The Flexi-8 / Lilla Rose Thread

[jennareid]

It really bugs me when sites have sales but don't do whatever it is they have to do to account for the extra traffic they *know* they'll get as a result. Especially sites that don't do big sales often. You know it'll be popular, so plan ahead. I'd like to try a flexi but I've never used one so I'd rather get one in the sale as a "test", but I'm not going to spend all afternoon trying to do it.

[AlyBlu]

They told us last week something was gonna happen, but no specifics, so this caught me by surprise.

[eadwine]

Just keep at it. You'll get it eventually. :) It took me 30 minutes all in all, not too bad I'd say, given the circumstances.

But yes, I agree with you on the site load and that they should do something to pull through that.

[TrapperCreekD]

So glad I got my Native Filigree earlier this year! The Purple Cluster is tempting, though...

[Aderyn]

It really bugs me when sites have sales but don't do whatever it is they have to do to account for the extra traffic they *know* they'll get as a result. Especially sites that don't do big sales often. You know it'll be popular, so plan ahead. I'd like to try a flexi but I've never used one so I'd rather get one in the sale as a "test", but I'm not going to spend all afternoon trying to do it.

For real.. This has been happening for a very, very long time with Lilla Rose and it's very frustrating. I try to avoid sales completely, to be honest. Doesn't help that you can't right click to open a new tab in the site either.

[missblueeyes]

I managed to put two flexis in my cart. I really like the FOTM, which is why I'm actually considering to order something. Well, let's see if going through checkout works. :,D
I actually didn't really like many flexis until now but the FOTM and one that is on sale kinda changed my mind.

O wait my shopping cart was deleted. :steam

[jennareid]

For real.. This has been happening for a very, very long time with Lilla Rose and it's very frustrating. I try to avoid sales completely, to be honest. Doesn't help that you can't right click to open a new tab in the site either.

This too. It's a basic function plenty of other sites can manage. The ability to sort by price would be useful too. I wish they would update the site to something more modern.

[eadwine]

Sale got extended.. I fell victim to two more.

Thank goodness I have a paid surveys thingie which covers for all these goodies :lol:

[cutekitty]

Oh no, I was away from the boards so I didn't know about the sale. Does "clearance" means they are discontinued? The native filigree XL is out of stock :/

[Aderyn]

Yeah, clearance means they are going to be discontinued.

[cutekitty]

Thanks. Just saw the email they sent me yesterday... Bummer.

[Aderyn]

The sale has been extended, if there is any other clearance flexi 8 you (or someone else reading this) might be interested in.

[cat11]

Lol despite my little rant I bought an xl native filigree and a medium Victorian inspiration

[AspenSong]

I finally got everything working and got myself a L Native Filigree and Aurora Borealis Cluster and two of the Soaring Butterfly in pink Minis', for accents or holding braided ends, etc. I really considered the Hummingbird and the Dragonfly ones...but at the end of the day, I decided not. And I don't think I can beat my pretty Flitter flexi with the Green dragonfly anyway. :)

[Eichan]

I ordered, I think, Friday night late at night and my flexi just arrived! I ordered the paw print one because I work at a pet resort and it works beautifully! As far as I can tell, having just put it in, anyhow.

I put my hair in a lazy wrap and secured it- the first try was lopsided so I redid it, and it is nice an even and it feels very secure.

I like that the pin length is shorter than my hairsticks- I don't have to worry about it coming out of my hair when I sleep, and I don't have to worry about accidentally melting and bending my acrylic hairsticks now! (Specifically my purple monster and alien sunset Ed's acrylics sticks.... I thought I was gonna cry!)

I want to order a small to hold the hair while I separate and braid it, but what I have a serious question and maybe y'all can help me?

I was thinking of getting two Mini's to hold the ends of my braids, but I don't know whether this would be too big/small. I braid my hair to the very end and it's quite a bit thinner there. I know some people here use them to hold braid ends... What do you think?

I tried laying on my pillow all my normal ways and couldn't feel it at all which is a huge plus for me. I never knew why people were such fans of this particular hair toy (I'm a hardcore hairstick girl) but after trying it myself I think I am hooked!!!

LOL... I hope I don't get addicted to Ficarres whenever I get around to trying them...

[gyhaslan]

I tried searching for flexi 8s on etsy but that didn't really work. Is the lilla rose site the only place to really buy them (in the US for reference)?
Thanks

[Aderyn]

Lilla Rose is the only site that sells them new.

You can also find some on the swap board here, find a local consultant for Lilla Rose, or find some Flexi-8 inspired hair barrettes on Etsy.

[eadwine]

Ok.. we are teh speedeh again. I purchased the first two on the 14th, and I see on the tracking that they had just reached Amsterdam yesterday afternoon.

Could be that they will be on my mat today!

[AlyBlu]

I use minis on my braid tips but, I also use a small elastic and put my mini post through it as I have lost a few minis when my braid swings and catches on something.

[jennareid]

I don't know what I was thinking ordering mediums in the sale. I got Victorian Inspiration and Native Filigree. I can squeeze a ponytail in but updos aren't going to work. Should've got L or XL. At least I know for next time. I'd never ordered before and underestimated how hair I have, as always.


http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/jennareid2/Mobile%20Uploads/PHOTO_20150720_182447_zps8tbsxcnu.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c187/jennareid2/Mobile%20Uploads/PHOTO_20150720_182328-1_zpseykds2e2.jpg

[Aderyn]

Medium is pretty small.. maybe you could try some sectioned buns, i.e. take a third or half of your hair, bun, secure with flexi, then braid and wrap the rest of the hair around?

[jennareid]

Once my hair gets longer I'll give that a shot. I'll just reserve them for ponytails for now, and buy bigger from now on.

[eadwine]

You're in the States.. maybe there is a possibility to swap for bigger?

[AlyBlu]

They are supposedly updating the shopping experience

[eadwine]

O_o

I'll see what that means when we see it :lol:

But what I remember is that you could swap sizes, is that still the case? Of course paying for the difference, which is logical.

[eadwine]

My flexis are in. All four of them. I need to take my neighborlady to the hospital in a bit, so pics later, but I just wanted to share the good news :D

[jennareid]

I didn't know you could swap sizes! I'm not too bothered, they were both sale pieces. I can always try and sell if I change my mind.

