Haul: MCM London comic con 2014

Hi cuties! As some of you may already know if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, I went to London MCM last Saturday! I'm not going to be posting about the main event itself as I didn't take many decent photos and I didn't end up going in cosplay. However, I bought some cool stuff so this is going to be a quick haul post for you all!

One of the first stalls I always go to at any MCM event is Tokyo Toys! They always have some of the best anime merchandise and their prices are reasonable too. I didn't buy much from them this time, but I did get these Free! playing cards. They were a bit of an impulse purchase but at £4 these were too good to leave! On each card is a different image of the main Free! characters in their swimming gear, in their uniform, or just in casual clothing. Though I noticed they are mostly in their swimming gear on the cards......... I saw these on the Tokyo Toys website so I was really happy  to find them at their stall!

My friend bought a huge bag of assorted pocky for really cheap, but she can't eat chocolate because it gives  her migraines so she gave the chocolate ones to me! I got plain chocolate and choco banana flavor which were absolutely delicious! I can't remember what the stall was called that she bought the pack from but for some reason I kept the boxes so decided to include them in this haul!

I visited Tofu Cute and I got this cute Alpacasso cube for my sister! We both really like Alpacasso and she wanted one for her Birthday but they are a bit out of my price range ;-; so I got her something else, but this cute little guy is great as an extra present for her for £4.50! He's so soft and he even has a little tint of a pink blush ^-^

My faveourite manga / anime is Fairy Tail so when I saw a stall with issues 1-43 at 20% OFF, I had to buy a volume to add to my collection! I bought volume #27 for £6 which seems like a random one to choose but I already have volume #26 so it made sense to me I guess! Plus this volume has Juvia on the cover and a pivotal Juvia plot event in and Juvia is bae.

I always buy badges when I go to MCM so this time I bought these three! The scouting legion and Sylveon badges were £1 each and I got them from an unnamed stall. The kawaii alpaca badge was 50p and I bought it from the Tofu Cute stall.

Finally though I didn't buy these, they were giving out free sample packs of Pokemon Phantom forces cards. This was really nostalgic for me as I remember collecting Pokemon cards when I was younger, I only ever tried to collect the cute ones but I was really obsessive over having every card variation and evolution of the Pokemon I loved!

Thank you for reading! I am really looking forward to the next MCM and hopefully next time I will be cosplaying too!

~   Ashu-cute

Review: Pinky Paradise - Vassen Lollipop Pink

Hello everyone! Today I will be reviewing a pair of circle lenses from Pinky Paradise! I am doing this review as part of a Halloween sponsorship, so to see the Halloween look I created with these lenses click here. Now on to the review!

I ordered Vassen Lollipop in Pink and the lenses were predicted to arrive between 14-25 days and they arrived in 15 days, which is much faster than I expected! They arrived in a small shipping packet which was lined with bubble wrap to keep the contents safe. Inside, the glass vials containing the lenses were safely wrapped in a spongey foam material which was hard to open at first but this just reassured me that the vials had been kept safe inside!

In addition to the lenses I also received an animal lens case which is super cute and practical, and I also received a packet of hair grips which I have always wanted to try, so this was a nice surprise and a cute little gift to receive!

The lenses themselves are 14.5mm diameter but when I put them in they look much bigger! The black outline around the outside of the design makes the lenses look bigger and the difference between them and my natural iris is astonishing! The color is extremely vibrant and you can see the color clearly even when you aren't looking up close, they are a deep reddish pink and are perfect for Halloween or even guro or creepy cute looks. I personally managed to scare my Dad when I first tried them on ^-^

To wear, the lenses are very comfortable and I don't even feel like I'm wearing them at all! However because the color is so bright you can see a pink haze from the corner of your eye when wearing them, but this doesn't impede your vision so it's fine. I think when the color quality is this good you can manage to ignore it!

Overall, I'm really happy with the color, size and wear of these lenses and I am really impressed with the shipping quality too. I'm really looking forward to getting a lot of wear out of these!

