How to shop on taobao

Some people have been asking me about how I shop various items from taobao.

Before I'm telling the method, I'll briefly explain what taobao is about..

Basically, taobao is a website that gathers various stores in it. It's almost similar to ebay, but I found that some shops are usually really creative in creating the layout design for their websites.

There are so many items in taobao, you can find anything. From wigs, fashion items, electronics, even food and drinks. LOL. 

Some of you might think, I can read/write chinese, because I can almost find various things that I want from taobao. In fact, NO :")

Here's some tips and trick if you want to search particular items from taobao.

IMPORTANT!! 

Use google translate. (this is my secret method on understand the item description and search items that I want).

As an example, I'm going to search dresses in japanese style..

1. Go to www.taobao.com

2. Write keywords in the text box that you wanted to buy. After you press enter, you will see something like this picture.

*note:

write unique word about the items that you search. The easiest way to search is to write the brand name, like amo/liz lisa/milk/angelic pretty, etc.. You can also write popular magazine name like vivi, lena,etc..

Also, you need to specify the items that you want to search, whether it's shoes or bag or clothes,etc.

If you don't know the chinese words, go to google translate.

3. From various choices of items that come up from the search list, click on the image that you like. Then you will be directed to the website store and you will see something like this.

after translating to english

Directly use google translate for the website, so it's easier for you to search things that you like.

However, if you already frequent visit taobao, it's better to read the chinese words so you'll used to see chinese. Sometimes the description of some items will be using pictures, so you won't be able to translate it by using google translate.

To search things, it's only as simple as that~ easy right? hehehe.

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Alright, another knowledge~

Here's Taobao rating system (from lowest to highest). 

More people visit the shops, then the rate will goes up.

*Usually I only buy items from shops that have minimal 4 diamond, so it's more secure because there are many people who have bought from the shop.

Other than the steps that I've told you.. Most of the time, when I wanted to buy particular item, I will search people's review about some products from some shops. That's because you'll know the quality of the items from that shop, usually pictures from real life can tell it's quality right?

However the downside is, the price would be higher compared to the items that you search using the search box (the method I've explained earlier).


Last step, which is very important~ Search an agent which able to help you buy the things you want.

For Indonesian,
Link of the taobao agent : HERE
or if you buy items within small quantity, you can try this LINK (the agent ship internationally)

Alright, that's all for today.
Hope it's helpful :)

Taobao Found: Japanese fashion Stores

Hello everyone,
I guess my previous post about japanese fashion store in taobao is quite popular. hehe
Therefore, now I'm going to tell some shops which I found nice and of course the price is CHEAP! HAHAHA.

Here's the list..

1. Coconuts
The style mostly pastel colors with laces. It represents cute harajuku style. However I found that the size is kinda small, approximately up to small L size. But you better check the store + sizing~
Selling: shoes, clothes (from dress to pants), accessories, socks/legging

Price: 150 RMB 

Price: 75 RMB

2. Link. 

(Sorry I don't know the name, because I can't really read Chinese TT__TT)

Selling various of shoes, from lolita to normal/casual shoes.

Price: 88 RMB

Price: 98 RMB

3. Ggshe

The style is mori girl, but I found that the clothes are simple/casual but still looks cute.

Selling: clothes (pants, dresses, skirt, blouse,etc)

Price: 62 RMB 

Price: 55 RMB

4. Sunshine Girl

The style is really vary, but mostly it's cool harajuku and casual fashion style. If you read vivi magazine, the clothes are mostly like that XD

Selling: clothes (dress,blouse, pants, skirt,etc)

Price: 58 RMB

Price: 38 RMB

5. Alickdedce

Selling japanese cute clothing like Amo, Milk, Kokokim. 

They have clothes (dresses, skirt,etc), accessories, and bags.

*note: I've purchased some items from them, I'll start on making the review later~

Price: 89 RMB 

Price: 129 RMB

Alright, that's all for today~

I'm going to write more when I found another shops.

