Interview Specials #5: VainGloriousYou – A Fling with Fashion
March 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured Articles
Introduction to VainGloriousYou (VGY)…
VainGloriousYou was founded in 2008 and it offers a wide selection of desirable apparels, accessories and shoes online. Since the debut, owner Tricia Ong has been combing the racks, catering to each and every customer personally and gathering retail opportunities for VGY.
They pride themselves in carefully selected pieces for its style and quality that caters to the fashionable ladies today.
They have two shop spaces located at “THE BLOGSHOP” at 35 Haji Lane and Far East Plaza on Level 3.
Tricia also partners with her boyfriend, Mikal (whom all the ladies see during Flea Markets actively giving out VGY namecards!). He is one of the photographers in VGY and sometimes, he handpick the designs available in VGY!
SafeBlogShop: IntricateCharm
March 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under SafeBlogShops Network & Reviews
Here’s what we heard some shoppers said: Prompt delivery, shirt in good condition. Thanks a lot ! Wish to see more dresses and bags ! 
A place where Classy, Chic and Totally Gorgeous apparel can be found! And, where the technicalities of enjoyable and safe shopping is not neglected. We aim to cater to all our shopper’s needs and to ensure that every shopper has a great online shopping experience with us.
Name of BlogShop:: IntricateCharm
Blogshop URL:: http://intricatecharm.livejournal.com/
Surprise! SafeBlogShopper gift away…Happy Women’s Day!
March 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Announcements
One of our SafeBlogShopper’s Members is going to get lucky because it is Women’s Day today!
We are giving away Etude House, Lip Gloss Trio worth SGD$25.90 to a lucky member! Check your email today!
(How we chose our lucky winner? We simply close our eyes and randomly point the mouse at the username.)
Happy Women’s Day!
This product is proudly sponsor by Attic18.
PS: SafeBlogShopper is going to give our members a surprise every now and then! If you have not join us as a member, what are you waiting for? Join Us!
Product Feats March #2: Eatingzombie’s Mesh 2-Tone Top
March 8, 2010 by admin
Filed under Products of the Month
Eatingzombie says: This is our self-manufactured piece with our in-house label : LULU. It comes in black as well! It is a must to include a basic casual top in your wardrobe, pair it up with shredded denim shorts or jeans, to give it a really casual yet smart look!
Length down : 24″
PTP : 19″
One size fits all
Best fits Uk 6 to 10
Not sheer at all
Cotton, Chiffon mesh material
Source: http://eatingzombie.livejournal.com/23367.html
Spree Moderators take sides too!
March 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured Articles
In March 2009, various warnings about esh4na.livejournal.com was posted on Cozycot regarding her bad reputation. She had accumulated some negative feedbacks but the moderators of spreesgalore actually screened out them. Most forumers suspected that she was a good friend of the moderator as they were too protective of her.
Apparently, the issue started to snowball when esh4na stopped sending out items to spree-ers. Some shoppers went ahead to leave negative feedbacks on her but the moderators claimed that it was not esh4na’s fault and suggested them not to spree with her if they are not comfortable.
The moderators did not send out her personal details upon requests as well. Some shoppers believed that esh4na used to be a moderator and they are a bunch of good friends.
She also charged a high shipping cost like $3.56 on per unit whereas the average unit cost was $2.02.
Her current status in spreesgalore is now banned. Our guess is because there were too many complaints about her. However, her blogshop continues to function and her last update was 8 Dec 2009.
With reference from: Cozycot Forum #1 and Cozycot Forum #2
Complaint Filed: gorgeouslyyou.blogspot.com
March 5, 2010 by admin
Filed under Complaint Blogshops, Scam and Complaint BlogShops
We found gorgeouslyyou.blogspot and they are filed because of their service standard. This experience was contributed by a cozycotter, mkittenm on Nov, 2009.
“Be forewarned dear girls. Do not get cheated like me this past week by this blogshop: gorgeouslyyou.blogspot.com.
After they have sent me defective & inferior quality items, I emailed them back about it very politely. But they ignored my emails completely.
Thinking they may be busy, I gave them some days allowance. But still Read more
SafeBlogShop: Electricsheep
March 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under SafeBlogShops Network & Reviews
Here’s what we heard some shoppers say: Price range usually lower than other blogshop. Rather unique pictures taken.
Electric Sheep is an online store based in Singapore, providing you with a variety of manufactured and imported apparels! (We ship internationally too!)
Name of BlogShop:: Electricsheep
Blogshop URL:: http://electricsheep.sg/
Interview Specials #4: Shinnpark.com – Flaunt it, Love it!
March 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured Articles, Highlights
We had many successful cases on blogshops selling mostly apparels. This time, SafeBlogShopper wish to feature a blogshop with unique web design layout selling novelties.
Introduction to Shinnpark.com…
Shinnpark.com is a regularly updated blogshop dedicated to putting the joy back into retail therapy. With a wide-ranging showcase of products targeted mainly at young adults, they love to feature cleverly designed products that are useful, fantastic value, or just downright exciting! They pride themselves to provide tried-and-true product reviews based on its form and functionality.
