I Bought MORE Beautiful Pieces Online *expectation vs. reality*

[@diana35395]

The song has GOTTA be Coconuts right?

[@MiaMaples]

OMG YES

[@batterybroken]

Congratulations 😂👏🏽 I had no clue what it was lol

[@apersonthatexists.]

YIPPEROO

[@fallenaster]

oooohhhhh my brain could not figure it out even though i love that song😭

[@jayelyyn]

omg. i’m glad it’s not a song i know 😭 i was sitting there like ?????????????

[@jamierosalie6378]

I know it must suck to have to critique small businesses but I think its super important to let people know if an items itchy, specially if you're paying a lot and then can't wear it so thank you for your honesty!

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

Especially if a small business is charging 300+ on that first outfit!

[@Kaivijs]

Also that can be fixed by puting ribbon on the seams. Honestly for that price I would have assumed that they do that.

[@aqua_girl2]

The business can’t improve if it doesn’t get honest feedback, either.

[@esz1430]

@@Kaivijs yes this - they could cover those seams - they arent curved so it shouldnt be difficult.

[@greatestever247]

I’m pretty sure small businesses list the type of fabrics & stitching used, which the consumer can see the types of fabrics & decide if they’d be too sensitive to it or not Not just small businesses, but all

[@ehudson2610]

The heart bags are not really my personal style, but the craftsmanship on them is STUNNING!!

[@MiaMaples]

SO BEAUTIFUL

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and is killing people! boycott and unsubscribe 😡

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and continues to 🔫 people! boycott and unsubscribe

[@briggyb]

None of the things in the video are my style but she's so cute I love watching it all. 😊

[@lindagore3307]

1st one costs way too much!!

[@theoriginalbreakage]

as a small business owner, i always include a personal note that ive hand signed in every order. however, the note includes an ingredients list and care instructions. so its a good way to personalize it but also have it be essential to the items recieved

[@tanyad7073]

I do the same, even when I sell items on Mercari! I feel like that personal experience goes a long way.

[@pixieinx]

I keep the handwritten notes, hand written notes/ letters is a lost art.

[@faultyfox669]

I really like getting them with items, and I actually have a small stack now cause I do keep them along with any really intricate detailed tags. I think it's a nice personal touch from local/small businesses that I might maybe sometimes forget exist 😅 otherwise

[@catplant9726]

@@tanyad7073 It does! I always remark to my friends or family on thoughtful notes or wrapping with online purchases and save the notes or business cards to remember stores I liked! The extra touches always make my day!

[@sunkittens1306]

ahhhh, yes, as a buyer I always love those cards, because most small business pricing is expensive for me (which is not fault of the business owners of course!!) so I can only support them once in a awhile as a treat for myself and I always kept those little notes in my journals, it's always extra special when the notes are personal and hand signed🥰

[@YoungDymisty]

20:58 it’s so interesting when you watch Naomi Jon, HopeScope, and Mia trying out the same things and seeing their different takes. And what they each noticed or didn’t notice about the same items. 😊

[@ashleyang661]

Finally found someone with the same taste of KZbinrs Mia and hopescope r my favs😢😢

[@dollitias]

i watch them too!!!

[@Taytaycuppycakes]

That’s so funny because I watch all 3 too!! ❤

[@janetshepherd7872]

Me too! Mia and Naomi especially are my comfort KZbinrs ❤

[@peppipontinen9502]

I don’t really vibe with Hope, I don’t think she takes ethics into consideration as well as Mia. But Mia really is one of The best!

[@hollyjh3147]

I always love the notes and postcards by small creators. I can't often afford to buy them, but when I do, I save the cards in my journal and write what I bought from them, how much it cost, how much I like it, and more. Some brands have such gorgeous art that I frame the postcard and use it on my wall in my art room as inspiration. If you ever have an excess of those little cards, you can always donate them to a scrap store. There are many art scrap stores and charities that focus on reduse, reuse, and recycle.

[@user-uz6xc2qg7r]

that's cute !

[@SpookyScarletShadow]

A fellow card collector! I love keeping the little cards I get from small businesses!

[@emilyyoder401]

Personally I love the little notes left in my orders from small businesses, it makes it feel so much more personal!

[@charonsfantasy]

I feel like i'm valued as an actual person and not just a command number

[@riggamorrischan]

That and a lot of the times they have really cool artwork/logos/promo shoots that you can use

[@MelodyFirstMyDearThenLyrics]

I actually save them! The hand written messages and notes of thanks are equally appreciated.

[@mgracie8129]

As a small business owner in the UK you give me hope that there are people that appreciate us and will pay our prices. It's a real struggle being told you are too expensive even though you don't actually make that much per item 😅

[@dzdztar4612]

Oh please some of you really price things ridiculously ... Yeah i understand the struggle but some of you just go way overboard

[@mgracie8129]

@@dzdztar4612 we cover our expenses and our time... If you are happy with modern slavery go right ahead 🤣. But most of us have skills that have taken years to get to a professional standard. Any machinery we use is expensive and that needs covering too. We don't charge things just for the hell of it. Most people are just used to crappy tat now that the value of things have decreased. If I charged £1.50 for my baby leggings I'd be a slave by my own making. They cost £6 in time alone. (This doesn't include drop shipping businesses, just those that actually make something)

[@sonian7234]

The problem most of the time is not people's stinginess (or preferring fast fashion) but the fact that we ourselves are not paid enough to support small businesses. I live in UK and I cannot afford to pay lets say £150 for a handmade blouse, that is to say I don't think it's overpriced I simply cannot afford it. That's why I don't buy stuff unless I thrift it, including thrifting the fabric from charity shops, e.g. curtains. I would love to be able to make the kind of money that allows me to support local makers but the reality for the majority of people is that it's impossible.

