Adventure: Angelic Pretty San Francisco 2nd Anniversary Tea Party

So last week November 18th I went to the Angelic Pretty San Francisco 2nd Anniversary Tea Party that was hosted at St. West Francis 12th floor. I previously went to their 1st Anniversary that was near the Neiman Marcus at Union Square. And I really enjoyed last year a lot so I decided I had to go again (also an old high school friend was attending also) this year. The social group, the atmosphere, and the prizes were worth the money.

This year I was #13 because I think sorted out by those who purchase their tickets instead of coming at the door like last year. I was wearing a Angelic Pretty Tartan RedxBlack Low-Waisted JSK along an Angelic Pretty White Short Sleeve Blouse. So I did not take too much pictures, but first thing I noticed were the prizes at the table. All the prizes were gorgeous. \*A*/

I forgot to take a picture the snack they pass out, but it was egg sandwich, cucumber sandwich, roasted salmon with cottage cheese on top with a bit of parsel and under the roasted salmon was a hard sourdough slice holding it all. I really enjoy the roasted salmon. There were starbucks decaffeinated drink, hot water, apple juice, cold water, orange juice, and I forgot the other one.

So went socializing around. I really enjoy talking to other lolitas. We tend to have good group discussion with one another about general things and the conversation carries on.

Then there was cupcakes as desert. We get to put our own topping, but I really enjoy this small crunchy chocolate on my cupcake. It's really good. The vanilla was better than other vanilla cupcakes I've have had, but the chocolate was just VERY delicious. It was mouth watering and also it made me very thirsty. I wish I could have taken it home with me like they did last year.

They did a bit of group picture for all those wearing the same coordinates such as Gingerbread Series and Cinema Doll. I love the Toy Parade series especially the bluexblue version.

We after that did a treasure hunt where we had to find a letter and do what it says such as find a pink hair girl and then her and the letter in the front so they both get a prize. They had 10 letters out so there was at least 20 people getting prizes varying from gift certificates, novelty items, socks, and postcards.

Then there was the lottery that everybody was waiting. This year they went by smaller prizes before big prizes unlike last year they reversed it. So my friend won a Royal Cards OTK White Socks to match with her Royal Cards White JSK since she bought the black version of it already. And I was in a state of shock to win the Dreamy Horoscope Blue Skirt along with the Dreamy Horoscope Pink OTK Socks. 3rd most valuable prize in the lottery. I was super duper happy as this is the most expensive thing I have ever won in my life. It's worth $250 total, but as much as I am broke and need money I rather keep things I win unless they do not fit me. There was by the way about close to 60 people who attended this party, but at least 40% of them got some kind of prize so the chances of getting prizes are very high just like the anniversary party they held last year.

After the lottery we all got group pictures taken before going out and gave us bags which inside were Angelic Pretty Postcard Collection Holder to show us the postcard that they have released if you do collect their postcards.

After the lottery we had a contest of who dressed the best and there were 2 spots for the winners. Then the party ended and I think pretty much everyone at the party headed to the Angelic Pretty store for a private shopping for all those who attended the party. I got to see new items they saved for us and also more sales on items. It was very crowded and pretty much everyone at the party bought something at the store. The shopping lasted from 5-6pm. I was surprised that time had flown by so fast by then. The party started at 1:30pm (though they were 15min late due to some technical difficulties) and ended at 4:30pm.

I really just love the party. I hope I can attend next year, but I doubt next year I definitely will not win. Last year I got an Angelic Pretty Fantastic Ribbon Pink Ring. But then my friends are deciding to attend next year so I am having a hard time about going because I'm jobless and am focusing on school. We'll see when the time comes closer. I made some new friends and seen familiar people before that I never had the courage to talk to until now. Plus hanged out with an old high school friend. I can't wait til next year to see how much things changed from now. ^-^

So this is how the skirt and sock on me.

Note: Also I kind of was lazy at the beginning taking some photos. So I only started taking them like after the Toy Parade got together taking photo shoots together. Sorry I was busy mostly socializing and rekindling with a friend of mine.

If anyone was wondering about the Angelic Pretty Event they held, I did went. It was very rainy at 8am in the morning and already 9 people had line up for the LP. Me and my sister decided to just head back home since there was only 5 accessories LP and 3 JSK LP. Everyone could get one of each. So there was no chance and also my sister felt really terrible so we headed home.

