GoFavor.com review - Neutral

After watching a couple of good reviews on youtube for this website that sells cute jewelry, I thought it'd be a great idea to order from them. This website is of course, http://www.gofavor.com/

I browsed the site a long time before I could decide on what I wanted. There was a lot of choice and everything looked good to me. After I included everything I liked the most, the cart was at 70$. I couldn't afford it so I reduced it to 7 items for 30$ with free shipping. That seemed very decent for the items I had ordered.

Shipping took almost a month. It had tracking but it began to work only after a week or 2. I think my package needed to be in Canada in order to make the tracking number work. The shipping was free so I can't really complain that it took long. Anyways, there was a 3 days delay due to an error from Canada post and that is not their fault at all.

So this morning I got a really small box in the mail. I was surprised that everything could fit in that tiny box! I don't have any pictures, but it was around 15 cm long and maybe 10 in height. There was bubble wrap around the pieces and everything was packaged individually in plastic bags. But plastic bags can't protect anything in my opinion.

Before receiving my package, I had researched on the website a bit more, and what I found made me fear that my things would all be crap. The good reviews are from youtubers that received the items for free with a fast shipping. When dealing with regular customer, they seem to be way less careful!

Anyways, so here is what I got. I'll be comparing the website pictures with my own pictures so you can see the items that were true to the photo and the ones that weren't at all!

The first item I got is a rhine stone bear with crown necklace. It seems to be a replica from Juicy Couture.

GoFavor's picture:

 

My picture:

Score: 4/5
Despite it not being the same as the picture, it looks pretty cute. There's a stone misplaced on the nose, but I think I may break it and glue it back in the correct position.



The next item I got  is the vintage pumpkin carriage necklace.

GoFavor's picture:

 

My picture:

Score: 1/5
Well this one arrived broken. It is easy to fix, but still... the quality is awful. It doesn't look like the picture at all. The details are messy and the gold is more of an antique one. The wheels are really uneven and there's no rhinestones at all on them! I'm very disappointed in this item that was almost 5$, which is a lot on this website. I know you get what you pay for, but I can find better jewelry at the dollar shop honestly.


The third item I got was a vintage headset necklace.

GoFavor's picture:

My picture:

Score: 4/5
I really like this item. It is way bigger than I expected but the quality is satisfying. It has some flaws, but overall it looks great! The chain is very long and the headphones are pretty heavy. It looks almost exactly like the website's picture.


The fourth item I got is a little bow ring, in the pink colourway.

GoFavor's picture:

My picture:

Score: 4/5
When I pulled this ring out of the plastic bag I noticed the flaws (small stains and pink bleeding on the silver) and thought I wouldn't like it, but when I put it on I found it looked very good. From afar it looks simply adorable. I wore it all day at work and it didn't break so I would say it is really study. I lift heavy frames at my work and I'm happy this ring survived the ride. The only thing I can complain about is the fact that the rhinestone isn't pink like on the picture.


The fifth item I ordered is an 'angel egg' cocktail ring.

GoFavor's picture:

 

My picture:

Score: 1/5
I had high expectations for this ring because of the beautiful pictures on the website. I'm very disappointed since the ring looks nothing like the picture in real life. And yes, the yellow on my close-up is not the reflect of the cupcakes, it's really yellow! There are a lot of yellow stains because there is silver paint missing! The ring is in one piece and not separated in the middle like it shows on the picture. The wings on the egg are not defined and it honestly looks horrible from close. I regret buying this, especially for 4$! There are tons of cute rings selling for less than this in local stores.

The sixth item I got was cat head ring with a crown and a tangling heart.

GoFavor's picture:

My picture:

Score: 4/5
This one turned out good. While there are still many flaws compared to the website's picture, I still really like it. It looks good put on. It is a bit big because of the tangling heart so I won't wear it for work, I don't want to break it.


Finally, the last item I got was a crown ring.

GoFavor's picture:

My picture:

Score: 2/5
While it looks cute and all. It is not similar to the website's picture. Instead of a bright gold, it is an antique gold. There are details on it, while the official pictures states that there shouldn't be any engraving around the crown. Extra details can be cool sometimes, but these are not done well. The thing that made me give it a bad score is the fact that it hurts when you put it on. The inside is not polished and it scratches a lot. I don't think I'll be able to ever wear it comfortably.


