It's a Long Story

Wow! It's been a wee while since the last one huh? Things are finally starting to settle down a little with life now so hopefully big gaps won't be so common. ^^' Anyhoo! Taobao time! --- 30/09/2019 YuChaShui Initial reaction - This is CUTE! In four colours (navy, beige, pink & green) and 3 sets (OP, skirt and boystyle) this is a cute series that looks mega comfy and versatile! Everything about these sets is very simple and stripped back in terms of design but I think that's why I like them so much? (If you think I've got a soft spot for sailor or school-esque looks, you are correct!)  I love, love, love the 'Back to School' vibes from the photos. --- 01/10/2019 Moon - Lilian's Bear Initial reaction - This is RIDICULOUS! And that folks is EXACTLY why it's here! I mean, the dress itself has potential. It could have been a lovely, simple and very versatile JSK that I'd definitely wear i...

Can you believe I've kept this up and we're on the 5th post? Honesty, I can't haha but here we go! --- 16/09/2019 Berry & Wood - Holiday Sweetheart  Initial Reaction - I like this! In four colourways and two cuts, this dress is nothing out of the ordinary but it is a real cutie! I love the retro vibe and the way they've styled the dress for these photos. I feel like you could do quite a lot with it and it's be easy to wear. --- 17/09/2019 Sara Bell - Papuan Jellyfish Initial reaction - A 10/10 jellyfish dress! And in four great, on-theme colours no less! I 10/10 appreciate this! The navy makes me think of the Chérie Cerise jellyfish skirt so while that caught my eye first, I have a soft spot for the teal. The light blue would lend itself nicely to a jellyfish Princess look while the off-white/ cream(?) gets into wedding territory. Is this one for the archives? Maaaaybe not today. --- Alice Lolita - Nin...

Welcome to a normal edition of Last Week's Taobao Delights! Let's go! --- 09/09/2019 Flower Bouquet - Rebel Diary Initial reaction - Is this a Sherlock look??? Upon closer inspection, I think it's meant to be a low-key steampunk look judging by the accessories. Oh well, wrong theme/ style judgement aside, this comes in two colourways (brown and grey) and I really like this dress in all it's aspects! I like the simplicity and design design elements (the bodice is cute!) and would wear the heck out of it! But seriously, someone tell me how this ISN'T a Sherlock dress??? --- Small Forest - YiYuanXiang Initial reaction - I LOVE this photo series! Okay, the sad thing here is that I love the photo series more than the actual dress.  I'm a BIG fan of Hanfu lolita but I do not love this dress. From my knowledge of Chinese traditional dress, I want to say the look is inspired by Tang Dynasty dress (I LOVE the Tang...