I could list all the great costumes to see and things to buy but instead I've made a YouTube video on my second channel for a more visual approach.
The other day though I received a custom charge or £20 - and I had no idea what for. It was only when I paid it online it hit me; MY QUTIELAND ORDER!
It had only taken 5 1/2 months! Geesh. I reiterate my point in a previous post - do NOT buy from them if you are in a hurry. Even items that didn't have to be custom made had taken almost two seasons to be dispatched.
Anyway, previously I had bought a replica lolita dress being the poor and frugal person I am. Although I can't fault the construction, the fact that it was the wrong style dress was a bit of a downer. Anyway, I contacted their office and to their credit they replied ever so quickly saying how sorry they were and gave me a choice - either return the dress and have a new one made, or get refunded some money and get a discount the next time I shopped there.
Considering how long it took to make the thing in the first place I decided to go for option two as I quite liked the dress I had, even if it was not what I expected or originally wanted.
So, I ordered three items: a deluxe black bonnet, a pink heart bag and a black bat bag.
The heart bag is based off of Baby, The Stars Shine Bright's design, and the bat bag is based off good old Mana's Moi Meme Moitie creation with some alterations such as sizer and colour. Both are from replica maker Loris.
The bonnet is MASSIVE! Although it isn't a full head bonnet with a back (so I may have to use more pins than normal to keep it in place) they weren't joking when they said it was extravagant. It adds a good 20cm onto my height and came with three detachable black cloth rose and feather corsages and a detachable gold chain with charms. The material feels luxurious and although the outside lace may be heading towards the cheaper end of the scale, the overall effect of the bonnet is lovely so I don't mind too much. The chin tie is lace and velvet and very comfy too!
The pink heart bag beats my expectations. It's roomier than I though it would be with slim pockets at the front and back. They are quite narrow and barely noticeable so would probably be good for things like other people's business cards or a train ticket. The zipper is a small heart and it seems sturdy. There is space inside for a wallet/purse, phone, make-up bag and a few other bits and pieces with a little pocket for smaller items. I'm really happy with it and it'll go very well with my Ama and Kote Lolita co-ords.
The bat bag is much smaller than Moitie's original and I chose one that was completely black rather than one with a red or blue cross on its centre as I thought it would go with more of my dresses. On the outside it is very nice and can still fit al the essentials despite its smaller size but opened up... it's lined with Loris' pink material XD Which detracts from the Gothic Vampire side of things but still, the bag is based off something and is not an original. For the price I paid (and because I'm fairly easygoing) I'm happy enough - it's not like I'm going to have it hanging open for the world to see its pinkness.
SO... overall I would recommend Qutieland, but leave yourself plenty of time for the items to arrive. I wouldn't be surprised if they took half a year to come. That is the most annoying thing as the products themselves are pretty good and the packaging secure and clean.
That's all for now!
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