Thursday, June 30, 2016

Zaful Bikini Haul and First Impressions

Bikini season is here and everyone is on the hunt to find the perfect swimsuit to suit their frame. Let me just start off by saying I'm not supermodel tall or hour glass shape like those Instagram models. I'm super petite. So the struggle to find a swimsuit that shows up my tiny figure is really hard.

I ordered a few swimmies from Zaful.com and I'm going to give you my honest opinion on my experience and initial thoughts on them. Before I begin, I'll list my measurements :  5'3, 112 lbs and measurements are 34-26-37 .


Zaful. com


I chose 4 swimsuits from this site, 3 of which have arrived and the other is God knows where. Zaful is an Asian site and you've probably seen many YouTubers doing hauls on it. That's how I got sucked into the Zaful hype. I thought I would give it a try and for those prices I didn't have much to lose. Anyhoo, lets get down to business.

I placed an order on June 12th, 2016 and received my package (that I didn't know was delivered) on June 28th, 2016. That wait time was crazy! I started to think my package had gotten lost in the mail but, like most Asian sites it takes awhile to get to your destination if you choose standard shipping (except when you order hair extensions for some reason) 

Most YouTubers rave about the quality of their swimsuits but fail to mention how long it takes for your package to arrive. A few have mentioned that your packages may arrive in two separate shipments though, so I'm not too worried about that second package getting in.

Not being able to track my package is however a concern of mine. I followed the link they provided to the tracking site to try and find out where my package was but there was never an update made.

On the upside the prices for the swimsuits were awesome! The most I spent on one swimsuit was $17.49 USD  for an entire set and they offered me 12% off and emailed a 10% coupon after I had made my purchase. They also gave me free shipping. (They should have offered a side of patience with that.)

The quality of the swimsuits are pretty good and they all came packaged separately in ziploc bags. All of my swim tops are lighlty padded so no worries, there will be no nipple action. The sizes however are a bit tricky. I ordered smalls in all 4 suits and the bottoms are all a bit tight but  the tops fit a little loosely. These are the swimsuits I chose and all links to the suits will be listed below.




I love the tribal colors on this swimsuit and its a bit cheeky in the back.



This is my favorite of all 4 purchases. It offers a little more coverage at the back and I kind of have a thing for animal print.





This one is my least favorite. The bottom is super cheeky which I don't mind however its lacking that "wow" factor for me.



This is the suit that I'm patiently waiting for. Hope its worth the wait.

Update: I received the bikini a few days later and although the material is really nice the fit of the top is very poor. The straps are too long and not by a little but a whole lot. What made it worst is that they can't be adjusted. I will have to cut and mend them somehow 



All in all I would order from them again. The swimsuit quality is great and so are the price and offers, and despite the long wait time the suits are definitely worth it. They are well made on top of being affordable. I would suggest however, to go up a size or two for comfort.

Have you tried Zaful.com before? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below or maybe suggest a few swimsuit sites for me to try out. Until next time, Besos.



Friday, June 24, 2016

Good Evening Mr.Bond...(Last minute shopping Ideas)

This week has been super crazy and stressful and no, I'm not talking about your typical work related stress. I have a big event coming up and a closet full of nothing to wear!....or so it seems.

My friends and family all know I have a shopping addiction and I love stocking up on basics; however, now that I have this huge event coming up next week Saturday I've realized that I have nothing to wear. 

I'm a firm believer in standing out from the crowd. On a small island like this where everyone typically shops at the same places its hard to do just that, so I tend to do most of my shopping online. 

Most persons shy away from Online Shopping because they're afraid of ordering the wrong size, that the quality of the clothing wont be great or simply don't want to be bothered with the extra charges (shipping fees,vat,customs...) but I love it! 

The event that I'm shopping for is super exclusive and upscale. Its James Bond themed and the invitation states that the dress code is "Iconic Bond Fashion".

When I thought of James Bond, I automatically thought of a black tie affair. Something super swanky and classy. So I went on the hunt for something that was not only chic but sexy at the same time. Here are some of the sites and options that I came up with.


