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Monday, August 26, 2013

Dear fairies,

I need to post more of my outfits! I’ve been wearing much much more fairy kei and never find the time to take a picture it seems. This coord doesn’t have any of my awesome vintage pieces I’ve bought of late, but it is definitely an outfit to wear in the extremely hot weather!

AND I cut my hair!


What I’m Wearing:

Pom Pom Bow: bought at an anime convention
Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Skirt: Gap
Socks: Target
Shoes: Keds
Pearl Bracelet: Claire’s
Necklaces: made by me
Buttons: one from Snog Yogurt in London and the other Hot Topic

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Monday, August 12, 2013

review #1: retro magic store popples t-shirt

Dear Fairies,


Again, it's been so long and I'm busier than ever! I had finals for a few weeks before summer and then I was working as a costume designer on a show in New York City about Tchaikovsky (www.tchaikovskyplay.com). I do have a life!
I've been wanting to do a review on a Popples shirt that I bought a while ago, so here it is ^_^


I found a wonderful little site that sells T-shirts with retro graphics on them called 
Retro Magic Store!
They have graphics from: 
My Little Pony, Barbie, Creamy Mami, Jem, Rainbow Brite, and more~

PRICE

It's pretty affordable
Everything is about 15.90€ or $20~$25
Also, Retro Magic Store only lets you pay with PayPal



PROS
The quality of the actual shirt is quite nice. The fabric isn't too thin, is very soft, and the size seems to be pretty standard. Actually, I ordered a size medium, which is a size up from what I usually get for a loose 80s style fit. The graphics are also very colorful and don't seem likely to fade anytime soon.

CONS

When I ordered the shirt online, the color I chose was described as "salmon pink." Looking at the photos online, I assumed that the color would be a sort of orange-y pink. Yet, when I received the shirt, it was really just a light baby pink. It wasn't a complete let down, but I would have liked it to be more "salmon-y." 



Posing with Prize Popple (took a picture in the mirror so the words are flipped)

Overall, I'm pleased!

 I've worn it many times already and I'll definitely be buying from Retro Magic Store in the future~

~Sparkling Ga Eul