MakeupbyMaame: fashion

Hi, Dolls and Gents

Today, I am going to be a mini try-on haul from Pretty Little Thing. I have heard a lot about this website, I have watched a number of hauls and people seems to have good things to say about the brand.

This brand is a U.K. based brand that is very popular on Instagram. It is owned by the Boohoo company group. It is aimed at 16-24 yrs old.

I took a looked in the PLT + range and find a lot of cute bodysuits, dresses, tops and pants. I decided to get no more than five items because I haven't tried anything for them before so I won’t spend a lot of money. I will tell you my experience shopping the site, cost and shipping, customs and duties and delivery. Let’s get started.

Also, I will be doing fashion post a few times in the next two months because I am planning a trip to New York, so I want to have some new fashion pieces and I will be sharing the things I have purchased for my 4-5 day trip.

NAVIGATING THE SITE

When I was shopping on the Pretty Little Thing site I noticed that site has all the latest trendy clothing. I also noticed that they had about six different ranges, which were Plus, Petite, Shape, Sport, Slogan, and Premium. They don’t have a tall range, but I believed their items are longer than usual, I may be mistaken. They also have a nice range of accessories, beauty, and shoes. As I was scrolling through the plus range, I found a lot of cute pieces that I would love to own, so I created a wish list of those products to see if I still love them.

At the time of my purchase, I noticed two promos. I started on the US site when I was browsing and I realized that they had a Canadian site. The US site had a 30% off popular items, but I went to the Canadian site, which is the UK site with CAD pricing, the only promotion was free shipping for the UK. I found that really weird. I also find that if I want to shop and I shop on the US website, I would be paying more than the UK site. I know that is really off. But converting CAD dollar to the US dollar is more expensive for me than converting CAD dollar to UK Sterling Pound.

MAKING THE ORDER

When I place my order, there was no promotion that was going. The order process does go smoothly. After I placed my order, they sent me an order confirmation email and the next day sent me a tracking number to track my package from the UK to Canada. I spent $95.99 CAD.

SHIPPING, DELIVERY AND CUSTOMS AND DUTIES

I placed my order on March 22. I paid $10 shipping fee to get it delivered to Canada. I received an email on March 23 that my items had been shipping and they provide me with a tracking number. Now, here is where things get weird. The tracking number that Landmark Global provided me to track my package was not able to track my package. Every time I would try to track my package, it would say ‘unable to track package’. I found this to be super annoying because I wanted to know where my package was and I couldn’t call customer service either cause they site didn’t have a number. Once my package got to Canada, I still couldn’t track it. Canada Post did not provide me with a tracking number. I received my package on March 28. It took six business days for my package to arrive which is not bad at all.

The issue I have is the from PLT to Landmark Global, PLT provided me with a tracking number. However, it didn’t work. Once Landmark Global got my package and it got to Canada, Canada Post should have provided me with a tracking number as well. There is a miscommunication with these three companies. From PLT to Landmark Global to Canada Post, there is no proper process to track your package. These companies should be providing me update on my package so I am aware of what is going on. I received my package in a reasonable amount of time but I wish I was able to track my package.

Now for customs and duties, most Canadians nightmare. I didn’t have to pay for customs and duties because PLT pays all customs and duties for US and Canada.

THE ITEMS AND PRICES

PLUS KHAKI CAMO SKIRT UK 20/ US 16 |$22

This camo skirt is super cute. It can be dressed up or down. The material of the skirt is light and kinda of see-through. If you are going to be shapewear, it will add extra coverage for you. The length of the skirt is perfect, it hits me at the knees.

PLUS SLINKY HIGH NECK RUST BODYSUIT UK 20/US 16 |$26.40

This slinky bodysuit will hold you in. When trying this on, I thought I needed to go up a size because it felt so tight on me. However, after close the snaps, it fit perfectly. It is kinda see through, but not too bad. I don’t like to snap closure on the bodysuit, they could have used different ones. The bodysuit is thong bottom.

PLUS NUDE RACERBACK BODYSUIT UK 20/ US 16 |$13.20

This bodysuit is also a thong bottom. I love this basic bodysuit. It fit a little loose. The material is the jersey material, which I was not expecting. It didn’t look that in the photos. I could have gone a size down seeing it was a loose fit on me, but it is okay. Again, I did not like the closure on this bodysuit.

PLUS SECOND SKIN THICK RIBBED DRESS UK 20/US 16 | $39.60

This is my favourite item. This second skin thick ribbed dress is beautiful. It is a great dress that you can dress up or down. I like that the material is the thick. It is not see through and the straps on this dress it average. I would be wearing this with a strapless bra. The length of the dress is just past my knees. The perfect midi dress to wear during the spring and maybe summer time.