[@mgracie8129]

@@sonian7234 my stuff are all on par with alot of shops on the high street. My main customer base is people on lower income. My children's range has grow with me clothing which saves you so much money. The only thing that would ever be that expensive is dresses, and I mean fancier dresses not just a t-shirt dress. I want my stuff to be affordable so I don't charge what I should, just enough to pay for materials and minimum wage.

[@reniferZiolo]

@@mgracie8129 don;t worry,some of us are happy to buy well designed and made pieces given they are gonna last long.it's actually cheaper in the long run

[@cattuslavandula]

The ruffle finish on the shorts set is called a lettuce edge hem. It's done on lighter weight knits by stretching the fabric while serging the edge. When you let go of the fabric it ruffles and curls. Back in the 1970s my grandmother taught me to do this using a zigzag stitch on her Singer Touch & Sew machine. It worked beautifully on that trendy double knit polyester, hahaha. It works really well on poly/cotton knits and stretch panne velour, too. I've seen the finish on sweaters occasionally and on bias cut ruffles. There are tutorials for the lettuce edge here on KZbin.

[@PoorBabyFish]

the last dress is actually from a Russian brand and it's very common for smaller Russian companies to communicate through WhatsApp and wire transfers are much easier there as well, so it's a common practice too. It doesn't mean that you don't have to check reviews first as any of those IG ads might end up being a scam 😬😬

[@Kiramurk]

I feel like like I saw this comment from you earlier with more likes, and posted earlier. Was it deleted?

[@BabyGirl-hf6ro]

the last dress is actually from russia period, a country who bombed children cancer hospital just a week ago among other things what review checking guidance you are talking about????

[@justme-qd6qb]

​@@BabyGirl-hf6rocritiquing the russian government and not wanting to support any russian businesses is completely valid but I feel like it's a bit more complicated and nuances than blaming every individual citizen of a country for their government's decisions, when many don't agree. Especially in an authoritarian country. I absolutely don't agree with the actions of the Chinese government either but can't really help still consuming a lot of Chinese (made) products

[@GGBBGGBB940]

@@justme-qd6qb China is not at war. Would you order a dress from Germany in 1940-ties and use the same argument? Probably not. Also the business focuses mainly on exclusive clients in the Arab countries, indicating that the owner is 99% connected to the Russian elite. I understand that you Westerners are still learning what Russia is and how it works, and I do not blame Mia for her lack of research, but let us not be naive.

[@kenised]

@@GGBBGGBB940 Guess we must also tell all Israeli businesses and Palestinian businesses to screw off? Since they are at war?

[@alexandrakaminski7946]

My KZbin was RUDE and didn't send an immediate notification! Good thing I know the schedule!

[@happy_girl64]

So do I

[@MiaMaples]

Omg darn youtube, thanks for being here anwyays!!

[@Yummy_Good_Food]

YT sent me a notification 1 minute after it posted. It is too rude!!! I wonder why it does not like you.

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and is killing people! boycott and unsubscribe 😡

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

@@MiaMaples she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and continues to kill people! boycott and unsubscribe

[@skylarsa]

I like the idea of the personal note imprinted on the box lid on the bottom or something, so its not an extra peice of paper that will get thrown out, but still has that sweet surprise touch to it

[@annhodge9952]

Please keep the blue cowboy hat and outfit for yourself. It looks so cute on you and for the days when you are feeling down, you can put it on, dance around and feel happy!! 😊 The hand-made pieces from the mom and daughter shop were probably my favorite..... really I liked everything. The dress at the end looks beautiful on you!! ❤❤❤ Great video!!

[@sharontisherman7619]

Im sure her husband hopes that she keeps it!

[@blacklungsanji99]

those edgy bubblegum pink nails were screaming Naomi Jon 💖🖤

[@anndy6094]

She has tried the Vesna wedding dress though

[@RavenElise-yc7qn]

My fellow broccolis! Hellooo everyone!

[@snowcloudx]

helloooo 🥦🔥​@@RavenElise-yc7qn

[@Olena_En]

​@@RavenElise-yc7qn unexpected place to meet 🥦

[@Saphthings]

Where's the early broccolis?!

[@abigaillandrum479]

I agree about the thank you notes being destined for the trash, even though they are really cute! I’ve had a couple companies write them on the invoice/receipt that’s in the package, actually. To me that makes a lot of sense because it’s something that’s unavoidable in every package, so might as well add a little note on it too! Reduces the amount of paper being tossed out.

