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Product review: Pearl Necklace Freshwater Cultured Pearls with Heart Anniversary Gifts for Women - VIKI LYNN

This is a very nice pearl necklace made out of natural pearls.  The pearls are well matched but they do have the tiny variations is shape and size which is typical of natural freshwater pearls.  What I really like about this necklace is that both ends of it have a clasp and they latch on to the hear shape piece.  It is much easier to clip that other clasps - I can do it without having to look at it.  It is also possible to remove the heart and insert a different piece of jewelry or just clasps two claws together. The size of the earring is rated as 7mm to 8mm and my digital caliper shows 8.83mm (measuring in the  direction) and 7.28 (measuring in the short direction). The silver heart has S925 stamp as well as VIKI LYNN logo. I think the necklace looks very classy. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product review: Clorts Women's Suede Waterproof Hiking Shoe Walking Sneaker Trail Shoes HKL828

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The is a super comfortable shoe, but it runs small. I normally wear size 7.5 and based on description recommendation to order 1/2 or 1 size larger I ordered 8.5 and it is a perfect fit. I can wear them with regular or hiking socks.  They weight 11.9 oz and feel pretty light. The shoe is a combination of suede and mesh. Suede is the dark and the medium grey, the mesh is the light grey color.  The sole is knobby and has good traction.   The shoe has slight arch support and the shape of the sole is very comfortable, it feels slightly cushy. The packaging was good, the shoes had paper inserts so they were not deformed in shipping. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product review: SWHITE Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace Irregular Handmade Baroque

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I really like this necklace. It has a very unique look. It is made out of irregular shaped pearls. No two are the same in shape or color. The only thing these irregular pearls have in common is that they have have non-spherical shapes. Each pearl has a lot of character: from almost round shape to curved, pinch, and lumpy. I have never seen pearls like that before and looked up to find that they have a name. They are called Baroque pearls. Both ends of the strand have a claw closure, so I can wear the necklace as a long strand (15" long) or clip it in the middle to form a different shape. The necklace has gold colored balls (made out of stainless steel) as spaces. They are small and set off the irregular shapes of the pears very well. The package include a box and a cleaning cloth. I measured a few random individual pearls with a digital caliper. I picked two what I thought were representative of the smaller and larger pearls in the necklace and got: 14.34mm mm and 12.84 mm in size...

Product review: Aqueena Men's&Women's 100% Merino Wool Scarf

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This wool scarf has a perfect size - not too long and not too short just under 71" and just under 12" wide.  The length is enough to wrap around the neck and have the ends hanging down in the front  below the waist. This scarf is wool so it is not fluffy like cashmere scarves but it is pretty soft for a wool scarf, it is not itchy and quite warm. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product review: ONEMIX Women's Air Cushion Running Shoes Lightweight Walking Jogging Gym Outdoor Exercise Drive Athletic Sneakers

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I got these sneakers in June 2016, and they have become my favorite sneakers. They  are incredible comfortable and I like the colors that match many of my outfits. I normally wear size 7 to 7.5 shoe and ordered size 7 sneakers (as it was the maximum size available at the time). They turned out to be a good fit, there is still about 1/2" left at the toe. They seem to fit somewhat looser than a typical size 7 shoe both in length and width (more like a 7.5 size). They provide good arch support and cushioning at the heel. The colors and the design are very attractive. The package included two sets of color coordinated shoe laces (the shoe laces are in solid purple and solid teal color). You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product reivew: Clogs Store Clogs Store Women's Shoe for Lawn and Garden / made in Russia

These clogs are made out of recycled EVA plastic.  They have no scent.  The clogs are very comfortable, I wear size 7.5 shoe and ordered size 8 US (37 Russian size).  As you see in the photos and video the clogs are very good fit in both size and width.  I use them as house slippers during the summer - they are comfortable and cool. There are enough holes to provide good ventilation.  I am a fan of Crocs and these are just as comfortable at a better price. I am very pleased! You can find these clogs on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product review: IRIS GEMMA 1 Pair of Hypoallergenic White Gold Plated Punk Sun Ear Cuff Ear Jacket Earrings

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I liked the picture on the listing that showed the silver spokes visible behind behind the ear. Unfortunately on my ears if you place the jacket behind the ear you can see only the very tips of the spokes and this does not look nice. On the positive side the jacket takes any stud earring so I can use it not only with this earring but my own. From the hole in the middle of the jacket to the bottom of jacket the length is 1/2".  So you can measure if these jackets will work for you. The seller's description says that some people need to bend the earrings to fit their ear. Maybe this description means that the seller suggests that the jacket's spokes have to be straightened by the buyer to make them longer (they are at a 90 degree angle so they surround the bead if the jacket is placed in front of the ear). However, I do not have tools to reshape the earrings and I am sure if I did they would come out crooked as I have no experience in manipulating tiny earring parts.  I real...

