Melissa H.

I was already a member at JewelMint and decided to sign up at StyleMint too. The concept of the site is great--I love basics--but once I finally got my tees, I wasn't so impressed with the overall quality (which I had heard such good things about). The sizing is also kind of inconsistent. It helps to pay attention to the measurement chart, but you could still end up with something that you're swimming in. Just like with JewelMint, you kind of have to do look up reviews and photos to decide on the fit/quality. The tees I got are super soft, but what worries me is that on one of them, the stitching seems a little flimsy. I'll stay signed up for the meantime, but I definitely don't like this site as much as JewelMint.

This is such a great site--if you're a visual person, you'll love it.

What it does is allow you to collect ("pin"–via a cute "pin it" button placed neatly in your toolbar) everything you love on the web and organize it into categories ("boards"). You can cluster your favourite whatevers (art, photographs, clothes, recipes, interiors, quotes etc) on a pretty little page, which you can share with the rest of the Pinterest world (and whomever chooses to "follow" you), and, in turn, follow any other boards you like, and pick up new "pins" by "repinning."

It's super inspiring, perfect for planning, and it's also great for picking up helpful DIYS and recipes too.

I actually love this site and can see why so many people do too. It's exciting to see the new designs that come out every month, and most of the pieces are very beautiful and unique. JewelMint has really made me love jewelry and changing up my look. Before I signed up, I basically just wore the same few high-end pieces I have to death. I love having a little collection of cute statement rings and necklaces to mix things up.

One negative: the quality is kind of hit and miss. So it really pays to do research (i. E. look up blogger reviews/videos to see how the pieces look in real life). If you do this, you shouldn't have any problems, seeing as most of their top-selling and most reviewed pieces are usually the ones that are the best quality (I have a few that definitely look and feel more expensive than $30.00, but I also have some pieces that are a little disappointing, but that was before I starting doing my homework and seeing what others had to say about them).

The customer service is okay, I haven't really had any real problems yet, so I can't completely review them on how they handle difficult situations (like charging you even after you skipped the month--which thankfully hasn't happened to me), but I have used their live chat to ask quick questions, and they're always very helpful and responsive.

I also love that they have a Facebook shop that allows you to earn points and redeem them for rewards that you can use to save money off your purchases. They also usually have a lot of promos going on for both new and existing members.

The only thing I don't really like is the $9.99 shipping fee for Canadians. But there's not much they can really do about that.

I love this site. It's so great for buying handmade and vintage. I've only been a member for a short time, but so far I have picked up some really beautiful jewelry and a lovely organic silk-screened tee. It's one of the best sites for shopping because you know you're going to get something unique that's been a complete labour of love. It's also a great community and a way to stumble onto new things you've never considered before. Plus there's the bonus of supporting local sellers. I can't believe how many shops are based where I live! I definitely recommend Etsy.