[Theobroma]

They are supposedly updating the shopping experience

Sounds intriguing! Do you have any idea when the changes are due to go live?

Also, here's hoping that the updated shopping experience will include, or at least bring us one step closer to, the return of the custom shopping experience! :)

[eadwine]

Picture spam time!! :D

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/dolps.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/humms.jpg

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/nats.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/victs.jpg


Forgive the sweaty neck, it is humid here :lol:

[lapushka]

Ooh pretty, eadwine. I especially like that hummingbird! :D

[eadwine]

Me too!! Immediately when I got it out of the wrapper I was like: ohhh I LIKE you!! The others are pretty as well though :)

[AlyBlu]

Very nice Eadwine - they look lovely!

As I hear more about the "shopping Experience" I will keep you posted.

[eadwine]

Thanks yes, I would love to know what they are talking about!

[AlyBlu]

I am curious myself. They drop information in weird bits.

[Sun_Flower]

Hey,

does anybody know if the current flexi of the month is smaller than a normal flexi of the same size? I only have size M and I am thinking about getting a L for the first time.

[Aderyn]

I don't see why it would be smaller.. the clip part is the same, the figure 8 is the same, it's just the centerpiece and the choice of beads that changes.

I've never heard of a specific flexi-8 being smaller than average. Are you referring to the size of the centerpiece?

[Sun_Flower]

In the German LHN we figured out that most of the flexi of the month are smaller than the normal flexis (The 8, not the center piece). Sometimes the size the user normally chooses didn't fit because it was so small compared to the other flexis.
This is why I am asking if this also applies to the july flexi.

[missblueeyes]

Really? Oh damn, that'd suck. I ordered it as my first flexi ever and I'd hate it if it would be too small.

[Theobroma]

Define "normal Flexi"! :D I have six regular (i.e. non-FotM) Flexis in large and I can group them into three different loop sizes. My FotMs have roughly the same range of loop sizes as the regular ones, although they might lean slightly towards the smaller end of the spectrum.

But that's just for the larges. The XLs vary slightly as well, but not as much (at least, not the styles I have) and just because a given style in large is slightly smaller than the average large, that doesn't mean the XL version will be below-average too. I have Ruby Bouquet in both sizes and while the large is definitely on the small side of large, the XL is the biggest XLs I own (a full 5mm longer than some of the others).

I don't know what the picture would be for mediums, since I don't own enough of them for a meaningful comparison.

[Aderyn]

Weird, I haven't noticed any difference in size between my flexi-8s. If you think they run a bit small (or large), you can always smoosh the figure 8 shape to be narrower (or wider), which will lengthen or shorten the figure 8 respectively.

[eadwine]

Yes flexis can differ in loop size. I have.. too many :lol: flexis, and there is a difference, but it has nothing to do with FOTM or anything, more with the beading and how many fit on the wire and what an effect that has on the size of the oo loops basically.

[missblueeyes]

I got my first flexis today! Here's a picture of the current FOTM. :)

http://i62.tinypic.com/2n6sqoo.jpg

First, I thought they'd be too small for sure but they're spot on. I hope they'll fit for a lot longer.
Lilla Rose did mess up, though. My Tiger Lily Amethyst flexi's center piece is the wrong way round. :/ I already messaged customer service but I don't really want to send it back because that would be more expensive than the whole flexi was during the sale. D:

[eadwine]

IMHO you shouldn't have to pay for a mistake of their making, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Wait and see what they say, their service is wonderful, you'll see :)

[missblueeyes]

The ladies on the German board said that it was quite common problem with the Tiger Lily flexis. I don't mind it too much because you can't really tell when it's worn, but still.
Thankfully, I didn't have to pay any customs. I would have been really annoyed!

[eadwine]

Thank goodness. I haven't had it happen to me either.. but then again.. I barely take the risk to order something over the 22 mark ;)

[missblueeyes]

Can't say I'm very impressed by the customer service I got. It was fast, yeah... but I only got a generic e-mail answer and the lady did not even go into what I wrote. She basically linked me the return information, which means I'd have to pay the postage myself. To top all of that off, she spelt my name wrong. Ah well, I'm glad the flaw isn't too noticeable. I still wanted to report this here because I heard so much praise of the customer service before and I'm honestly disappointed.

That being said, if I had paid more than 8$ for the flexi, I'd probably send it back to the EU depot but since that'd be well over 8€ in postage costs for me, I'd rather not.

[DeadlyUnicorn]

Can't say I'm very impressed by the customer service I got. It was fast, yeah... but I only got a generic e-mail answer and the lady did not even go into what I wrote. She basically linked me the return information, which means I'd have to pay the postage myself. To top all of that off, she spelt my name wrong. Ah well, I'm glad the flaw isn't too noticeable. I still wanted to report this here because I heard so much praise of the customer service before and I'm honestly disappointed.

That being said, if I had paid more than 8$ for the flexi, I'd probably send it back to the EU depot but since that'd be well over 8€ in postage costs for me, I'd rather not.

A little off topic kinda but.. I've had similar experiences with various companies customer service (not Lilla Rose, just in general). In fact it just happened a few weeks ago. I emailed them and got a generic response and it was totally obvious they had completely ignored everything I said, so I replied and told them they didn't read a thing I said and aren't helping me with my issue. The lady still wasn't helpful (big surprise..) so a few days later I resubmitted my email and got someone who actually WAS helpful and read and replied to my email and got my issue sorted out. Maybe you could try contacting them again? :confused: Just a thought anyways

[eadwine]

I would write back.. start it off with "Hi Steve", and just tell him what happened. He is such a nice person, and you deserve better service than what you were treated like to be honest. I echo the sentiments of DeadlyUnicorn.

[missblueeyes]

Yeah, I get what you're saying and if it was really a big problem for me, I'd probably go after it but right now, I can't really be bothered. The flexi is fine, you can't tell the centerpiece is not facing the right way when it's worn and I honestly would rather keep it than having to hassle with the local post office and having to wait for a couple of weeks on top of that.
I needed some hair toy to sleep in anyways and it was only 8$.
I'm really just upset that they spelt my name wrong in the reply, haha.

[Wosie]

missblueeyes, It has happened to me often (people calling me the wrong name)... It made me dislike the name that people kept calling me. :laugh:

Anyhoodles, can't you insert the flexi from the left side, so that the centrepiece is the right side up?