So overall I'm not very satisfied with my order. I payed 30$ and I don't feel like I got what I paid for. I know these can,t be top quality because for the cheap price (from 2 to 5$), but like I said earlier, I can find better at the dollar shop for some of them. At least, the 3-4 that I like will be worn a lot, I'm sure of it. That being said, don't bother trusting the youtube reviews, they are biased because of the fact that they wanted a good review and were very careful with the items they sent the reviewers.

Final score: 3/5
The website is definitely a hit or miss. I don,t think I will order from there again, but I wouldn't say not to order either. It really depends on which item you want.

Lolita Basics

Hi there!
Again I feel bad for not posting in a long time, I'll try to be more active really soon^^

While thinking about what could be my next post, I noticed I have never talked about the basics of the lolita style, which is very important! So here I go :D

To achieve the lolita look (for any style), there are a few things that are mandatory. I'll go from the lowest layer to the top one so it'll be easier to read.


PETTICOATS

The first most important thing would be the petticoat. It is what gives the lolita dresses that beautiful bell shape. It is important to invest in a good petticoat right from the start since it is what makes most of the lolita fluffy look. There are 2 types of petticoats:

A-line petticoat
As its name suggests, it is shaped like the letter A.

 

It gives this effect when it is under a dress.

Cupcake petticoat
It is shaped like the top of a muffin/cupcake or even a bell.

 

It looks like this when under a dress.

A petticoat doesn't necessarily need to be white. There are various colors and you can choose the one that matches the lace of your dress/skirt better or just pick your favorite color.

 

There also exist different lenghts of petticoats for longer dresses or skirts. The volume of poof is important too since not every petticoat gives the same amount of poof. There is no particular rule for that, it is most likely to your discretion. Sometimes, there are dresses that won't allow much room for poofyness while others will look bad without a super fluffy petticoat. 

TOPS

It is hard to establish a set order to list those lolita essentials, but I do think that the next up is the top since it is very important to put under or over a dress. It is even more important when you wear a skirt since it is not covered by anything. If you are wearing a onepiece dress, you won't need a top though. That is the only exception I can think of at the moment.

There are 4 types of tops to match with your dress or skirt. 

Blouse

The blouse is probably the most common top used to wear under a jsk or with a skirt. There are long-sleeved blouses and short-sleeved ones.  The colors again vary a lot to allow you to coordinate them well with all your lolita clothes. There are differences between sweet blouses, classic and gothic ones, but they basically have the same base.

Long-sleeved blouses

They tend to have detachable sleeves to allow you to get a short-sleeved blouse if the weather is too hot. They usually have lace and sometimes bows and neckties, as do the short-sleeved ones.

 Detachable sleeves

Short-sleeved blouse
It is basically the same as the long-sleeved blouse, but with of course short sleeves. The are perfect if you have long arms since sometimes you could have difficulty finding a blouse with sleeves long enough for you.

 

Cardigan and bolero

Those two are very similar. The bolero is a bit shorter and smaller than the cardigan, which goes down to the hips or lower waist. Those can basically feature almost anything related to your lolita style and be of any color you need to fit your coordinate. They can feature bows, fur, lace, stylized buttons, appliques and much more. Both these tops are easy to find in regular stores if you take the time to look carefully.

Cardigan

Like I said above, those cover your whole upper body until your lower wait or hips and usually have buttons all the way through.

Bolero
The bolero is short in lenght and can have short or long sleeve. It usually snaps on together with a ribbon or a few buttons.

 

Cutsew
Cutsews are basically regular shirts with cute applique or bows/laces. They can have long or short sleeves and be of any color, they can even be in the form of a camisole. Some even have buttons or pearls. Those can also be found in regular stores sometimes. There also exist cutsew dresses, which can be worn on their own and are not meant to be put under or over a dress.

 

DRESS AND SKIRT

Well that part is obviously one of the most important! It is the main piece of your lolita outfit. You can wear either a jumperskirt, a onepiece, a salopette or a skirt (except for the kodona style which can include pants).

Jumperskirt (JSK)
A jumperskirt is basically a skirt attached to a bodice without sleeves. You need to wear something under or over the top part if you don't want to be bare arms. There is a wide variety of different types of JSK. It can have a bustier, no straps at all, halterneck, shirring at the back, cute prints, patterns, bows, lace, and much more! I cannot possibly put an example for each model that exists unfortunately since there are so many of them!

