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.
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