[missblueeyes]

Same, I've been called the wrong name for all my high school years by some teachers.
Yeah, that would probably work, Wosie. :)

[Aderyn]

Can't say I'm very impressed by the customer service I got. It was fast, yeah... but I only got a generic e-mail answer and the lady did not even go into what I wrote. She basically linked me the return information, which means I'd have to pay the postage myself. To top all of that off, she spelt my name wrong. Ah well, I'm glad the flaw isn't too noticeable. I still wanted to report this here because I heard so much praise of the customer service before and I'm honestly disappointed.

That being said, if I had paid more than 8$ for the flexi, I'd probably send it back to the EU depot but since that'd be well over 8€ in postage costs for me, I'd rather not.

Really? That's a shame! You should be able to exchange (not return) the flexi-8, and thus get free shipping. At least, when I had to have some of my Flexi's fixed, that was the case. :)

Have you tried contacting them again?

[cat11]

EDIT: NOT SURE IF I WANNA SAY WHAT I SAID

I have had great customer service from LR, that sucks :/

[missblueeyes]

No, I haven't. But it doesn't matter anymore because I meanwhile wore the flexi. I won't return it because it doesn't bother me, as I said about 1 or 2 posts ago.

[longcurlygirl<3]

Hi ladies,

I was wondering as I browsed through the posts, does an XL or Mega Flexi work more perferrably for updos on classic length ii/iii curly hair? Any inout would be appreciated!

[lapushka]

Hi ladies,

I was wondering as I browsed through the posts, does an XL or Mega Flexi work more perferrably for updos on classic length ii/iii curly hair? Any inout would be appreciated!

I fitted a L in my LWB when it was waist/layered. That might be an XL right now as I'm approaching classic. That would mean I need a mega for a cinnabun. So I guess those are the sizes to get. Curly hair is in and of itself more "poofy" and usually is comfy with bigger sizes, so I'd go for those, yes.

[AlyBlu]

So - they are supposed to start phasing in the new cart over the next few weeks. It should be interesting because they will be moving things around on the back end to try and improve the regular issues and really improve the sale day issues.

[eadwine]

I sure hope the mass sales hang-ups will get sorted! That really is the main annoyance right now for people, I think.

[kme81]

Hi ladies,

I was wondering as I browsed through the posts, does an XL or Mega Flexi work more perferrably for updos on classic length ii/iii curly hair? Any inout would be appreciated!

I have past classic length, F/M, ii/iii, straight hair and I am between XL and Mega. XL holds basically any bun if it is inserted the same way a stick (ie just holding part of my hair in the flexi, not all of it), but I am at the beginning of outgrowing the size. Mega will hold some styles depending on how I insert it, my go-to for mega is a disc bun.

I'm not sure how my straight hair translates to curly in this matter though. :)

I will say this: If your hair tapers a lot, I recommend an XL; if it stays pretty thick throughout, I recommend a Mega.

[Theobroma]

So - they are supposed to start phasing in the new cart over the next few weeks. It should be interesting because they will be moving things around on the back end to try and improve the regular issues and really improve the sale day issues.

That sounds great!

[AlyBlu]

I just hope it goes smoothly as they are talking about two different type of checkout/cart issues and trying to solve them at the same time.

[AlyBlu]

Oh and the size/style videos will be more accesible!

[Wosie]

What do you think of August's FOTM (two colours!)? The pink is a little too 'noisy' for me, personally (might just be the promo picture, it looks pretty in the model's hair), but the greenish blue one is quite nice. :3

https://instagram.com/p/5zLweBr1AP/

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/image.jpg2_1.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/image.jpg2_1.jpg.html)

I cannot get the Pink one to save. But they did a silver AND a gold. Both quite nice.

[missblueeyes]

I honestly don't like them at all. The golden one reminds me of the Valentines Day flexi nd I think it's just too bright for me. The blue one is a little better, though.

[two_wheels]

Oh I like the turquoise one! (I like anything turquoise though haha)

[Theobroma]

I quite like the design, but neither of the colours appeals to me in the slightest. (Just as well. It isn't as though I need another irresistible Flexi to tempt me... :D )

[eve nightfall]

I love the turquoise hibiskus!
Can't decide if XL or Mega is better. If it is a big Mega I can't wear it, except in a cinnamon bun at the moment because of my hairloss. And I have the starfish in blue from last summer in Mega.
But if the XL is too small I just can use it for a short time and it looks eaten up ...

Decisions, decisions ...

[eadwine]

I like the blue one, I don't care much for the other color variation. As always, the price is what will make me decide!

[AlyBlu]

It is the same price as the sunflower

[eadwine]

Another no then.. too bad.

[roseomalley]

I love the blue one.

[eadwine]

Got it!

Why?

I checked the taxes site, and contrary to what I distinctly remember it used to be, shipping costs are NOT calculated along in the value of the item. With that it dropped below the 22 euro mark and whap, I jumped on it. :lol:

For those in the NL wondering where I got the info from, right here: link (http://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/prive/douane/goederen_ontvangen_uit_het_buitenland/van_organisaties_en_bedrijven/moet_ik_belastingen_bij_invoer_betalen)

[Hele]

dang it....while i'm not feeling the electric pink one i love that blue one! And here i was thinking i was safe and wouldn't be getting any more flexis!

ETA: aaaaaaand purchased. Why is the pink one a dollar more than the blue one?

[eadwine]

I just noticed that.. I think it could be because it is on gold?

[Theobroma]

Hmm, if the gold one had been a deep ruby red instead of pink, I might have bought it. But the pink version just makes me think of party favours and things that came out of a bubblegum machine... not for me! The blue is tasteful, but not my colour.

[Kherome]

If the beads were a different, complimentary color to the flowers, maybe. But as it is it makes it look cheap and plastic-y to me. :( I do like the center flower, but on another 8.

[lapushka]

The blue one is pretty, the other... not so much to my taste. Another no for me, on account of... I have too many already. :lol:

[ashke50]

I like the blue one, but I think its a bit too similar to the Tidepool Treasures one for me to justify getting it.

[Brattina88]

I like them both! :( but I don't know if I can justify the price right now *cries*

[Viola88]

I like the blue one, but I think its a bit too similar to the Tidepool Treasures one for me to justify getting it.

That's my problem. I like the blue but already have Tidepool Treasures and other blue ones. I don't think it's unique enough for me. If it was blue and gold, I might have bought it.

