Saturday, June 25, 2016

eBay Seller pinkskycosplay Review| Firestar & Co.

Hey everyone! Welcome back! Tonight, I'm going to give a review on the eBay seller pinkskycosplay. For New York Comic Con 2015, I wanted to be Megurine Luka from Vocaloid from the video Anti the (Infinite) Holic. Maybe you read my review on the eBay seller that I got my wig from, and I linked to the video. If not, then here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZdFV2MDRIE. I know the video doesn't really show the outfit, but you should be able to find many pictures of it online. Hope you enjoy the review!

So, I originally had a lot of trouble finding the outfit, and eBay was the cheapest, so I looked at the seller's ratings before ordering, and they were mainly good. Here is the picture from the site:
 Price: $71. 61 + $24.00 shipping. It was $92.00 + $24.00 shipping when I bought it, so the seller really lowered the price. 
Description:

Item specifics

Condition:
New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). See the seller's listing for full details.See all condition definitions
Country of Manufacture: China
style: custom-madegender: unisex
brand: pinkskycsplay
Here is what I received:



Note: I got the headpiece as well, but it's attached to the wig.

Comic Con 2015

 Comic Con 2015

Comic Con 2015

Halloween 2015

The outfit I got is similar to the stock photo, for the most part. 

Quality: 5/5
The material is similar to Satin, and didn't unravel or fall apart. It was very comfortable. Not too hot, not too cold. Socks and shoes sold separately. They didn't come with the outfit. Also, no petticoat. I had to use one I already had, but it wasn't made for this dress. I needed a heavier one, so it would've been nice if the seller included it. 

Shipping: 3/5
It came well before the convention, but the shipping and handling charge was INSANE! It was $24.00!!!!!!!!!!! The outfit itself was already expensive enough. The seller lowered the price since I bought the outfit, but it was extremely overpriced. $24.00 with standard shipping!!! I didn't even pay for expedited!!!! Oh well. 

Communication: ?/5
I can't give it a full rating since the seller only contacted me for my measurements. Her spelling and grammar seemed OK. I understood her easily. 

Overall: 3/5
The shipping and handling cost brings the score down A LOT. I also couldn't include a communication score since it was only for measurements. If I have any suggestions for the seller, it would be to bring down the shipping cost. Or to include the petticoat. Either one. 

I hope you enjoyed this review! Don't forget to visit pinkskycosplay on eBay at their storefront here! Any questions? Feel free to contact me by PM, email, or leaving a message! See you in the next review!
~Firestar & Co.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

L-email Wigs/Wig-supplier Review 2| Firestar & Company

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my blog! Today, I am going to be doing  another review on L-email Wigs, also known as Wig-supplier. For this review, I will be referring to the company as L-email Wigs. 

This is their logo.

L-email Wigs is a company based out of China. They sell all sorts of items, but mainly wigs. There are different classifications for wigs, for example: synthetic wigs, which are wigs made from synthetic hair that either is or is not heat resistant; lace front wigs, which come with lace attached to the top that should be cut by the consumer to desired length, and look more natural; human hair wigs, which are made with real hair; and many others. L-email Wigs sells all the types listed above and more. 

Let's get something straight. The company runs two web stores; http://www.rolecosplay.com and http://www.wig-supplier.com. Role Cosplay is dedicated more towards cosplay, with wigs, costumes, accessories, and other cosplay related items. L-email Wigs/Wig-supplier also sells cosplay items, but they also sell Halloween costumes, different types of wigs, and other clothes. While this review is for L-email Wigs, it can also act as a review for Role Cosplay. Now that that's out of the way, let's begin!


I ordered an orange wig from the website. Here are some stock photos:

Here is the description from the website:
68cm Long Orange Mikuru Asahina/Asuka Atraight Cosplay Wig
Characters: Mikuru Asahina/Asuka
MaterialSynthetic High Temp Fiber
Length68cm/26.77inch
ColorOrange
Style : Straight
Wigs TypeCosplay Wigs
Cap SizeAverage
Cap ConstructionCapless
Net Weight0.39kg
Shipping Weight0.44kg
Care InstructionsHand wash in cold water, hang to dry, no bleach
FeaturesThis cosplay wig is an Anime wig, it is long and straight designed, come and get one, and you will be the focus when you wear it in cosplay parties.
It is recommended to fluff and run fingers through wig to get out loose fibers before wearing. Teasing it can create a cute fluffy style. Bangs may need to be trimmed to suit your own face.. Wig net has two elastic belts built in to shorten the circumference if necessary.
Fibers are heat resistant, but we don't recommend heat styling unless you have previous experience or professional help. Temperature range is 250-300°F (120-150°C) for hot irons, 160-175°F (70-80°C) for hot water.
Please be aware that colors might look slightly different in person due to camera quality and monitor settings. Stock photos are taken in natural light with no flash.
 *Please be aware that the short curled styles are kind of thin in the back due to the short curls. They definitely need to be fluffed before wearing, especially for lighter colors. The tracks risk showing through if not fluffed up enough~♥*
This is what I received:











The product I received is similar to the stock photo, and included everything it was supposed to. 
Quality: 5/5The day after I received this wig in the mail, I wore it to school. I sewed in it for a final, and I went outside for one of my classes in 80 degrees F weather with a slight bit of wind. It looks natural and a classmate noted how good the quality was because it held up for that entire day at school and when I got home to do the video review. 
Shipping: 5/5A company representative emailed me the tracking number and website, and said it would be shipped to me in 3 business days (not including Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays). It came very fast. A little more than 3 business days, but there was a weekend in between. 
Communication: 5/5I was in contact with a company representative the whole week, and she was very helpful. My emails were returned within 1 day (taking into account the time difference) and I was given very specific directions on what to do. Her grammar and spelling were great, and the emails were understandable. 
Overall: 5/5I have ordered from this company on more than 1 occasion, and I would definitely order from them again.
That's that. Hope you enjoyed! If you have any questions, feel free to email me or message me. Also, don't forget to give L-email Wigs a visit at http://www.wig-supplier.com/?utm_source=tracking120. I will   also have a review posted on my Instagram and a video to accompany this written review on my YouTube Queenfirestar1. Look forward to the next review!~Firestar & Co.