Gothic Lolita Wigs Review - Gamine (Honey Milk Tea) and Duchess Elodie (Burgundy Mix)
Shipping and Packaging
I ordered these wig on a Monday and got it on Thursday the same week. The packaging was standard; it came in a plastic USPS envelope that contained my two wigs. Each came in a plastic bag with cardboard around them. They both were contained in a black hair net, and they were stuffed with tissue paper to protect their shape. I didn't take a picture of it because those who buy from dolluxe.com/gothiclolitawigs.com/rockstarwigs.com know what I am talking about. If you don't, there are plenty of YouTube videos that show you. In addition to the wigs, I received a business card and a beige wig cap.
Gamine (Honey Milk Tea)
When I saw this wig on the website, I knew I had to have it. The style is so adorable, and it's perfect for when you don't want to style your own hair or you just have a bad hair day and don't have time messing with it. This color is also the closest to my natural hair color.
Pulling the wig out of it packaging, I noticed it is exactly the same as the stock photo on the GLW website. The only thing I did not like is the part on the top of the head. It looks noticeably fake. To fix that, I wear a hat to cover it up. By doing that, it is impossible to tell. I actually got a ton of compliments when I wore my pink hat with it.
The bangs are very long and have to be styled to get them out of your eyes. If you shake out the wig, the style becomes more poofy and crazy, which is also cute. For me, that style doesn't work well with my face. The more natural flat style works with my round face much better, which is great. Not many short wigs go well with my face shape. Thankfully, this wig does. Lastly, this wig does come with adjustable straps and combs to keep the wig in place on your head. In conclusion, this is my favorite short wig, and I would recommend it to everyone. I rate it a 9/10.
Duchess Elodie (Burgundy Mix)
At first, I was nervous about buying this wig because of the color and how curly it is because of my face shape, but it turns out that it goes well with my complexion. As I took it out of the package I noticed that it was very tangled. While I was untangling it, a little ball of tangled hair fell onto the floor (and that was while combing through it carefully with my fingers). I'm not going to lie, I was a little mad, but once it was completely detangled, everything was fine. The color is gorgeous. It definitely reminds me cranberries. With that said, the wig is exactly the same as this stock photo. It seems more vibrant in person though. The skin top part on the top looks realistic, making it easy to get away with if you wear it in public. No one will think its fake.
This picture shows the wig as redder than it really is. It has a trace of purple in it, I think, anyway. I do not have any complaints with this wig. It's perfect. I hope to get the black plum version of this wig some day. It is absolutely gorgeous. I rate it a 10/10.
Gothic Lolita Wigs/RockStar Wigs Review - Ombre Alexa in Pink to White Fade
I got this wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs/RockStar Wigs, and I have to say, this wig is gorgeous. It is super soft, and I love how the pink fades to white. The wig is not very shiny, which surprised me because the stock photo on the website make it look super shiny. I'm also very glad that they came up with this style because originally, I was going to buy the same color scheme but from the rhapsody collection, and I was not looking forward to straightening all of that hair. This wig came with side swept bangs, which were cut into a fringe (like seen in the picture up top).
For the top of the wig, there a very slight skin top, but more so a point where all of the hair meets up. It only looks fake if you stare at it constantly. Honestly, if you are wearing this wig on public, I don't think someone will get close enough and/or at the same time stare at you obnoxiously to even notice or care. For me, I love wearing hats, especially beanies, so it's not a big deal. If you feel worried that people are going to notice, wear a hat, headband, hair clips, etc. You can even curl or make your wig wavy to give it a realistic texture to make it look less fake.
I also recommend using a beige/skin-toned wig cap while wearing this wig just in case the hair separates enough to where you can see underneath the hair. Though, I recommend that with all light-colored wigs. I haven't had that problem with this wig yet or any of Gothic Lolita/RockStar's wigs so far. It's just a precaution I always take.
Shipping was very fast. I got it two days after processing, which is awesome!
You can find this wig here.
Cos Lenses Review - Ifairy Nova Blue
My natural eyes
Ifairy Nova Blue contacts in
close up view
Let me first start off by saying these contacts are so cool. I love the way they make my eyes look.
I ordered these contacts in Nova Blue from coslenses.com. Normally, I order my contacts from PinkyParadise, and they do have these contacts, but they didn't have photos with buyers wearing them, so I refrained from buying theirs. For me, I only buy things when I can check out the reviews from them, so I went somewhere else. Actually, I heard about this place from Alexa Poletti's blog where she reviews these in green. They looked amazing on her, so I wanted to give them a shot. Really, it was her good review that pushed me into buying these. Hahaha. I kind of wish I got the green ones in this version as well because my eyes have a little green in them, and those contacts would make them look even better than the blue one do.
