For the Love of Frills: headbow

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Recently I made my first online purchase from a name brand Lolita store!

I have been in love with Baby, the Stars Shine Bright 's designs for years but had never had the opportunity to purchase anything from them directly. I was fortunate enough to have received a $50 gift card to the New York store from my best friend to celebrate my graduation.

After the New York store's most recent product update I could not resist!

Stock Image for Classical rosy head bow ( Pink )

Stock Image for Dreaming Rose Comb ( Pink )

I was particularly taken with the Dreaming Rose Comb and Classical Rosy Head Bow in pink. Once I added my items to my cart I processed my payment through PayPal. The online shopping process through Baby was incredibly easy! I was able to put in the gift card electronically as well as process the remaining balance in the same transaction.

November 1st

November 7th

I was astonished that my order arrived so quickly!

I received a plain brown square box with priority rate shipping. At first glance inside the box I found pale pink tissue paper and my, rather unremarkable, invoice. I was overjoyed however to see that, amongst the tissue paper, lay an unmistakable Baby, the Stars Shine Bright shopping bag!

I cannot express how happy I am to have my first bag from Baby! I have to immortalize this momentous occasion. A few months ago Vanilla Bear made a tutorial for hanging up brand bags. I will be utilizing this amazing tutorial to transform this bag into a framed art piece once the weather warms up. The fact that this will be my first brand bag will make the bag that much better!

Inside the branded bag I found my two ordered items. Each product had been carefully wrapped in their individual plastic bags before they had been placed in the larger pink bag.

The first item I was fortunate enough to unravel was the Classical Rosy Head Bow!

Classical rosy head bow ( Pink ) by BSSB

Even inside the package this head bow was a stunning sight! The image from the website pales in compassion to the real thing.

The main construction of the bow was accomplished with a heavy grosgrain. I was able to re-position the bow with ease from it's flattened shipping state and it maintained whatever angle I manipulated it into. The lace on this bow was nothing short of astonishing. All of the materials are incredibly soft, well defined and have a good weight to them. The majority of the lace features a rose motif which can be seen in the detailed shots below.

Classical rosy head bow ( Pink ) by BSSB

I love the details in this shot. You can clearly see the grosgrain ribbon as well as the floral details of the lace. The Baby, the Stars Shine Bright brand tag can be seen along the base of the headband.

The pale pink of this bow matches my pieces perfectly and is honestly a great addition to my wardrobe. What truly makes this accessory special is the design. I love that this piece is a side bow rather than the typical Alice style head bow.

Classical rosy head bow ( Pink ) by BSSB

It is easier to see in this photo how I adjusted the bow from it's flattened state to it's intended shape. There is no wire or supported needed for the bow since the structural materials are quite sufficient.

Classical rosy head bow ( Pink ) by BSSB

I cannot get over the level of detail on this piece. Everything is been assembled with expert care and with quality materials. The head bow is extremely well constructed and beyond charming!

My only complaint for this piece is that the designers used a black headband as the base and is slightly visible. It is not a problem when it is worn, but the fact I can see it through the pale pink is a slight cause for annoyance. Overall I am extremely satisfied in this piece! I am very happy that I was able to purchase it.

Rating ~ 9 / 10

And now for the Dreaming Rose Combs!

Dreaming Rose Combs by Baby, The Stars Shine Bright.

I really wanted a piece that was branded with the Baby, the Stars Shine Bright emblem. I also wanted to add some diversity to my Lolita hair accessories. With hair combs I can arrange them the way I want and even built upon other hair pieces.

Even inside the bag the combs were stunning!

Dreaming Rose Combs by Baby, The Stars Shine Bright.

Both combs are constructed with a secure silver base in which all of the details are built on top of. I was worried that the articles would not be secured properly but that concern was completely obliterated once I could study the combs in person.

The ribbon is an extremely soft light pink with a golden trim. The gold Baby, the Stars Shine Bright emblem adds a truly elegant touch to these accessories while it additionally pays tribute to it's creators.

In the case of the flowers they are constructed of a very delicate but sturdy craft paper.

All of the items used to decorate the combs are of an extremely high quality and absolutely zero flaws.

Dreaming Rose Combs by Baby, The Stars Shine Bright.

The review for this item is a no contest decision!

Rating ~ 10 / 10

I am over the moon impressed with my small order from Baby, the Stars Shine Bright NYC. With the high quality construction, design and attention to detail I can scarcely believe how beautiful these hair pieces are. I can't even imagine how extraordinary the Baby clothing and larger accessories must be!

Shipping

5 / 5

The shipping for this order was domestic and incredibly quick! I received my items in one week, a truly remarkable record for any of my Lolita purchases! The items had been properly prepared for shipment and everything arrived safely and accurately.

Product Quality

5 / 5

All of the products purchased were extremely well constructed and were of an exceptional quality! Each piece is charming, elegant and completely out shadows the stock photography.

Communication

5 / 5

I had contacted this particular Baby, the Stars Shine Bright store with questions about my gift card via email and they answered in an extremely timely manner.

Will there be further purchase from Baby? You better believe it!

~ Stay Frilly

It's here~! On January 24, 2015 I placed an order to My-Lolita-Dress for various lolita items.
The order arrived on June 15, 2015. My haul ordered included:

My package from my-lolita-dress.com has arrived!