[@lostavenue4819]

I actually love thank you notes!!!! But that’s because I journal and have one specifically for keepsakes, I’ll tape things in like movie tickets, concert tickets, family pictures. I’ll even use candy wrappers, old gift wrap etc etc!! I think it’s a great alternative to just throwing it out. I do understand that it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea though

[@allisondrake3040]

​@@lostavenue4819 im the same as you! I love the thank you notes and think they're a nice touch and I keep mine in a journal too along with stickers etc

[@Thethyskat]

@@lostavenue4819 me too! I used some of my thank you notes as mini posters/decoration bc some of then just have absolutely beautiful art work

[@elizabethrobison3128]

I absolutely love getting thank you notes in packages! I received one that was printed on seed paper so I could planet it after, too! Another option would be compostable paper, i think there’s compostable inks too

[@1LauraMeow]

⁠@@elizabethrobison3128now that is cute, cool AND eco friendly!

[@Clxxdyyyyyyy]

I love that its so universal that anytime people get their nails done we just start tapping on EVERYTHING

[@gonnabeayogi1445]

Hello everyone. Look at us all enjoying watching Mia together from all our separate corners of the globe. ❤❤❤

[@MiaMaples]

[@shavit49]

For real, Friday night over here

[@patriciasovcikova4581]

Hello from the UK (but i am originally from Slovakia)! 😊

[@3meancats]

It's 3 in the afternoon here in Michigan, and it's my day off. Yeah, for me😊

[@Isa-hw4it]

Bc Canada here

[@aubrey2720]

The ruffles hem is called a lettuce hem and its basically done by stretching a knit edge and sewind the edge with a satin/short zigzag stitch! There are lots of good tutorials on youtube

[@unichan5]

The first thing I thought of was a rolled hem on an overlocker, would that do the same?

[@bethanyhutchinson6714]

Yes, I think you’d just need to tighten up the tension to get the rolled hem to go wavy.

[@janicespangler5551]

Good to see an answer because my guess was just to hold the knit fabric extremely taunt and then making a really tight stich so it would cause it to gather...

[@caldowning]

Commercially, you use a baby lock stitch which is sort of like a tiny 3 thread overlock but you can achieve a similar look on a domestic with a teeny zigzag ❤

[@Britishvisitor]

@@caldowning Came here to say this - I spent many years finishing mesh tops on a 3 thread overlocker!

[@marli8907]

The small business cards, if I've never ordered from the brand or haven't in a while, it makes me feel really appreciated. It makes me happy. Now if I order frequently, and I get one every time, it stops feeling personal (unless it's a very personalized message). I think they're a very nice touch, even if destined for the trash.

[@umarahahmed2448]

I loveeee that Mia supports small business and looks into sustainability! I definitely wish more companies were open about this sort of thing!

[@NAILCISSIST_OFFICIAL]

OMG! Thank you so much for sharing about our nails on here! Your support means the world to us and we hope you have been loving your new manicure -- they look amazing on you 🥰🫶🏻

[@cammilaas]

Congratulations I absolutelly loved your work!

[@fabiankuenzel3578]

These are so beautiful! I love the packaging too

[@rosarabinovich2888]

Not gonna lie those were so overpriced😕😫

[@fruitella1]

​@@rosarabinovich2888it's not only nails, it's the packaging, the materials, the time invested, the creativity, the glue ofc, the craftsmanship. I'd say it's fair

[@FreddyKruegerTheDreamDemon]

​@@fruitella1 They didn't make them though, they're drop shipped.

[@hollyiscool]

that body suit is 100% giving chappell roan pink pony club?!?!? omg it’s gorg 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@haiewill]

I was waiting for a chappell mention from her bc chappell wore it in pink!! I wanna know if mia likes chappell 🤭

[@Taylorx1Direction]

She acaully wears it at her shows

[@arcadiabutterfly]

@@haiewillshe should if she doesn’t know of her!! chappell is right up mia’s alley. she even has drag queens open for her concerts!

[@Felixsleftbigtoenail]

@@haiewill she wore it in purple too for her last night opening for Olivia Rodrigo

[@katehunt7497]

Right! I love Taylor swift but when I saw that someone said in the review it was so Taylor swift I was like uh that’s SO Chappell 🥰🥰

[@Dungeonkitty555]

the cowboy set was literally made for you ugh please keep it

[@rosemaryreynolds6492]

Thank you so much for supporting small businesses!!! I'm a small business owner myself and it makes me so happy to see one of my favorite content creators advocating for us ❤️ Everything was gorgeous and you look stunning in everything but OMG that heart bag is so adorable!!!!! My fav 😍 Thank you for everything you do, Mia!

[@binx2929]

It's so nice to see how much more confident you are with trying some of these things on. On top of that, that bodysuit cut was SO flattering on you! Super cute!

[@Prumiepaws]

Dont be fooled by some small businesses, there are many that are just dropshippers, which again you do you but most exploit their prices. So i personally dont count those a small business, for me its about craftmanship and handmade products.

[@maribreeze7560]

And what real small businesses hard to distinguish, pretend ones will use “handmade” as a buzzword to make it seem like it’s a small business, when in reality, all clothes/bags/shoes are handmade. They have to be. Machines can cut and sew, but they can’t do the assembly, that is by hand. In a lot of cases is those people aren’t getting paid fair wages, unfortunately. So we also have to look at how companies treat employees and where they source their work.

