Zavia Valora

This is an overdue post. I know I promised to blog about Zavia Valora but it has been delayed! So here it is now.

They are really new in the scene, not even 100 likes on their facebook page. Well, I am a bit tired of the major big ones so I decided to try the 'underdogs' now. HAHA

Zavia Valora runs via their facebook page here --> Zavia Valora

I just recently got to know them through one of my readers. I liked their facebook page, received a RM5 voucher. 

I browsed through their pictures and saw some dresses that I really liked. I decided to tryout, used my voucher and picked 2 dresses.

Paid via Maybank2u. FREE POS LAJU DELIVERY. Received my parcel and was happy!

Here are the 2 dresses that i bought from Zavia Valora (such a long name, so tiring to type)

Dresses from Zavia Valora

Loving this mesh top dress because of its design. See the waist part? It has a small lining there so it gives a better illusion for the waist to look small. The lining works like a small belt as well, and if you want to spice up the outfit, you can match a belt!  

Mesh Top Blue Dress from Zavia Valora

Besides that, the two small flip designs on the left and right is like a slight peplum but not totally. That is really good to cover up tummy fats! Well, we need all these small detail designs to help us look better!

Editted using another filter so the blue colour looks more obvious

The other dress is a stripe one. I picked it because I am totally loving the stripes trend right now. Too many people are into polka dots, a bit dangerous.


This cutting is TO DIE FOR!


The zip that runs across the chest gives it a very sexy look. The material is slightly thin but it works well because it is more figure hugging. It looks as though the cutting is quite simple but it is not. When you put it on, it totally gives you a S shape bodyline. 

Stripes normally makes people look fatter but because of the fabric of this dress, it does not. It actually helps you to look slimmer!!!! And the zip~~oh la la~~~ can just slide it down and look real sexy. Very convenient when you are out on a hot date. *ifyouknowwhatimean*

As I was happily touching my new dresses, I found a Surprise !!!!!


I got a free mask! Well, apparently if you spend RM100 and above, you are entitled to a free mask! Its a My Beauty Diary mask and damn it, it is a new series. I have never seen this in Malaysia or Singapore so I am really happy to receive it for FREE.

My Beauty Diary 2 step Mask. Free from Zavia Valora

I will review the mask soon! Though I don't know why I received a AFRICA HYDRATING PACK. Maybe its because Malaysia is as hot as AFRICA now. 


Check out Zavia Valora. I have to admit that I think their older pictures are not that nice but the latest updates are so pretty! You get both views, mannequin view and real person view. Loving the soothing green wall as background as well ;)

ASOS Cut Out Dress - Doublewoot, Attire Attic and IIvory Couture!

Thanks for the feedback. I know this will annoy most blogshops but readers love it and competition is important for consumers to get the best deals out there!


Here is one lovely dress sold on 3 online sites and all selling at different prices:-

IIvory Couture - RM60.00

Doublewoot - RM67.00

Attire Attic RM64.00

Attire Attic - RM64.00

As usual Doublewoot wins by selling it at the most expensive price, do note however that they give free poslaju delivery on purchase for RM100 and above. That means you need to buy another dress from them!


Cheapest is IIvory Couture! No free delivery though! So if you take poslaju, you will need to top up extra RM6 or RM7 making the dress total cost to be RM67.00. Same price as Doublewoot selling price but you do not feel obliged to buy another dress to get free delivery *winks*


Attire Attic doesn't give free delivery as well unless you are purchasing 5 pieces and above (which is not quite possible unless you love a lot of their dresses)


You can easily search Doublewoot on facebook or their website.


IIvory Couture runs solely via Facebook.


Attire Attic is still very old school! BLOGSPOT! GO BLOGSPOT!


Pick the best deals buyers!

Daphne Iking in Doubewoot Dress - A Copycat Design

So I was chatting with my girl the other day, browsing through online sites and this topic came up about local celebrities wearing knockoff or copycat designs.


This was because we saw Doublewoot's facebook posted a picture of Daphne Iking wearing one of their dresses known as the Cartney Spot Peplum.

Doublewoot's own Cartney Peplum Dress

Then it came to me that, one of our local celebrities is actually wearing something which is a copycat design? Isn't that a bit embarrassing? Imagine that picture of hers were published in foreign websites, fashion critics will surely know that it is not a genuine Stella McCartney dress!


For those who are constantly up to date in fashion, they will know that the design was from the famous designer Stella McCartney. Her range of polka dot mesh dresses were a big hit, spotting several high profile celebrities and models wearing them. Here are some of them for your understanding:-

Stella McCartney Fall 2011

Stella McCartney Fall 2011

Celebrities in Stella McCartney

Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney mesh polka dot peplum dress

I think it is okay for general people or also known as the public like us to be wearing affordable (don't want to be saying cheap cause some people might get sensitive and send me hate mails) knockoff designer dresses. But for celebrities, I don't care if you are a local celebrity or international, it doesn't look good! It is like carrying a fake designer bag to classy events where tonnes of people will be carrying genuine designer bags!