[Johannah]

I'm probably the only one around who LOVES the pink one? :p Maybe it's because I'm really girly, lol. I love both to be honest, but only for half ups. I would feel a bit childish with an XL I'm afraid (especially with the pink one). I probably won't buy it anyway because $$$.

[Shorty89]

I love them both, but I'm on a budget right now, so no new hairtoys for me.

[Wosie]

I like them both, too...! ...but I'm also trying to restrict myself. I'm nuts about nail polish and I have several that I want to have asap so I have to prioritize. Quite hard. >.<
I didn't get the sunflower either, and I was unsure about getting it throughout whole of July. ;x

[eadwine]

And there is the site change.

Needs some getting used to alright.

There are a few new designs on there by the looks.

[jennareid]

It looks good but they still don't have the ~super basic function~ of opening items in a new tab. SO annoying.

[AlyBlu]

I like that theymade the sizing guide easy to find

[eadwine]

I was able to open an item in a new tab? When I middle click an item on the picture overview it opens in a new tab for me.

[Theobroma]

I was able to open an item in a new tab? When I middle click an item on the picture overview it opens in a new tab for me.

Doesn't do that here (I don't have "middle-click", but right-clicking on the items doesn't give me an option to open a new tab). I like the new layout and I especially like that the browser's "back" button now works, but I agree it would have been nice to open items in a new tab. "Bookmark this link" and "Copy link location" don't seem to work either -- looks as though much of the right-click functionality is broken. Perhaps someone could let Flexi know?

[Viola88]

It looks good but they still don't have the ~super basic function~ of opening items in a new tab. SO annoying.

I can open an item in a new tab in Google chrome with CTRL and left-click but it doesn't work in firefox.

[Viola88]

It looks good but they still don't have the ~super basic function~ of opening items in a new tab. SO annoying.

I can open an item in a new tab in Google chrome with CTRL and left-click on the item photo but it doesn't work on the text. Neither works in firefox.

[eadwine]

Ahh time to switch to a better browser then ;)


When you right click on the text below the image you can copy the link location and then paste it in a new tab.

[Theobroma]

Ahh time to switch to a better browser then ;)


When you right click on the text below the image you can copy the link location and then paste it in a new tab.

Not in Firefox you can't. I get a string of gibberish like this:

javascript:WebForm_DoPostBackWithOptions(new%20Web Form_PostBackOptions("ctl00$MainCartDisplay$lnkProduct_19840_3",%20"",%20false,%20"",%20"ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19840&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=109.110&ReferringDealerID=825280",%20false,%20true))

...and when I paste it into the location bar on a new tab it does precisely nothing.

[eadwine]

Hrmm weird.. I tried it earlier today just before I posted and I was able to. Not anymore.

I would suggest writing lillarose about this, those of you who are affected. The more that let it be known the better.

[Johannah]

Was this one (https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20256&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=109.110) on the website before as well? I love it.

[eadwine]

Not a clue to be honest.. I believe that centerpiece was.. but I am not sure about the beading.


I have a question: does anyone swim with a flexi in a pool? Would like to hear about that if you do, not certain if they are suitable at all, I mean I would get a basic one for something like this, but I was wondering :)

[Johannah]

Not a clue to be honest.. I believe that centerpiece was.. but I am not sure about the beading.


I have a question: does anyone swim with a flexi in a pool? Would like to hear about that if you do, not certain if they are suitable at all, I mean I would get a basic one for something like this, but I was wondering :)

Yes, that's what I thought as well. Personally I wouldn't swim with a golden flexi in a pool because I've noticed the gold color fades if you wear a flexi very often... Guess chlorine would do the same? If you would buy a simple silver one, I guess it wouldn't be a problem :)

[Crystawni]

I have a question: does anyone swim with a flexi in a pool? Would like to hear about that if you do, not certain if they are suitable at all, I mean I would get a basic one for something like this, but I was wondering :)

Yup. It's the only way my hair stays put and out of the way, even when diving or lapping underwater. :D I braid my pre-oiled hair, then cinnabun it and secure it with a flexi XL over the entire bun.

[eadwine]

So they don't get rusty or anything?

I wasn't planning on wearing one with fancy beading or a specific color, more something like the materials used in "simple band" for instance. Ones with basic things. :)

[Crystawni]

Not yet. If they did, then damp bunning, sweat and rain would've done their thing, too (but haven't). My XLs are my plainer/neutral/metallic flexis, luckily. :D I also use a flexi to keep my hair up at night (more often than not a folded braid), and haven't noticed any damage from our constant humidity.

[eadwine]

Alrighty! Sounds like good news to me then. I'd have to be more worried for my click clacks then lol

[Hele]

here's what i'll be wearing to work tomorrow:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/heletwo/20150806_001409_resized%20640x381_zpsdmzkfrcv.jpg (http://s851.photobucket.com/user/heletwo/media/20150806_001409_resized%20640x381_zpsdmzkfrcv.jpg. html)

once again i'm impressed by how fast it showed up! Did anyone get the pink one?

[eadwine]

Wow.. that is quick. Hopefully mine will be here soon, but it hasn't left the USA yet.



Mind.. something I noticed.. the centerpiece is scaled! As in.. it is smaller on the smaller flexis. Never noticed that before now.

[Johannah]

Oh yes... Didn't notice that yet eadwine. Personally I think it looks better.

Hele, it looks really nice! I'm a little curious about the pink one too.

[eadwine]

Flexi is in! The color is hard to describe, it is not blue and not green. The closest I can say is only understandable for the Dutch speaking people, when I say: it is very close to the color of the Interliner buses. :)

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi01s.jpg http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flexi02s.jpg

[Theobroma]

Hee hee!

Looks great on you, eadwine! But the colour shows up so radically different on your pic than on Hele's that it's hard to believe it's the same clip! I suppose that means it's hard to photograph as well as hard to describe. :)

[lapushka]

It's a stunning piece, eadwine! Looks amazing. I love the color, it's a kind of greyish blue.

[eadwine]

http://www.photo-transport.co.uk/coaches/interliner/inter-emmen.JPG

This is the interliner I am speaking of lol

[Theobroma]

http://www.photo-transport.co.uk/coaches/interliner/inter-emmen.JPG

This is the interliner I am speaking of lol

Hmm, on my monitor Hele's pic comes closer to that colour than yours does! But hers is more muted than the bus and yours is brighter. I'm still none the wiser! :D

How would you say the colour compares in real life to the pics on the Lilla Rose page? It's a very bright shade there; both action shots and the bus picture suggests that it isn't as bright in reality.

