Top 4 Dupe/Haul Videos

"Damn, I also need a photo for this post!"

I'm really into watching 'haul' videos about things people have bought of Aliexpress/eBay. Especially when people can compare originals to dupes, sometimes to amazing results.

Here are some good ones (note: if you're not into people rambling, you will not appreciate this):


1. $20 Triangl Swimwear Dupe Comparison by MsPinkaholic0405


I really don't know if she's right about dupes and originals being from the same wholesaler, but I have often suspected it. I have a couple of dupes that are spot on too. She does note that the swinsuit design isn't good (that zip seems like a terrible idea), which just goes to show that money doesn't always equal quality.


2. Haul/Review: Black Milk vs Aliexpress Dupes/Knock-Off (Leggings, Dresses) by Oxana124


Black Milk dupes are a big thing on Aliexpress. I've had good experiences (check out our leggings review here), and I totally believe that it's a waste of money to buy the original. Unless you're heinously wealthy.


3. UNIF Hellbound Dupes + Jeffrey Campbell Dupes Collection by CherrysLittleSecret


I have seen HEAPS of Jeffrey Campbell knockoffs, usually in chain stores. They're another thing I wouldn't pay full price for, but that's just because I'd only wear them once and they look very uncomfortable, no matter the quality. 

4. Fashion Dupes by Lily Melrose


I like it when popular bloggers discuss dupes, because it's becoming a big part of the fashion world. Dupes used to be frowned upon, but they've started to become acceptable. Probably because they've started targetting smaller brands aimed at people who can't really afford them. Like those Charlotte Olympia flats are coverted by heaps of young women, such as myself, but I can live without a Louis Vuitton handbag. I guess it comes down to product vs brand value. Charlotte Olympia is a great brand, but I couldn't even draw you their logo.

Phew, I am exhausted! Haul videos are super long and there are some very tedious ones out there! I watched them, but I'll spare you. If you've done a dupe/haul videos about online purchases, or you've seen one you really like, link it below!

Contributor: Kate, @Springerfield

Review: Darth Vader Watch


Since Rachel reviewed her Aliexpress watch last week, I thought I should do my one this week. Incidentally, if our watches got into a fight, this is how that would go down (any excuse to post a Star Wars clip I shall take):


BOOM.

There are loads of cool watches on Aliexpress, but I like 'em with numbers, so my choices were limited. I have a hard enough time using analog clocks with digits, so the ones without just make my brain hurt.


It cost me $6US (here's the product page), which is exactly how much I am willing to pay for a novelty watch, unless it's of the calculator variety. I haven't worn it much, except to my exams, I'll admit, because I don't really wear bracelets or watches much.

It's well made, with a nice sturdy strap and so far the time has remained accurate. A problem with cheap watches is that they run a little too fast or slow, so you have to keep resetting them, but I haven't had that problem yet. It does have a loud tick, which I don't mind, but I know that drives some people nuts.

Here are some more photos:



'Genuine Leather'
Star Wars 4 lyf
Very reflective!
I recommend this watch to fellow Star Wars fans and it'd actually make an awesome gift for your nerdy pals.

Ratings
Product Quality: 4/5
Accuracy of Description: 5/5
Similarity to Original: N/A

Happy shopping, and may the force be with you!

Contributor: Kate, @Springerfield

Review: World Map Watch

Photo from Product Page


Travel the world and the seven seas.
Everybody’s looking for something

- Eurythmics, Sweet Dreams -

I featured this world map watch on my own blog back in April, when it first arrived. Since then, I've worn it a few times and have received many a compliment on its unique design. The stock photo is quite true to the real deal, the print on the watch face itself is slightly blurrier and the strap feels flimsier than the photo would suggest.





My own photos

The one fault is in the quality of the strap. I noticed a little loose thread a few days ago, which I pulled gently and it seems to have split the side of the strap a little. With time, the strap will definitely fall apart, although I can always replace it.

I don't think the strap is a deal breaker though considering it only cost me a few dollars and the weight of the watch face makes up for it. I'm really keen to try out more watches from AliExpress now.


Ratings

Product Quality: 4/5
Accuracy of Description: 5/5
Similarity to Original: 3/5 I can't tell if it's just a coincidence that it looks very similar to the Around the World watch from Urban Outfitters


Contributor: Rachel, @RachelElsewhere