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Overall, I didn't have a bad experiece with PLT. I would say confidently that I will be purchasing for here again. I love the fact that I don't have to pay customs and duties. My only issue is the shipping and tracking information. I do recommend you guys checking out this website and seeing if it is worth it for you.

I hope you enjoyed this post about fashion. I actually had a lot of fun, putting this post together. I never focus on certain things, but becasue I am sharing my experience with you I was a bit more focused so I can spill all the tea. Don't forget to comment, share and follow my blog. I want to get to 100 followes by the end of the year. I will see you in my next post.

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Hi, Dolls and Gents

I wanted to share some plus size fashion sites that I go shopping or window shop. It is hard to find sites here in Canada that offers trendy fashion or ships to Canada for under $20. The sites that I will be talking about some of the sites I browse for inspiration or have shopped in the past. I want to bring more fashion posts on my blog, so I can share my outfits ideas and hauls that may come in the course of time. I’m planning to go to New York in the summer with my friends and I want to do some shopping for the trip.

Okay, so I always look for sites that have affordable fashion. It sometimes hard to find affordable fashion for plus size that I like and I could see myself wearing. I literally always shop the sale section before I go into the regular price items.

Forever 21

Everyone know that Forever 21 is the best place to get affordable fashion that is trendy and in season. I shop at F21 all time. Literally, most of the clothes I owe is from there. The plus size section online is amazing. They provide amazing selections that are in style. I have found I find better stuff online than in store here in Canada. This is one my top stores I shop at all the time. The shipping for Forever 21 is so fast, it is literally like 3 days from when you purchase your items.

Boohoo

Boohoo is a hit or miss for some people, but for me, it has been a hit so far. I have ordered two things for boohoo and I have really enjoyed them. Boohoo always has a sale going one, it is a UK-based retailer that has the last trends on their site and collab with some models and actress/actors. Their recent collab is with Zendaya. I recommend checking out their site for some good deals. There shipping to Canada is not to bad. It is 2-11 days and it has come within that time.

PrettyLittleThing

I have been checking out PLT lately and I am really digging on the basics pieces they have for plus size. They off a plus size range as well as a shape, petite and tall. I have browsing there every day just to see the new pieces they have. I placed an order on the site and I will be keep tracking of it and share my thoughts and first impression of the items. If you are a Canadian shopper, shop on the UK site, not the US site, it is cheaper to shop in the UK than the US. You will save a lot more money.

Missguided

Again, another site that has amazing plus size fashion. I heard of Missguided from YouTube, A lot of people seems to really enjoy this clothes and I have some great reviews. Though they have a plus size line, they focus me on regular sizing. I find that there is not a lot of range with the clothing for plus size. I haven't heard anything good about shipping to Canada, though everyone experience is different.

Torrid

This plus size fashion store is here in Toronto. I believe the only location is in CF Eaton Centre. They also have a site that you can shop on. They have cute clothes, shoes, lingerie and swimsuits. It is expensive to shop at Torrid, here in Canada. I haven’t shopped at the store, but I hear nothing but good things. I not sure if they ship to Canada.

Fashion Nova

This is a known Instagram store that has a huge following. They started off making straight sizes, but then added a plus size/curvy line. Now, plus size people can wear the same trendy clothing as everyone. The clothing looks very nice and the quality seems to be there. I have ordered once from this site for a wedding. One thing I can say that it is a trial and error process. I ordered a white dress for my godsister wedding, don't worry she didn't wear white. She did a traditional Ghanaian wedding. But I decided to get a dress in a size 2X, it was too big in my bus area, so I wish a went a size down in the dress. I got it altered but she couldn't do much to it. I recommend ordering two sizes and try on to see what size fits you better. Also, they have started to charge customs and duties. When I got the dress, I didn't pay customs and duties, but they have implanted it.

That is all the stores I like to browse when shopping. I know there is probably a lot more but some sites shipping to Canada is $19.95 or higher and they hit us with the customs and duties.

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I hope you enjoyed this little fashion post. I haven't posted a lot of fashion stuff, but I want to try on hauls or hauls in general for you and review sites that are probably ships to Canada. I will be posting a spring makeup look this week, it will be dramatic. But, don't forget to comment and follow my blog. I would like to get to 100 readers by the end of the year.

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Navigating the Site

Making My Order

Shipping, Delivery and Customs and Duties

Items and Prices

NAVIGATING THE SITE

MAKING THE ORDER

SHIPPING, DELIVERY AND CUSTOMS AND DUTIES

THE ITEMS AND PRICES

PLUS KHAKI CAMO SKIRT UK 20/ US 16 |$22

PLUS SLINKY HIGH NECK RUST BODYSUIT UK 20/US 16 |$26.40

PLUS NUDE RACERBACK BODYSUIT UK 20/ US 16 |$13.20

PLUS SECOND SKIN THICK RIBBED DRESS UK 20/US 16 | $39.60

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Missguided

Torrid

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