[eadwine]

Even THAT depends on the settings on your monitor unfortunately. http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/ for setting your LCD up correctly.

But for ME, the pics on the site are far brighter than in real life. Real life is more teal and quite darker.

When you take a picture with flash it comes closer to the color on the lr page. My earlier picture was taken with natural light.


Flash:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flashflex_1.jpg

[Kitsunesunset]

Well, I just received my first flexi in the mail today from kherome and I had to do some tinkering to work it into a bun so I think a M is just a tad too small for me, but here is a modified and messy lwb. Maybe I can get it to work better when it's NOT freshly washed.

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu39/Kitsunesunset/184CB995-A048-4F4B-97EB-E4DA48AF6834.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/Kitsunesunset/media/184CB995-A048-4F4B-97EB-E4DA48AF6834.jpg.html)

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu39/Kitsunesunset/5C176A37-FECA-401D-B170-D0C83668838B.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/Kitsunesunset/media/5C176A37-FECA-401D-B170-D0C83668838B.jpg.html)

[eadwine]

You could also try and roll the hair up first before doing the bun, that will give it a bit more compactness. Looks great!

[Kitsunesunset]

Thanks. I did realize I could have put it on a better notch to make it look a little more even. The lwb was about the only thing I could fit it in.

[Hele]

i love the new flexi on you eadwine! And haha yes, FOTM is definitely Interliner blue. Here it is outside, this is the best picture i've gotten of the color:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/heletwo/20150807_193912_resized%20640x351_zps1l4mdfzh.jpg (http://s851.photobucket.com/user/heletwo/media/20150807_193912_resized%20640x351_zps1l4mdfzh.jpg. html)

and action shot:

http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab76/heletwo/20150807_194949_resized%20430x640_zpswz1tvnpf.jpg (http://s851.photobucket.com/user/heletwo/media/20150807_194949_resized%20430x640_zpswz1tvnpf.jpg. html)

congrats on your first flexi Kitsunesunset, it looks great with your hair color! :)

[Adiro]

Ok, Eadwine and Hele, this flexi is officially gorgoeus! I love it on both of you!
And the pink one on the website is totally delicious too, both of them scream MEEEE but lucky for my wallet they're out of stock.... ( in XL) ... Wondering if they bring them back....

Kitsunesunset taht green flexi looks lovely on you

[eadwine]

Hele, that outside picture shows the color PERFECTLY! It is one of the trickiest colors to photograph, that is for sure!

[Kitsunesunset]

Thanks Heli and Adiro. Green is my favorite color but I am sure I should have gotten a larger size. It's too big for a pony and too small for anything besides a lwb. I need to do some super bun tweaking to make it work and I still think it looks silly compared to all of your photos. Lesson learned.
And Heli, that flexi is gorgeous.

[AlyBlu]

Oh so gorgeous!

[Kherome]

Well, I just received my first flexi in the mail today from kherome and I had to do some tinkering to work it into a bun so I think a M is just a tad too small for me, but here is a modified and messy lwb. Maybe I can get it to work better when it's NOT freshly washed.

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu39/Kitsunesunset/184CB995-A048-4F4B-97EB-E4DA48AF6834.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/Kitsunesunset/media/184CB995-A048-4F4B-97EB-E4DA48AF6834.jpg.html)

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu39/Kitsunesunset/5C176A37-FECA-401D-B170-D0C83668838B.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/Kitsunesunset/media/5C176A37-FECA-401D-B170-D0C83668838B.jpg.html)

Looks nice! I love the color on the Emerald dream. That LWB is the loosest LWB I've ever seen! Did it hold like that? I can't get mine to hold that loosely with a flexi, though it will with a Jeter fork. I do as Eadwine suggested and lightly roll or twist my hair as I bun it to avoid escaping pieces.

[Kherome]

Here is my Medium "Patriot Heart" in a LWB for example:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/iwasbornonahorse/11825854_10153547138734726_2379568784183307991_n_z psbugetmwb.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/iwasbornonahorse/media/11825854_10153547138734726_2379568784183307991_n_z psbugetmwb.jpg.html)

[Kitsunesunset]

kherome looks nice! I tweaked it some more and made it a bit more compact and it held. but if I roll it much tighter then the flex part won't even try to reach around the center part to get near the bar. So there is quite a learning curve for me. I did get it to do this tonight and it seems to be holding pretty well so I'll be wearing it for work tonight. It's a Dutch braid coiled into a pretty loose cinnabun. For the record though, my buns are generally pretty right. Especially my LWB. But I just can't get the flexi around my normal one.

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu39/Kitsunesunset/DBD3167B-81E7-4EA0-98F0-EA001183B0AE.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/Kitsunesunset/media/DBD3167B-81E7-4EA0-98F0-EA001183B0AE.jpg.html)

[MandyBeth]

Have pink on the way, I'll try to get a color shot when it's not in a child's hair.

[Kherome]

kherome looks nice! I tweaked it some more and made it a bit more compact and it held. but if I roll it much tighter then the flex part won't even try to reach around the center part to get near the bar. So there is quite a learning curve for me. I did get it to do this tonight and it seems to be holding pretty well so I'll be wearing it for work tonight. It's a Dutch braid coiled into a pretty loose cinnabun. For the record though, my buns are generally pretty right. Especially my LWB. But I just can't get the flexi around my normal one.

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu39/Kitsunesunset/DBD3167B-81E7-4EA0-98F0-EA001183B0AE.jpg (http://s631.photobucket.com/user/Kitsunesunset/media/DBD3167B-81E7-4EA0-98F0-EA001183B0AE.jpg.html)

That looks nice too. I had a lot of trouble with flexi8s at first. In fact, I gave up on them for over a year. But eventually I figured out a way that works for me, and now I like them as an alternative to my TTs or Jeters. You'll have to keep trying things out, and maybe order a couple of the other sizes and see where you find the sweet spot!

[Becs]

Flexi fanatics, can you help me out please? I love how flexis look and would really like to try one out for myself, but I don't know what size to pick (I had one several years ago but I have way more hair now.) My hair is pretty thick, and a bit past BCL. I know a large would be too small because I have one from a long time ago and it doesn't do the trick. Do most of you use extra large? I think the mega might be too big but honestly I don't know.

