❀ Hello Daffodils! ❀
I've been on a bit of a roll with reviews lately, it makes me extremely happy to have something to share with you all! Today's little letter is going to be all about a new Japanese fashion brand that's been floating about the Instagram community recently, known as Sky Rose!
When I initially came across the advert that Sky Rose was looking for promoters, I shied away from the opportunity. The brand comes across as an elegant mix of sweet girly and mature girly, similar to the pieces Emiria Wiz creates; and with beautiful Nachos as the selling model and lovely Alice promoting them, I thought the brand to be out of my league. Still, with reassurance from the sweetest girls of the Liz Lisa IG community, I took a leap and was accepted as an official promoter! ~yay! I was beyond excited to receive the opportunity to review and share my opinions with the many J-Fashion gals who have been buzzing about this brand since launch!
Please note, while the item in the review below was sponsored by Sky Rose, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
About Sky Rose
Sky Rose is a brand formed in 2017, from a team passionate about creating timeless designs that help girls feel their cutest; whether the occasion is a work setting, a late night date, or when one simply wants to feel their best, Sky Rose is dedicated to making girls worldwide smile through fashion.
Unlike many a Japanese brand, Sky Rose has worked closely with westerners from the start and has taken great consideration when forming the heart of their brand to better cater J-Fashion lovers worldwide. They not only offer shipping worldwide straight from their web-shop, they also offer a wider selection of sizes to choose from, so more girls may have the opportunity to experience their clothing line.
You can check out their social media with the links below:
フィッシュテイルマキシーとボレローセット｜Drop Back Dress & Bolero SET
Item: Available here
Material: Chiffon & Lace
Size: S, Length: 126~130 ｜Bust: 90~94｜Waist: 66~70
Price: ¥13,000 exc. tax
Prior to receiving the dress, I had received an email from Sky Rose entailing of the discount set that would be offered to commence this new drop back dress. Their current promotion offers a free bolero with the purchase of this dress, of course only while supplies last! While this review is of the dress only, please don't miss your chance for the free bolero if you're considering this dress even in the slightest!
Once again, I don't have proper photos of the enveloping for the dress, though I don't believe it's anywhere near as lovely as the inside! Inside, however, the dress was wrapped pristine in an airtight bag, with their logo printed on the front. How cute is that?
Even their tag was beautifully designed, printed with a lovely rose and their catchphrase, "Freedom Like The Sky, Beauty Like The Rose". While the colours are slightly more pink than my usual pastel tones, the idea of owning a dress in a rose hue makes me feel closer to the flowers I admire so very much.🌹
After pulling the dress from the bag, what first caught my eye were the details that adorned the front! Prior to, I had only seen the dress on Nachos, and wasn't quite able to see the gem studs and lacy frills! It was certainly a lovely surprise!
The prong set studs were securely sewn on, not even the littlest bit loose, which is often a problem I run into with accents like gems or even buttons! What they say is true, you get what you pay for: and if I'm going to be paying for something, I prefer the embellishments to all be in tact! The two lace bows on front are sewn on, so while you can't remove them, they look too cute to want to, in my own opinion. With a price point of ￥13,000 (not including the ￥5500 bolero, currently free with purchase) excluding tax, I wouldn't want or expect any less.
The back, quite possibly my favourite part, is a traditional corset style, very similar to a few Liz Lisa designs! I simply love styles like this, not only for looks, but for the versatility they give to the wearer. I gave the strings a decent tug, just for good measure, and nothing seemed to pull from the sides. While I wouldn't suggest being rough with them, they are quite durable for those who may need to pull them just that bit tighter...
Then, after a closer study of the pattern of the dress, I noticed their logo printed on among the rose buds. Once again, this is very similar to what Liz Lisa and even Ank Rouge has done in the past, and seems to be quite popular for Japanese brands aimed at younger women.
As stated at the beginning, the material is a chiffon with lace detailing, and a white slip sewn on underneath. While I love maxi dresses, I often run into a problem with material...either there's no slip underneath or the entire dress is made of cotton, which isn't exactly suitable for Florida's two seasons: warm and boiling.
Now, whether or not this is a perk is entirely up to the wearer, however this dress comes with built in bra cups. For someone such as myself, it's a bit of a blessing in disguise as it makes my chest seem bigger than it truly is. While I didn't quite have enough to fill it out, the consideration was welcomed. With that being said, it could be a downfall for others who may have trouble fitting into these preshaped cups, which poses a problem! Please do yourself a favour and carefully read the sizing before purchase to ensure that you have no trouble fitting into the top.
Overall Review
♡ Service/shipping: After the initial email exchange, Sky Rose was kind enough to let me know my dress was on it's way. If you sign up for an account, you'll be able to view your order history, status, and all of the important details! From the date of which it was posted to the date it arrived at my doorstop, EMS shipping took only 3 days to process. I was amazed at the speed, although it could just be that I was lucky with shipments!
♡ Quality: As an overall score, I'm thrilled with the quality of this dress. The chiffon is light-weight and the print is clearly visible, with no pixelating or stretching of the images or print. The stitching along the seams is uniform and I while there were few loose thread ends to snip, that happens with just about every article of clothing! The lace, while a bit heavier in material, isn't jagged or hard, nor is it itchy as it lines along the underarm. The straps are thin and adjustable, similar to the corset of the back, giving the wearer the choice of how high, low, tight, or loose they'd like to wear it!
♡ Price: At ￥13,000, excluding tax and shipping, I would most definitely have to desire this dress greatly to purchase it on a whim. Otherwise, I would personally either wait for a sale or save for it over a period of time. It's not to say the item isn't worth the price, as the quality absolutely warrants the high price tag; however, Sky Rose gives off a luxurious brand feel and their price point most certainly reflects it.
Below you'll find shots of the dress worn. It was an absolutely perfect choice for the local flower gardens, where I felt as beautiful as the flowers themselves...
The biggest thank you to my dearest friend Mike for not only putting up with my incessant whining about the heat, aching feet, and more, but for taking these lovely photos for me! You're the real star this time around~
I'm as a happy as a bumblebee in a fresh flower field! For someone who initially was concerned about not suiting a dress with a more mature look, I couldn't be more pleased with it. Sky Rose's words of finding comfort within the clothes you wear truly resonates with me when I wear this piece, as I felt a whole new sense of me. While the future may bring more cutesy Sky Rose designs for me, I'll always treasure this dress and the majesty I felt when wearing it. I may not have a million dollars, but I sure feel like it in this dress. ♡
If you're interested in a piece from the ever so lovely Sky Rose, please use my coupon code 'lulurose10' to receive 10% off of your purchase. As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading and I hope this may have been helpful for you!
With love, always,
Lucy
