Thursday, December 24, 2015

"Duped" - Scammed by an Online Clothing Site that Advertises on FB!

 
 
While scrolling through Facebook you happen to pass an ad for the most beautiful dress you've ever seen; you look below and notice the rock bottom price.  Now that you know it's in your price range you begin picturing yourself in it.  It doesn't take long before you're ready to order.  One rationalizes, DressLily has over 5 million "likes" on FB, they must be legit.  The item reviews on the site seem to check out and the claims of amazing customer service is enough to put ones mind at ease --- is it too good to be true? 
 
It was for me!  I was SCAMMED!  I don't want this to happen to anyone else, so I'm telling my story.  I decided to make the BEST of a bad situation by turning this terrible transaction into a fun project by sharing my experience and hopefully rescuing others from the same fashion fate.  I was duped; therefore, I tried duplicating the pictures from the DressLily website against the items from my order to show the difference in what is being advertised and what is being received.  Before I show you these ridiculous pictures, let me quickly tell you a little about my story.
 
I have scoliosis.  I've been hiding for years behind over sized clothes because of a protruding shoulder.  I would purchase loose fitting clothes to help hide my deformity.  It affected my life in a major way.  I was very insecure about my back.  After 20 years of hiding, last December I found a new treatment option.  I was ecstatic!  I began treatment last December and it has changed my life.  My back looks so much better! 
 
 
So recently, I've been able to donate many of the over sized clothes that I didn't like and slowly begin replacing them with clothes I LOVE.  In order to do this I asked my husband to get me clothes for Christmas.  I went to the DressLily website and picked all my favorites and he ordered them.  My entire Christmas budget was used for this order. I was so excited to receive them, but when they arrived and I opened the package, all I wanted to do was cry. I know I'm blessed and there are a lot bigger problems in the world right now, but this was the first time I've ever been able to confidently order shirts from a website.  Before this day I'd never order shirts online -- I had to try them on first to make sure they hid my protruding shoulder.  So this was a special event for me ---- and then this happened!!  I was so discouraged, but I snapped out of it.  I realized I could turn this into an opportunity to help others avoid the same situation!  So, let's look at the pictures!!!!!
 
The first picture is the item I ordered; the second picture is me with the item I received.  What do you think?!!
 

This shirt actually came with misspellings.  It should say, "A girl knows her limits -
A wise girl knows she has none."  Plus, it's made out of different fabric and cut differently around
the neckline.
 
Notice the uneven cut around the neckline, the lace hanging from the sleeve, the cut of the
 dress/waistline is inconsistent, the bottom of the dress is shaped differently, and it's made of
different fabric.

 
 
This shirt doesn't seem so bad on it's own, but look a little closer.  There are two seams down the front
of my shirt that are not in the pictured shirt.  For an even closer look see the picture below.
 
  

These two seams shouldn't be there.
  
My shirt is made out of different fabric (very thin) and like all of the other items
very poor quality.

This is the worst item of all!  It looks nothing like what I ordered.  I wouldn't even wear this
for a Halloween costume!  Look at the horrid waistline!

This one doesn't seem to look that bad, right!  Obviously the fabric is different, but see the picture
below for an up close look at the poor quality around the sleeves.

The lace isn't sewn to the shirt properly.  It pulls away from the fabric underneath.
 

Wow, this shirt is all sorts of messed up; there's no extra flap sewn on the front of mine.
  It's also made out of different fabric.

The embroidery is wider, the shirt is cut differently, and I'm certain it's
made out of different fabric.  See below for more on this one.

Poor quality - not even sewn all of the way.

Made of different fabric.  Look at the sleeves- they're clearly different.
Also, there's a hole under the sleeve - see below.

 
Well, that's my crazy little story.  I hope telling it helps others avoid a hassle. 




Sunday, December 20, 2015

It's What's on the Inside that Counts!

 
 
 
It's what's on the inside that counts!  We all have THOSE days --- days of weakness, pain, insecurity, and doubt.  Those DAYS do not define us!  Those moments are temporary.  Keep the hope because ONE day, ONE moment, ONE encounter can change our lives forever! 
 
*Determination
*Vigor
*Motivation
*Gumption
*Inspiration
*Strength
 
 
It's these qualities that get me through each day.  It's what gets me out of bed at 5 a.m. to do my home therapy exercises.

 







And when I get home after working 10 hours, instead of relaxing, it's what gives me the strength to do my home therapy exercises all over again.

It's what's on the inside that counts - it gives me the strength to fight each day.  Do I know what the future holds? NO........ BUT if I don't fight, I'll never know what great things can be achieved!

Yes, it's what's on the inside that counts!  It's how I've been able to attain the results that I have so far.  Through treatment my pain is gone, my thoracic curve has gone from 42.5 degrees to 38, the appearance of my back has improved, as well as my quality of life! 

For years I had many bad days - but ONE day, One moment, One encounter changed my life and gave me the hope to get where I'm at now and it's giving me the determination to press on.....

Whatever you're going through --- don't give up!  Sometimes we have to just start walking in order to find our destination, our destiny.  If we don't take the first step we'll never go anywhere.

Enjoy this day to the fullest!