Attitude Clothing HAUL & faulty items

Sometime ago I placed an order with Attitude Clothing from the first time. They are a UK based alternative online shop.

The order was placed from Greece, and it took them about 3 days to process it, 3 days to ship it, and then it took 7 days for it to arrive.

Packaging was fine, nothing special, but most of the items weren't fragile anyway.

So, here we go:

(I do not own the pictures from Attitude Clothing, just shared them for reference)

Curiology Ouija Planchette Ring Size: One Size 

When I saw this ring on their website I immediately fell in love with it. I specifically liked the little stone thing that replicates the Ouija board.
So, you can imagine my disappointment when it arrived without that -which was my reason for purchase!
I don't know what went wrong. Is it a faulty item?
Is the picture they use on their website misleading on purpose?

There was no indication on the description that this part was going to be missing when you purchase the ring.

As the ring costs 13€ there's no point in me returning it, because the time and money I'd have to spend to do that, well... the ring just isn't worth it.

1/5


Update: They actually gave me a refund (without me even asking) because they read my review. Their customer service is impeccable! I'm beyond impressed.


PaintGlow Kiss Me Up! Scandalous Lipstick

I know, I know.
Why did I buy a cheap lipstick off a clothing website?
I had a bad experience with Stargazer in the past, so I should've known better.
But, I wanted to try an affordable alternative makeup brand, since it's been a while.

 

First of all, the packaging is very cheap, light and like 'kid's makeup.'
Secondly, the colour isn't only patchy, but also completely different from the picture and the lipstick itself!






When you're looking at the lipstick you see a beautiful pinky mauve colour. When you apply it's fuschia! It was only 3€ so I don't care that much, but I won't repurchase, or purchase anything from that brand.

0/5



I also ordered a few Stamford incense sticks in Vampire's Kiss, Pixie's Dance, Mermaid's Love and Fairy's Mist, but I've already got a blog entry reviewing those, so not going to do that here.

5/5 

Banned Apparel Time Travel Handbag

I am in love! It looks even better in person than on pictures!
It's quite larger than what you would imagine, which is actually perfect for me.
I adore the long strap so I can wear it cross body.
It has enough space inside it for anything you need without it being humongous.
I think the reverse pentagram is just the cutest!
The only issue is its smell, which is very strong and I hope will go away in time.
So so happy with this purchase!

5/5





Banned Apparel Scarlett Bandana

I wanted to buy a bandana and this one caught my attention due to old school tattoo like designs.
It's exactly the same in person.
Only thing is, it has a wire inside it, which I didn't realise upon reading the description.
But I don't mind that much.

4/5






Final Thoughts

Overall I think it's better to order non gimmicky stuff (e.g. handbags, shoes, incense sticks etc.) rather than things that you're not sure about (e.g. makeup, weird rings).
If you wanna order gimmicky things it won't work if you're not in UK, as returning won't be worth it at all. Whereas if you live in UK they have free returns (some items can't be returned).
I will probably avoid ordering from Greece again, as shipping is expensive and it takes ages for items to arrive. But as that does not seem to be the case for UK customers, I will definitely order again from UK.
Lastly, I love the variety of items they have on so many different categories (from stationary to jewelry to accessories to home decor etc.). I will definitely place more orders in the future, but from UK and having read individual items reviews this time.

Various Incense Sticks Review

I have been thinking about writing a review on various incense sticks I have gotten myself in the past eight months, since my incense stick love was revived and I started experimenting with aromatherapy.

So here it is: A review of all the incense sticks I have purchased in the past eight months.
Every individual review will comprise of an image, a couple of sentences on the scent of the sticks, and a rating.

In the end of this blog entry you will find my final thoughts and my top 5 favourite incense sticks from the ones reviewed.

Enjoy! x

Reviews:

~Stamford~

Stamford: Angel Dust 

This one is one of those scents that I don't mind once in a while, but it's way too intense to use it often. It's supposed to have a lily scent.



Rating: 6/10

Stamford: Sandalwood

At some point I was obsessed with this scent! It has a wood, earthy feeling to it, so if you don't like that maybe Sandalwood is not for you. I personally love it when I want to meditate and relax.


Rating: 9/10

Stamford: Demon's Lust 

I absolutely adore these! The scent is described as green oriental and I do find it has this sensual undertone that tingles your senses. Great if you have a special someone over and you want to set the mood. Bare in mind there is an earthy scent to it.


Rating: 8.5/10 

Stamford: Vampire's Kiss

I find this scent extremely sensual, even more so than Demon's Lust. But it's also quite refreshing at the same time. It's described as a musky scent comprising of a variety of perfumery raw materials (as all Stamford incense do).



Rating: 9.5/10 

Stamford: Fairy's Mist 

This is a refreshing yet gentle scent of white rose. I do enjoy burning those incense sticks after a long day at work.