[@Prumiepaws]

@@maribreeze7560 I agree, but companies who purchase from poorer countries cannot be defined as small businesses. If anyone says their products are made in another country full on that is a dead giveaway of unethical work, cause again they pay for the company the people work for and not individually the workers. Which trust me i have worked at at a company and we werent paid fair for the prices they were selling the products we hand made.

[@AMKmusic96]

Girl you need to accept red as your color is makes you look so glamorous 💃😍

[@MiaMaples]

omg thank youuu hehehehe

[@misssunnydee]

I so agree! Every single time she applies a red lip, or wears red and then says sth like "red isn't really my colour", I think GIRLLL... check your mirror! She has the perfect skintone, eyecolour... everything, to wear beautiful red. So classy ❤.

[@AlM22]

Yess I was hoping she was going to get the red version of the last dress

[@TSeditsByAbbie]

I love how cute you were in the “ballerina dress” when you were just dancing around and just having so much fun it honestly made me so happy😭

[@BabyGirl-hf6ro]

dancing on bones I would say, dress is from russian brand for the sake of god

[@coffeegirl18]

I actually learnt a fun nail application hack from my friend. I'm allergic to alcohol wipes but dipping them in diluted white vinegar works. I've used it for pressons and nail wraps; it works really well.

[@phooboo_uwu]

I actually really love the thank you notes I get from buying from small businesses, more specifically when I order from an artist I like and it’s like a mini print of art/ post card. I always keep them and display them it’s a very sweet addition!

[@thespankmyfrank]

Yes!! I have a few thank you cards from artists and I'm gonna frame them too, because they're just so neat. I love when it's a print, can't throw that away.

[@jessicalocklear762]

I like it when brands write a note on the inside of the box. It’s that same personal feel but nothing to throw away

[@Junwuiiiii_]

that blue body suit it's just perfect for a chappell roan concert too omg i love it😭

[@l1ttlemissobes.withevanpeters]

Chappell wears their body suits so it is haha 😻😂

[@panininio]

Your makeup in this video is absolutely amazziiinnngg!!!! Also thank you for always promoting small businesses! Love what you do, Mia

[@Roanne_Swainston]

i love the random little cards that brands put in their packages - they go straight into my junk journal!

[@gamingofgrandeur2869]

😮 I just heard about doing this that you glue in receipts and interesting things from your day or week

[@areebae.x]

why does mia look majestic in absolutely everything. love you

[@MiaMaples]

LOVE YOU

[@mlk9461]

i love your videos and how honest you are no matter what! thank you so much for your honesty and integrity ❤

[@HessaAlotaiba]

@@mlk9461 mf wrong comment

[@Hannah-ef4vv]

The first one’s color was absolutely perfect on you, it makes your skin glow!

[@katiebrown7617]

The champagne dress is absolutely stunning on you! The bows on the shoulders are everything!

[@amandaredd3057]

When they make larger sizes, it requires more fabric and work so they often will charge more. I mean I get economically why they're limited especially being without a large staff of people working for them. I'm saying this as a curvier girl, so no shame at all. I'm just relaying a possible factor for them. Maybe if the demand is there, they will expand their size selections

[@msx4640]

They would also need to make a new body block for the pattern, to make the clothes fit right. A lot of companies just scale up the regular pattern, resulting in clothes that dont fit right. Making plus size clothes basically requires a new pattern that also needs to be scaled up, making it quite a large investment.

[@hongngochoang9016]

​​@@msx4640​@msx4640 yup there are a lot more works and investment that go into making inclusive sizes than meet the eyes, more than people know of...I'm saying this as someone who works in manufactoring. I understand why many brands don't do this and super impress with brands who does, go into understanding why they charge more on their products.

[@Its.Jessica.]

I’m totally okay with small businesses charging more for true plus size because their margins are relatively small. But I hate when large corporations charge more when their margins are already huge.

[@beautyininsanity421]

Thanks for this comment. Also, it would add a larger number of orders than one woman could probably handle on her own. Then, you get into having to hire folks, employment law, taxes, etc...scaling up isn't a joke!

[@YaelTiferet]

@@msx4640 You know it's a little more complex than that because there are a lot of different types of plus size bodies. I used to buy a lot of juniors plus and pinup clothing because the shape of most plus size clothes was really unfortunate on me. I'm an hourglass, but it can't have been great for apple shaped people either, it seems like 90% of commercial plus size clothes are made for pear shaped bodies.

[@XSmilyFacesX]

Mia, your hair game has always been on point but it looks like it’s stepped up even more!!! 😍

[@sleepyspacegremlin]

Mia, don't be so hard on yourself about procrastinating on your videos! You have your creative process and that looks different for everyone. We still love you. ❤

[@EmilySusan61685]

Mia Maples just dropped a new video RUN don't walk to indulge! Thank you Mia for always having a way of brightening even the darkest of days! Mia must be one of the kindest most genuine 'content creators' to ever exist.

