Gmarket Haul #2 - Fall Clothes!

My second haul from Gmarket has finally arrived (Click here for Haul #1)! I say finally because waiting for my online purchases always feels like forever, even though this haul only took TEN days to arrive (which is one of the reasons I love Gmarket!). I ordered nine items for a total of $148.61 and the total shipping cost was $37, making it about $4 per item in terms of shipping.


- MAROON BUTTON UP CARDIGAN-
Every girl needs an oversized cardigan in their closet right? I also love the colour of this, it is just enough to subtly brighten up an outfit.
Price: ₩ 23 220
Rating: 4.5/5



- BEIGE BOXY HIGH LOW SWEATER-
I really love how the sweater drapes on the body, with a high low hem look to it. The construction of the sweater makes it a great versatile piece that can be worn in any season.
Price: ₩ 23 590
Rating: 5/5



-MINT SWEATER-
A simple oversized, mint coloured sweater for the fall time. Nothing special but I like it.
Price: ₩ 22 900
Rating: 4.5/5



- BLACK ANORAK JACKET-
The sleeves are a bit short for me, which isn't a surprise since I am tall and often times, long sleeve tops just aren't long enough to reach my wrist. Other than that, I love the thickness of the jacket, it isn't too thin or too thick for the autumn or spring time!
Price: ₩ 22 800
Rating: 5/5




-BROWN PEACOAT JACKET-
After trying on this item, this peacoat-styled jacket is definitely my most favorite purchase from this haul. The quality is fantastic for the price I paid for this, it definitely exceeded my expectations. The inside of the jacket is lined with soft, faux fur and I really like that you can button up the jacket all the way up to the collar. Like the jacket above, the sleeves are not quite long enough for me.
Price: ₩ 19 900
Rating: 5/5



-TAN OXFORD SHOES-
These are unfortunately a little big on me but they are still wearable. I am usually around a size 9 US so I ordered these in 260 mm so next time I will remember to size down. The leather part of shoe seems like it will hold up relatively well but the sole is what I am worried about. The sole is extremely stiff and has absolutely no grip to it. Besides that, I really like how these shoes look on!
Price: ₩ 26 800
Rating: 4/5



-TONY MOLY PETITE BUNNY GLOSS BAR-
All I need to say is that I absolutely ADORE the packaging. Cuteness. Overload.
Price: ₩ 4 900 each + ₩ 2 500 delivery fee
Rating: 5/5 (based on first impression)



-ETUDE HOUSE PORE FRESHNER-
I've read many rave reviews about this toner online and I can't wait to try it out. I really like the unique dispenser and the bottle is huge!
Price: ₩ 15 000
Rating: 5/5 (based on first impression)


To compare my personal photos with the stock photos of the items I purchased, click here.

In a nut shell, I am pretty happy with this haul although the shoes were a wee bit disappointing. However, I am super impressed by the quality of the two jackets I bought, especially since they were both very inexpensive. I cannot wait until the weather is cold enough for me to wear the items from this haul!

Stay tuned for detailed reviews of the Etude House Pore Freshner toner and the Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar tinted lip balms once I have tried them out for a longer period of time :)

Gmarket Haul #2 Preview

I made another order on Gmarket (Click here for my first Gmarket haul!the other night and I wanted to share a sneak preview of what I'll be getting in a week (hopefully). My last haul was summer clothes oriented, while this time it is more fall appropriate clothes with some skincare/cosmetics thrown in as well. I can't wait to receive all this in the mail :3

 


Stay tuned for my review :)

Cute Stationary!


Recently, I randomly came across these sticky tabs at Superstore (of all places) and I immediately had to pick it up since it was only $2. I remember seeing something similar on an Asian stationary website, although I can no longer recall the URL of the page. Now the only question I have is, what type animal or thing are these suppose to be? Ninja cats? Or maybe bears? In any case, they are uber cute and I can't wait to use them :)

My First Gmarket Haul!

My first experience with ordering korean clothing online was from zipia.com three years ago, which was rather expensive because of shipping and the minimum order of $300. Since then, I became interested in ordering from Gmarket because of the cheap prices you can find. Another plus is that there is no minimum amount you have to spend, although buying in bulk is more worth your money in terms of the shipping cost.