Next time: I can't wait for H.Naoto to release their event about the LP. I will definitely be going. I hope they do it again this year and New Year. I did it last year and I got some good stuff and also some misses. But I have so far been able to sell all their LP I did not like inside of the whole even the whole LP. I gotta go and I recommend you go if you love H.Naoto stuff. It's so worth it~! *A*

Review: Replica AP Chess Chocolate Skirt & AP Toy Fantasy Salopette (by Oo Jia)

Hello there, just another VERY busy November trying to get ready for the holidays.

Introduction: So I was very excited to get a replica outfit done by Oo Jia. I have heard many reviews about when it comes to replicas, she is so far the best in terms of quality of print. I am not very familiar with the replica world, but I had decided to try her out since from what I heard it was better than the other replica sellers.

Communication: I was quite surprised by how she responded to my facebook message immediately. It was 11-12am in San Francisco while it must have been morning for her in China. So we were discussing about measurements. I know it can be quite hard since she isn't fluent to English and she knew beginning/moderate (knowledge of knowing how to communicate with another person generally), but in the end we got across through one another.

Payment: Originally I recall seeing that the item for the Chess Chocolate Skirt was just $80, but she told me it was $85. The price for the Toy Fantasy Salopette was correct as state on facebook which is $120. I didn't really bother asking her why it was $5 more from the original facebook price. Just a heads up there was Paypal fee apparently was 4.5% which means (salopette) $120 + (skirt) $85 + (paypal) $9.23 = $214.23 total

Time: I am quite impress since I only discuss purchasing on October 3rd and paid that very day also. I know she sent it out on October 24th since she gave me the tracking that day so it may have took her 21 days to get both of them done which is like 10 days per one item. She did say making time was 10 days, but I guess she means 10 days for each item?

Shipping: Shipping was very long and I began just eagerly waiting for the item. I got my tracking on the 24th and my item arrived on November 13th morning. So it took 3 weeks for the shipping. Here is what the tracking look like for me.

Packaging: It was very well wrapped. It was sturdy and no holes, tear, or stains from the package or my items. It was quite secure. Here is what my package look like.

Quality:
Chess Chocolate Skirt (mint):
Pros: + I do love how the print quality is very nice. You don't really know it is cheap til you look underneath the skirt. I can tell how very well done it is and looks close to the real. For those who do own a Chess Chocolate you have to really look at it to see the replica.
+ Comes with a free headbow (Yay!)
+ Wonderful choice of material used for the print.
+ The print quality is very lovely.
+ The built in petticoat is just perfect with this skirt. It gives off a flattering shape. So I can wear this with my casual clothing (main reason why I bought this skirt).
+ I love how the back has a bit of shirring so I can make it high or low with this skirt.
Cons: + The print I noticed was darker from the original. I bought an original one before and I think the mint here was darker than the actual Chess Chocolate. I don't really mine it's just alright to me.
+ I noticed also that the zipper, I am having a very HARD time trying to zip 1/4 the way up to the top because as my Mom said the issue is due to the fabric being thick. What I do is not unzip all the way down and luckily because of the shirring I can zip 1/4 down and pull it on my waist so that solves my problem.
Note: I may have measured wrong for the Chess Chocolate length and I did not know looking at the other review I could have asked for the standard length from the Angelic Pretty size. But I can make do with what I have because the shirring on the back helps so I can push down the skirt as low as I want to and still fit on me. So that was easily solved.

Toy Fantasy Salopette Bunny Hoodie (black):
Pros: + Comes with a free headbow! The headbow itself is really nice. I like it better than the Chess Chocolate one I got. It just looks better than it.
+ I love how it looks close to the replica. There isn't must I can say as I have never seen an actual or own the original version to toy fantasy first edition.
+ Wonderful choice of material used for the print.
+ The print quality is very lovely.
Cons: + I actually did not like the choice of buttons she used for this, but it's not biggie. It's something I can change on my own because I prefer a black button so it doesn't stick out that much.
+ See it really looks nice flat how it gives that looks, however, when I wear it is looks like an upside down U with the build up. I've seen people take picture of the original version and I like how it's more flattering with a small cupcake shape unlike how I turn out in mine. After all mine if a replica so I think this did not turn out the best like the Chess Chocolate skirt. I think the reason for the upside down U shape is because of the material is thick which as a result made that look. There was no petticoat in mine, but it's just very fluffly.
+ I actually saw a real one during my AP Party and I like it much better than the replica because the replica is kind of off with proportion with the ears, the very poofy bottom skirt part. It original is so much better.