[AlyBlu]

On the website, there is now on every style page a link that helps you figure out sizing. I wear both XL and XXL and can almost do a large on a center held bun. I do not know how to rate or size my hair but my hair is to the top of my thighs, medium thin and heavy.

[AlyBlu]

Here is a link to a random flexi (I am a rep- this links to my portal site, just being honest and upfront, not trying to solicit your business). If you look on the left hand side, you will see the size guide.

https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19628&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=109.110&ReferringDealerID=846073

[missblueeyes]

Flexi fanatics, can you help me out please? I love how flexis look and would really like to try one out for myself, but I don't know what size to pick (I had one several years ago but I have way more hair now.) My hair is pretty thick, and a bit past BCL. I know a large would be too small because I have one from a long time ago and it doesn't do the trick. Do most of you use extra large? I think the mega might be too big but honestly I don't know.

I think you could actually use both - XL for centerheld buns and Mega for cinnamon buns.

[Wosie]

Becs, I think both XLs and megas would work well with your length and thickness... It's really hard to guess, though, without seeing your hair in a bun first. *^.^*

[eadwine]

I would NOT go for the mega to start out with. I know folks with a higher hair type than yours, thicker hair, and are more curly (who usually need to go bigger) and they find the mega way too big. So I'd go for the XL at the largest.

[DreamSheep]

Even THAT depends on the settings on your monitor unfortunately. http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/ for setting your LCD up correctly.

But for ME, the pics on the site are far brighter than in real life. Real life is more teal and quite darker.

When you take a picture with flash it comes closer to the color on the lr page. My earlier picture was taken with natural light.


Flash:
http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o518/eadwine/Haarspul/flashflex_1.jpg
Ha! That's awesome! I actually spent ages on that website, how interesting! :)


Have pink on the way, I'll try to get a color shot when it's not in a child's hair.
Curious to see what it looks like!


Flexi fanatics, can you help me out please? I love how flexis look and would really like to try one out for myself, but I don't know what size to pick (I had one several years ago but I have way more hair now.) My hair is pretty thick, and a bit past BCL. I know a large would be too small because I have one from a long time ago and it doesn't do the trick. Do most of you use extra large? I think the mega might be too big but honestly I don't know.
I think it depends on hair thickness and the flexi size, so hard to say. Maybe try with an XL first, but you will probably eventually upgrade to XL.
I can't really wear XLs - they always feel a tad too tight (and my hair broke one wearing it as a ponytail :-().
The Megas are much larger than XL though. For me they are too small for a cinammonbun - but for other types of bun they range from being just perfect (LWB, occasionally Nauthilus) to too big still. I've noticed some seem to have larger loops, and with some bending on the loops, you can modify the size, so that's another option. :)

[missblueeyes]

You also have to take account that the size of the 8 varies sometimes, even though the stick length is always the same. I heard that Ruby Bouquet runs small, for example.
For me, L fits just right in centerhelds but for cinnamon buns I'd need an XL. I don't think I'd ever need a Mega because I don't have that much hair to begin with but you never know. ;)

[eve nightfall]

In my opinion it is very disapponting that the XLs are getting smaller and the Flexi of the months are really small. The Megas are not so comfortable for me because the stick is very long.
I wanted to ask around if we start a petition for a XL+ but I think it would be just enough if they would make the 8 of the XL in the right size.
The hibiskus is very small and my hair gets really under pressure.

[eadwine]

Have you written to LR yet about this?

[eve nightfall]

Not yet, first I wanted to collect some impressions of other longhairs.
And I had not enough time to write a mail, yet. It should be written in good english and that needs some more time than a posting in the LHC.

And I wanted some good pictures to show the differences. But I need time. But during the day, when the light is good my children need more attention than my hairtoys.

[Becs]

Thanks for your responses you guys. I think I'll try an XL first, see how it goes :)

[Groovy Granny]

I just ordered the 'tree of life in gold'.
My other one is silver with aurora borealis beads (they stopped making the style I bought 2 years ago).

[georgia_peach]

I haven't purchased a FOTM since January. Flexis are really my favorite accessory so I hope that September's offering will convince me to open my wallet. As much as I love the bright colors of summer, I'm ready for something with warmer tones. Anybody else?

[Johannah]

I haven't purchased a FOTM since January. Flexis are really my favorite accessory so I hope that September's offering will convince me to open my wallet. As much as I love the bright colors of summer, I'm ready for something with warmer tones. Anybody else?

Warmer colors, yes please! Like festive leaf for instance. I love that one.

[eadwine]

I would love for that one to come back. As long as it fits the bill (read: under the 22 euro mark :lol: ) I would get it in an instant :)

[georgia_peach]

I love Festive Leaf, too, Johannah. The centerpiece is distinctive, and I love things that stand out in a crowd! I've got it in XS for half-ups but I'm considering getting a medium. Looks like it's still available, Eadwine. https://shop.lillarose.biz/MemberToolsDotNet/ShoppingCartv3/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19652&CatalogueID=211&PartyID=0&PartyGuestID=0&InternalUse=1&ProductGroupString=109.110&ReferringDealerID=818944

[eadwine]

Owh.. sorry no that is not the one that I meant hahaha.. I got them confused. I meant that colorful fall one back in the day with the leaves

this one: http://shopthroughmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Nov-2012-FOM.jpg

[georgia_peach]

I've never seen that one before. Very nice. I'd go for that in a heart beat!

[Theobroma]

Owh.. sorry no that is not the one that I meant hahaha.. I got them confused. I meant that colorful fall one back in the day with the leaves

this one: http://shopthroughmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Nov-2012-FOM.jpg

Do you have a consultant, eadwine? If so, you could ask her if she can get hold of one for you. I got my XL Crimson Joy that way after they'd all sold out!

[eadwine]

Nope I don't have one :( I would love for one to contact me about this one in size M!

[lapushka]

Nope I don't have one :( I would love for one to contact me about this one in size M!

I do hope someone contacts you! :)

[Groovy Granny]

I just ordered the 'tree of life in gold'.
My other one is silver with aurora borealis beads (they stopped making the style I bought 2 years ago).