Rating: 8/10







Stamford: Witches' Curse

I have used them for sometime without realising their scent was Aloe Vera -which is my new obsession. I usually use these when I'm really pissed off at someone and negative energy lingers in my room. Such a powerful, yet calming scent.

Rating: 9.5/10

Stamford: Unicorn's Grace

Another Aloe Vera scent. This one has lower energy and in my opinion has a floral undertone to it. For some reason I have related it to Angel's Dust.


Rating: 8/10






Stamford: Pixie's Dance 

These have become one of my favourite incense sticks! They have a vanilla scent -which I am in love with. I am a vanilla scent girl though, so no surprise there. Good for when you need a calming moment, or to just change the energy in your room.


Rating: 10/10

Stamford: Mermaid's Love 

Another past obsession of mine! When I first burned those, I couldn't get enough of them! Another white rose in the Stamford collection, only this one has a sensual yet fresh undertone to it.



Rating: 9.5/10 

Stamford: Werewolf's Bite 

Frankincense and Myrrh. I was a bit hesitant with these incense sticks, but they grew in me with time. An interesting combination of power and calmness. I believe they could be used with spells or to enhance one's spiritual dreams.


Rating: 8.5/10

Stamford: Angel's Touch 

Even though I'm generally not a fan of floral incense sticks, these ones are lovely. They have a sweet powdery floral aroma. Perfect for changing the energy of your room, and burning them could be a good way to start or end your day.


Rating: 6.5/10

Stamford: Water Dragon

White musk. It is not often that I find incense sticks that unbearable, but I am contemplating throwing these away. I just cannot seem to find their scent attractive at any time or situation.

Rating: 1/10

Stamford: Fairy Dreams 

As I've mentioned before, I'm a vanilla scent girl. This is one of my old time favourites. The sweet vanilla scent of those incense sticks is perfect for dreaming, relaxing and taking a bath. I usually burn them right before I go to sleep. (This scent reminds me Pagan Magic by a different company -it came in purple packaging).

Rating: 10/10 

Stamford: Dragon's Blood

Dragon's Blood. I am not too bothered by this scent, but I am not in love either. I do enjoy burning these when the energy in the room feels dull.

Rating: 7/10 

Stamford: White Sage

I was always curious about white sage, as I had heard and read a lot about it. At some point I was obsessed with these incense sticks! I use them to block negative energy from my space, cleanse the space and my energy. I have to admit if you use them too much, you do get a bit tired of the scent.

Rating: 9.5/10

Stamford: Vanilla 

I don't like to repeat myself, but yeah, as you've noticed I am fond of vanilla scents. I usually burn these sticks when I want to relax or change the overall aroma in my room.


Rating: 9/10

Stamford: Pagan Magic

I actually thought this was the same Pagan Magic that came in a purple box and I had discovered years ago, but unfortunately, this is a very different scent. One I cannot stand. Apparently these specific incense sticks have an aphrodesia musk aroma.

Rating: 1/10 

Stamford: Prosperity 

Another sandalwood scent from Stamford. I burn these incense sticks when I'm not feeling very lucky or when I want to feel the energy flow in my room change. Not as heavy as the Sandalwood incense sticks, they have some fresh undertones to them.

Rating: 8/10

Stamford: Dragon's Fire 

Roses. A gentle and discreet fragrance which fills the room with a pleasant vibe. As all Stamford incense sticks that come in a black box and red lettering it has a sensual, mystical undertone to it.

Rating: 9/10

Stamford: Egyptian Musk

Musky, earthy and with a hint of something ancient and sacred. These incense sticks are some of my favourites to burn when I want to meditate and relax.

Rating: 9/10

~Tulasi~

Tulasi: Jasmine 

Way too strong for me.

Rating: 5/10

Tulasi: Sage 

Quite a strong scent of sage, this one is not as soft and smooth as White Sage by Stamford. Still, you can use it to cleanse a space.

Rating: 6/10 

Tulasi: Lemongrass

I had never smelled lemongrass incense sticks before. Way too earthy and uncomfortable for me. They literally smell like burnt grass.

Rating: 1/10 

Tulasi: Lotus 

I do enjoy this scent, but as it is extremely strong, I don't burn Lotus incense sticks that often.



Rating: 6.5/10 

Tulasi: Sensuality 

Patchouli, nutmeg and ylang ylang. This strong yet sensual combination of scents is great for an erotic session with your partner(s), a sensual massage or meditation. As it is so intense, I cannot burn those incense sticks too often.


Rating: 7.5/10 

Tulasi: Moon 

I am not sure what scent these incense sticks have, but it is not floral and it is not sensual. I can't really describe it. I have burned them in the past during the night, as the scent does feel right during that time.