So at the beginning of June, I finally decided to make my very first purchase on Gmarket after about a week of browsing through many stores and comparing prices. My package arrived at the door about a week and a half later and much to my pleasure, I wasn't charged any customs or duties!

In this haul, I made a purchase of 14 items for $148 CAD and shipping was $32 CAD. This comes out to about $13 per item, which isn't bad at all.

This trendy peter pan collared lace top is super cute and is one of my favorite pieces from this haul. I like that it has a silky slip underneath the lace.
Price: 12 900
Rating: 5/5

I would say this is a top rather than a dress even though it hits right below the butt. Since the material is sheer, shorts must be worn underneath. There are two ways to wear this; the first method is shown in the picture above, while the second method creates a cute look where the top looks like a cape (Click to see!). I really like this top because it is so versatile and it is quite easy to dress it up or down.
Price: 12 900
Rating: 5/5


I got the same top from above in a light beige colour as well! After seeing both in person, I would say the black version is nicer because you can't see that "collar" from the inside of the neckline in the black version whereas it is very noticeable in the beige one.
Price: 12 900
Rating: 4/5


After trying this dress on, I realized that the long length of the dress was not a very flattering cut. I think I will have to get this hemmed but otherwise, this is a great casual dress for everyday wear. 
Price: 13,900
Rating: 4/5

This simple tee is made of a thin cotton material in the front and a sheer material in the back, making it the perfect top to keep you cool on hot summer days. I also like the high-low hem; it is definitely a trend that has been everywhere lately!
Price: 6 900
Rating: 5/5

This is probably one of the pieces that I liked the least from my haul. I mostly do not like the material that the top is made of because it wrinkles very easily, especially the sleeves. I probably wouldn't have gotten this if I had known this.
Price: 13 900
Rating: 2.5/5

I ordered two tops from this shop, which sells a brand called "Mak Maks". I will most likely repurchase from this brand again in the future because their items are very well made. This long sleeve blouse is also more opaque despite its thin and light weight material.
Price: 9 900
Rating: 5/5

This top is also from the brand Mak Maks. I love the bold royal blue colour and the quality of the shirt is probably the best out of all the tops I purchased.
Price: ₩ 9 900
Rating: 5/5

Apologies for the unfocused and slightly blurry picture ^^". This top is more opaque so you could get away with not wearing a tank top underneath without revealing your bra.
Price: 12 900
Rating: 4.5/5


The quality of this top isn't as good compared to the other sleeveless tops and it is a good idea to reinforce the buttons on this. Other than that, this top goes with black leggings perfectly because of its longer length.
Price: 11 900
Rating: 4.5/5
Since these are a pair of simple, high waisted shorts, it can easily be paired with any top. Unfortunately, these bottoms are a bit loose on me so they sit on my hips rather than my waist.
Price: 13 900
Rating: 4.5/5

From the front, it may look like a skirt but from the back, you can tell they are actually shorts. These shorts are a darker shade of beige in person, which I didn't expect based on the pictures provided by the shop. I will also have to iron the shorts to fix the pleating on the right side before wearing them out. Other than that, I think the design is really girly and cute.
Price: 7 900
Rating: 4/5

Like the beige shorts, this pair is darker in person than pictured as well and will need to be ironed first.
Price: 11 900
Rating: 4/5

This is another "skort" that I bought that will require some ironing, as you may be able to tell by looking at the right side of the shorts. These are a little small for me unless I wear them super high waisted.
Price: 16 900
Rating: 4/5

Overall, I am very pleased with my very first purchase from Gmarket. Most of the items are of good quality for a relatively cheap price. For my next purchase, I am either going to make another clothing haul or possibly a skincare/make up haul ^^

Keep a lookout for future OOTD pictures featuring pieces from this haul!

Forever 21 - Jewelry Haul

About a week ago, I made an online purchase on Forever 21 and much to my surprise, I received the package less than a week later. Usually, it is hard for me to find enough items to make an order of over $60 to receive free shipping since sizes can run out incredibly fast on the website.

I'm pretty happy with my purchases as I've been wanting to get my hands on some of these pieces for a while now, especially the chunky chain bracelet and the pyramid studded bracelet. Everything was under $8 a piece, aside from the pyramid studded bracelet set, which was $11.80.