[@MiaMaples]

You are so sweet, thank you for being here :)

[@the_smiley_post]

I love these types of videos because I also get enticed by the same instagram ads, AND I get to live vicariously through Mia actually buying the products ✨️

[@hanaamcfadden9082]

Easy tiger are a small but very successful business, they are my favourite but still waiting to be able to afford a piece from them. I’m crying watching you review. Her story is so cool she started in the uk and took her life to run the business in Ibiza. Such an icon

[@Hyplxx]

One of my favourite things about mia is that even if shes sponsored by a company she still is transparent. So many youtubers fake reviews and you can tell mia is being genuine all the time

[@NaeniaNightingale]

Instead Mia is extremely naive and don’t fact check things before ordering. That gets old very quick..

[@Hyplxx]

@NaeniaNightingale have you not seen any of her videos? She does so much research on the products she reviews to check things like ethics, quality, fabrics and other stuff. Are you sure you know the meaning of the word naive?

[@MiaMaples]

Still searching for the correct guess for the songgggg 👀

[@ka-qq8pf]

I have played that clip 10 times and I still have no idea

[@Tulips920]

Uptown funk?

[@1avender0]

Could you give us a clueeee? :)

[@1avender0]

@@ka-qq8pf lol same

[@Percabeths_daughter05]

6mins ago is crazy

[@Krinbo]

MIA YOU LOOK STUNNING IN THAT BLUE STAR SEQUIN SET!! Please please please keep it.

[@summersamychick]

I actually keep those thank you notes in a small scrapbook but I don't order stuff super often either so take that idea with a grain of salt

[@unichan5]

Kind of do the same thing, as I will usually paste the business cards and at least part of the flyers in my journal! They make great memories but I get why people throw them out. 😬

[@anyake]

I decorate my desk at work with the postcards. I love when brands use them to highlight artists

[@lilig1164]

i like when they making them into stickers

[@KittySheep]

If it's a style of art that matches the theme of a room, I will put it on display in there. If not, the card goes into a little box. Oh, and sometimes they're the perfect bookmarks!

[@brandyjean7944]

I'd kill for Mia to do another asmr video!😂 she's actually the first person who gave me tingles and got me into asmr ❤

[@Crochet_by_mic]

The issue with inclusive sizing for small businesses is that people will get mad if different sizes are differently priced, but a 3x would take significantly more time and materials to create. You can't win as a small business

[@hannahpeters2504]

As a plus size women I never mind paying more as long as it's reasonable. Do I want to pay double? No. Will I happily pay $10-15? Yes.

[@sophia4953]

average the cost across all the sizes -- thats being inclusive

[@julspeterson1546]

@@sophia4953it doesn't work like tht. U need to charge more when ur using more fabric especially when ur talking 3xl or 4xl and bigger.

[@Crochet_by_mic]

@hannahpeters2504 that's fair!:)

[@sophia4953]

@@BonelessPizzaSlice yikes

[@taaleyakhan3134]

Mia absolutely always nails the thumbnails, the whole video and her energy is so ✨ pink glittery pen✨ coded

[@coffeeandacatfish]

Love this! In regards to the thank you notes, my thank yous usually go on the back of a print so people have something extra to put on their walls! And I think it reduces wastage as it can be reused, and is also a nice personal touch as I think people need to know how grateful you are for their custom and I think a thank you is necessary! But by using prints it means wastage is minimal 🥰

[@katiekingston3562]

i love love LOVEEDDD the last dress, so elegant!! but the cowboy hat and the bodysuit are to DIE FOR!!

[@MsUnderwaterfish]

Sewing tech here ✌️ The ruffles on the edge of the pj set are likely done using a baby locker, which is a over locker with a smaller stitch width so it's thin and delicate 😁

[@dirtbikchik]

The bodysuit and cowgirl hat are stunning, and I would be doing the shimmy in it over and over to hear the beads hit...that was my favorite part of the outfit. The bag is simply gorgeous and so much bigger than what I thought it was going to be as well. The jammie set is super cute. Everyone needs a comfortable set like that

[@ishitasingh3288]

My life’s gotten colourless since Mia has stopped posting twice a week. But if it’s good for her then I am happy *crying

[@MiaMaples]

Make sure to check out my second channel, i post a lot on there too!!

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and continues to 👼 people! boycott and unsubscribe

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and continues to 🔫 people! boycott and unsubscribe

[@ih8irl]

i feel the same way :,) i just keep going on youtube to see if shes posted

[@lorimae4219]

That Easy Tiger outfit was daylight robbery!!! Cute but in no way worth that price!

[@tokyoyoongi5538]

Looks like something you'd find on Fashion Nova.

[@annvoelz580]

The heart bag is SO CUTE! im always so amazed by the talented small businesses you find Mia. Love you and that you support small businesses!

[@KonamiAi]

THAT. DRESS. I was fully expecting you to pull out the saddest, limp satin dress and when it was revealed I was STUNNED. 😮 Literal goals cause wow that is AMAZING ❤❤❤

[@magicalspacegiraffe]

Shame it's from Russia (hence the weird scammy Whatsapp messaging because every sane business has stopped supporting that terrorist state) so those taxes from the thousand spent on the dumb dress is used to murder Ukrainians.