Comfort: At first, these contacts feel weird because they are actually bigger in size, which I'm not used to, but after a while I got used to them. That is not to say that they weren't irritating. They did feel a little scratchy, but only around the outside where it went passed my iris. It probably bothered me more than someone who is used to larger circle lenses since this was the first time wearing larger contacts. I do not think I could wear these for more than four hours. I guess I just have to keep putting them in and wear them a little longer each day to get used to them. 3/5
Enlargement Effect: Initially, I was looking for regular-sized contacts because I was afraid larger ones would irritate my eyes, but for those who are interested in the enlargement effect: These were definitely larger than my irises and made me look doll-like. The black ring and slightly opaque blue color hides where my irises end for the most part. You can only see it when super close up, like someone would literally have to be beyond your personal boundaries to notice. 5/5
Design: I really like the design of these. There is a good amount of blue and it is lightly opaque, so it doesn't give you that alien look. The color blends nicely with your eyes. The black ring that goes around it gives these contacts great contrast as well. They look great on light colored eyes. I'm not so sure how they would look on brown eyes. I feel like the blue would be hard to see. 5/5
Color: Since I have lighter eyes, the colors looks fantastic, and turns my eyes to an aqua color. From far away, the color is not very noticeable since my eyes are a bluish green already, but that's okay. I want them to look realistic. 4.5/5
Naturalness: These do look natural from far away. When close up, the black ring gives it away, but again, I don't care. People who know me know what my natural eye color is, so they know when I'm wearing colored contacts. Strangers don't get obnoxiously close to you anyway to even think that those aren't your natural eyes. Other than the black ring around the lenses, they way that the blue blends into your eyes looks very natural. 4/5
I don't normally grade shipping because a lot of these products are from some part of Asia, which takes a very long time. These contacts though, seem to have taken longer than usual to the point where I forgot I even ordered them. Haha. I ordered these February 15, 2014, and got them yesterday, March 6, 2014. Processing took like a week and a half, which to me is a very long time. But, hey, I rather have that take long and for them to get my order right than have it last a day and get my order wrong. No worries.
You can find these contacts here.
PinkyParadise Contacts Review - G&G GBT Sky
COLOR:I really like the color of these. It's the blue color I've always wished my eyes were. Also, it's not a very drastic change from my normal eye color. 5/5
DESIGN: I really like how the design enhances the color without making them look like they belong to an alien. Not having them be completely opaque with clear spots make the contacts blend very well. I also like how the ring around the iris is not a solid line. It gives it a realistic look. And, the fact that the contacts aren't super big and fit over my eyes perfectly gives it a nice touch. 5/5
Overall, I give these contacts a perfect score of 5/5. I couldn't be happier with these. They even look great in photos.
These contacts can be found here. Click on the banner.
Blue Artist Phantasee Contacts Review
I ordered these blue contacts online from youknowit.com. It's a great site that has a wide variety of contacts, even ones for cosplay. So, the contacts I ordered are called "Blue Artist Phantasee", and they are by ColorVue. It's water content is 45% and makes it comfortable for your eyes. I am someone with very sensitive eyes, and these contacts are very comfortable. Although, after about six hours, they start to itch. To me, it's not such a big deal because six hours is a very long wear time as it is. My normal contacts last about eight hours before they give me a headache, and those ones are prescription. These contacts are supposed to last a year. I have had these since May 2013, and they are holding up well.
For the color, it is a very bright blue that look a bit fake when you look at them close up. I was hoping that they were going to be a little translucent, so they didn't look so fake. These contacts are very opaque and would work well on dark eyes. For me, I wear them when I get my picture taken because they look good in photos.
These contacts took about two and a half weeks to get to me, which is understandable because they are coming from Europe.
I give these an 8/10. I wish they were a little translucent and looked less fake.