Here is our Daphne Iking attending a public event wearing a copycat design =(

Daphne Iking in Doublewoot's Cartney Peplum Dress

I think it is abit disrespectful to the designer as well. Being a celebrity and constantly under the spot light, one should know better than to carry themselves well. 


Wearing copycat designs not only shows how much respect you have for the designer, but it also showed how much respect you have for fashion. 


I am ashamed if Daphne Iking represents Malaysia in events wearing a copycat design! If you can't afford to wear a Stella McCartney, at least wear something from local designers. You can promote Malaysia designers, be proud of your country and for the least, show that you are smart in fashion!


Anyone thinks the same?

Fashion Feed - Harper Beckham

Everyone! 


Look how much Harper Seven Beckham has grown! Totally loving the cute cross back dress on her and the small little sandals!

Victoria Beckham herself with a sling back. A rare pick but it surely fits her considering she needs her hands to be free for little Harper! Crazy wedges too!

Whitesoot

Changed the layout! Hope you people like it!


Today's review is about Whitesoot! 

You can check out their blogshop at --> Whitesoot, their facebook page ---> whitesoot or follow them on twitter @whitesoot
Love their dresses! very elegant and classy. The way they style the model makes the garment even more attractive!

Whitesoot facebook page

They run mainly via their blogshop. All orders need to fill up the order form and payment is made to their Maybank or CIMB account. You will be required to capture a screenshot of your payment and email it to them to prove payment.

Their blogshop is very user friendly. Click on the tabs on the right and you can see all kinds of heading to answer your questions.

For example, I clicked on delivery charges and you will see the table of the charges depending on how many items are you purchasing. They highly recommend Poslaju because its fast and safe. I myself love poslaju delivery as well! NEXT DAY DELIVERY! who doesn't love it? We all want to see what we paid for ASAP right?

Prices are affordable as well. You can get dresses from as low as RM55 to the standard blogshop pricing of RM69. Measurements are provided and if you are lazy to pull out the measuring tape, they provide you with standard sizes for eg UK sizes.


Here are some of the dresses that got me eye glued to the screen!


Lovely vintage colour stripes dress with a simple belt that matches with the colour of the dress. The cutting is good as it cuts in a bit higher than the waist, paired up with the belt, it elongates your leg! Not expensive as well, only at Rm57!

Check out this POLKA DOT DRESS! Loving the design and the colour. So retro!

And this! Colours are always good to spice up your wardrobe. Not forgetting how much attention you can get by having striking colours on you. Easily pair it with a black blazer and you are off looking classy and yet formal for corporate affairs.

Try them out! Browse through their collection. So far I am loving what I see. Just that there is no free delivery =(

Louis Vuitton vs Hangover 2

Who hasn't watch Hangover 2?

No? Okay you can go kill youself!


Just joking. Hangover 2 is one of the most anticipated movie this year mainly because of the great success of the first movie. Here are the cast:-

Justin Bartha

Zach Galifianakis

Bradley Cooper

Ed Helms

For those who have watched the movie, anyone remember the funny part where Alan (played by Zach Galifianakis) mispronounced Louis Vuitton as LEWIS VUITTON?


Well Louis Vuitton took action against Warner Brothers, the producers of Hangover 2 for using a knockoff (fake bag) LV bag in the movie as well as the mispronunciation of the word 'Louis'.


It was reported in Reuters last Wednesday. 


To the delight of the law, the judge dismissed the case saying the use of the bag and the pronunciation of the name fits the character in the movie and was purely for humor purposes. 


A lot of online news site reported on this. 


Read the articles here at Reuters & UK Telegraph.


Here is the scene where you can see the infamous LV luggage bags!

The knockoff

Alan carrying the knockoff

After reading this, I wonder that if the original designers know about the 'designer inspired' dresses sold online here, what would their reaction be?


Just my thought of the day =)

Rokka Boutique

Well I bet most of you haven't heard about this boutique.


This is a newly launched boutique. Not your usual big time online shopping sites. 


I love their blog layout. It is very neat. 

The clothes are nicely displayed with the name and its length and the price.

Should really check out their clothes. They sell from nice blouses to dresses as well as accessories. 

They are giving away free delivery now but it was not mention whether the delivery is Poslaju delivery or a Registered post delivery.


They accept Maybank and CIMB payment and they accept return but it will be judged on a case to case basis.

