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Snowflakes, Dots & Latched Curiosities: Chicwish Review 

1/7/2013

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In the Spring of 2012, I bought about $100 worth of stuff from Chicwish including these snowflake tights. They're based in Hong Kong and they've got a lot of reasonably priced clothing. I was a little skeptical about buying from an on-line shop that is based overseas. I had never done that before. However, they accepted PayPal, so I gave it a shot.

 It worked out quite well! The shipping was incredibly fast. I think my package arrived in 6 business days and it shipped for free. They paid all of the expenses associated with overseas shipments, so I didn't have to worry about it and their return system was really easy as they have a return center in California.


The stuff I bought were mostly cold weather garments, like tights and sweaters.  You can see a wool sweater
I bought from them here and a
green cape I also got here.

I liked everything I bought except a one-size red sweater. It was good quality, but it fit like a crop top. Haha. Not what I was expecting size wise. I emailed them for a return authorization, shipped it to their return center in California and got my refund about a week later.  


I forgot to mention that Chicwish stepped up their service since early 2012. In March 2012, I recall that the items I received, while well-packaged and of good quality, were pretty much placed in a box with no return receipt. However, the goods I received in November 2012 were individually wrapped in lovely paper/plastic pouches with decorations. I got a receipt and a beautiful holiday card in an envelope.
I appreciate this kind of service. It's better than some US on-line stores. I guess it's true what they say:

Sometimes, it's the little things that make all the difference. =)

I should also mention that I have not been paid to write this review and I have not received any free items or any kind of monetary benefit from Chicwish. Quite frankly, my blog isn't popular enough for me to qualify for such special treatment. Haha. I'm kind of proud of that, actually.
(^_^)v

All in all, I had a great experience with Chicwish and I will definitely buy from them again 
and maybe even do business with other Asia-Europe on-line stores.


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The front and back of a card I received with my November 2012 order. My sales invoice was inside it.

So...what about the rest of what I'm wearing?

Well, I love this navy blue sweater vest. I want to get it in other colors, but American Apparel doesn't seem to be very diligent at re-stocking certain items. This particular vest is a men's vest.

I bought it in Extra Small. It has pretty wide arm holes, but other than that, it's great.

I spruced it up with a frilly white sleeveless blouse with a high Victorian-esque collar. It was such a cheap, but totally incredible purchase. It is one of many fabulous thrift finds, this year.

The brown fold-over high waist skirt is from American Apparel, as well. I bought it in navy blue and loved it so much that I ordered the brown and grey. They only had the latter colors in Extra Small, but it still fits just as well as my usual Size Small. I folded over the waist and hiked it up a bit to

show off the leggings. In actuality, the skirt hits just above the knee.

I also continued my personal challenge to combine different shades of the same color.

Here I have the tawny braided latch satchel paired with my almond pleat detailed flats.

This outfit would be appropriate for a lunch date, shopping or a casual Friday night dinner.

On this particular day, I had put together this ensemble for brunch and coffee. =)
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! <3


Thrifted - Frilly White Blouse, Red Sparrow Necklace, ModCloth Brown Satchel (Sale) & Brown Flats
Chicwish - Dots and Snowflakes Two-Tone Tights & Cream/Gold Belt Bracelet
TIL Darling - Forest Green Mak Cardigan & Braided Wrap Watch in Cream
American Apparel - Sweater Vest & Brown High-Waisted Skirt
Tobi - Taupe Skinny Belt w/ Gold Buckle

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14 Comments
Keit link
1/6/2013 06:21:08 pm

Well that's just awesome! Good one with the men's vest, very smart!
I'm not a jewelery type myself, trying to be, but I keep feeling irritated when wearing rings or bracelets, maybe I'm too hyper active fro them :D But love your new bracelets.
The brown flats with that gorgeous vintage bag are my favorite ^_^

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Anna
1/7/2013 12:57:40 pm

Thank you! Yes, I feel like we are alike in many ways and I suspect this is one of the reasons why I've been following your blog all these months. :D

- Anna

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rocknrollerr link
1/7/2013 03:58:49 am

super cute outfit girl!

X Jenny
Rocknrollerr.com

Win a pair of velvet leggings on my blog:
http://www.rocknrollerr.com/2013/01/give-away-black-velvet-leggings.html

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Anna
1/7/2013 12:59:46 pm

Thanks! <3

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Ionela link
1/7/2013 08:51:21 am

where to begin? :) love the tights, love the bag, the sweater, etc :)
everything :)

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Anna
1/7/2013 01:00:19 pm

Thanks so much! <3

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Mona link
1/7/2013 09:54:46 am

Your outfit is wonderful! I really like the tights! :)

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Anna
1/7/2013 01:01:09 pm

Thanks! I love any and every excuse to wear them. They're a little pricey, but the print is so cute and they're quite comfy! :D

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Lucie link
1/9/2013 05:07:31 am

You look great! love your bag!

Kisses, Lucy :)

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Anna
1/9/2013 09:18:35 am

Hey! :D Thanks, Lucie! <3

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Mon Cherries link
1/9/2013 07:04:50 pm

Cute tights :)
I have the same bracelet but in black version :)

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Anna
1/10/2013 05:51:05 am

Thanks! Isn't it great! I love them both! Kind of steep at $13 each, but really worth it, IMO.

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Chrissi link
1/10/2013 12:51:56 pm

Oh, those tights are great! I love your layering here!

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Anna
1/11/2013 03:22:08 am

Thanks, Chriss! You're always so sweet! <3

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