i am keeping it...

i received my leather jacket this morning :o so fast... i've expected it after christmas... lucky~



the jacket is slightly loose on me... but i decided to keep it. cause with it being a bit loose, i can wear a chunky knit under it, to keep me warm during this winter. And also, during the less colder seasons, i can just wear it open...



other than how it fits, this jacket is just like i've expected it too be... :) and i am also happy with it's weight, it's not too heavy ^^

my new love...

i have a new tool to create a slight volume, which is pretty long lasting... ^^ it's my new mini crimper. i use it to crimp the part of my hair near my scalp... and have the upper layers covering the crimped hair. the structure that the crimper creates, also makes it possible for me to tease my hair, if needed... i just simply love it.

• the crimper has ceramic plates for even heat distribution. 
• it heats up to 200 celcius.
• it needs around 1 min to heat up.
• it's small, 15cm only.
• it has a on/off switch with a light indicator.

other than the fact, that it works on my stubborn thick and heavy hair, i like the crimper because it's small and light weight... and the green tiger print is pretty cute as well.

of course nothing is totally perfect. the cord doesn't have a swivel cord... and there is nothing to keep the crimper closed.

other than that i got nothing to complain, it's cheap and it works ^^

for if you're wondering... the crimper is by the brand remington, and the crimper is called my mini handbag crimper S2950ZB...

and... no this post is not sponsored or what so ever. i bought the crimper here.
i payed € 22,78 incl. shipping. ^^

review mijnnaamketting/mynamenecklace part 2

remember my review about the word necklace i got from mijnnaamketting.nl (which is the dutch version of mynamenecklace.com)...

they sell word/name jewelry, in sterling silver and gold. they got different fonts and also different products. bracelets, rings...  and ofcourse necklaces...

last time my necklace came in a small organza bag, this time, it came in a small cardboard box... the lid secures/closes with a magnet. i don't really use organza bags, but this box i would like to use to store the necklace.

in my last review i mentioned how i find the plate pretty thin and that i didn't really like the chains. but... that i did like the look of the plate.

can you see the difference of the plate? the left one is my new necklace, the right one is my older one. this version has the double thick plate!

i ordered this necklace with a figaro chain, which i think look so much better than the box chain. the figaro chain is wider than the box chain, which looks so much better with the rings that connects to the plate.

also... my original necklace was scratched on the back of the plate, this time it's not :) it looks just like how the front of the plate looks like.

difference in price? i payed 29,95 eur for the old one… the new one, is sponsored, but is sold for 39.95 eur. in my opinion, the double thick plate version is totally worth the 10 eur more... i would definitely buy this necklace again, if i can come up with a new word or name...

last but not least... i have a 8% off coupon code for you all... order from mijnnaamketting.nl or mynamenecklace.com and use this coupon: "JenL"

for the dutchies, try "korting" for 10% off.

if you want to know more about how i experienced their service, you can read my first review.

(fyi: this necklace is sponsored by mijnnaamketting.nl, but i did pay for the first necklace from my first review. and again, my reviews are completely honest... i can promise you that. i only agreed to do this review, because i like their necklaces and their service.)

review alloverpiercings.nl

i've been ordering my piercings from alloverpiercings.nl for a very long time now, i have also recommended people to get their piercings from them.

alloverpiercings (aop) is a great online store for basic piercings... they are nicely priced and have fast shipping. they only ship to the netherlands, belgium and germany though.

what i also like about aop is their fast service. i have to admit they do make mistakes, and i have received the wrong items for several times already. but i can easily mail them, and they reply really fast. and they are always prepared to send you the correct items.

so last time when i ordered, i received wrong items again (that's why i decided to write this post)... i received 2 different length plugs, but both 3.5mm in width. so i mailed them yesterday... i got a reply today, and they just reposted me the correct items... i will also receive an envelope to send back the wrong items... the times before, i could keep the wrong items, but it doesn't matter much, since i can't and don't use the wrong items anyways.

overall, i really like them and i will continue getting my stuff from them...

check out their facebook page too, they have giveaways every week, though i have never joined.

i also get frequently asked about the belly piercings i wear in my ear, i get those from random stores... from piercing shops and also from ebay... i love to shop at ebay ^^

sometimes when i see earrings or pendants that i like, i would just attach that to a piercing bar, to create my own... "be creative with what you have" right?!