Meshki Boutique

http://www.meshki.com.au/



Elektra King 1999's, The World is not Enough




This dress is called the Calandra Shirt dress and comes in white and nude. Meshki Boutique is an Australian site that sells designer garments for a reasonable price. The great part about this site is that they offer express shipping to the US which is where most of my items are shipped before it gets to the Bahamas (Its a flat rate of $15 and takes anywhere from 2-3 days) and I need this dress ASAP!


Missguided

 https://www.missguidedus.com/


Missguided is a UK site. Their clothes are really cute and range anywhere from $7-$120.

This was another pick for the event:


Natalya Simonova from 1995's, Golden Eye


This dress is called the Peace + Love pleat ruched front midi dress in the color white. It also comes in Black. I love the Grecian style of this dress and the way it just drapes over the shoulders and Gathers at the front. It gives off a super sexy vibe with its low cut top and open sides and seemed to be a great choice for my event.  

Missguided also offers Express shipping at a flat rate of $15 which takes 2-3 days to arrive to the US.


Pretty little thing

https://www.prettylittlething.us/

This site was relatively new to me. I had never purchased anything from there before but had seen a few try on hauls on YouTube featuring it.

Pretty little thing is also a UK site and is quite similar to Missguided in design and layout. They have really cute pieces at affordable prices.

Much like Missguided and Meshki Boutique they also offer Express shipping at a flat rate of $15 and it takes about 2-3 days to deliver to the US.

There were two dresses on this site that caught my eye.

Dress #1:


Sylvia Trench from 1962's, Dr.No




This dress is called the Katalea Twist front silky shirt dress in the color champagne. This dress also comes in dusty pink, lime and black. Its in the same silky material as the Calandra shirt dress from Meshki Boutique and is a great play on one of this years top spring trends, the pajama trend.

With its loose fit and silky material it gives off that alluring pajama vibe. There is just something that is effortlessly sexy about this piece and styled just right I think it would be great for my event.


Dress #2:

Solitaire from the 1973's, Live and let Die



This dress is called the Biddy Deep V Plunge cross back midi dress. Its super sexy and super sleek in a bright red color that demands your attention. This dress comes in a variety of colors and you're sure to find one that compliments your skin tone. The midi length gives it a classy feel and the low cut back and front gives off a tasteful dose of sexiness.

These are my top four picks for the event and seeing as the event is officially one week away I'm going to have to make that decision today. Real world problems.

Which one's your favorite and how would you style it? You guys will have to wait and see which one I chose and how I styled it. Until next time loves . Besos

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Just a girl...but not JUST a Girl

Hey there, my name is Shonny and I'm just a girl.... But not JUST a girl. Im a girl with a dream, a girl with hopes and a girl on a journey to find her place and her purpose in life. That totally sounded like the intro of some corny movie I would probably never watch. (please don't judge me.)

I sat staring at my lap top just thinking about what my first post would be and just decided to write whatever comes to mind.So forgive me if I'm rambling but I'm just trying to get a few of my thoughts down.

This year has been amazing so far. We're 6 months in already. Can you believe it?! *sigh* 6 months! I've already traveled to 3 countries, done two things off of my bucket list and started a new job. Could things get any better? I'm sure they can, but right now I'm just counting my blessings.

I haven't had the easiest life growing up and bad luck seemed to follow me wherever I went and no matter what I did, I could never seem to get it right in any aspect of my life. Although my life isn't perfect right now, this is the best I have ever felt because for once I'm finally living and doing things for me.

No worries and no stress ....just focusing on me and my goals. Traveling is one of them. I haven't done much of it until last year when I met this guy and he awakened my appetite for wanting to see the world. He had done so much and seen so much and all I could think was... " I wanna be just like that". Granted I only went to two countries last year but I actually explored ...and did... and saw things. It was amazing!

Now, here I am...starting a blog. Something I've always thought about doing but didn't think I would be any good at. YOLO (do people still say that? Hope I didnt give my age away.)

This blog isn't going in any particular direction but I'm going to share pieces of me ...with you. The things I love like; fashion, food and travelling and even some of my deepest thoughts and feelings. That part really scares me but maybe it will help someone out there who feels the same way I do, to not feel so alone.

 So this is me,Shonny and I'm just a girl... but not  JUST a girl.