Precious Clove - Letters to My Dear Lolita Jumperskirt Short Version ( Pink )

Precious Clove - Letters to My Dear Lolita Headbow ( Pink )

Classical Puppets - A-Line Petticoat I ( White )

Rococo Style Lace Lolita Shirt Silk And Linen (White)

[ Replica ] Angelic Pretty Melty Cream Doughnut Jumperskirt ( Pink )

I decided to try out My-Lolita-Dressed based on various positive reviews from lolita's in the online community, especially Kota-Bear. I have had negative experiences with ClobbaOnline and I wanted to try another shop that carried Taobao and Indie brands that carried to customization.

My ordered arrived from China to my doorstep via EMS on June 15, 2015. All of the items were packaged very well in a surprisingly small EMS package!

Order from my-lolita-dress.com

As you can see the order of items were the blouse, Precious Clove JSK, Melty Cream Doughnut JSK, and lastly my petticoat. Everything arrived safe and sound!

Order from my-lolita-dress.com

Every item was held together with a band to ensure nothing was lost.

Let's begin with Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita JSK, shall we?

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita

The Letter's to My Dear Lolita set was packaged together which was very nice! I didn't have to search for the headbow separately from the jumperskirt.

I fell in love with this print back when it was announced in December. Here are some stock images:

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita print and colorways.

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita

Precious Clove's Letters to my Dear Lolita Headbow

It is always a challenge for me as a sweet lolita to find prints that I adore that I can get custom sized. This dress incorporated many things I love, such as roses and bottles. I was very difficult for me to choose between the pink or the purple colorway! I chose pink because it is my signature color and because it matches my current wardrobe.

Precious Clove's Letters to my Dear Lolita Jumperskirt

This dress really is super pretty! The print is delicate and bold enough against the pale pink material. The dress is very soft and lined ( thank goodness ) ! Also, since this dress was custom sized, I am happy to report it fits extremely well and is very flattering.

Precious Clove Letters to My Dear Lolita Collar details

The detailing of the lace is very delicate and beautiful. There is soft rose detailing in the collar, and the peach pink bow is removable.

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita print details

As you can see the print has many lovely details. I love all the different shaped glass bottles! The dress also features roses, pearls, bows, starts, letters and feather pens. The design is stunning! I love the print because, not only is it beautiful, but I can easily create multiple coordinates with this jumperskirt.

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita print details

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita print ERROR.

There is an error on the front and back of the print on one of the stain glass windows. The error also appears on the bodice of the dress. The error is extremely small, and resembles blue pen marks. I can only assume this occurred from a printing defect.

All in all I would recommend this dress, I absolutely love that print and that Precious Clove allows for custom sizing. The fact that the dress is of a nice quality and affordable is another plus. Aside from the print defect from the printing, the print is vibrant and extremely well done.

8/10

And now for the Letters to my Dear Lolita headbow!

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita Headbow

The headbow was packaged with the matching jumperskirt which made it extremely easy to find. Additionally the headbow was wrapped individually in it's own plastic wrap.

Precious Clove's Letters to My Dear Lolita Headbow

This headbow is extremely beautiful, especially when it is worn. The lace is very soft and has the same detail lace of the JSK. The material is the same as the jumperskirt so it has the same silken feel. The headbow also has an adorable golden rose charm, which is just an additional charming touch.

It is a bit difficult to see, but the right side of the headbow is a tad shorter than the left. It is not easy to tell when worn.

This headbow scores an easy 7/10! I am very happy I added it to my order.

Now for some essentials

Classical Puppets A-line Petticoat

This is my first / official / petticoat. I purchased an A-line petticoat because the Precious Clove Letters to My Dear Lolita jumperskirt is an A-line. Now that I purchased the dress I do believe it would also do well with a bell-shaped petticoat.

Classical Puppets A-line Petticoat

The petticoat was from Classical Puppets and tailor made to my measurements. This petticoat is flawless. The material is extremely soft and fluffy. My precious petticoat was very scratchy. This Classical Puppets petticoat is a much welcomed change.

Classical Puppets A-line Petticoat

Additionally the material is extremely shiny. The petticoat is lined with a slip and the edges are hemmed professionally. The elastic at the waist is very comfortable and can go well beyond the stated measurements.

I am over-the-moon in love with this petticoat. I plan to order a bell-shaped petticoat from Classical Puppets in the future and more for each shape in multiple colors!

10/10

Blouse time!

There was a / slight / mix up with my blouse. Unfortunately the tailor service made a mistake when they constructed my order. In order to receive my order on time for an event Linda from my-lolita-dress offered to send a blouse that she had in stock that fit my measurements. This blouse was the Sweet Ruffles Silk and Linen Blouse and I actually think it is prettier than the original one I had ordered.

Rococo Style Lace Lolita Blouse

For some additional misfortune this blouse was the wrong measurements as well. This blouse was a good 30cm short of the require measurements. I was given a partial refund for the mix up. I can only hope that I can resell the blouse to someone who can enjoy it and re-order with my original measurements.

Rococo Style Lace Lolita Blouse

I absolutely love the high ruffled collar on this blouse. The chemical lace bow pattern is additiaonlly charming. This blouse is just too cute and princess-y!

The corset lacing in the back is great for easy of fitting!

The blouse has corset lacing to assist in fitting. The normal measurements for this blouse are a Bust of 107cm and 107cm in the waist. With the corset lacing the waist can be taken in easily!

Rococo Style Lace Lolita Blouse button details,

The button details on this blouse are so sweet! The button features a ribbon that matches the lace detailing.

It is a bit difficult to give a number to a piece I cannot wear, but based on the feel and tailor of the blouse I would give it a score of 7/10. I will purchase another in the correct size soon!

And now for Melty Cream!