After writing this, I wanted to buy some clothes from taobao, but I shouldn't because I've bought too many things this month :')

SG haul + tutorial survey

Hi everyone <3

If you notice, I rarely post anything for the previous week. My life got super busy due to my piano concert which held on 15 June.

As a part of the committee, I need to make bunch of properties and attend some meeting :(

However, today I'm back to my routine as a blogger xD So, this will be a super late post after my first post of May haul. LOL.

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I went to Singapore at the end of May with my grandma and mom. Also, we only spent 2 days there! LOL. But, I could still bought some items and I'm really happy about it~ hehe xD

When I flashback that time, I went to many places to get these items. The great thing is I don't get tired! *The power of shopping* LOL xD

However, I'm a little bit sad because I can't come to Funan Anime Matsuri. I really want to meet Kaname and the other guest star. Moreover, I want to visit the Maid&Butler Cafe too TT___TT

But that's fine, I just need to wait for AFA :3

So, what did I buy?

<3 A pink shoes. Bought from Vincci store

(Please pardon my big legs TT___TT)

<3 Rohto Cube eye drop and Hello Kitty Hand Sanitizer from Watson.
(will review the Rohto eye drop soon~ )

<3 Fabrics. There are so many cute fabrics in Singapore, but the price is a little bit pricey :P At least, the quality is really good!~ Bought from a store in People Park.

Last picture~
A photo of me after doing the piano concert. My face looks so freakin' asdjfkajskdfj :X

Anyway, I wanted to ask 1 question for all of you~ hehe.
In your opinion, should I make a video tutorial or tutorial in pictures?
Because I'm thinking to make another tutorial x)


Thanks a lot for your comments. I'm really happy to hear your opinion xD

May Haul

Hello everyone! ~

Since the new month has started, so I'm going to show you what I buy in May <3

However, this Haul will be divided into 2 parts~

Why?

Because I bought many things :X 

The first part is taobao section :D

Actually, I ordered it on the end of April, but there was some problem in China so it took longer time until the items were finally arrived.

If you notice, I buy so many socks. Yeah, I need to admit it that I bought too many :X 

*just realized it now* LOL.

However, how can I refuse not to buy these socks, they are too cute :(

Some of the socks have the same style, only the color is different~

If you notice, the brands of this socks are Caramella and Tutuana. Did you know them ?

They are SUPER popular in Japan~

*Fyi, this socks is not originally from Japan xD It's only a replica produced by taobao. They are much cheaper compared to original one. That's why, I decided to buy! xDD

I really want to show how it looks when I wear it, but things are so hectic these days :( 

Next time, I surely will take a picture of the socks when I wear it~ 

Last, here's my new wig which was bought from Lucaille x3

This time, I chose a gradient wig. The color is so soft <3 <3

Will review it later! :D

I got so many cute things in this month. Maybe I should start to save money next month >w<

Anyway, I think I'm going to sell some of those socks, but only for people who lives in Indonesia only. Sorry for the others :X

If you get interested, please make sure to check my 'blog sale' tab later :D

Thanks for reading, make sure to check out my MAY haul part 2. You'll know the main topic later on the post. See you~

Melbourne Part 2 - Foods & Haul

Hello everyone!
So, this is the part 2 story of my holiday trip to melbourne.

To be honest, I have to admit that the unforgetable moment of Melbourne were the foods~ LOL xD

There are so many healthy and delicious foods, which made me so happy about it. There were some restaurant that I visit and here's the list:

<3 Yo-Chi, a famous yogurt store in melbourne. I can't resist to say, it's one of the best yogurt I've had.

 <3 Villa Romana, an italian restaurant in the city. So many people gather and ate foods in that place. *Warning: For me, the portion is big xD which I think it's better to share 1 main food for 2 people ~

<3 Yering Restaurant (I forget the real name, but there's only 1 restaurant at Yering winery). The presentation of the food is really pretty, they used a real flower and some leafs to decorate it. And the food is super delicious too~ xD

<3 Subway, a healthy sandwich which I really love. I ate 3 times at subway for my lunch because I really love bread with salad and the price is super reasonable.