It just came...so pretty; fast shipping and delivery too! :)

[maborosi]

Hmmn. I'm a bit sad. I needed to hold off on buying hairtoys for a while (heh) and it looks like I may have missed my chance to get the FOTM in either color in the size I want.

Are there other sites that sell flexi's that maybe still have the FOTM for August?

[eadwine]

There is the blue in L still, that should work with your length and thickness. I mean I am roughly at the same point and thickness and I can have an M and L work for me :)

[KittyBird]

I'm so happy! The disc bun finally works for me again, so now I can wear my megas again! Haven't been able to use them for many, many months!

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/KittehBird/Hair/DSC_0081%20copy_zpsvnj4inbe.jpg

[lapushka]

Pretty bun, KittyBird! Nice Flexi8 too. :D And that flower!

[eadwine]

Very pretty though expensive flowers.. oof.. glad to hear the bun works again KittyBird! :D

[KittyBird]

Thank you, Lapushka and Eadwine! The flower is self-made. I made some for my summer swap giftee, but this one ended up a bit uneven and wonky, so I kept it for myself :lol:

[eadwine]

Oh wow.. you are talented!! I love it :)

[lapushka]

Yes you are talented! :D

[KittyBird]

Thank you both! :D

[AlyBlu]

Keep an eye out on your email boxes late in the week!

[eadwine]

Ahhh *curious* !!

[KittyBird]

Ooo, I'm hoping for some new, exciting styles! Since I can wear my megas again, I feel like I need a few more :o

[Kherome]

Sept FotM? I hope its something in nice fall colors!

[trollkjerring]

New styles?
https://instagram.com/p/6znCUyL1If/

[Arctic]

New styles?
https://instagram.com/p/6znCUyL1If/

Trollkjerring!!!!! :joy:

[Theobroma]

New styles?
https://instagram.com/p/6znCUyL1If/

Hmm.

Somehow I don't think I'm going to take to this look. The gold one is sort of OK but the others do absolutely nothing for me. And I wonder how those would look when worn -- that brown tubing (or whatever it is) would blend with my hair almost completely and I suspect the effect would be a bit weird; you'd have to look very closely to see what was holding the clip together!

[Unicorn]

I rather like those new styles

Unicorn

[Viola88]

I like the green turtle!

[eadwine]

Taken with the green turtle as well. Wait and see when the mail comes in :)

[KittyBird]

Nope, not for me. I need bling, lots of shiny, sparkly bling!

[ravenreed]

Those look like they might be lighter in weight, which would be awesome. I have such a sensitive scalp that wearing an XL all day gives me a headache.

[Nebulae]

Oooh those are much more my style than the blingy ones! This could be interesting... :popcorn:

[missblueeyes]

I love how the opinions on these new Flexis are so diverse! I personally like them for simpler outfits. :) I do wish that the golden one was silver, though, then I'd buy it.

[AlyBlu]

I am holding my opinion until I can feel the material but I like the style

[DollyDagger]

I am holding my opinion until I can feel the material but I like the style
As a new lilla rose owner..i was really happy with the quality and feel of them. They actually are much better in real life. Im not sure i like that tubing on these new ones from that instagram link. Just looks like a piece of a straw or licorice or something..lol.. Not feeling it really..

[AlyBlu]

I was talking solely about the new ones. I am actually a rep and own way too many as it is! Love my flexis

[AlyBlu]

Oh and even more

https://instagram.com/p/61CYnNpB-C1yRpdHZZ-h1dq1Hqg5Rx7rK_p7A0/

[AlyBlu]

Okay I do not know how to post where the pic shows from Instagram, I will load on photobucket.

[DollyDagger]

ooooo i like the tourquoise and brown :love:

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)

Okay, lets hope that worked!

[KittyBird]

Ooo, that turquoise and brown one is so pretty! Shame the gold and blue one has a cross centerpiece, I'm not religious so I won't wear that. Hope they open up for custom orders soon.

[AlyBlu]

Keep an eye out for emails!

[eadwine]

Indeed same thing on the cross one. I wouldn't buy one with a cross... like ever. *shrug*

I am thinking about that one with the tubing. Is that rubber? Can someone find out? I mean.. if this is the case and it wears off in time, that will render the whole clip useless as all the beads (including the little tube that the pin sits on) will start moving around on the wire. Definitely a case of "store in the dark and hope for the best" then.

[DollyDagger]

Ooo, that turquoise and brown one is so pretty! Shame the gold and blue one has a cross centerpiece, I'm not religious so I won't wear that. Hope they open up for custom orders soon.
i adore your lady bugs..looks amazing with your hair. :)

[Nebulae]

I'm also wondering about the tubing material.. if it's rubbery I don't really like it. I'm hoping for something similar to leather :)

I might grab the gold simple band at some point.. simple but pretty!

[AlyBlu]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d20/AlyBlu/78C33C61-C40E-4301-8A5A-177DD0DC2A8E.gif (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/AlyBlu/media/78C33C61-C40E-4301-8A5A-177DD0DC2A8E.gif.html)

Boy have they been busy today. Early image release.

[AlyBlu]

Indeed same thing on the cross one. I wouldn't buy one with a cross... like ever. *shrug*

I am thinking about that one with the tubing. Is that rubber? Can someone find out? I mean.. if this is the case and it wears off in time, that will render the whole clip useless as all the beads (including the little tube that the pin sits on) will start moving around on the wire. Definitely a case of "store in the dark and hope for the best" then.

From what I can gather, it is a type of pvc piping.

They are limited edition, so we shall see.

[eadwine]

Yups.. Still on the fence about them, but we'll see. Also have to wait for prices :)

[Hele]

i think the ones with the tubing are cute, but it looks like something that would wear out at some point and break, kind of like how hair ties do. Of the four new ones i might get the one with the blue flower in the middle, it's the same centerpiece as the Festive Leaf one and i'm a fan of it. Isn't the one in the top left Dusky Plum but with different colors? And am i the only one that saw the September FOTM and immediately thought it was a pineapple in the middle of the flexi? :p

[eadwine]

Nope you're not! I am still trying to figure out WHAT it is depicting to be honest.. help?

[AlyBlu]

It is supposed to be a thistle flower

[ravenreed]

I am pretty sure it is a thistle. As for the tubing, it looks like the same stuff I use on my memory wire bracelets. I don't wear them every day, but they hold up just fine. I am not easy on my jewelry so I would definitely consider buying a flexi with that in the design.