Rhapsody in Rose Wig Review
Stock Photo
When I first saw this wig online, I immediately fell in live with it. The main pink color wasn’t super dramatic, and the way that it fades into a lighter pink made this wig even more gorgeous. I just had to buy it. When I got this wig in the mail I was very surprised on how puffy and crazy the waves/curls were. When I put it on my head, my face was engulfed by all of the hair. It was crazy. The waviness was not like the stock picture, but when I quickly ran the flat iron through it, that’s when it started to calm down and look like the photo on the site. Not really a big deal. The bangs were exactly like the stock photo though. Since my face has a weird shape, it doesn’t look good with the side swept bangs, so I cut them straight across. That was my intention anyway. Eventually, I straightened the entire wig, which took an hour. No surprise there.
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Did not alter hair. Had to pin some of it under to make it not so puffy and overwhelming.
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Other than having super curly/wavy hair, the wig is pretty thick, soft, and airy. I feel like the hair is even softer after you straighten it, but it could just be me. You can’t see the wefts in the back, which is a good thing. And, on the inside of the weft, there are three pins that keep the wig in place (One in the front and two in the back). In addition, there are adjustable straps in the back. There is a small skintop at the top of the wig to make it look like your scalp is underneath it. Lastly, the hair of this wig isn’t shiny, which makes it seem more like natural hair.
As for shipping, I had to pre-order it since it was out of stock, but once it was in stock, it came within seven days. It would have come in three days, but the series of snow storms delayed the mail a few days, which is understanding. I wouldn’t want anyone getting hurt while trying to drive in eight inches of snow and an inch of ice.
I am rating this wig a 10/10 for its perfection. It is everything I hoped for. I just wish it was less than $64, but hey, it was worth every penny. I really want to get the burgundy one in rhapsody as well, but that won’t be for a very long time. I need a new job first. Blahhh….
Under Natural Light. After I cut the bangs and straightened it.
You can buy this wig here.
Wig in Wine Red
Under natural lighting
To start off, I bought this wig from Jayshow2012 on eBay. The hair was very soft, softer than my own hair, which was very impressive. The color is a natural-looking burgundy/wine red and is made up of a blend of different reds and black. I particularly like this hair style because of the waves since my natural hair has the same exact type of waves in it. This wig is also very similar to Gothic Lolita Wigs’ version of Rhapsody in burgundy. The only difference is that this wig here was $10.88, and Gothic Lolita Wigs’ version is $64.00. For an almost $11 wig, it is super great quality. There is also a skintop to make the little part at the top look like your scalp. The only thing I do not like is that mesh cap that supports the wig is not very stretchy and seems a bit small for the amount of hair I am hiding. Another thing is the hair is a bit thin, so if you split your hair in half to bring it up to the front, you can see the wig cap and mesh underneath in the back. Shipping was free as well. I rate this wig 8/10. It’s not bad if you want a cheap but real looking wig. Honestly, you get what you pay for. GLW rhapsody in burgundy would probably be a hundred times better. If I had the money, I would definitely buy it from them.
Straight Black and Teal Split Wig Review
I got this wig from Gothic Lolita/Rockstar wigs, which has been renamed Dolluxe. The hair in this wig is long and soft, though, under bright light the hair does shine more than normal hair. It’s not really a big deal because you can put some baby powder on it to make it less shiny. The hair is super long and falls to my bellybutton (I’m 5’2”). Also, the hair is so thick that you can’t see the wig cap or netting. There are adjustable straps as well, so the wig doesn’t fall off your head. This wig does have a little skintop, which looks like your scalp, making the wig look like your real hair. The company was kind enough to include a wig cap, and was able to get it to me within a week. Overall, I give this wig a 8/10 because it was a tad on the expensive side and shiny.
It would seem this wig company discontinued this series for now. Perhaps they will make more in the future. I hope they do because I wanted the black and burgundy one as well.
Sweet Pink Long Curly Synthetic Wig Review
This is one of my favorite wigs to wear, and I got it from milanoo.com. The product matches the stock photo perfectly, and I was so happy when I got it. The hair is soft and curly, which can be straightened with a flatiron on 180 degrees (but if I were you, I would start lower and build up towards that just in case). My wig came already styled with two low pigtails. The hair is thick enough to hide the cap underneath. It also has a slight part with a tiny skintop. I still like to wear hats with it because it looks less fake with one than without one. This wig does come with adjustable straps in the back, so it stays on your head. My favorite part about this wig is the color. The pink isn’t too dramatic since the hair is made up of a light brown and light pink blend.
I give this wig a 10/10. It’s the perfect color for my skin, it is not very expensive, and I’m overall in love with it.
If you are interested in this wig, you can buy it here.