[@Fluwia]

And the company will fund the war with taxes, lovely

[@curiosity5877]

@@Fluwiai’m sure most things you buy are made in china, and china is friends with russia lol, weird take

[@steffstuff2328]

​@@curiosity5877mmm... Yeah?! So let's not even think twice before funding Russian based businesses ourselves directly? ? Sure, what's the difference between paying someone who u have no idea about, if they support/fund/work with The Aggressor who is aggressing right now... Or paying the person who is surely or has no other choice but CURRENTLY SUPPORTS and adds to that aggression machine...

[@curiosity5877]

@@steffstuff2328 china currently funds the aggression… and i’m sure buying things from huge chinese corporations every day adds more to the support of aggression than buying once from a small russian business lol, that’s why this hysteria about the dress is just dumb asf

[@ipleaded]

I bought a pair of nails from that Instagram page for my prom and I can say I did get compliments and they were very strong. Although they did come off the next morning after taking a shower, which could’ve been my fault due to incorrect application ?? (Although I followed the directions) or the fact that I think my nails have an issue where our nail polish and glue, etc. don’t like to stay on my nails 😢. Also just a hack for anybody that uses the glue tabs after you put the tabs on and take the sticker off. You can hit your nails with a hairdryer on a low heat setting and then put the nail on after doing that so that they stick better and for longer !

[@ElaineChan617]

I was curious how long they lasted. Were you worried about them coming off during the day? Were you using the tabs or glue?

[@wookiwoo2798]

A little tip for making things stick onto your nails: make sure to dehydrate them from any natural oils, 100% acetone works best, or a nail dehydrator. Make sure to prep your nails, buffing them with a low grit file, making sure there's no shiny part on your nails, (but do not overfile!!) This helps with giving the nails something to stick to. Something that also helps me is pushing back my cuticles, and making sure there's no ‘skin residue’ on my nail plate, which can cause lifting! If your using glue, try and apply the nail at a 45* angle starting from just above the base of your cuticle, then push it back towards your cuticle once its laid flat. This helps avoid large sir bubbles, which causes lifting. These prep tips are for any nail application in general, so it will work for glue or Tabs! Great tip on the hair dryer, ill be sure to try that! ❤

[@beths609]

The reason press on nails don't stick for long is due to moisture in your nails before applying file the surface area of your nail then swipe some nail polish remover on the surface of your nail now your nail will last longer

[@sjwfbn]

Prettige!

[@ipleaded]

@@beths609 I had done this! I used the prep pads and buffer and whatever else they supplied in the nail package :(

[@sashaanderson9226]

The little thank you cards make me feel seen and better about spending my money

[@brynnamartin3970]

omg that silk dress! my sister is getting married next year and I would love to surprise her with it for her after party!! she's been so stressed about paying for the wedding and it would look so amazing on her! Mia you're my fav KZbin we need mama maples in a video soon, we miss her!!

[@valarmorghulis6911]

@@brynnamartin3970 that business is from russia. do not sponsor that terrorist country that kills ukrainian civilians every day!

[@plushieangela]

Me seeing this first outfit I immediately see it as a layering piece. Like a cute patterned blouse underneath with ruffled sleeves, or like a shiny longsleeve, or a neon skintight mesh top for the cute multicolor, it has so much potential!

[@Pumpkin_Adam]

Mia the ruffled edges is usually made with an overlock using a different needle plate with some adjustments. I don't know the proper names to everything but there's a lot of videos on youtube teaching it.

[@mquentaro]

Or it might be just the serger settings, you use the differential setting to stop waving and puckering so you might use them to make it do that. (Guess who was threading their serger for the first time and reading their manual yesterday)

[@burmemo301]

I've seen it mentioned that the last dress was from a Russian seller, but I wanted to add that I believe that Russian sellers when dealing with international buyers are unable to do business in the usual way due to the invasion of Ukraine. In the United States at least there are sanctions in place to prevent people from purchasing items from Russia, which I noticed when trying to purchase items from a Russian artists who only accepted orders from an alternative payment (I believe these transactions aren't possible through Paypal). I imagine it may be the same case that Canada has sanctions in place as well. I imagine that purchasing from Russia indirectly funds the invasion in a way. I may be wrong but this was the impression I've gotten online when looking into it briefly.

[@ninacantwakeup1458]

Of course it funds the invasion, cause every citizen pays taxes to the government budget

[@kayihl957]

the strawberry shorts use a lettuce hem. Basically you pull a stretch fabric so it stretches out and then finish the seam with an overlock machine or a tight zigzag stich. This makes the ruffled bottom.

[@sarahv.990]

I need to be honest… The first pink outfit doesn’t look like the one on instagram. You could’ve told me this was a SHEIN / Temu dupe and I would’ve believed it.

[@OrganisedChaos96]

I think it does look like the picture it’s just the picture is posed so it doesn’t show how unflattering the design/shape actually is. But also agree that it looks very much like a cheap SHEIN/ Temu dupe and something with the price tag that had should absolutely not be itchy to wear

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and continues to 🔫 people! boycott and unsubscribe

[@sarahv.990]

@@OrganisedChaos96idk i feel like the colour is off as well. Maybe its just me 😅 I found the pink prettier on the picture

[@Spicypoptart1]

@@OrganisedChaos96yeah looks suuuper cheap, and so do some of the other items…

[@karrietravis8536]

I thought that one looked cheap as well, definitely seems like something you could get off SHEIN. That heart bag and body suit were popping though!