<3 Nando's. Popular by it's grilled chicken. I think the great point in the chicken is the seasoning that they used and how they marinated the chicken.

<3 Sofia. The fun thing to eat in this restaurant is because of the SUPER BIG portion! I never find such a super big portion in my life. LOL. The taste of food was okay, while the price is reasonable if considered the quantity of the food ~ xD

Actually I don't shop much in melbourne, because I have a very limited time. But, here's some things that I bought there~

It's cute isn't it? <3 (Brand: Dotti)

A cute T-shirt~ (Brand: Ginger tea)

Last, I bought some healthy snacks from various groceries. The cereals were from coles and the nuts & apricots from Nix nut groceries.

*If you wanted to buy lots of nuts or ingredients for making a cake, try to visit Nix nut groceries, because I found the price is +/- half of the supermarket price (ex: coles, woolsworth,etc)

Yeah, I know that I bought so many. But, the price at there are much more cheaper than buying it in Indonesia, also they have more variation for the healthy foods. So why not buy more? LOL.

Maybe I can open a healthy store right now at my home :P *just kidding* xDD

Actually, I really hope subway will be open in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. I don't know why, but I never get bored to eat subway when I visit another country which has Subway store :P

Alright, thanks for reading guys. Have a great day <3

Taiwan (Taipei) Trip

Hello again to all of you :D

It's a little bit late for me to tell my trip to taipei, because I went there on mid November..

Actually it's the 3rd time I've spent my holiday there and of course, it's lots of fun to have a holiday there xD

First of all, Taiwan is actually has many things to enjoy. I love the foods, places, and the important one --> SHOPPING xD xD It's really cheap to buy things and of course you can find many cute things too :P

Compared to china, the people were more friendly (in my opinion) and oftenly I don't need to bargain the price because they already have fixed price.

If you like japanese fashion, you can find many things with japanese style at Taiwan. At the sogo, they have many japan brands that you can find. Other than that, if you want to find cheaper things you can go to some places like Taipei City mall and shops around zhong xiao Sogo store.

(Street Snaps around Zhong Xiao Sogo)

(Big size of Crocs shoes xP)

For the 3 trips I spent on my holiday, I always stayed at i taipei service apartment. It connected to Q square and taipei city mall. Also, it's really easy to find public transportation such as train or taxi.

In Q square, at the women fashion department there are lots of things that caught my attention and of course it made me want to bought it. But when I see the price, again I need to think about it xP LOL.

And after go to some shops I found liz lisa store! So the temptation began there ;;w;; I also found tralala store which sells gyaru and harajuku stuffs. There're so many cute and cool things, but the price is not really friendly :X

Too bad I can't get the photo of liz lisa shop because the lightning isn't really good, so I only took some pictures on tralala shop. Here are the photos:

And some food's photos that I found:

 (Yamazaki Bread ;;w;; )

 (Lots of cheese :O )

 (Dinner with my family)

Another cute and unique things that I found, the heart and bunny plants xD

For your information, for those who loves anime, manga, or something like that (people call it otaku) . You will be very happy when visiting Taipei city mall. There, you can find figurines, comics, magazine, and toys with cheap and affordable price (if compared in Indonesia). From what I know, there's also a maid cafe and butler cafe, but I can't go to that place because I went together with my family :3

In winter, I found many cute and pretty things in Taipei city mall compared to summer season. Too bad, because I only 4 days in November trip, so I can't really buy many things.

But, here are the photos of my haul :

 (Same model, but I bought 3 different colors for these shoes)

(Kate Spade bag <3 Totally in love with this bag xD)

As a conclusion, I recommend you to go to Taiwan, especially Taipei <3 And to be honest, in my travel wish I put Taiwan as the 2nd number after Japan. Because I never once go to Japan T^T 

See you on my next post~ :D