Shipping restrictions and lockdowns have resulted in shipping delays, or even made it temporarily impossible to ship out parcels by air to certain countries. Fortunately, many warehouses have extended their free storage period, so you don’t have to worry about paying for storage if you happen to be one of those countries affected by border restrictions.
For my Taobao / China and Japan shopping service, non-perishable items can be stored for free for up to 6 months (180 days) from the time your purchase arrives at the warehouse. After 6 months, your purchases may be disposed of if shipping arrangements are not made.
For Taiwan shopping service, storage policies remain unchanged. There’s no charge for storage, and there isn’t a specific deadline for storage period, but the consolidation location is a residential house, not a warehouse. The faster you can have your items shipped, the better.
Hello friends, because Google is charging for workspace gmails (domain emails) from June, I’ve started to shift away from using it, and my new email address is [email protected] . I have not gotten around to personally informing everyone yet, but for those with open orders with me, I did not forget your order and you do not have to do anything except wait for my update. Of course, if you wish to contact me, you may use the new email address, and I will still be checking my old email until the day it shuts down.
Hello friends! I’m back from my hiatus! Actually, it feels like I never really went on hiatus, because despite my warning about an uptick in shipping issues, I continue to get requests from my regulars, who were very understanding and agreeable to switch to more reliable albeit more expensive methods like DHL, Fedex and the likes. Thank you so much for your support and understanding! I really am grateful. So I decided I might as well remove the hiatus notice from my website.
Generally, there are no changes to my service, but with fluctuating shipping prices and availability, it is no longer possible for me to give an accurate shipping fee estimation before you place your order, so I seek your understanding of this. I will still try to do so if you insist, but please also be prepared for when the actual shipping fee turns out to be more than that, or if your preferred shipping method is not available when your order is ready to ship.
In recent months, shipping problems have been exacerbated by fuel shortages and cargo crunch in China. I strongly advise everyone to use private couriers like Fedex, DHL, and UPS, which have more reliable and predictable schedules due to them having their own freights. This advice applies to customers in EU nations too. Since the new VAT laws were implemented in July, I’ve had some parcels rejected and sent back for unknown reasons when I use EMS or e-packet/registered airmail. These problems do not come with private couriers which tend to be much more capable at clearing customs. With that said, the more economical shipping methods like ems and e-packet are still available, but you use it them your own risk. If parcels take longer than usual to arrive, the post offices won’t investigate it. If the parcel gets rejected because of your insistence on airmail / ems, please understand that you don’t get any shipping fee refunds and you’d also have to pay a retrieval fee.
The pandemic has been hard on some of our finances, so I wanted to make sure that my customers are aware of the shipping challenges and costs before placing your order. In the meantime, I promise to keep up with the search for more reliable and economical shipping methods. I am certainly open to supporting your efforts to keep shipping costs low e.g. if you run a group order.
I apologise for the sudden notice, but I am taking a temporary hiatus / break from 14 June 2021 and suspending my shopping services.
The main reason is that in the past months, I’ve observed an uptick in shipping and logistical errors, which I believe may be attributed to the manpower and cargo space crunch as a result of the pandemic. With the lack of clear insurance and compensation policies by shipping and forwarding companies, it has been stressful dealing with situations like missing and late parcels. Shipping prices, too, have been fluctuating, with some countries suddenly tacking on additional fees and changing their border measures. It has been challenging trying to give customers a fair and reliable shipping fee quote.
As a small business that only earns from service fees, it is unsustainable for me to compensate for losses and inaccurate shipping fee quotes out of my own pocket, which the shipping and forwarding companies deny accountability for. Hence, I’ve decided to take a break and source for more reliable logistics and shipping agents with fair and transparent insurance and compensation policies, so that we may all have peace of mind when shopping online.
I am also taking the opportunity to engage in some self-care as the past months have been particularly hectic for me.
For those who have active preorders and orders with me, rest assured that I will see them through until they are shipped to you. I am still contactable by email which I will check at least once every 3 days.
I will also accept add-on orders from people who currently have open orders / preorders with me.
I will not be accepting new orders from new customers. For old customers, it’ll be on a case-by-case basis.
Thank you everyone who has been very understanding and supportive, and for trusting me with your orders. We will talk again soon. In the meantime, stay healthy and safe!
Hi everyone, Chinese New Year is coming and it is a massive holiday season for Chinese people so there will be some disruptions particularly for services based in China and Taiwan.
International shipping will not be available from 7 to 18 February.
During this same period, I will process orders, shipments and respond to questions as usual. Many sellers will continue to be online as well, but things will be a little slower than usual as we would all be busy with the festivities.
Thanks for your kind understanding and Happy Chinese New Year to everyone who celebrates it!
Hi everyone, it has recently come to my attention that my email is not working reliably since I switched my webhost. The emails that are affected are likely those sent or to be received after 15 January 2021.
Edited: The problem has been resolved and my usual email address is working reliably. If you expected a response from me but did not receive any, please email me again. Sorry for the inconvenience caused!
Hello! I’m in the process of switching domain servers and updating the website’s layout, so you may notice that some links are broken and content does not sync. They will be fixed as soon as possible and if you have to get in touch, contact me at the following email address:
Spending almost all day at home? Brighten up your premises with this adorable pastel collection of merchandise from Singapore’s Starbucks! I’m taking orders while stocks last, and ship worldwide!
Here are some of the cutest items in the collection:
Mug with cat lid and sakura-shaped tea filter 14oz Price: 71.90 SGD inclusive of service fees
Mug with paw-shaped tea filter 13oz Price: 71.90 SGD inclusive of service fees
Purple lid with Starbucks’ mascot Bearista in a cat suit Price: 23.90 SGD inclusive of service fees
Pink lid with Starbucks’ mascot Bearista in a deer suit Price: 23.90 SGD inclusive of service fees
11oz tumbler with plush cover: $50.90 Price: 61.90 SGD inclusive of service fees
For the full collection, check out Starbucks’ official page.
