Zalora.com

I bet the whole world is buzzing about this new online shopping site - Zalora.com. Its popping up everywhere like mushrooms. Every website you visit, you will see the ad. Its forcing you to give attention to it.


Well, after a hefty read up, one would have never guessed that it is actually a German company! 


Rocket Internet GmbH was founded in 2007 and Zalando is their e-commerce retail companies found in Germany.


It was just last year in November that they launched ZALORA Singapore and its part of the ZALORA Asia which consists of ZALORA Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philipines, Vietnam and Indonesia.


It attracted loads of attention not just because they are everywhere but the job opportunities that they are able to offer to the people. 

Zalora Malaysia Website

And they go all out on their marketing by placing numerous ads and engaging bloggers to write about them. One of Malaysia's noted fashion blogger Cheesie was one of them. You can read about it on her blog at cheeserland. 

Wide selection to satisfy all your needs!

Not only do they target the female shoppers, you can get clothes for your boyfriend, brother, father, husband, guy friend etc as well. Clothes and shoes, what more can you ask for?


You can easily search them on facebook whereby each country has their own facebook page. Zalora Malaysia, Zalora Singapore and so on. Like their page and stay updated on their events and fashion sales. They also have a twitter account!

 Their website is of course impressive bearing in mind the financial standing they have. Here are some pros that will get you excited!


(1) Free delivery nationwide and its by GDEX. 

(2)They accept all kind of payments from paypal to credit cards.

(3)They provide Return policy as well as long as it is within 30 days. 


(4)They take phone orders and even 'cash on delivery' service if you want.


(5) Sign up for their newsletter and get a RM20 voucher!

I read a few blogs about their shopping experience and most of them are actually sponsored by them so of course its all the sugary honey stuffs. Luckily my hard work reading paid off when I came across a shopper that had a bad encounter with Zalora Malaysia. 


*OMG the shopper dropped a comment and its a SHE! Sorry for the mistake Widad!*


The shopper made payment for a pair of shoes and did not receive the goods. She was obviously unhappy and after a bad experience with Zalora customer service, she decided she doesn't want the shoes anymore and wanted a refund. 


Zalora replied her and provided an attachment proving the refund has been transferred into the shopper's account. To the shopper's horror, not only did they not refund, the attachment was actually the shopper's print screen transaction of the payment she made.


She posted screen capture of the emails and some facebook comments as well. Read it here if you are interested. However, the entry was blogged in Malay language.


So well, I am still browsing the website to see if there is anything that I want to buy. I hope this post is helpful as Zalora review was suggested by one of the readers. I will share my shopping experience with you all when I have one!


Anyone a Zalora shopper? Come share your experience!

Trash Talk

I posted something on 4 shopping sites selling the same dress and  received massive feedback. Some thanking me cause they do not know about it and well of course, some not so positive responses.

Since this Anonymous chose to comment publicly, I decided to state my opinion out as well.

Read these comments found under the post One Dress 4 Sites. Smarty pants decided that shoppers shall go for high fashion designer brands if you want exclusive garments.  

Well hello Smarty Pants. I am thinking you are either one very very fair person or happen to be one of the friends or maybe the owner of one of the online sites that were being reviewed.


First of all, YOU GUESS ITS NOT FAIR? So even you think that there is a possibility that it is fair? If you guess its not fair, the other guess is that it is fair, am I right?


Second, BAN? Who am I to ban other brands? And have I ever mentioned the word BAN for those online shopping sites?


Third, I dont even know if you thought about it before commenting. VINCCI? Seriously? Do they even sell dress? Your example does not stand at all. If you are so smart, find one design from MNG Esprit Guess and Giordano that is the same. I will then go ahead and BAN them since you think I can do it.


Fourth, "difference of those boutiques and the brands mentioned?" OMGEE really? I need to explain that to you? Those brands are first of all BRAND. Boutique is a SHOP. 


Fifth, everyone wants their penny spent to be worth, be it a cheap deal or a designer brand. Well of course if one can afford to go for designer brand, I do not think they will really care much of what others are talking reviewing or selling. So for shoppers who buy online, they still want a good deal. Unless you are speaking as a seller, then it is different. 


Sixth, if you can say that you like the dress and will still buy them despite other sites are selling it, what is the point of your comment? Isn't it a bit conflicting?


Seventh, oh good, so you attend a lot of events. Please be a doll and update us if you see any dress from an online shopping site in any events you attended, that case, I am sure the readers will be more than happy to know.


Here is my humble reply to the comments.

Received the same identical comments on 2 different posts. This was found on the Cocktails & Martinis post. What a good job you did as well Smarty Pants anonymous, copy and paste your own comments.

(ps : check on the time) 

And hey, just in case you missed out, I did state that if one is really interested with a particular design, they are always entitled to buy what they want. Afterall, its their cash, not mine.

Next time if you want to comment negative things suggesting me to ban brands, either because you want'to be fair' or 'to stand up for your favourite online sites', don't hide behind the shield of anonymous. 

Curves Boutique - Shoppers Feedback 1

First of all, I would like to thank this shopper who choose to remain anonymous for giving us her feedback and her shopping experience.

