwrapped them, I noticed that the flowers at the front of the shoes had fallen off (they had not remained stuck with the glue that was used by the manufacturer) as had a couple of the fake pearls at the back. I wondered if this was due to them getting damaged a little in the post, but other reviewers have had the same problem, so I expect it is a manufacturing flaw with the glue not being strong enough or right for the material. I fixed some of the flowers using super strong glue, but have not re-glued the flowers at the front yet. I'm content with how they look now so I may leave them as they are. I haven't worn the shoes outside yet, but I think the flowers will hold up well now they have been re-glued. Hopefully the company will check these shoes more carefully in future to make sure they are up to selling standards; they are a very cute design and comfy to wear, and the sole of the shoe seems sturdy and easy to walk in. The detailed construction is what lets them down unfortunately.
I decided to keep the simple laces for these photos (the ribbons are removable) so that you can see the shoes more closely.
Rating; 3.5/5
(Very cute looking).
(so small!)
Overall, I was very pleased with my experience with Cutesy Kink! They were very helpful when I had to return an item and refunded me in a timely manner, and also kept up good communication when I messaged them, even during the holiday period. I was also very pleased with their shipping speed, and my items overall. I feel they could improve a little on checking product quality in the case of the shoes and checking for loose threads, but otherwise I think everything is super cute and good quality! I would definitely recommend buying from their website as they are very friendly and helpful and the clothing is reasonably priced! More people are also leaving ratings/reviews now for their purchases, so you can read what other people say about an item if you're curious, which is super useful! They also are currently having a sale on some gyaru/steampunk items, and they frequently add new lines to the online shop, so I hope you will check it out!
Communication: 5/5
Shipping: 5/5
Packaging: 4.5/5
Clothing quality: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
Thank you all so much for reading! I hope this was a useful review, I tried to be as detailed as possible and give my full opinion; if you have any queries please contact me!
Love, Cee x
All of the items are so cute! Especially the dress!!
ReplyDeleteI bought the exact same blouse on taobao late last year! (with the exact same display pictures.. it was super roomy too!)
Though I guess its always nice knowing theres an alternative to having to browse taobao for cute clothes and use a shopping service! even if they are marked up a bit, especially as theyre already in the UK!