(this post is not sponsored)

review sarenza.nl ^^

so in my last post, i mentioned about sarenza.nl... i ordered a pair of fully black converse... ^^ just because i needed new black converses plus... they were on sale ^^ i got them for 34eur.

sarenza.nl is a french shoestore, but they do have international online stores... but only europe: sarenza.fr, sarenza.fr/belgique, sarenza.fr/luxembourg, sarenza.co.uk, sarenza.de, sarenza.it and sarenza.es...

they have a huge variety of shoes, types and brands... ^^ so many to choose from... the prices are average, but when things go on sale, it's pretty attractive. i also like the free shipping. not sure if it counts for the other countries... the shipping is pretty okay... it took 1 week, including weekend... they actually offered the package yesterday, but no one was at home to accept it... so it came again today. now that i mention it... i could choose from 2 ways of shipping, 1 is to get it shipped to my place and 2 to get it shipped to the closest post office service point, so you can pick it up. now that i look at the box, it is shipped from utrecht, which is only 30 minutes away from amsterdam (with the train)... :p

also another important thing is the possibilities to pay... you can pay with paypal and with credit card. i was actually looking for ideal (dutch online payment system), but they didn't had it... but it wasn't a big deal... i like to pay with paypal anyways...

so the shoe box came in a bigger box... nothing special... pretty well packaged, just the way i expected it to be.

the shoes look great, and i like them, though they don't feel as comfy as my back all stars... but maybe because they are still new... ^^ can't wait to wear em out...

and just as a surprise, i received my other package... i ordered a stack of beauty diary mask from ebay...

p.s. just as a side note, i am not sponsored to blog about these products, i paid them myself ^^
 

most disappointing yesstyle order (9)

i was so excited about this order, because i wanted to try their bags again... but how disappointing this order was, when i unpacked the "goods".

i ordered this bag:

this is what i got, it's sooo shiny... -_- i don't like how it looks like plastic. and there are threads sticking out here and there... the bag feels kind of heavy too...

the only thing i like about this bag is the buckle...

second thing i ordered is this shirt dress...

the fabric looks bad... i wish it was more drapy... the fabric is too light and flowy... the sleeves are too wide... and the stitching is horrible... -_-

i'm not sure if i can diy this into something nice -_- maybe i'll try it out sometime...

last thing i got... is this pair of shoes...

i think i like this the most out of everything, though i wish the material didn't look that fake, cheap and plastic... -_-

they look pretty close to the website pictures though...

have you bought anything recently that you regretted?

stfu!!

i just received my new custom made necklace...i'm surprised how fast i got it... i ordered the necklace at 5/6 januari from www.mijnnaamketting.nl, which is just the dutch version of www.mynamenecklace.com...

before i ordered the necklace i had a question to ask them... i had a request... since i wasn't going for a name... (even if i would go for a name)... i didn't want any capitals... somehow... i'm not a fan of capitals... as you may have noticed, when i'm not writing anything formal, i will not be using any capitals... but anyways... so i mailed them if that was possible...

the next day, i've received a reply... and it is possible... i just have to write my request down in the comment box while placing the order and they even gave me a coupon code with 5% off... it's not much, but it's a friendly gesture...

so finally i decided to order the necklace... i've chosen for the carrie style... 18" long silver necklace... so i typed in my word... and wrote down my request in de comment section... then i added the coupon code...

after that, my comment field went empty... :X i had to retype my request... then i moved on with the checkout and payed with ideal... and everything went smooth... soon after, i've received an email with my order details... but my special request wasn't mentioned in that mail...