I know that a lot of readers out there might think that I bash other shopping sites and put them down. But hey, if you don't like it, don't read it. There are readers out there that appreciates and wanted to share their shopping experience to caution other shoppers. I believe any online addict shoppers will like to know all information about a particular online site before buying.

This shopper messaged me on facebook telling me about her shopping experience with Curves Boutique. Her name is S for the purpose of this context. All her details are hidden for her own privacy. 

S shopping experience with Curves Boutique

So she bought a dress, paid but did not received it.


Curves Boutique (CB) stated that there is a defect and asked S if she wants to change to another dress.


S is willing to accept the dress even though there is a defect but CB has already returned it to the factory.


Just a few questions running through:
(1) Payment was made on 31st May 2012 but she was only informed about the condition of the dress on 2nd June 2012. 


Even if CB does not check all their stocks (assuming they did not), how would they know there is a defect? If they really do check, then why the 2 days delay in notifying the shopper about the defect?


(2) I believe when it comes to online shopping, its a first come first served basis and S is actually one of the earliest that made payment for the dress but was only informed about the defect 2 days later when she is actually expecting to receive the dress.


(3) It may just be S own theory that CB gave the dress to their own friends but considering S claimed that she has already paid for it and was one of the earliest to pay, it does not take a genius to be suspicious.


Well, let me know what you think and if anyone has ever experienced the same situation.


And just in case anyone thinks I am making this up (like I have nothing better to do), here is my reply to S asking her permission to post this and the following is her reply stating she would like to remain anonymous. We respect her wishes and couldn't thank her more for sharing her shopping experience.

My reply to S

S prefers to stay anonymous

Cheers to the shopper for speaking up!

Sasatinnie Pomegranate Foot Mask

So, here is the review of the foot mask I have been talking about!

I got this foot mask from Sasa Taipei. I do not know if Malaysia Sasa has this but this is heaven for the foot!

Sasatinnie Pomegranate Foot Mask

 When you open up the packet, you will find a huge sheet shaped kinda like a boat. You can see that there will be dotted lines in the middle section. Tear it accordingly and you now have 2 pieces of the mask.

Please make sure that you clean your feet before using it. Having your feet cleaned not only ensure that the ultimate absorption of the essence but also there won’t be any bacteria battling the essence of the mask!

You can read the instructions on the back of the packet. Pictures given to illustrate as well.

After you clean your feet, dry it. Then you will see from the 2 pieces of mask you have now, there is an opening at the square end. The other end should be a sharp end. Now open it up and slide your feet into it. You will instantly feel wet, that’s all the essence in the mask.

This is how the mask will look like!

You can tie the end with a rubber band if you think its loose.As you can see from my picture, its kinda loose for me.

Have your feet soaked in the mask for 20-30minutes. In that duration, you can feel the coolness of the essence, you will also feel the essence absorbing into your skin. 

You can see from the picture above how moisture the mask is. All the essence are just absorbing into the skin!

I have really dry feet and my love for high heels does not help at all. So having this mask is really a life savior for me. After 30 minutes, I removed the masks and massage the remaining essence on my feet. 

DO NOT WASH OFF THE ESSENCE. 

Leave it on your foot and go to sleep. When all of the essence dried up, you will instantly feel the smoothness of your feet. Fully moisturized! 

All the essence absorbing in~~~

The suggested usage is 2-3 times a week for 4 weeks continuously. I do understand that because I was lazy and thought I can getaway with just once a week. But the feet dries up too quickly, so if I do it once a month, all the repair that the first mask did will be long gone by the time I do the second treatment.

After 4 weeks of pampering your feet 2-3 times a week, you can stick to doing it once in a week. 

If you can’t find it at Malaysia Sasa, try to get a friend in Taipei (if you have one) to get it for you. If not, there is always ONLINE SHOPPING! 

Get it from their website here! Though it says its OUT OF STOCK for now.

Its selling at USD4.60 which is the equivalent of approximately RM14.00. It is a reasonable price consider how I torture my feet everyday with heels and all the walking.

Start protecting your feet and feel fabulous!  

One Dress 4 Sites

Shocker shocker.

I have to admit, I LOVE THIS DRESS. But I refrain myself from buying it because I want to see how available is this dress in the market.

And lucky me, I was right. The dress keep popping out at other sites. Sometimes I wish the online sites do a little bit more of research and not to pick the same design that can be seen at other online sites. 

They always tell you 

'specially handpicked' 

'exclusive labels' 

'Must have' 

'Limited pieces'

Browse through and tell me how true it is. 

30th March 2012, Doublewoot introduced it and sold it at RM70.00

Doublewoot RM70.00

Thinking its safe, but 2 months down the road, Atire Attic is selling it at RM69.00 (cheapest of the bunch so far). Attire Attic uploaded it on 15th May 2012.

Attire Attic RM69.00

Then the ball starts rolling, 18th May 2012, IIvory Couture selling it at RM70.00 

IIvory Couture RM70.00

And finally last but not least, Curves Boutique just launched it as their new collection on 31st May 2012 selling at RM70.00.