[@eykyra]

I feel you so much because organza is one of the most beautiful fabrics ever but then it's sooo scratchy I get overstimulated and can't wear that thing again

[@kristidaemon4709]

The hassle with buying the last dress happened because there is no Paypal or Visa cards, or anything of this sort left in Russia, it is all was cut off from it, so not many ways left to send money there. Thank you for the video, everything looks very good :)

[@rinipork]

yeah, happens sometimes when you start a genocide in some other country

[@annalea3026]

Why are you saying that like it’s the commenters fault? It’s not, yea when there’s violence things go to sh!t but the way you phrased your comment sounds really blamey

[@rinipork]

@@annalea3026 it’s not blamey, i’m just giving a full context that people avoid giving for some reason :) it’s not like they went under the sanctions bc no one likes russia, it’s cuz they have unalived & are unaliving A LOT of people, which is kinda huge. this is what i live in for more than 2 years, and i’m so sorry if smbds feelings were hurt by my comment, my feelings get hurt on a regular basis cuz people around keep being kill€d and other people just going blind on this situation.

[@annalea3026]

I’m not trying to justify anything and my feelings aren’t hurt I’m simply stating that using the word choices you did make it sound like you think the commenter is donating money to the Russian government or something… I honestly hate war and violence there’s always a better way to resolve things, I also understand how difficult and nuanced the situation is as a business likely pays taxes that goes to a government that’s attacking so many people, but people also need to make money and buying the dress isn’t directly supporting Rusia but of course it in some ways might give money to people who give money to Rusia but at the same time it’s not the dressmakers fault if their government decided to do something horrific… but we also don’t know the dressmakers maybe it’s some dropshipper and all the funds are going into the pocket of someone supporting these awful things with no hesitation it’s just a tricky situation is all

[@kristidaemon4709]

@@rinipork I don't feel like your information is any useful in this context. I explained the hassle and why it isn't a scam. Your comment does not give any additional information on the matter of why this isn't a scam, it is specifically to blame people who aren't directly involved in making decisions about the war. Maybe the world should hate on you, because the government of America killed people for no good reason in Vietnam? Or if you are from any other country in the world the chance is, that somewhere in history, that government was involved in something nasty. I am not from Russia, I've never been there, nor my parents, but looking at humanity as a whole, this is a pretty hateful and unjustified remark, especially coming from an English speaking person, since England enslaved and colonized so many countries back in the days (so most likely you have some ancestry in there)... People who are trying to survive and feed their families do not decide to start a war. Don't start a hate speech.

[@Random-Wanderer232]

Yay! Yes, you should get the cherry bag, in the smaller size! That was so cute! Sending love. Thanks Mia ❤😊

[@larane6778]

I really appreciate Mia's kindness in supporting small businesses and for always considering its ethics😊

[@frostyx6171]

Honestly I LOOOVEEE THE LITTLE CARDS BRANDS SEND I always keep them and switch them around here and there in different frames and around the house 😅

[@layladavis02]

I find them so cute too but I do definitely wish that had an option to not get one. For example if you guy more than once from a company and get the same card over and over. Or they make it so your first order with them will have a card and you don’t need to get another. Because i definitely get the card to welcome new customers. But I also get most throw them away and it’s a waste of money and supplies

[@frostyx6171]

@@layladavis02 It would be great if they were optional for people who just throw them away indeed! There is this one skincare brand I order from and they always switch around their cards according to the season which is very cute. I also like to use those cards as celebration cards like for a birthday or something when they are very cute and it fits the vibe of the person I give it too and when the brand is on the card I just cover it up with a cute lil sticker haha! So I always try to use them 🥰

[@anyabondarenko3159]

hello Mia! thank you for the content you create and your conscious attitude. the last small business in the video is from Russia, he pays taxes there, and this amounts to financing the war in Ukraine and numerous war crimes against Ukrainians. thank you for supporting international rights, democracy and justice in your video since the invasion of Ukraine. I hope my English is good enough

[@user-ms8od3jl8m]

I love those little thank you cards in packages! ♥️ But only when the thank you is on one side and the other is an art print that has the same vibe as the brand. I always put cute ones on my wall. And it adds extra excitement to the unboxing experience ✨

[@christalcorona3594]

THE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF HEART BAGS AND PAJAMAS MY GOD… AMAZING

[@OMGACKT24]

I enjoy the cute postcard inserts. I tend to use them as bookmarks a lot of the time

[@ChynnaJensen]

I love that you bought clothing from small businesses! please make more content like this

[@styleitwithjess]

Mia your hair is always on point! The last dress literally stole the show 👏🩶 it’s also giving gift wrap paper vibes 🤔 or is it just me?! 👀

[@MiaMaples]

LOVE THAT!

[@тысамыйсильныйудар]

she bought a dress from a Russian brand, this country destroyed my city and is killing people! boycott and unsubscribe 😡

[@BabyGirl-hf6ro]

the last dress is from russia. it is like a spit in the face of humanity to buy and promote that

[@beatyz2]

By the way I just discovered your channel a couple days ago and it's been such a joy to be able to binge some of your videos❤

[@c.a.bforeva3319]

Chappell Roan was wearing the exact blue sparkly outfit at her show

[@amylou5559]

Mia, just noticed what a beautiful young woman you have become. Little Mia has grown up on youtube. Thank you for sharing special events in your life.