2 Tone Sweet Brown/Blonde Straight Wig Review
For this wig, I was a little disappointed because the blonde isn’t quite as light as shown in HimeCastle’s stock picture. But, in all fairness, I haven’t gone out in bright light since it’s been pretty much snowing all week. The brown section of the wig is spot on though. The photo sort of looks like it’s a split wig with one half blonde and the other half brown. That is not the case, but of course I knew that from studying the photo closely. It is actually mostly blonde with a little brown section in the front and is the reason I ordered it. I’m not to keen on the two-toned split in the middle wigs, well in this colored style anyway.
The hair is really long, soft, thick and straight. I also noticed that each colored section has a blend of other colors. For example, the blonde section is made up of really light blonde, caramel, light brown, and strawberry blonde strands, giving the hair a caramel/strawberry blondish look. As for the brown section, it is made up of light brown, dark brown, and black strands. This hair looks very real, and doesn’t have that fake sheen to it. The hair is very long (for me because I’m 5’2”). It comes all the way down passed my bellybutton. The thickness hides the wig’s weft, which is great. Not to mention, there are adjustable straps so you can wear it comfortably without it falling off your head. As for the bangs, they were a bit long (passed my nose), so I cut them shorter, not really a big deal. The only thing I do not like it the top where the hair meets up. It was supposed to be a skintop, but there really wasn’t. There was just a place where the hair meets, which gave it a fake look to it. If you are a person who loves to wear hats and hair accessories like me, then it’s not quite a big deal, but since I paid $46.90 (not including shipping) it should have a skintop.
After my order was processed, I received the wig within 2-3 days. As a bonus, the company added nail art, which had a $6, for free, which was very nice. The package did include their business card as well. Overall, I give this product an 8.5 /10 because I wish it was the blonde was lighter and a skintop. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with it. I’d say they almost tie with Gothic Lolita Wigs. They are not quite there yet, but I will buy from them again considering I wear this wig the most.
If you are interested in buying this wig, you can get it here.
Classic Milk Tea Mix Wig Review
Let me just start off by saying Gothic Lolita Wigs, now known as Dolluxe, is hands down the best wig company in the United States. They have great customer service along with great products. So, I ordered this wig Dec. 27 and got it Jan. 2. The packaging was in an envelope and was pretty secure. The wig was inside a plastic bag with a mesh net around it to keep the hair in place, which was secured even more with cardboard surrounding it. As a bonus, the wig came with a free nude-colored wig cap, which was nice.
At first, I was worried because blonde tones don’t usually go well with my skin tone, but this wig did, thank God. The wig itself was a little lighter than what the website’s pictured showed, which is what I wanted. The color looks natural and doesn’t give off that fake-looking shine a lot of cheap wigs do. It has long, thick, luscious curls that fall to my hips (I’m 5’2”). Since the hair is so thick, you can’t see the wig cap or any of the inside cap that has the hair sewn into it. The hair also feels like my natural hair, giving it that authentic look. The bangs actually came long like in the website’s photo, which I knew would happen, so I cut them and made the wig look even cuter. There are adjustable straps as well to make it fit comfortably on your head without it falling off. As a bonus, there are stick pins, two in the back and one in the front, that keep the wig stable and fastened to your head, so you don’t have to worry about it sliding off or anything.
Over all, I am very satisfied with the product. 10/10. I will definitely be shopping there again, and I do recommend this place to everyone. I’m not going to lie, it is a little pricey; I paid $45 for this wig, but it was worth it. You can’t find a wig store better than this.
If you want this wig, you can find it here.
Luxy Hair Extensions in 160g Dirty Blonde
About these extensions: According to the website, "It comes in a 10-piece set that is incredibly easy to apply and has been specially designed to cover your entire head. At 20 inches, these are some of the longest clip-in human hair extensions on the market! Simply layer each extension to create long flowing hair that is sure to get you noticed.
Luxy Clip-in Hair Extensions are produced with 100% Remy human hair. Remy hair is the highest quality human hair on the market. Unbelievably versatile – Luxy Clip-in Hair Extensions naturally blend with your own hair and can be styled with hot tools.
Luxy Hair is made with multi-tone adapt coloring system, which helps the extensions blend with your hair seamlessly even if your own hair shade is slightly different."
Total weight: 160 grams | Length: 20" inches
Total Pieces: 10
(1 x 8” weft | 1 x 7" weft | 2 x 6” weft | 2 x 4”wefts | 4 x 1” wefts)
"The lifespan of Luxy hair extensions is determined by how well they are taken care of. Usually, the lifespan of our hair extensions is 3 months to a year depending on how often they are worn and how well they are taken care of. Treat them well and they will last longer.