Thank you to Pinky Paradise for sponsoring me, and to you for reading x

~   Ashu-cute

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Halloween look teaser! (ft. Pinky Paradise)

Hiya! So this is just a quick teaser of an upcoming Halloween look post I will be posting (hopefully!) featuring lenses from Pinky Paradise, and I also have a huge 50% off discount code for you!

 This look is based around creepy cute fashion styles, and has a demon like aura whilst still staying perfectly cute! It's also inspired by Karuta Roromiya from Inu Boku, and seen as though I plan to cosplay her soon the lenses I have chosen will be double purpose for me! The versatility of their lenses is just one of the things I love about Pinky Paradise. ^-^

Dark makeup with hints of dark pink and red tones means this look is dark and with a subtle sense of evil ;)
A black lip and striking eye makeup command attention and bring the focus to your vibrant eyes! For this look I plan to use Vassen Lollipop Pink from the amazing Pinky Paradise. I chose these lenses because they have a really intense color to them and the pinky red shade is perfect for a creepy demon cutie :) The full look will include a pink wig to match these lenses!

I will show you the full look, plus how to complete this style with wigs, false lashes, accessories and clothing in the main post so come back for more soon! Want to know as soon as I post? Follow me on twitter or bloglovin for regular updates!

Plus, Pinky Paradise have given me a discount code to share with you all! Enter "Halloween2014ashu-cute" at checkout for an insane 50% off of lenses! But be quick, this code expires on the 6th October 2014 so get to ordering! 

~   Ashu-cute

Recent purchases : September 2014

Hello everyone! Recently I've been doing more and more shopping on the high street instead of online, because of my lack of funds ^^; However I've managed to find some super cute stuff at bargain prices! I've also been shopping at primark a lot but what I bought from there will not be included in this post as I'm going to do a massive haul video with all of it for you guys! I will post the video here when it's done so keep an eye out! On to the actual post!

I'm really loving all the pastel colours and soft feel of all the clothing in H&M at the minute :) I tried on about 10 different pieces of clothing but my purse would not allow me to purchase them all! Either way I walked out with this adorable pale mint peplum top which was a steal at only £9.99

Also from H&M, I bought this grey marl jumper with coral lettering. It says "call me" and has a little "Blondie" signature in reference to the song. I really love this jumper and with autumn fast approaching I'm excited to wear it! Plus it was on sale for only £7.

Next up and my last purchase from H&M is this cute pink phone case. It says bubble girl on it and the words itself are surrounded with little sayings. It even says bubblegum in japanese if you look closely! I was really happy with this phone case as it was reduced down to £2 and then reduced even more so it was only 50p!!

The next group of items are all from poundland believe it or not! Never brush off discount stores, they are too cheap to pass up and if you know what your looking for you can find some really cute stuff! I bought some false eyelashes, some hair curling rods (I don't know what they're called!) and an angled eye make up brush :)

Ok so that's all for this post! Remember to keep an eye out for my primark haul video which should be up before October if all things go to plan! Thanks for reading, and remember - Stay Cute! ^-^

~    Ashu-cute

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Review : Tappuri fashion - Cat print dress

This is a review for a cat print dress from Tappuri fashion on storenvy. (Links below) Tappuri fashion sell a wide range of Asian apparel and you can find some really cute clothes for some great prices! I really love this store so I think I will definitely be ordering from them in the future :) For your reference I ordered it in the size M (the smallest size) but please always measure yourself and compare against the size chart provided!
These are a few of the stock images provided :

When choosing and ordering my item the stores communication was fantastic! I originally ordered a different item which happened to be out of stock but the store got back to me very quickly and were very apologetic. They also informed me that they had increased the amount of stock checks to a daily schedule to prevent it happening again :) Overall they were very helpful and extremely friendly!

Communication and customer service - *****

At Tappuri Fashion shipping is free worldwide!! (who could say no to that??) My package was shipped from China and it arrived in 10 days, and considering that parcels entering the UK stay in customs for an average minimum of two days this shipping was super fast! I was also provided with a tracking number so I could track the package online, which I found extremely useful. This also helped me to estimate on which day it would arrive so I could make sure I was at home to collect it. 