I charge a service fee of 20% of the retail price, which covers my transport, effort and time to visit the store and queue for the purchase. An additional 5 SGD handling fee will apply for orders under 50 SGD.
Prices are not inclusive of international shipping fee. Check out the various shipping options and their prices on Singapore’s postal service) website.
To place your order or seek clarifications, email me with a link to this post:
This beautiful series by Cyan Lolita is so popular that a 3rd batch preorder has been organised to accommodate demand! Preorder runs from now until 1 May 2020. There is a limited quantity of ready stock which can be dispatched in March. The rest is projected for release before June 2020 (subject to delays).
This series is available in multiple designs, custom-sizing, and comes with matching accessories
Price: 244.20 Singapore dollars (SGD). Non-refundable downpayment of 48.90 SGD to be made before 1 May 2020, and the remainder payment of 195.30 SGD to be made when the dress is ready for dispatch. Prices are inclusive of all fees except international shipping.
If you’re unsure which size to choose, feel free to ask me for advice. Measurements are taken by hand, please allow +/- 3cm buffer.
Custom-sizing is available for up to 50 customers. Please ask for details.
An option with the back covered is available, though not pictured
Price: 247 Singapore dollars (SGD). Non-refundable downpayment of 49.40 SGD to be made before 1 May 2020, and the remainder payment of 197.60 SGD to be made when the dress is ready for dispatch. Prices are inclusive of all fees except international shipping.
Has your mind ever gone on auto-pilot leading you to Google for things you never knew you needed until you saw them? For reasons unknown to me, I decided to spend one fine afternoon looking up Japanese Lolita clothing with cat prints. That led me down the rabbit hole and I eventually ended up narrowing the search to Juliette et Justine cat prints. I didn’t realise JeJ had so many pretty cat print dresses.
Stock image of Juliette et Justine’s Mimi Eden
The adorable tabby cat from Mimi Eden stared at me out of its ornate frame, and I was hooked. I’ve never been a JeJ fan, but I adored everything about the dress, from the flowers and birds in resplendent colours, to the elegant frames and lace, to the simple cut and lightweight fabric (100% polyester) which would make it perfect for the hot Singapore weather, and for traveling. Kitty wanted me to bring it home and I was determined to make it happen. But Google-fu informed me that I’d missed it’s re-release last year. So it’s Xianyu, China’s favourite second-hand market app, to the rescue!
I found a couple of listings in my preferred size and colour. Since it was just before Chinese New Year, I figured I’d wait till after the festive rush to purchase it. After all, I’d just purchased Robe de Chouchou La Marche off Xianyu in the same month and was in no hurry to add on to my credit card bills.
But of course, Covid-19 came along, and the whole of China shut down. Oh why didn’t I buy my dress before CNY? How long would I have to wait to ship it? What if the nation-wide mandatory leave gets extended beyond 9 Feb? What if the major cities get locked down too? Even if I could buy it, would I be able to ship it? I had all these burning questions but I didn’t want to bother any of the proxies I worked with. They were dealing with more pressing issues.
On 1st Feb, I couldn’t bear it longer. First, I touched base with my favourite warehouse and happily, they could receive mail, though they wouldn’t be able to process my package before 9 Feb. With my delivery destination secured, I asked my Xianyu proxy about ordering from one of those listings I’d shortlisted earlier. My first priority was based in Anhui, but the seller didn’t know when her city’s courier would resume work. Welp. The seller of my second priority hadn’t logged in in weeks. My third priority was slightly more expensive, but it was based in Shanghai, where Shunfeng Freight Collect was available as a mode of delivery.
Freight Collect meant that the recipient would pay for the postage when the package arrived. With no one at the warehouse until 9 Feb to handle that administrative procedure, I had to ask the seller to wait until 9 Feb to post it. I also paid a small fee for insurance as I was afraid my delivery would be messed up during this crunch time.
Thankfully, the Covid-19 situation had somewhat stabilised and there were no further extensions to the mandatory leave for workers in China. My package reached the warehouse on the same day it was mailed out. Processing the package took about a week. Then international shipping took another week, longer than the usual 3 days, due to the reduced number of flights from China to Singapore.
I’m thrilled. The dress looks much prettier in reality than in the stock image. The colours are so vibrant!
The print quality is interesting. Close-up, it is not really sharp. In fact, it looks kind of fuzzy. But from a normal distance, the pictures pop, almost giving it a 3D effect.
The listing came with a hair accessory which the seller made to go with the dress. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s really pretty and well-made.
It’s a brand new piece too. After insurance, shipping and service fees, I paid about 50 SGD more than priced.
Stock image of Juliette et Justine’s Robe de Chouchou de La Marche
On the other hand, Robe de Chouchou de La Marche, which I purchased from Xianyu a month ago, cost me about 100 SGD less, despite having a higher retail price than Mimi Eden. It’s not brand new, but it looks pristine, and that’s all that matters.
I was attracted by the cats, but it was the detachable shoulder cape that won me over. I found it quite unique and more importantly, it’ll hide my flabby arms without me having to wear a long-sleeved blouse X)
It’s both elegant and cute!
The art style is so adorable and charming!
It’s business as usual for courier services in most parts of China. While projected release dates for Chinese EGL brands have been postponed indefinitely, now is a good time to purchase 2nd-hands because they can be mailed out immediately (except for sellers in locked down cities and those who left their dresses in their school dormitories. Schools have not re-opened in China).
Found your dream dress on Xianyu? Follow the guidelines on this page to place your order!
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