Curves Boutique RM70.00

So much that I love this dress, I have to let it go. Like the song Too Much by Spice Girls 


"Too much of something is bad enough"


Stay alert shoppers!

Audience

Just a fun fact for everyone!

I can't believe that I have readers from Russia and they are actually the second most to view!

Those from Singapore, Australia and United States, lets just say I know who you are and thank you for the support!

Thanks for the support people and also those comments! Keep them coming in!

Love you all! Promise to give more honest review that is to benefit the consumers out there!

Doublewoot v Curves Boutique

Shoppers alert!

Curves Boutique just updated their latest collection and note that! It is not really 'the latest'. Some of the designs had already been sold at other sites 2-3 weeks ago.

Here are some for you to watch out in case you are interested to buy. Comparison made mainly with Doublewoot! 

Stella McCartney inspired design.

Curves Boutique (31.5.2012) RM69.00

Doublewoot (early May) RM69.00

Frill Dress

Curves Boutique (31.5.2012) RM69.00

Doublewoot RM69.00

Michael Kors inspired pencil dress

Curves Boutique RM70.00

Doublewoot RM72.00 

Aside from comparing postage prices where Doublewoot is giving free delivery, their prices are almost the same. Not huge difference. But you may want to think twice now before you buy because you never know which site will also be selling the same design.


And these designs are copycat or the more preferred term 'designer inspired'. It will be uncool to be spotted wearing the same dress as another on the street especially its something you bought online and not from the designer brand itself.


Its good though for those that do not mind. At least now you know that when one site sold out on the design, you can always stalk on other sites. 

Orange is the new deal?

Everyone loves staple colours like Black White and Grey.


But lately there has been a rise on the liking for other colours. And with the late reincarnation of the 70s fashion, no one can deny the power of colours.


First we all see how Red has become famous, then slowly Mustard colour. It is obvious as you can spot a lot of blogshops selling mustard colour dresses now. 


The latest colour to watch out will be ORANGE. Love it or hate it, everything that Victoria Beckham does, attention is about to be given. Mrs Beckham herself might have just launched Orange to be the next colour to watch out.


Victoria Beckham latest Spring 2012 collection displayed an array of orange colour for her dresses. For someone like her who is actually known to be the Queen of Black colour, it was certainly delightful to see the designer herself venturing for bolder colours.

Victoria Beckham Spring 2012

And it proved to be a hit! A number of celebrities are spotted with her design and they all opted for Orange colour instead of the other darker colours.

Abbey Clancy spotted in Victoria Beckham Spring 2012

Jennifer Lopez in Victoria Beckham Spring 2012

Cameron Diaz in a Victoria Beckham gown

Eva Longoria in a Victoria Beckham

And not forgetting Mrs Beckham herself, strutting down in her own design!

Doublewoot tried to keep up the pace and provide the customers with an option for something orange. Sad to say though that the Orange is not really that Orangy. Its more of a reddish orange. I guess its a risk to get garments in orange cause its not a colour acceptable by general.

Doublewoot

However, I saw this at Zavia Valora which gave me a shock. WHY? That Orange is BRIGHT ORANGE! Refreshing to the eye indeed and you can be sure that you will stand out in the crowd!

Zavia Valora

Are you one of the bold ones to try orange? I am!

J’R La bellee

Just a simple review on J’R La bellee.

J’R La bellee is owned by a girl who love something colourful, chicky, sweetness and everything beautiful. [Quoted from their facebook page] 

Their main site is actually the blogshop but they do update their latest collection on facebook as well.

You may want to favourite their site if you like the clothes as I find it difficult to remember their name. If I cant spell it right, google cant get it for me.

Basic information on postage charges

Free postage will be given for purchase of 5 items and above. It was not stated whether it’s a poslaju delivery or a registered mail.

They also give wholesale price for purchase of 10 items and above. So group up with your friends!

Order can be made via their blogshop or PM via fb page.

Their style of clothes are more to casual and bohemian style.

J'R La bellee RM45.00

J'R La bellee RM39.00

J'R La bellee RM40.00

One thing good, PRICE IS CHEAP. Nothing ever goes above RM50.

I believe the model for the site is the owner as well. You can see that from the page owner details on their facebook page.

Since their prices are generally cheap, it is reasonable to bear the postage fee. Only thing you will want to consider is the quality of their dresses.

Anyone a customer of (thinks of how to spell) J’R La bellee? Love to hear from you! 

Just in case you can't find them, here is the link to their blog and facebook page:-


J'R La bellee Blog


J'R La bellee Facebook Page

Who Da Best? The Balmain Dress!

This time, the spotlight is on a Balmain dress seen on 4 different people!


Zoe Saldana, actress. Alessandra Ambrosio, Victoria Secret supermodel. Kim Kardashian, socialite & reality tv star. Katy Perry, singer.


Only Zoe Saldana care to spice up the dress a bit!

Zoe Saldana

Alessandra Ambrosio

Kim Kardashian

Katy Perry

poll by twiigs.com