tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post7083097315256490454..comments2023-10-15T00:48:34.146-07:00Comments on Madame Mari Mortem: Spooky Basket: Killstar Stuff.Mari Mortemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-29429421282552750782017-08-27T14:18:10.752-07:002017-08-27T14:18:10.752-07:00I've found that some of my things that I'v...I've found that some of my things that I've made years ago are still going pretty strong. I now just making my own stuff I find whole process enjoyable.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306376518336141023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-5655546758129363412017-08-25T21:06:19.937-07:002017-08-25T21:06:19.937-07:00It's very unfortunate. Reeeally wanted Killsta...It's very unfortunate. Reeeally wanted Killstar to be different, and to be fair, it's not quite as bad as other brands... but I suppose we're no longer able to expect great quality with our top dollar =/<br />I think my standards would be different if they weren't such big names.Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-76374514681516013662017-08-25T20:25:47.333-07:002017-08-25T20:25:47.333-07:00True true, I'm not sure why I remain surprised...True true, I'm not sure why I remain surprised that yet another brand has let me down. Though this one wasn't as bad as Kreepsville. On par with Sourpuss, though... the one dress I bought is so faded now, and the one I made to dupe it is still so vibrant and fresh. Though to be fair, that Sourpuss dress is two years old... but my galaxy dress which is now the same age is still trucking along... heck even a skirt I made a decade ago is still very much wearable and only slightly faded!Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-44869599721788607412017-08-25T20:22:45.543-07:002017-08-25T20:22:45.543-07:00Now it may just be me, I have so far been the only...Now it may just be me, I have so far been the only one I read having this same experience with this bag. I may just be really really unlucky... which doesn't at all surprise me, hahah. Everything I touch crumbles and withers in my grasp. I'm not Mortem for nuthin' lololololMari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-81327944852224628122017-08-25T20:20:00.422-07:002017-08-25T20:20:00.422-07:00Ooooh, that's very generous of the shop to do ...Ooooh, that's very generous of the shop to do that for you!<br />I can't believe what people are paying for up there-- we're supposed to be close neighbors...Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-19532803733580822852017-08-25T20:16:47.368-07:002017-08-25T20:16:47.368-07:00I feel rather guilty for saying this, but I'm ...I feel rather guilty for saying this, but I'm glad I didn't spend any of my actual dollars on this bag. I think I would be much more annoyed than I was.<br />That's a shame about the belt... really love it too. Heck, if I see it on sale though, I may just snag it and redo it in a better quality-- if anything else the hardware might be worth the dollar lol.Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-27485883919187670292017-08-25T20:15:11.648-07:002017-08-25T20:15:11.648-07:00Sales are good! But I definitely agree with you, f...Sales are good! But I definitely agree with you, face value... I dunno, these made me do a double take as well.<br /><br />Disturbia, huh? I haven't heard of them so you may be right on that one, though I am not in tune with what's what, even in my own area. Worth a look!<br />Thank you =)Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-28805983610385366452017-08-25T20:10:33.258-07:002017-08-25T20:10:33.258-07:00It's a fairly easy fix even for the un-crafty ...It's a fairly easy fix even for the un-crafty type =)<br />But it can get pricey, I couldn't find a smaller pack of leather rivets than a 30 count, and they were $10 at Tandy with a gold tier membership =(<br />Plus the tool in order to apply them correctly, it runs about $5 to $8 with a coupon at any other craft shop.<br />Luckily I can always use rivets of any kind... but, someone who wouldn't ever use them from there on out-- that's a lot of money for just two rivet replacements =SMari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145952481626414717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-42553737713817542612017-08-25T10:14:04.289-07:002017-08-25T10:14:04.289-07:00I find that Killstar is very hit and miss. Some of...I find that Killstar is very hit and miss. Some of the things I have ordered have been very nice while others have been terrible quality. I also find that the sizing is quite inconsistent. Vulcan_Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11347496680018156439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-30575233245421949822017-08-24T16:32:00.558-07:002017-08-24T16:32:00.558-07:00I've seen a lot of Kill Star items and I find ...I've seen a lot of Kill Star items and I find they don't appeal to my taste. I feel some of the products are overpriced for what they are. I feel this way about a lot of alternative fashion brands. Also, I am not keen on their patterns I find their some what garish. I do like some of their items just not enough to pay for their prices. Each to their own. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306376518336141023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-18270045769864727642017-08-24T05:42:05.478-07:002017-08-24T05:42:05.478-07:00I have that bag too but I haven't worn it yet....I have that bag too but I haven't worn it yet. I'm saving it for a night out. I might go ahead and replace the rivets like you suggested. I ordered a few items recently so I should do a post also. I'm impressed with how fast they ship items and the quality has been ok so far. Oh goodness I'm behind on posts! Mary Mourninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591017410886827287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-23167128399605053172017-08-24T05:40:07.616-07:002017-08-24T05:40:07.616-07:00Oooh cool that you were able to salvage the bag. I...Oooh cool that you were able to salvage the bag. I bought from Killstar, I am from Canada. The customs fees are pretty high. The owner of my local goth shop often places orders with them and we can tack on items to avoid paying the fees. Syl (There's Bats In My Coffee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12044895892241124577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-83623081102406290562017-08-24T05:08:04.590-07:002017-08-24T05:08:04.590-07:00Good save with the rivet! I'm glad you reviewe...Good save with the rivet! I'm glad you reviewed this because I always wondered about this bag. It looked like a well-made bag in the photos. I have a few dresses and a body suit, the pentagram belt, and earrings. The quality is good for all for the price point, except for pleather on the belt. 5th Avenue Gothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15631503951105585937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-54954170634005990612017-08-24T02:53:58.412-07:002017-08-24T02:53:58.412-07:00I have a couple of their skater dresses which are ...I have a couple of their skater dresses which are cute and durable - but I did buy them at sale prices and I'm not sure they're worth paying face value for (they do very good sales in the UK, to be fair). Their fabric is hit and miss - when they use jersey it's lovely, when they use synthetic it can be shiny and trashy. I have just bought their fluffy lunar jumper for autumn and that is just gorgeous. I would say girl's stuff sizes quite small - I'm a petite UK 8/10 (US 4/6) and I am a medium in KS. <br /><br />I also bought KS's wiccan flats and they ae nice but I'm not that keen on pleather shoes and they're probably not as durable as I'd like. <br /><br />As a brand in a similar mould I prefer Disturbia but I suspect they may be UK based only. Their quality is consistently better and they do some lovely pieces. <br /><br />Jane :)<br />www.irregularfiction.wordpress.com <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486103715531710138.post-97797719425286752017-08-24T02:17:39.207-07:002017-08-24T02:17:39.207-07:00It's good it was fixable, although for anyone ...It's good it was fixable, although for anyone not as crafty this would be an even bigger issue! Laura Morriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402692693911867276noreply@blogger.com