So i decided to ask them again, just to be sure... i'd rather be annoying than stupid... so the next morning i got a reply back that everything will be as i wanted... what a good service they have... i'm satisfied!! ^^

so... 10 days later... the necklace came in a bubble wrap envelope... when i opened it, there was a large "business" card and the necklace was attached to a small card in a transparent bag...

i really like how the word/name plate turned out... since i didn't want any capitals… and the big curl at the end, makes it looks like i'm wearing it the wrong way… i like that ^^

the name plate looks pretty thin, so i won't be able to sleep with it… they do sell thicker ones though… but i didn't want to spend that much on a word necklace…

the back of the name plate is done poorly… it's scratched... especially on the s... but i don't really mind that, because no one will see that anyways…

and i don't like the chain… and the rings that is connected to the plate… the rings are way too big… and the chain is sooo thin… i expected this before ordering though… i'm looking for new chains to replace the current ones…

so in overall i'm ok satisfied with the necklace, couldn't expect more for that price…

and ps. my internet is still not working!! :(

asos vs f21 (double cross ring)

i've been obsesses with crosses lately… i've always loved how they looked… (but i never actually wanted to wear those crosses, because i'm not religious...) i just couldn't resist anymore… i should wear anything that i like and express myself, right?!

so… i ordered the double cross ring from asos… in a size small… it's so small that they only fit my left hand… though i would like to wear it on my right hand… so… i ordered a size medium of the f21 crossring… and guess what… it's slightly big :x (i also have a black one coming up in a size m…)

asos double ring

(i hate autocorrect!! i'm sorry… i really needed to say that!!)

the asos ring is shinier… and also darker in color… the f21 looks like sterling silver… which i'm not sure of… though it said so on the ebay page… :p

the sizes of the crosses differs too… the asos one is bigger (4,5x2,8cm) than the f21 one (3,8x2cm)… though the f21 cross is thicker in width than the asos one… and i like how the shorter stripe is thicker than the longer stripe (of the f21 ring)... if that makes sense...

i really can't tell which one i like more… i like the asos one, because it fits right (, though it only fits my left hand)… but i like the fact that, when i'm holding my hands up… the f21 ring is like an upside down cross… instead of an actual cross… ^^

(i have nothing against any religion or what so ever… i'm just expressing what i like about these ring fashion wise...)

hunter boots review

so i ordered the hunter regent savoy wellington boots last friday from asos.com... i didn't had to pay for the shipping, because they are having a worldwide free shipping... so it got shipped the next day, but they stated that there might be a delay, because of the bad weather... surprisingly i received the boots yesterday!

so i wore them today... so while i had them on i had an urge to talk more about them... ^^



first of all... the packaging... it came in a big black shoebox with the hunter logo... inside the box are the shoes and a bag... the boots got some stickers on (like most of the shoes)... and one boot comes with labels attached...

the labels contains information about hunter, background, how to care from them... and about the model:

the regent
built on an equestrian last, the regent carries a flattering silhouette with a slim ankle fit and a sleek leg shape. with linings chosen for comfort and warmth, the Regent is available in a selection of designs and has multi-layer sponge insoles for extra comfort.



and now for the most important thing... the size... i've searched through the net to find anything about the sizing, some said they were one size bigger... and others said they were true to size... i decided to order my own size... just because i thought, if they would be a size bigger, i can wear them with really thick socks... but if i would get a smaller size, i would have to send them back if they wouldn't fit. and i'm glad i ordered my own size, they are pretty true to size... it's true, i can still wear thicker socks than i normally wear... and i can understand why people would say they are bigger... the part of the foot part is pretty high, as you would suspect from rain boots... so that gives yoor feet more space to move... but in fact the length of the sole isn't much bigger than the shoes i own... (hope it made sense... i'm bad at explaining)... so if you're like me and want these boots as winter boots, i would suggest getting your own size...