[@ennislife7618]

You look stunning in the Champagne dress!😍💗 You are amazing, Mia! You make people smile and laugh by being yourself. You are also very kind, generous, and thoughtful . Thanks for the videos you make and hosting giveaways.🤗

[@aleajohnson3669]

The blue cowboy one peice an hat is giving Chappell roan, it's almost pink pony club!

[@guill0tine246]

i thnk the brand cards/messages are cute when they are on the back of a sticker - nice message and always love a free suprise sticker!!

[@Ayzlxn]

Yess

[@Michelle-fz4px]

Mia honest review and feedbacks are necessary to help small businesses grow so I think it’s great that you gave your criticism.. it can feel icky but it’s good. Lovely video 😊❤

[@Streamsoups]

OH MY GOODNESS THE LAST DRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, im a darker skin tone so i feel like this dress would just make myself even moreee, the color, the gloss, the shape, ugh obsessedddddddddd

[@brenyulia]

omg being obsessed with a designer that is a Putin supporter, and who is silent about the genocide🥰 how kind of you

[@berryonce3067]

​@brenyulia they probably didn't know that, you can inform them about that important info while being nice :)

[@kochanKAPUSTI]

@@brenyuliaomg yes let’s talk about politics under the video about clothes 🥰

[@brenyulia]

@@kochanKAPUSTI i would love to see how y’all would react if she did a video about israeli brand😋

[@kochanKAPUSTI]

@@brenyulia and it could be fine, do not mix entertainment section and politics, it’s just not right

[@rachapach6192]

My daughter recently showed me this dress and said it was her dream wedding dress.. 1000$ is way out of my price range at this time. It truly is beautiful though ❤️ Thank you for showing us that it really is just as beautiful as it is in pictures!

[@valarmorghulis6911]

@@rachapach6192 that business is from russia. do not sponsor that terrorist country that kills ukrainian civilians every day!

[@BabyGirl-hf6ro]

it is from russian omg even if it is free it is so bad

[@missneonnoire]

I love that you’re giving these away! When you donated your last haul, my heart sank. I understand they were for a good cause, but I really wanted some of them. As a drag artist, a lot of this unique stuff is super useful, and drag can be really expensive.

[@missneonnoire]

@@jpegsoup I mean she is buying them primarily for herself and giving them away as a curtesy so I wouldn't expect her to buy multiple sizes, just like you or I buy clothes and then donate when we don't wear them anymore. Remember these are purchased for the video and the giveaway is extra! ... Yes they might not fit everyone (including myself) BUT I am willing to pay to get them altered and that will still be a 'win' for me as I you are getting super cool things for free and ultimately still cheaper than buying the piece new.

[@TiredRi]

I’m getting married in early 2026 and omg I love that white dress as a reception dress. It’s my dream dress! I’ve submitted the form ofc. Your wedding video brought me to tears!

[@ziannedesu]

I love it that Mia is so candid in her videos. With the wacky screenshots and all, love love love ❤️❤❤ 😍

[@MiaMaples]

😊 thank you hahahahah

[@ziannedesu]

​@MiaMaples you're most welcome 🥰

[@lys_sauri]

Mia, your video is amazing, thank you. Guys, yes, may be the last dress is “amazing”, but please, do not support with your money and attention country, taxes of which are directed for destroying lives of innocent civilians and children of other country. You don’t need to be political , just … emphatic a bit the way it could be? I believe there are lots more gorgeous similar dresses from other more peaceful and neutral places ❤

[@kirikuri]

i love the little cards that come with orders! I always keep them and use them for decorating or scrapbooking

[@rosapratts7982]

Hi Mia I love when you do videos like these and review small business because I been thinking where to buy new things and now you gave me an idea.Thank u so much for that😁💕

[@gracejung4070]

i adore the silvery dress and the heart bag - they're so cute!!

[@alenacorun802]

“Wedding dress” is cute. But it’s literally wedding store from Moscow/Russia, and it’s listed in instagram. So yeah, sponsoring the terrorism cuz taxes from this purchase are going directly to government.

[@mariaclaratito2953]

Mia, put the "princess treatment only" t-shirt with the inside out in the washing machine, so the little things don't fly off the shirt

[@luvv_mimii]

0:54 I love how you did your hair! I think it really suits youu, the top is so cute🤍

[@CajaPetersen]

I love the little notes, even if they end up in trash. I bought from a small company and didn't get any notes or anything beside the order, and I was kind of disappointed. It is a small gesture to show how grateful they are to do business and a good way for the customer to get to know the brand more. It helps the brand tell a story, especial small business, who isn't known by many, you want to know what the brand stands for.

[@Mylalovesit]

The press ons!! Ive been obsessed with them lately thank you❤

[@NotHeatherHunt]

How do they hold? I absolutely love these designs, but whenever I wear press ons they come off in like a day

[@katiehagan2066]

I love when 2 of my fav things come together but I would never have guessed Mia and drag ❤

[@ButtershyWise]

12:23 it's giving "Baby I Am A Rockstar"✨