Care Tips:
My thoughts: When I ordered these extensions I was very unsure of the color to get because my hair was black, and I was going to bleach my hair to a darkish blonde color. The website of course has several videos, one of which shows all the colors and puts them against other colors to show the difference. I have to tell you that video is very useful. It helped me a lot while I was trying to determine what shade of blonde I wanted. The site is easy to navigate and there are many reviews with the addition of real life photos of people wearing the extensions in each shade/color.
So I ordered the dirty blonde in a 160g since my hair is a medium thickness. Plus, I had ordered the 160g set in chocolate brown two years ago, and it worked well thickness wise (sorry I didn't review those). Anyways, I ordered these extensions I got them in three to four weeks because they were on backorder, which was okay because the website made it very clear when they would ship. I'm not complaining at all. When I had ordered my brown ones, they came in about four days, so the shipping is reasonable when they have them in stock.
My extensions came neatly packed in a fancy red box. On the side of the
larger opening of the box, there is a seal that says, "Cannot Return or Exchange If Opened." That portion has all the hair except one piece. And below that, on the smaller opening portion of the box says, "Open Me First." This part contains a one-clip extension that you can take out to match to your actual hair. To me, this is genius because I noticed from other reviews that there are brands that won't
let you open any part of the extension container so you can match it to your hair, which is very frustrating. This box also contained to extra clips just incase your clips break or fall off.
The hair was super soft and silky. Prior to ordering these, I watched several YouTube reviews about these extensions because I was worried about the dryness that could occur since these were blonde extensions. Many reviewers on there stated that the blonde extensions felt dryer than the other colors. In my opinion, these weren't dry at all. I even washed them to take off that silicon coating they come with, and honestly, they felt exactly the same, so I don't know what those people were talking about. Is it possible they got a bad batch? Certainly. They also complained that when they straightened them some of the hair melted and black specks were left on their hot tools. The only time I straightened mine were after I washed them and had them sit out to dry. I only had two or three black specks on my straightener, but that could be because I didn't wash out the silicon coating well enough. The hair did not melt though. It is real human hair that can be dyed. Just don't forget to wash them well as soon as you get them to take of that silicon coating.
Since my hair was still black, I needed to give this hair to my hair stylist so she could mix the colors and bleach I needed to match these extensions. It took two efforts to get my hair to the blonde I wanted, which was expected. You can't go black to a blonde in one try obviously. As you can see in the picture my extensions are a tad darker than what my real hair is, but it's hardly noticeable. My stylist had a difficult time getting my hair to match my extensions because parts of my hair didn't want to bleach at all, so she had to use a higher volume developer. I think it turned out pretty good.
These extensions are super easy to put in, and if you are not sure, there are videos on the website that show you. One thing I did not like was how some of the thread on the bigger wefts came loose and just hang at the ends of it. For the amount I paid for these, that should not happen. That's the only thing that I did not like. As for shedding, I only had a few strands come out when I combed them while they were still wet, which is no big deal. The thickness towards the bottom is amazing. It doesn't tapper off and retains 85-90% of its thickness from the top to the bottom. According to the Luxy website, these extensions can last between 3 months to 1 year. My brown ones lasted 2 years even though handled them pretty roughly. I dyed them a bunch of times and washed them harshly by not following the websites directions at all. I straightened them and curled them so many times and without heat protectant spray. I do not recommend doing what I did. If you want them in great condition and to last a long time, follow the website's instructions.
Overall, I give these extensions a rating of 9.5 out of 10. They are gorgeous, long, thick, silky, and tangle very little. Thank You, Luxy!
COMFORT: Let me just start off by saying that these are the best contacts, next to the G&G GBT Sky contacts, that I have ever owned. They are so much more comfortable than the ones I get from my eye doctor. I have actually worn these for 7-8 hours some days, (I wouldn't exceed that with any kind of contacts) and it was like I didn't have anything in my eyes. I didn't get a headache like I do when I wear my normal contacts, which is great. I think I will actually just switch to these for my everyday contacts. 5/5
COLOR:I really like the color of these. These contacts are definitely purple, but when they mix together with my natural eyes color (greenish blue), they give my eyes a greyish blue hue in inside lighting, which looks really cool. Also, it is not a very drastic change from my normal eye color. 5/5
DESIGN: I really like how the design enhances the color without making them look like they belong to an alien. Not having them be completely opaque with clear spots make the contacts blend very well. I also like how the ring around the iris is not a solid line. It gives it a realistic look. And, the fact that the contacts aren't super big and fit over my eyes perfectly gives it a nice touch. 5/5
Luxy Clip-in Hair Extensions are produced with 100% Remy human hair. Remy hair is the highest quality human hair on the market. Unbelievably versatile – Luxy Clip-in Hair Extensions naturally blend with your own hair and can be styled with hot tools.