 

 

 

 

Onepiece (OP)
Onepieces are simply dresses that are complete by themselves. They already have sleeves, short or long, so you can wear them on their own. Like the JSKs, they come in many styles and with a wide variety of details, patterns, etc.

 

  

 

Skirt

Skirts are often easier to wear at work or school since they look more casual. They sell for less than the JSKs or OPs but have a smaller waist if they are not custom made. They also come in various styles and colors. High-waist skirts are a bit different since they have a corset or lace at the back. The regular skirts are worn at the waist. Miniskirts, even if made by brands, are not really considered lolita since they cannot allow enough room for a petticoat to give the lolita shape and are way to short.

 

Salopette

Salopettes are a bit less popular but still really cute. I never owned one, but my guess is that you can still put a small petticoat underneath to give it a little poof and shape. As the JSK and OP, you will need to wear a blouse or cutsew under it.

SOCKS AND TIGHTS

It is really important in lolita to avoid showing bare legs, except in case of really hot weather. With your dress or skirt, you can either wear socks or tights.

Socks
There are two types of socks, OTK and knee socks. OTK simply means over the knee. While most lolita prefer OTK because they cover your legs better, knee socks can also look really cute and are easier to find in local stores. They come with various patterns, colors and even laces or fur sometimes. I find that it is pretty fun and challenging to try and match socks with different dresses.

 

 

Tights

You all know what tights are, so I don,t think I need to explain it. All sort of tights can do, as long as they fit with the dress you want to wear. They can be glittery, have patterns or even be made of lace. There also exist lolita tights made by brands, but they are as good as regular ones found at local stores.

 

  

            


 ACCESSORIES

Accessories are always a nice addition to a coord. It is very rare to see a lolita without any accessory, especially if you consider headbows and barettes too. Again, the accessories you choose really depend on the style you are wearing. There are head accessories, necklaces, bangles, rings, pins, purses... and I'm sure I am forgetting a lot.

Head accessories
As the title mentions it, head accessories include everything you can put in your hair when you dress in lolita. Headbows, barettes and headdresses are relatively common, while bonnets and berets are seen less often. Some hats and earmuffs can also be considered lolita.

 

 

 

 

Jewelry
There is a lot of choice of jewelry for the lolita fashion. Again, it really depends on the style you are wearing too. But basically, the types of jewelry stay the same. There are necklaces, bangles, rings and pins/brooches. I will include Wristcuffs here too since I don't think it is necessary to make a section just for them and they are worn to the wrist like a bangle.

 

 

Purses and totes
Lolita purses also come in various styles and are mostly essential if you are carrying stuff around at a meet-up or just in your daily life. They can be elegant purses, a cute pink bag with a bow, a stuffed animal or even a treasure chest! They usually are not that big and it can be inconvenient for some occasions. In those cases, there also exist tote bags that are larger than the purses. Of course there do exist some purses that are bigger, but I wasn't lucky yet.

 

Other cute goodies
There are some other accessories that I didn't mention since I couldn't put them in a particular cathegory and also since they are not necessary at all. Fur collars, gloves, plushies, phone straps... I'm sure there are more but these are the only ones I can think of. Those are not really included in the lolita basics, but I just wanted to give them a little place in my post. I think I'll make a post entirely on them soon.


SHOES AND BOOTS

Of course shoes are necessary to achieve the lolita look! There are a whole bunch of different shoes like tea parties, rocking horse shoes, high heels, low heels and boots. It is important to choose well and take the right size because you will be walking a lot in these if you go to meet-up. They tend to be a bit less comfortable than regular shoes, that's why you need to make a good choice for your first pair.

Shoes
Like I said above, they come in various styles and colors. They can come with high or low heels, with bows, ribbons, pompoms, they can even be runnings! The only rule to follow is of course, the fact that they should match your coord.

Boots
You can't really wear regular lolita shoes when there is snow or when it,s really cold outside, so of course there are lolita boots. You can find some in local stores too, especially the long ones with pompoms. Like the shoes, they can be any colors and have all sorts of cute details like fur, pompoms and bows.

 

Finally, I think I went over all the basics I know. If I am missing something, if you see mistakes or if the images don't work, please tell me and I'll make the corrections!

Thanks a lot for reading, I hope this helped for those who needed to know about the basics!

If you have any ideas of what I could be writting next, don't hesitate to make suggestions in the comments!

See you soon!

*Kinerai*