
December 16, 2016
Dear Frannie Friday--Zaful Review
The folks at Zaful were kind enough to send me three pieces to review from their website. I have been really stoked about this review because these pieces are all so on trend! I knew I would want more professional photo help with these than my trusty tripod, so I enlisted the help of one of my dearest friends, Allison. We could only carve out one Monday night to take these--and that happened to be the Monday before we got the Arctic Blast. Let me tell you--taking these photos was tortuously cold but also extremely fun! For locations, we got to use Larimer Street (my favorite street in Denver) and Union Station (where I have always wanted to shoot, but now know why I haven't . . . #sociallyawkwardintrovert).
As for working with Zaful, it was extremely generous and easy. They allotted me $50, which was plentiful for their site. I could not believe how low the prices were! The only difficulty is that because the clothes are coming from another country, the shipping time is much longer. I think from request to receipt of the items was about 2-3 weeks.
Mesh Panelled Maxi Dress
As soon as I saw a nearly identical dress on Happily Grey some time ago, I was immediately in love with it. But I knew I would never be able to afford or pull it off. Well, thanks to Zaful, I did. This look is clearly too edgy for work, but will be great in the spring and summer months for casual parties. I would even venture to say that you could do this dress up for a NYE dress as long as you are not outside. #freezing I added some other trendy pieces to this look including a choker and velvet booties that I am equally in love with.
Price--This dress is amazingly affordable at $31.99. As I said, it is a near replica of a dress I saw on the blog Happily Grey which likely retailed for hundreds of dollars.
Quality--For the most part, I was extremely impressed with the quality of this dress. It is long enough to not be awkward, the actual cotton part of the dress was thick and sturdy. The only flaw I could see, which may likely and reasonably continue is that there was a small rip in the left sleeve where the sheer fabric met the cotton. It was a major bummer and the reason why my left arm is always placed where you can't see the small hole. But it is easily fixed; I just don't know if this will likely continue with other pieces of the dress where these two fabrics meet. The neckline of this dress was a lot lower than I anticipated. This is kind of unfortunate in that you don't get that whole "naked" look from the top on down, but it worked out well for me to add this cami underneath since I was not such a fan of showing off my tummy anyhow.
Dress-Zaful, c/o
Choker-Sol Theory
Earrings-gifted
Velvet Booties-Shein
Olive Green Loose Velvet Midi Dress
This dress is a perfect, on trend holiday dress. The rich olive color, the modest length and the soft velvet make it perfect to mix and mingle with relatives or at the office. I chose a more edgy kind of look for this dress by adding the casual striped tee underneath and the fishnet socks and black booties. However, this dress could easily be dressed up with a faux fur stole and heels. My review of this dress is as follows:
Price--Reasonable. This dress is $16.49 on the site, which is much less or comprable than you would find in most stores or online at a common retail store such as H&M or Forever 21.
Quality--This dress is really perfect. It seems quality in its production, the fabric is nice and heavy, the length is modest, as noted above, and the color is outstanding. I have no qualms about this dress whatsoever.
Velvet Dress-Zaful, c/o
Shirt-Target
Fishnet Socks-c/o
Booties-Ralph Lauren, thrifted
Necklace-Charming Charlies
The Bell Sleeves Off Shoulder Top
Well if this look doesn't encompass all things en vogue and boho right now, I don't know what does. Choker, flares, off the shoulder top with bell sleeves. It's got it all. The blouse is the item that I received from Zaful and am reviewing here. The following are my critiques of this blouse.
Price--Reasonable. This blouse is priced at $14, which is far less than anything that you would see in a department store.
Quality--I loved the concept of this blouse. The sleeves are extremely exaggerated, which I actually appreciate greatly. I loved the boho vibe of this blouse for sure. The back of this blouse is super sexy and I love that there is detail in the back of the blouse. Two areas that this blouse lost me at were 1) it was a bit more cropped than I would have liked. On its face, it was just long enough, but I did have to keep tugging it down, which is problematic in an off-shoulder blouse. 2) The biggest conflict I had with the blouse was that rather than it being white, it was actually sheer, which means that I constantly need to wear something underneath it. This is also a bit problematic for me and my consistent mom-tummy (I'm learning to accept it slowly).
Top-Zaful, c/o
Jeans-Target
Booties-thrifted
Choker-Inspyre Boutique
Earrings-gifted
All in all, my experience with Zaful was extremely positive. My interactions have been very pleasant and even prompt--even with the time difference! I would highly recommend checking them out on their website, Facebook or follow them on Pinterest! For extra Christmas holiday savings, be sure to checkout their specials here.

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
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Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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