Luxy Hair is made with multi-tone adapt coloring system, which helps the extensions blend with your hair seamlessly even if your own hair shade is slightly different."
Total weight: 160 grams | Length: 20" inches
Total Pieces: 10
(1 x 8” weft | 1 x 7" weft | 2 x 6” weft | 2 x 4”wefts | 4 x 1” wefts)
"The lifespan of Luxy hair extensions is determined by how well they are taken care of. Usually, the lifespan of our hair extensions is 3 months to a year depending on how often they are worn and how well they are taken care of. Treat them well and they will last longer.
Care Tips:
- Always brush your Luxy Hair Extensions gently with a soft bristle brush before and after use.
- Luxy Hair should be washed every 10-20 wears or when there is too much build-up of products and they become unmanageable or difficult to style.
- Wash in lukewarm water, then apply a small amount of shampoo. Rinse out the shampoo and apply a conditioner. Rinse thoroughly. Allow to air dry.
- Always use a heat-protecting spray when using hot tools such as flat irons and curling irons.
- Store your Luxy Hair Extensions in a safe place away from jealous women who would be tempted to steal them."
My thoughts: When I ordered these extensions I was very unsure of the color to get because my hair was black, and I was going to bleach my hair to a darkish blonde color. The website of course has several videos, one of which shows all the colors and puts them against other colors to show the difference. I have to tell you that video is very useful. It helped me a lot while I was trying to determine what shade of blonde I wanted. The site is easy to navigate and there are many reviews with the addition of real life photos of people wearing the extensions in each shade/color.
So I ordered the dirty blonde in a 160g since my hair is a medium thickness. Plus, I had ordered the 160g set in chocolate brown two years ago, and it worked well thickness wise (sorry I didn't review those). Anyways, I ordered these extensions I got them in three to four weeks because they were on backorder, which was okay because the website made it very clear when they would ship. I'm not complaining at all. When I had ordered my brown ones, they came in about four days, so the shipping is reasonable when they have them in stock.
My extensions came neatly packed in a fancy red box. On the side of the
larger opening of the box, there is a seal that says, "Cannot Return or Exchange If Opened." That portion has all the hair except one piece. And below that, on the smaller opening portion of the box says, "Open Me First." This part contains a one-clip extension that you can take out to match to your actual hair. To me, this is genius because I noticed from other reviews that there are brands that won't
The hair was super soft and silky. Prior to ordering these, I watched several YouTube reviews about these extensions because I was worried about the dryness that could occur since these were blonde extensions. Many reviewers on there stated that the blonde extensions felt dryer than the other colors. In my opinion, these weren't dry at all. I even washed them to take off that silicon coating they come with, and honestly, they felt exactly the same, so I don't know what those people were talking about. Is it possible they got a bad batch? Certainly. They also complained that when they straightened them some of the hair melted and black specks were left on their hot tools. The only time I straightened mine were after I washed them and had them sit out to dry. I only had two or three black specks on my straightener, but that could be because I didn't wash out the silicon coating well enough. The hair did not melt though. It is real human hair that can be dyed. Just don't forget to wash them well as soon as you get them to take of that silicon coating.
Since my hair was still black, I needed to give this hair to my hair stylist so she could mix the colors and bleach I needed to match these extensions. It took two efforts to get my hair to the blonde I wanted, which was expected. You can't go black to a blonde in one try obviously. As you can see in the picture my extensions are a tad darker than what my real hair is, but it's hardly noticeable. My stylist had a difficult time getting my hair to match my extensions because parts of my hair didn't want to bleach at all, so she had to use a higher volume developer. I think it turned out pretty good.