Shipping - *****

The item was in a plastic shipping packet which appeared to have had no damage at all on the outside and the seal was strongly shut, so much so that I had to cut my way in with some scissors! Inside the shipping packet was another clear plastic packet containing the product itself. I was pleased to see this as it meant extra protection for my order during transit ^^ When opening this inner packet the dress was neatly folded and after gently shaking had barely any creases, for which I was extremely happy!

Packaging - ****

I had assumed that the dress was a one piece but upon arrival I discovered that it was actually a separate top and skirt. I actually prefer this as it means you have free reign over how you style the dress and plus it means you can mix and match the top and skirt with other clothing too! I find this dress really comfortable to wear as the skirt is at the right length so it doesn't blow around and the material isn't itchy or heavy.

Both the top and skirt are made out of very durable fabric and so far the stitching has been of high quality and I can't find any loose threads which is good. The top has a zipper at the back which runs half way down which makes it easy to slip over your head. Also, the skirt is rouched and elasticated which is great because it means that it will stretch to fit the size of your waist, and it hangs really nicely :) I'm really happy with the print on the top and skirt as it hasn't rubbed off or faded as I've worn it and it stands out from it's contrasting background colour really nicely!

Overall product - *****

And now for some extra shots of how the dress looks on! I paired it with some black wedges and white lace trim socks, and my short yellow wig to add a pop of colour :) I'm getting a new camera soon so reviews like this will have much better quality photos in the future!

Overall, I'm really impressed with both the product and the store's professionalism! This dress is adorable and I'm planning on getting a lot of wear out of it! You can find the dress here or you can go check out Tappuri Fashion on storenvy where you can find some more gorgeous clothing! 

Thanks to Tappuri Fashion for letting me review for them and thanks to you for reading! 

~   ashu-cute

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Haul: Peachy products!

In this post I'm going to show you some of the peach themed products I have recently bought. I actually didn't mean to buy so many peachy products it just sort of happened ^^;

I love peaches and they are one of the only fruits I actually like! Plus they are super cute and they smell to die for! I bought these three products; a peach body scrub, a peach face wash / cleansing cream, and a peach scented candle ^-^

First of all I want to talk about the candle. I bought it from Ikea and it did come with a label wrapped around it but I took it off :/ The smell is strong but not overwhelming and is extremely sweet! It was reasonably cheap considering that the container is glass and it even has a cute little metal lid with a handle >-<

I also got this face cleansing wash which is from the brand soap and glory. I love this brand so much but it's usually a little expensive, I found this in the sale so it was cheaper than usual though! Soap and glory products always have cute names and this one is called "Peaches and Clean" ! I really love this item! You rub a few dollops on your face and then wash off with water and it leaves your face feeling clean and smooth and smelling like peaches! It can even be used as a makeup remover if you are out of make up wipes!

Finally I bought this peach scented and infused body scrub. I got it from a cheap bargain shop so I wasn't expecting much but oh my goodness this stuff works like a charm! It works well as a scrub to give your body  a good clean but it is creamy too so it leaves your skin feeling soft and doesn't dry out your skin like most scrubs! It's very softly scented and even the packaging exceeded my expectations as it has an extra plastic cover so none of the scrub gets on the inside of the lid and makes it all nasty ^^

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~   ashu-cute

Store spotlight : Mahou stars

This is going to be a store spotlight for Mahou stars a shop recently opened on storenvy which sells hair accessories, jewellery and more in cute styles and colours which I think would suit almost any style of cute fashion coordinate. Whether that be fairy kei, decora, or general kawaii fashion styles you are sure to find something to suit your tastes ^^

I really love the items that Mahou stars sells! I especially like the three products featured below, especially the bottle charm necklace which is so cute and extremely detailed! An added bonus is that the majority of the products have been handmade which gives the shop that personal touch ^-^

Overall the products are cute and versatile and the prices are extremely good for what you would expect to pay for handmade items, where you usually pay extra for the labour and materials.

~   ashu-cute

ps. I want to remind you that I am English so I use English spelling!