other than the size of the foot, there is an other concern... the leg of the boot... the leg is pretty slim... but i'm not the skiniest out there... and my calves aren't the thinnest... but i'm lucky that the legs aren't too tight... i can even wear them with jeans and jeggings...



not only the width, but also the height... the height of the leg is pretty high... at least for me... they reach my knee... and i can feel them in the back when i bend my knees all the way... the boots are measured from the back, sole to the top 37/38cm long (excl the "heel")...

also... they said that the ankle part are slim fit too, but to me they actually aren't... i've quite a lot space around my ankle... i find that only the leg part is slim fitted...



one more thing... when i wore them, i felt clumsier than normal... i felt so bouncy as well... i really have to get used to the rubber XD

so... are they worth the money? that you have to decide on your own... and i can't compare them with other rain boots... i didn't own one since i was a kid XD but... i think... for me it is... because we have really bad weather here in the netherlands, and i love the feeling of dry feet when it rains or snows...

today it snowed in the morning on my way to work... and i wasn't afraid of any puddles... my feet were dry... and they stayed dry... ^^

and these boots look stylish, the quilted "embossing" really makes it more chique... i didn't feel like a kid wearing them... and i wore them to work... i do work in an office... so for me, they are for everyday :) (only autumn and winter though... i wouldn't like to wear these on any rainy spring or summer day... they really have this wintery-look...)

hmmm... it's getting late (almost 3AM)... and i don't know what more to write about these lovely-keeping-me-dry-boots... if you have any questions, feel free to ask...

received yesstyle order (7)

so because we returned the shirt (which i post about some time ago), we wanted to order again with the yesstyle credit we got back...

that's btw an other thing that's not really fun about returning items to yesstyle...

so my bfriend got to order 3 shirts... (will post pictures of those another time) and i ordered a pair of shoes and a jacket.

1. lace-up ankle boots
brand: youareagirl
size: 245
material: synthetic leather
price: 70usd
color: black









the shoes are okay, i just think the quality isn't really that great... i think i've expected a little bit more... but what i do like about these shoes is, that they kept my feet dry at rainy days... since it has been raining over here a lot lately, i've been wearing them for like a full week now... and the sole is already damaged... and the thing is... the sole just have a thin layer of black rubber... and when that is worn off, you can see like a off-white color... and that doesn't look that nice... it's like almost i've worn these shoes for half an year -_-







and...

2. hooded jacket
brand: cocostar
size: one size
material: cotton
price: 65usd
color: black

this is the jacket i ordered...



and this is what i've received!





they look totally different... the sleeves... the pockets, the elastic band, the back... the one i ordered was named a hooded jacket, but this one isn't even hooded -_-

so i've contacted the customer service... and they told me to send them pictures... so i did... they have asked me to return the product... and i will get the right item send to me after they received the other jacket back... and if they can't get their hands on the correct item, i will be getting the value of the jacket back as yesstyle credit... and they told me they would pay back the shipping cost (as yesstyle credit too). it costed me 20 eur just to ship that jacket back -_- hope they'll keep their word... otherwise i would be really disappointed...

have you experienced receiving a wrong product from yesstyle? share it with me ^^

new pair of converse all stars...

i came home yesterday and found a big package on the floor... it was mine ^^

although i already know what it was... i opened the box with curiosity... in the big box i found a bag, a key chain, a chapstick, some order receipts and a small shoe box... ^^ the converse shoes i've ordered!!

they were on sale and i've ordered them from frontrunner.nl :)

it was free shipping for an order of 25eur and up... and the shipping was fast... i ordered thursday night, shipped on friday and received it on monday... the whole process only took 3 working days ^^ i love shops with fast handling and shipping <3

the shoes itself are nice too... i like em... though i like my other pair (which i posted a while back...) more ^^