These extensions are super easy to put in, and if you are not sure, there are videos on the website that show you. One thing I did not like was how some of the thread on the bigger wefts came loose and just hang at the ends of it. For the amount I paid for these, that should not happen. That's the only thing that I did not like. As for shedding, I only had a few strands come out when I combed them while they were still wet, which is no big deal. The thickness towards the bottom is amazing. It doesn't tapper off and retains 85-90% of its thickness from the top to the bottom. According to the Luxy website, these extensions can last between 3 months to 1 year. My brown ones lasted 2 years even though handled them pretty roughly. I dyed them a bunch of times and washed them harshly by not following the websites directions at all. I straightened them and curled them so many times and without heat protectant spray. I do not recommend doing what I did. If you want them in great condition and to last a long time, follow the website's instructions.
Overall, I give these extensions a rating of 9.5 out of 10. They are gorgeous, long, thick, silky, and tangle very little. Thank You, Luxy!
G&G GBT Violet Contacts From PinkyParadise Review
Since I had a little extra money I bought G&G GBT violet contacts from Pinky Paradise. I really loved their G&G GBT sky contacts, so I decided to get the violet ones this time. On the website, they look like this:
Our Price: $19.90
Diameter: 14.0mm/14.5mm
Water Content: 38%
Base Curve: 8.7mm/8.6mm
Life Span: 1 year disposal
What is Inside: One pair of lenses and one cutie animal lens case
I got the 14.0mm ones because I wanted them to match the diameter of my eyes perfectly. Anything larger usually irritates my eyes since I'm not used to bigger contacts.
COMFORT: Let me just start off by saying that these are the best contacts, next to the G&G GBT Sky contacts, that I have ever owned. They are so much more comfortable than the ones I get from my eye doctor. I have actually worn these for 7-8 hours some days, (I wouldn't exceed that with any kind of contacts) and it was like I didn't have anything in my eyes. I didn't get a headache like I do when I wear my normal contacts, which is great. I think I will actually just switch to these for my everyday contacts. 5/5
COLOR:I really like the color of these. These contacts are definitely purple, but when they mix together with my natural eyes color (greenish blue), they give my eyes a greyish blue hue in inside lighting, which looks really cool. Also, it is not a very drastic change from my normal eye color. 5/5
DESIGN: I really like how the design enhances the color without making them look like they belong to an alien. Not having them be completely opaque with clear spots make the contacts blend very well. I also like how the ring around the iris is not a solid line. It gives it a realistic look. And, the fact that the contacts aren't super big and fit over my eyes perfectly gives it a nice touch. 5/5
Overall, I give these contacts a rating of 5/5. They are perfect. I love wearing them, especially with my purple wig. They are comfy, and every time I go out or wear them to work, I get compliments. The best part about these contacts are they will last an entire year, not to mention Pinky Paradise sent me a free contacts case which was purple elephants to match my contacts. They made it easy for me to remember what contacts are in each case because since each case matches the colors of the contacts. I got to hand it to them; they are very awesome. Lastly, they did give me two little small gifts. One was a little packet of cream for dark circles under your eyes. The second gift was Velcro hair thingies that hold your hair back for when you are putting in contacts or putting on makeup.
THANK YOU SO MUCH PINKY PARADISE!!!!!
Click this link to go to the Pinky Paradise website: http://www.pinkyparadise.com/?Click=105705
DressLink Review/Haul
About DressLink.com
Dresslink.com belongs to Hong Kong Cyber Technology Limited,which is an worldwide online fashion clothing seller. They are legally registered as a private company in HongKong, and have received business license from HongKong. Purchase at Dresslink.com indicates safe and well-managed trade.
They supply the most fashionable clothing & Korean style ladies'apparel internationally. DressLink understands that the fashion market wants unique and special ladies clothes, so they are always adding beautiful new styles to their collection. They pride on offering exceptional low price but good quality at the same time. They provide fantastic service and still work hard to improve.
In order to provide more styles(more than 10,000 styles ),DressLink ally with many clothing manufacturers specializing in producing export clothing in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Zhejiang of China, which enables them to provide lasting styles in massive amounts and in remarkably low prices. Now they are the best supplier to retailers and boutiques online all over the world. They have a large quantity of clients.
(Information from http://www.dresslink.com/html/aboutus.html)
What I Bought
I made two separate orders to make shipping less expensive.
