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Introducing 42Lolita

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Have you heard of 42Lolita? 42Lolita is the official Lolita shop of 42agent. I’ve been a loyal customer of 42agent since 2013 (back in their Taobaoring days!). You may have seen my blog posts about Taobao shopping (here: post 1, post 2, and post 3). Lots of great Lolita indie brands are on Taobao, and 42Lolita makes it even easier to snag cute clothes and accessories. If you’d like to shop there, use my code XIAOLILICOS for 5% off your order!

The pre-order for this collab between Taobao brand NyaNya and Puella Magi Madoka Magica ended on May 31, but 42lolita reserved some extras for customers who missed the reservation. If you’re a lolita who’s also a fan of this anime, these two OPs are perfect for you!

Don’t miss out if you’re interested in these– right now, only sizes XL and 2XL are still available.

If you’re looking for a staple piece available in a variety of sizes, I found this cute summer lolita blouse. It’s still available in sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, plus there’s a customized size option. The Taobao brand is Miss Cube.

It’s also made from cotton, which I love to wear during hot days!

If you’re interested in upgrading your petticoat to a hoop skirt for the summer, I found this Lolita hoop skirt for only $7.99! It’s a great deal. A few years ago, I got my first hoopskirt, and I love wearing it on really hot days since it keeps the voluminous shape for the skirts, but it lets my legs breathe.

I am pretty sure this hoopskirt is the same one I bought a few years ago through 42agent. Now that they have 42lolita, it’s much easier to shop!

If you’re looking for a cute bag, this Boguta bow bag has been super popular.

It comes in many different colorways. I love the oversized bow design! It also comes with two sets of detachable straps so you can switch it up between the faux leather ruffle straps or the pearl chain straps. You can wear this bag as a backpack, shoulder bag, or handheld bag. It also comes in 3 different sizes!

If you’ve shopped at 42lolita before, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Don’t forget to use my coupon code XIAOLILICOS for 5% off your order! Thanks for reading, and happy shopping. 🙂

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Taobao Experience

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I just received my Taobao package!

I’ll be posting reviews of the items soon. Maybe I’ll even post a video of me opening the package? >w<

In any case, I used Taobaospree as the shopping service to order from Taobao. I did a lot of research on various shopping services and Taobao stores before placing my order. The agent who worked with me spoke fluent English and was very helpful. She answered my questions clearly and promptly. At first, communication seemed slow, but it was because of the time difference. I started checking my email around 11 pm to 1 am, and usually I would receive responses around that time. (Night time here is day time over in China, I presume.) Taobaospree was a great shopping service, and I will definitely use it again if I ever make another Taobao purchase. If anyone is curious, the shipping I used was EMS. I had no problems with it – no issues, it didn’t take too long, no customs fees. I know some people use DHL, but I’ve never used DHL before. This was my  first overseas purchase, so I’m in no way, shape, or form an experienced shopper, however, I thought maybe someone will find this useful.

My Taobao shopping experience was pleasant. Although also difficult because there are so many wonderful items on Taobao that I wanted to purchase.

My Taobao shopping process:

  1. I browsed through Lolita Taobao shops. Here’s a list that I found really useful: http://egl.livejournal.com/15204857.html
    (Also, feel free to check out these Lolita items from Taobao; I posted items that I found cool/cute/nice but not all of them are still in stock: http://xiaorawr.tumblr.com/tagged/taobao%20wishlist)
  2. I emailed myself a list of products I liked. I narrowed it down to things I thought were great deals (cheap, but seem to be good quality). I added a staple (a Classical Puppets petticoat). Then I decided to browse cosplay-related items to see if I could find some deals (since I’m a cosplayer too) and decided to purchase two sets of false eyelashes (they’re so much cheaper on Taobao than in the US!) and a few wigs (also so much cheaper than wigs from the US!).
  3. I researched the companies that these products came from. I read reviews, both specific product reviews and general company reviews.
  4. I narrowed down the list further.
  5. I emailed my order form (an Excel spreadsheet) to Taobaospree.
  6. I received a response. (Sadly, some items were out of stock by this point. But the agent gave me recommendations and I looked into them.)
  7. I confirmed the order. Taobaospree accepts payment through Paypal, which makes things a lot easier. 🙂
  8. And today, I received the package! 😀

To be honest, I’d love to order from Taobao again… but I don’t think I will any time soon because I currently can’t afford it. Maybe in 2 years? (I love how cheap items are on Taobao, but the international shipping fees are REALLY expensive… I still think my order was worth it though. But I won’t be making another overseas order anytime soon)

I hope someone will find this helpful! Feel free to ask me any questions.