Product review: IRIS GEMMA Silver Leaf Ear Cuff Crawler Earrings Ear Climber Studs Hypoallergenic Pairs

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These silver-colored earrings are 1 1/8" long.  You put them in as any regular earring and then twist them up. It stays in that position by compressing the ear from the front and from the back.  The compression is not painful but I do feel it because my ear is not used to feeling something in that area. Sometimes it falls out of the position but it looks nice when it hangs down as well so it is not a problem when I can't fix it right away.  Attached photos show it in both position.  I am not sure of the material of the earrings (description says gold plated) but I do know that if they had any nickel my ears would itch and they do not itch, so they are nickel free. I like the earrings, I did not have anything like them before. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product review: Aris A Velvet Burnout Garden Bird Swing Jacket

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This review of Aris A Velvet Burnout Garden Bird Swing Jacket The waterfall shape is flattering to any figure. It looks beautiful and very dressy. It is made out of a combination of thin black velvet and colorful panels of burnout velvet. This is a very pretty jacket.  I got a lot of compliments when I wore it. The jackets is lined and you can see its construction in attached photos. The craftsmanship of the piece is very good - neat seams and no loose threads. The cut is generous and because of the lining it slips on easily (velvet or burnout velvet without lining can cling), I can wear it with a thin blouse or a thicker sweater. The material is 70% rayon and 30% silk. The jacket has no buttons, so it is quite forgiving in fitting a variety of sizes: it works well whether the fit is a little large or a little small, it still works fine because it drapes in folds in the front. It has a flowing look when it just moves in the air as I walk. The sizing in the Amazon product descriptio...

Product review: Yadebao Tie Belt Rack Organizer Hanger

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The hanger is made out of thick plastic, you slide the belt from the side and the belt buckle is too thick to fall through the slot.  The hanger can pivot side to side if one side is heavier than the other so you have to distribute the belts evenly.  When I remove the belt I want to wear I make sure that I leave the empty slot closer to the center by moving another belt if the one I want was on the end. The belt hanger holds 14 belts.  Before this hanger I used a round ring belt hanger, and it took a little more re-arranging to get each belt out of the opening. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★☆

Product review: 925 sterling Silver White Opal Hoop Earring

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The opal inlays are colorful and the hoop shape is very pretty.  The earrings are a nice size.  They are not oversize so they look classy. They are 3/4" in size. In attached photos I show them in 1/2" grid as well as in my hand and ear for size reference. The workmanship is nice: neat and without imperfections.  The metal is 925 sterling silver (there is a 925 stamp on the inside).  My ears starts itching within an hour if nickel is part of the alloy and I have no problems wearing them all day long without getting itchy ears.  Overall,  they exceeded my expectations. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★

Product review: ONEMIX Women's Air Cushion Running Shoes

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I got the lady's version of these sneakers in blue and pink. The sneakers are very comfortable.  The sneakers are made in China for Chinese market so picking the right size could have been tricky, but the seller provides a helpful chart a the bottom of the listing (which I am also including below) which was accurate and worked out well for me. I normally wear US size shoe 7.5 and selected size 8 based on the chart.  The fit is good, I am able to wear them with both thick and thin socks.  The sneakers do not have a separate shoe tongue, instead it is a one piece shoe which makes it a little harder to put on.  Initially I needed to use a shoe horn but as I wear it it is getting easier and easier to slide my foot into the shoe. The shoes provide good arch support and cushioning at the heel. The colors and the design are nice (dark blue and bright pink).  I liked that the package included an extra set of shoe laces (in blue color). In addition the package also inclu...

Product review: Marino Men's Genuine Leather Ratchet Dress Belt

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This is a unique belt, it does not have your typical buckle and holes. It is held together by a ratcheting system. It holds very well but it is less forgiving about the fit because it only holds in a 9" area where the ratcheting system is attached on the reverse side. If someone's size is on a border line of how the belt fits it is something to keep in mind. This belt is missing a loop to hold the long end of the belt for those who fit at the low end of the range. If the tail is too long for your taste the buckle can be removed in order to trim the belt to my size and then secure it back neatly. I really like the ratchet mechanism. It is quick and easy and holds well. The leather is a nice quality, the belt is thick, and the stitching is neat. You can find it on Amazon by following this link. Product review ★★★★★