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US$ 2.70
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US$ 2.70
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US$ 6.64
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US$ 6.64
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US$ 3.99
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US$ 14.19
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US$ 14.19
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US$ 6.14
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US$ 9.41
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US$ 9.41
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US$ 3.25
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US$ 3.25
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US$ 2.66
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Sub-Total:US$ 67.71
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UPS Rates (7-12 business days, with Tracking number):US$ 21.37
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Cash Coupon:-US$ 10.16
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Total:US$ 78.92
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DL Points earned:79
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Trying On The Clothes
My Review
I heard about this website from many YouTubers and watched quite a lot of reviews and hauls. I found that the clothing that was being shown were things that were my style, so I gave it a try and ordered a ton of stuff. In each of the reviews, the reviewers specifically stated that the sizing was a bit small, so I measured out my body to match it up to DressLink's clothing measurements, making it easier to figure out what size I am. I found that I tended to be between a Large to an X-Large, mostly because of my boobs and manly shoulders. I found that their measurements were spot on, and fit into everything I ordered. Thank God.
As for quality, the material was thin for each item except for the "Ladies Loose Long Sleeve Knit Pullover Cardigan Tops Sweater", "Unisex Pattern Printing Round Neck Loose Long Sleeve T-Shirt Thicking Hoodies", and the "Women's Warm Winter Knit Wool Hat Beanie Crochet Warm Pumpkin Ball Caps". Most of the blouses and dresses were shear, so it is important that you wear the correct undergarments. I did notice that there was a tiny stain on the white blouse and on one of the dresses. So. Not. Cool. Especially because it was on the white part of the material. To me, it looks like a marker point as if it was from them constructing the clothing and forgetting to clean it up. Also, on the white blouse, the buttons on the sleeve are just barely hanging on, so I definitely have to sew those on better. Lastly, some of the items had loose threads. Honestly, that didn't bother me because I just put an extra knot in it close to the material and cut off the excess strands.
The knitted hats are well made, soft, thick, and warm. Most of all, they are so adorable. The bow belts are good quality and are super stretchy, so they fit great. The material feels like chiffon too. The black and gray beanies are thin, but that is okay because I ordered them more for fashion than for winter. Another thing that I found to be crafted well was the snake earing. It is heavy duty but doesn't feel heavy on your ear. Something I found awesome where these tights I bought. They are blocked where this black section comes up over your knee, and beyond that, they are completely see-through, which make them look like over-the-knee socks. At the top of those there is a skyline. I did buy a second pair, but instead of getting the same pair, I got a pair with crosses on the side.Totally cool. 
Shipping is expensive, but it has to be since it is coming from China. Depending on the type of shipping you get determines how long it is going to take and how expensive it is going to be. To be safe, I recommend getting shipping with a tracking number so you know where your things are, and if anything were to happen, like if your stuff gets lost, you can get reimbursed through that shipping carrier's insurance policy.
From watching other videos on YouTube, the people that had something seriously wrong or damaged they were able to get their money back for that item. I am not returning anything because the little issues I have can be easily fixed. One thing that did happen to me was that after I bought my stuff I got an email saying that three of things I ordered were out of stock. They did refund me immediately, and I chose the option where I got the refund sent to the DL Wallet, so I can just take that amount off on my next purchase, which I did. In addition, when you first make your account, they give you a $50 coupon voucher where it takes off 15% your orders until the amount equals $50 off (at least that is how I understand it).
Overall, I find this website AMAZING!!! Sure, the quality on some of the items are iffy, but for what I paid, I don't really care. Like the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." But, for the majority of my clothes, they are the same quality as clothes from Forever21 and WetSeal. The only difference is instead of paying $30 for a dress, you pay $4. The styles are great, and everything is super cheap. I will definitely be buying more stuff from them. Thanks DressLink!!!
My Body Measurements
Height: 5'2.25''/158.12cm.
Shoulders: 20in./50.8cm.
Chest: 36in./91.44cm.
Waist: 29in./73.7cm.
Hips: 35.5in./90.2cm.
Thigh: 21.9in./55.5cm.
Leg Circumference: 13.8in./35cm.
Foot Length: 240mm
Foot Width: 120mm
DressLink Haul and Review #2
Since the weather is changing and becoming colder, I decided to get a few warmer clothes from dresslink.com, a Chinese-based online wholesale store. If you want more information about this store you can check out my first haul from them, or you can go to their site and read all about it.I will also note that if you do decide to buy from here, measure yourself and check the sizing chart. I wear a medium in U.S. sizes, and on this site I wear between a Large and an X-Large depending on their measurements. If you are not sure about an item, read the reviews. They help A LOT. Also check to see how many items are in stock. If there is an item that says there are 5 or lower in stock, I tend not to buy them because a lot of times the site forgets to update its in stock number. This method has yet to fail me.
This is everything I got and my description:
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