I think their clothes are refreshing. You can see colours, patterns and interesting prints. Definitely worth a try! Should be more adventurous in fashion, cut down on one single plain colour clothing and have more prints and patterns!


You can check them out at the blog at Rokka Boutique
or
follow them on twitter @ROKKABOUTIQUE
or
like them on facebook at Rokka Boutique 


Try them out!

Doublewoot - Shoppers Feedback 2

Quick update on a shoppers feedback.


This shopper who prefers to remain anonymous has messaged us sharing a few of her shopping experience with a few online sites.


You can read about her first experience buying from Curves Boutique here ---> Curves Boutique - Shoppers Feedback 1.

To be honest, I considered myself lucky to not have encountered anything like this from Doublewoot. They are normally really efficient in delivery and I am always happy to receive the dresses on time.


However Doublewoot always have a problem with their stock availability. I have tried paying on time and they confirmed it but then email me telling me there has been an error and the colour I want is no longer available and suggest me to take up another colour, which I was not very happy about it.


When I said I refused to accept the other colour, they promised to transfer the money paid back to me but it was delayed. I have to send in reminders to ask for my own money =(


But with their new website now, its been improved. At least when there is no more stock, it will be informed. 


However it will be good if they can update their website more often by either updating the status of the dress to OUT OF STOCK or just delete it from the website. I find it disappointing when I clicked into the dress thinking that it is still available but turned out to be not.


Anyone has an experience to share buying from Doublewoot?

VIVI Magazine Malaysia

I WAS SO HAPPY WHEN I SAW THIS SELLING AT COLD STORAGE!

I have been a huge fan of Japanese Fashion Magazines. Started with Popteen, moving to Kawaii and addict to VIVI. 

VIVI Magazine is a famous Japanese fashion magazine covering street looks, make up skills, hair styling and everything hippy!


The only thing is, the VIVI magazine is in Japanese (of course!). Taiwan then later on had it in Chinese which is a huge step because there are loads of Chinese readers out there who loves VIVI magazine.

No sweat for the English readers because MALAYSIA HAS VIVI MAGAZINE IN ENGLISH! That is gonna be the absolute best because the two main languages in the world is English and Mandarin and VIVI has it in both!


Here is VIVI magazine Malaysia! Featuring our own blogger Ringo Tan or better known as Cheesie. I was expecting more write up on her and was somehow disappointed that it was just a brief introduction, nothing much. 

cheeserland

Obviously it is not the same as the Japanese version but it has the Malaysia flavour. They have street shots of the Japanese fashion lovers.

Malaysia's own Japanese street style

 And you still get the Japanese fashion in English. Read all about in a language that you understand people! It also feature Japanese famous hair stylists of 76style. 

I think it is good to satisfy those who never get to enjoy VIVI magazine besides flipping and looking at pictures without understand what it is saying.


Having it in English now is good for understanding because you can actually read on the make up tips and hair styling tips. You can also scout for Japanese fashion in Malaysia because they provide you with a directory of the shops .


Get your copy now and you can also subscribe as they are giving free delivery!

Airport Style Fashion - Giveaways!

First of all, sorry for being MIA! 

Second, I am so happy! My blog has been accepted on Blog Malaysia and its in their blog directory!

So because of this happy news, I am giving gifts away!

Everyone loves airport fashion, be it the messy look, hip hop look or classy look. We love seeing pictures of celebrities when they exit the airport. Why? Simply because that is the time we get to see their true sense of fashion. They dress comfortably for their own travelling.

And most stalkers that stalk on airport fashion will know that there are 2 most needed accessories; hat and big shades!

Girls Generation airport style-shades and caps

Victoria Beckham with Harper Beckham-Airport Style

Victoria Secret supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio with big shades

Victoria Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr in big shades

Victoria Secret supermodel Rosie Huntington Whiteley in big shades

Girls Generation adding spice to their styles with caps

The cap to hide from the flashes!

True airport style! shades and cap!

Sorry if the galore of pictures bored you all! But its just my point to show you how important those accessories are for airport style!

And today....*drumrolls* I am giving away 2 stylish caps! Thanks to my friend in Taiwan for it!

All you have to do is:-

(1) Like my page on facebook

(2) Email me your answer to this simple question - Which are the four blogshops that were discussed in my blogpost One Dress 4 Sites? 

(ps : please let me know your FB name as well so I know you have liked the page!)

And thats it! You will be in the running to win a stylish designed cap from Taiwan! 

I don't care if you are going to wear it yourself or for your boyfriend or a guy friend! But these caps are just simply too beautiful to say NO to!

Contest ends on Wednesday, 20th June 2012 (12 midnight) and winners will be informed via FB message on Thursday 21st June 2012!