Overrall:
Chess Chocolate Skirt: 9.5/10 (minus 0.5 because zipper snag)
Toy Fantasy Salopette: 6.5/10 (minus 3.5 it was quite thick material causes an odd poof which makes it look funky on me and overrall looks kind of funky proportion in my opinion compared to the original)
Would I buy again: Yes I would, this place is perfect to get your lolita replica. It is close to the original, prints are good quality, and it was worth my money. This is the place to get your replica lolita and adjust to your needs. But I can't help though the Toy Fantasy I was quite unhappy with it's proportion on me.

Next time: Currently I do not foresee making anymore reviews so far and for now I only foresee just some more adventures in store because of the holiday sales/events. I will be posting which of the following is San Francisco Angelic Pretty Special Event on Nov. 17th & their San Francisco 2nd Anniversary Tea Party on Nov. 18th. Hope I can get myself a good Lucky Pack Accessories with my sister. ^-^ In addition I have a very high feeling there will also be an San Francisco H.Naoto Luck Pack going on in Dec and/or Jan like they did last year. They did two events of lucky packs. I will definitely attend one of them.

Review: Bodyline L507

Okay I have made previous purchases before from Bodyline, but unfortunately I will just review this purchase I got. I mean Bodyline in my previous purchases I have are hit-and-misses. There are some I liked and some I didn't. I will definitely say for sure that the shipping and handling for packages for me have been very good all the time. Pretty quick shipping and packaging is alright. Never had any problems out of the 5-7times I have bought from them.

Onto the review: So as I said shipping and package was good (no problems at all). I did a group order with my little sister so that we can split the shipping to $5 each. And I decided I had to have this lovely skirt. It was just so adorable. I don't own enough skirt so I decided I need this in my wardrobe.

I know it is hard, but the print and details were just too beautiful to pass up. I really wanted the green so badly (because I'm a sucker for emerald & mint color). It was quite close to emerald and I felt the pink skirt blends too much of the pink already in it as you see it's harder to see the piano and such because they are also pink in the print. So in the end I decided the blue was just right for me. I felt more in the mood of pastel vintage color and wanted it to pop out. I bought the blue one in the end to satisfy my pastel color need. *A* I will say I am a sucker for fairy kei if that explains my need for a pastel skirt.

Here is how the skirt looks like on me with my petticoat.

(I forgot to mention it came with the pin bow as you see on the stock photo)

So as for the blue skirt when it arrived in my house yesterday, it was all how I imagined it to be. I felt this was the best piece of clothing I have ever gotten from Bodyline actually. It does look vintage because of the white laces and white print was as I imagined to be more ivory (I think that's the best way to describe the color). It was definitely not bright white or even offwhite I felt. I know the price being $40 was quite expensive for my budget of a skirt, but my expectations of this skirt was just as I expected to be (in a good way). I like how it looks more than the feel. I think it does feel a tad cheap quality, but in terms of looks, I already got a compliments just wearing it today. It looks just very lovely and honestly no one could tell that the material was cheap unless they touched it. A lot of Bodyline can all be pretty much put in the washing machine and I can tell that this skirt will do fine in the washing machine and that is one of the reason why I bought it. Something to wear that I don't mind getting it here and there and wearing it when I do not want to wear my expensive lolita skirt from Angelic Pretty (no really I love Angelic Pretty, but I treat the items I get form them with especially care).

Why I bought this skirt/What is good about it: I wanted a print skirt that is pastel and don't mind it being dirty. This skirt is like my default if I want to go lacey, but casual. I love how big the print is The price for what I got for it was really worth my money. Really easy to wash because of the material. Still lovely for cheap quality and compliments.

Downside:  I think honestly the downside to this skirt is that it is quite wrinkly when you get it from the package. I didn't mind honestly and as you see in my pictures I took of it, it does looks quite wrinkly compare to the stock photo of it at Bodyline. I think it is no biggie to me and it is suppose to be that way because it is suppose to give a ruffle look which result in some areas of wrinkles. Also a medium size is quite loose for me. I have a waist size of 28inch I have 1inch space of the skirt on my waistline. This skirt is zipper instead of shirring. I prefer those shirring skirt than zipper skirt, but it's okay I have no problem with this skirt since it still fits me.

Look: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10
Fit: 9/10
Quality: 8/10
Price: 8.5/10
Overrall (IMO): 9.5/10 (I am in love with this skirt!)
Recommend buying this again: YES!!!!!

On another note: My little sister was so shocked how my skirt looked like and surprised how lovely it really looked in person that she is currently setting off to get the pink skirt version of this.

Next: I am still waiting for my order from Oo Jia. I purchase Chess Chocolate Skirt (mint) & Toy Fantasy Saploette Bunny Hoodie (black). Can't wait!!!! \*O*/