The founder of Shinnpark.com, Gin, is an one-woman powerhouse. She manaegs her own business, is a new media designer and has just turned a new mum! Since then, she has a found love for blogging and started on this humble blogshop.
She is a believer that being kind to one’s self and keeping a positive “can-do” attitude have been her own secret recipe for success. While she doesn’t miss the daily aspects of her previous designer job, she now faces the challenge of juggling motherhood while being the CEO of her own business.
The difficulties in the start-up…
“Originally from the creative industry, retail business is something very new and unexplored. And being new and ignorant, its difficult to compete with the established ones out there. Understanding what your shoppers like to see and buy is something that fascinates me till this day.”
To most business, understanding how and what a customer sees or needs is an important factor in market research.
Registering as a company…
“Although not necessary, shoppers feels assured getting their items from a known entity. When I shop online, I prefer to purchase items from a established source or through friend referrals.”
We also advise shoppers to shop from reliable source. When the business is register, the domain company actually holds certain information of the domain owner.
Also request for feedback from your shoppers as suggested by Shinnpark.com to add on your credential, boosting the confidence of shoppers. “We’re thankful that our shoppers does feedback and comment on our site, irregardless good or bad. Writing a feedback takes a considerable amount of time and we thank them for it.”
Shinnpark.com also answer to all enquiries regarding on their products to ensure their customer that they are always around for them.
“Be outright open with the product features you’re offering. Ensuring prompt replies, especially on payment receipts. It is one of the important measures to assure shoppers that you’re still here and getting their items out on time. We like to think that our shoppers make prompt payments and to thank them for it, offering next day shipping is considered very attractive as more than often, they do get their items on the next working day!”
Look and Feel is Important, Service is the Next Priority…
When it comes to online shopping, we are too spoilt for choices.
“As I’m originally trained in design, a pleasant look is a minimum requirement for an online shop. While you’ve got only split seconds to determine you should close the window or click on to buy something, visual pleasure is the utmost importance.
Always display a true pictures, especially colours of the products. No touch-ups, please. Shoppers know what they’re getting when they received it in their mailbox.”
“Never be afraid of saying ‘don’t know’ to a question but always follow up with, and will look for an answer and reply promptly. No one knows everything.”
Online Reviews…
When shopping, 99% of the time, we must look out for the reviews of an online store. “It does help in determining whether one should purchase from that store.”
Most importantly, always check for contactable email details and most importantly, prompt replies on queries and payments as suggested.
Shinnpark.com would like to say some words to budding blogshop entrepreneurs…
“Be open to change and opportunity. Learning to focus in your online business is important, but the real key is flexibility. When things aren’t going exactly as you think they should, don’t be afraid to change your perspective. Focus on what you really want, not necessarily the exact thing that gets you there. The more open you are to possibilities, the more options you’ll find you have. I’ve always a firm believer of being true to myself and ideals! Amazingly, that kind of consistency shows in everything you do.”
Disclaimer:
- All images are screenshot from Shinnpark.com
- Most of the content in this interview are contributed by Shinnpark.com
Some shopping tips when buying apparels online
March 2, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured Articles
Shopping online can sometimes be a chore if you are not sure what are the things to look out for.
In this case, you will be deceived by the look of the display picture, especially when most of us are shopping for apparels.
Knowing what you are purchasing is very important. Read on the description especially on the material used, size and measurements.
Some common elastic materials:
Cotton – This material is most commonly known for our t-shirts. It feels fluffy, soft and comfortable.
Knitted cotton – You can find this material common for things like towels or scarf.
Some of the non-elastic material:
Chiffon -It is a lightweight fabric that is commonly used in evening dress. It has slippery textures and must be hand washed very gently.
Silk – Silk is a comfortable material to wear in warm weather. It is often used for clothing like shirts, blouse and formal dresses.
Satin – It usually has a glossy surface but a dull back.
When buying dinner dresses that are made of satin or silk, take extra care that with regards of the material used. Free size dresses that comes with no elastic band will not fit comfortably even for a S size. Therefore it is best that you choose the size that fits you.
When you are purchasing non-elastic materials, you probably need to ensure the measurements on the description are at least 3cm more than your body measurement, especially your bust size.
Before making any purchase, measure your bust size to avoid buying clothes that makes you uncomfortable when wearing.
Most importantly, there are many manufacturers that produce the same design with different material and different price. Some may bought the same design but a lower quality products.
With reference from Stomp thread.
Product Feats March #1: Odorikoya’s Mint Label
March 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Products of the Month
Odorikoya says: It is our first manufactured item after much editing to the measurement, making it as perfect as it can be
Made of chiffon and thick matt satin& cotton mix (inside).
Side Zip at side, slight slight elastic. Not sheer.
Inner base white, Outer mint green.
Anti Slip Band sewed inside.