Rating: 6/10 

Tulasi: Night Queen

I am not a fan of floral scents usually, unless they are soft and/or sensual. And this incense sticks are exactly that. Again, like the Moon ones, I do find them more enticing during the night. Especially before I go to bed.

Rating: 8.5/10 

Tulasi: Meditation 

Vanilla, sandalwood and chamomile. An extremely strong blend that is perfect for meditation. I personally do not burn these incense sticks often due to the aroma.

Rating: 7/10

Tulasi: Sandalwood

Another earthy incense. This is very strong and woody. Way too strong for my tastes.

Rating 4.5/10

~Various Brands~

As this post is too long already, here I will mention epigrammatically a few other incense sticks I did not enjoy due to their extremely strong scents.

Hem: I tried their Amber incense sticks which I did not like at all as they had a strong wooden/earthy scent, and their Almond ones, which I don't mind as they smell like almond, but wouldn't buy again. 

SAC: I tried Pine which did actually smell like burnt pine (or like a forest on fire) and Night Queen (not to be confused with Tulasi's one) which had an extremely heavy floral scent (to the point of causing me a migraine). Didn't enjoy either.

Sital: I tried Violet, which has a perfume-esque scent to it -if that makes sense. Very strong violet/floral scent, which I personally cannot stand for too long.

Lastly, I was trying to find a good vanilla incense stick -apart from Stamford's- and I decided to try GR's Royal Vanilla and Flute's Vanilla. The first one smelled nice before you burned it, but was way too strong as it was burning. The latter had a very bizarre and unpleasant vanilla scent, almost as if it had something else in it as well. Unfortunately, they didn't work for me.

I have also tried a few Chinese brands, but the letters are in Chinese, so I cannot find them in English.

Final thoughts and favourites

It seems that the font colour and box colour in Stamford incense sticks isn't a coincidence. My understanding is that the ones that come in a black box are more aetherial, sensual and kind of gothic if you'd like, whereas the ones that come in a white box are more floral and intense.
I personally enjoy the ones that come in a black box a lot more as I am not fond of extremely floral scents.
Moreover, I feel the ones that come in a black box and have red lettering are more on the sensual side, and usually, these are some of my favourite incense sticks.

Even though I do like some incense sticks by Tulasi and other brands, I do feel Stamford is the one I am more attracted to.

My top 5 at the moment:

1. Sandalwood
2. Vampire's Kiss 
3. Fairy Dreams 
4. Witches' Curse 
5. Pixie's Dance

Lastly, I would suggest trying the 'mini-collection' versions like the Mythical Collection by Stamford.

This way you can try various scents before you commit to buying the larger versions (the mini ones have 8 or 5 incense sticks each usually). 

Sources and suppliers

I wasn't able to find an official retailer website for the incense brands that were mentioned, but I am including a list with suppliers and also pages where I found the information about the scent details of each entry.

• Ebay supplier
• Scent details and information (amazon retailer)
• Scent details and retailer
• Google (for images) 
• Scent details and retailer
• Scent details and retailer 

Conclusion 

I hope you found this list useful. Remember, this is my personal opinion. Other people may have a completely different reaction towards these scents. 

I have actually buyed everything on this list with my own money, a.k.a I'm not sponsored.

I will keep updating the list with every new scent I purchase.

Peace

Random Thoughts XXVII

I started wearing black when I was fifteen.
"It is a phase, she's a teenager", people used to say.
They also associated my style with the music I was listening to.
It was the transition from commercial pop/rock to metal music and darker sounds in general.
I started getting more piercings, wanting to get tattoos, wearing spikes, dying my hair black, putting dark make up on...
At first people called me a metal head. Then, when I started wearing long skirts and doing a more feminine make up they called me a goth.
I have never really considered myself as gothic. Yes, I do like all things dark and depressive and I have been wearing black for more than 10 years consistently, but does that mean I'm a goth?
I have always been drawn to dark themes/images/sounds, gloominess, depression and I'm fascinated by the occult. But still, there many other things I like as well.
At times I like listening to pop/r'n'b and commercial music as well. I like edm music too. I love dnb and couldn't live without raving. I like meditating, I like being happy and I also like cute stuff (excluding the colour pink which I hate). I couldn't live without partying and sharing happy moments with my friends. And I could go on and on. My life and tastes are characterised by antithesis.
Do I qualify as a goth just because of one part of who I am? But then again, who is only one thing?
I am a woman, a female, a human, a feminist, a student, a friend, a lover, a daughter, a poet, a writer, a lyricist, a vocalist, an artist, a thinker, a creator etc. So maybe I am a goth, too.
When people try to label me I feel extremely uncomfortable. Their labels can't define me, I'm too perplexed for that. I'm not an object that you can just label. Lara isn't just one thing. Lara is Lara. As you are you. And they are they.