Nope you're not! I am still trying to figure out WHAT it is depicting to be honest.. help?

[eadwine]

Thistle with leaves left and right, one large and two small ones, am I seeing it right?

[ravenreed]

I can't quite make it out, honestly. I am not keen on the design, unless it looks better in person.


Thistle with leaves left and right, one large and two small ones, am I seeing it right?

[missblueeyes]

I was really hoping for a pretty, autumn-y flexi and now we get that. Sorry, but the center piece is questionable if you can't recognize it at first glance. I had to read the thread to figure out what it was. :/ The purple pearls look to be the same like my tiger lily amethyst. I hope the October FOTM will be better.

[Theobroma]

Thistle with leaves left and right, one large and two small ones, am I seeing it right?

I think so. But the leaves look a little strange to me. I absolutely love the colour scheme, though -- it's right up my street!

[KittyBird]

i adore your lady bugs..looks amazing with your hair. :)
Thank you! :blossom:

[Unicorn]

i think the ones with the tubing are cute, but it looks like something that would wear out at some point and break, kind of like how hair ties do. Of the four new ones i might get the one with the blue flower in the middle, it's the same centerpiece as the Festive Leaf one and i'm a fan of it. Isn't the one in the top left Dusky Plum but with different colors? And am i the only one that saw the September FOTM and immediately thought it was a pineapple in the middle of the flexi? :p

For the new ones, I'm wondering if it's silicon I've come across some silicon tubes that look like this, in my searches for hair toy materials. The ones I saw allow the use of wire through them, so they shouldn't wear out in the way hair ties do as they won't be constantly stretched and pulled the way hair ties are and silicon is rather robust.

Unicorn

[lazuliblue]

Have these already been posted on the thread? Apologies if they have. I really like the look of the purple flower flexi.

https://instagram.com/p/62KqqdL1N_/?taken-by=to_do_good_things

edit: just realised they have been posted. I like the look of the ones with the rubber tubing...would be good to know what material it is though!

[eadwine]

As I got some material classifications (as in rubber and pvc will turn brittle, but there is such a thing as tube beads) I have sent a mail to LR Steve, asking what the material is. I hope we'll get an answer before they go live!

[eadwine]

Got a reply: The tubing is made of PVC plastic (rubber). It is made for jewelry and is meant to have a wire passed through the middle.




Ok.. I guess that one is out for me then.

[ravenreed]

I think this (http://www.beadalon.com/content/combine_memory_wire_and_rubber_tubing.asp) is the material. As I said, I have used it in my jewelry so I don't mind it.


Got a reply: The tubing is made of PVC plastic (rubber). It is made for jewelry and is meant to have a wire passed through the middle.




Ok.. I guess that one is out for me then.

[missblueeyes]

I really hope they won't be too limited so I can get one after September first. :( I'm super broke but I really want one. They're really growing on me.

[AlyBlu]

They hopefully will last the weekend, but everything I have seen is they are super limited.

[missblueeyes]

Well, the general feedback seems quite negative, at least on the two hair boards I'm active on, so I hope they'll last until Thursday. ;D

[Nebulae]

Hmm, now I'm wondering if it would be possible to remove the pvc and replace it with some fake leather string that I have.. :p On second thought I don't feel like I love the designs enough to do that.. too lazy (and who knows how they are attached).

[AlyBlu]

I am probably going to try atleast one of them - I am a bit enamored with the turtle

[lazuliblue]

I think it's a good idea in the sense that it's something different. The turtle is very cute! I think the trouble might be that it kind of looks like a hair tie, and I'm not sure how strong it will be.

[Viola88]

Does anyone else have the problem of the focal bead being upside down?

For flexis that have a centerpiece with a definite direction, I have some where the "stick" inserts right to left. This is good for me but I have some that have to be inserted left to right to have the centerpiece upright and I can't get the swing of it. I just avoid those flexis :( in my collection.

So my question is and maybe I'll create a poll :D

Do you insert your flexi right to left or left to right?

[missblueeyes]

I think you could ask Lilla Rose for an exchange if you received an upside down flexi, Viola88. Or, if you're left handed, write them a note and they'll send you left-handed flexis. :) I insert mine right to left.

[Caitrìona]

I'm sure people here in Scotland would like the thistle flexi if I wore it :lol: and although I usually don't like pink I actually really like the flexi.
I don't like the new design at all though, prefer the fancier styles.

[Alaska98]

I'm kind of interested in the thistle because of Scottish ancestry. I wish it were enabled, though. I hear rumor of a sale... Can anyone confirm?

Eta: autocorrect obviously knows I'm enabled... But I meant ENAMELED. Maybe I'm spelling it wrong.

[roseomalley]

I do not like the tubing Flexis at all. The one with the turtle...I love him. I would not buy it, though, because of the tubing. It is a matter of taste, I know. I also was hoping for a pretty, autumn Flexi for September. Bummer.

[AlyBlu]

Check your emails.

[eadwine]

I haven't gotten one :( And I AM subscribed and all.



edit: never mind.. got my three :D

[missblueeyes]

I got one, wanted to check the website even though I'm broke, and guess what? It's down. :brickwall
Getting really tired of your sh*t, Lilla Rose.
Can anyone tell me how much the limited Flexis with the tubing are?

[eadwine]

I just cruised through it just fine. They all start at 9.35 (for the minis) save for the gold with pearl one which starts at 10.16.


I got the tawny, the montana and a paw print all in medium. I recently sold my pawprint minis, so now I have it back :)

[missblueeyes]

Ok, thanks. :) I've been getting an error message or "Catalog Load In Progress. Please try your request again in 1 minute." for the past 30 minutes or so.
What I do wonder is if this is the actual test before they upgrade to the new shopping experience or if this is actually it. Ah, well, who knows. As long as they don't allow us to open different flexis in different browser tabs, I won't be happy anyways. :P

[KittyBird]

I got on the site, but the clips are all kinds of messed up.. I clicked on the tawny, and got lovely circle iris green.. Same thing happened on other clips, I clicked on the simple band gold and got freestyle tiara. Couldn't choose sizes either. What the hell? :confused:

[eadwine]

Yup, I am getting that now as well. Hit your back button and try again until you get it, finally.

Same with that one minute thing. Don't reload, just hit the back button and try again.

It is annoying but at least better than the stupid firestorm thing where you couldn't do ANYTHING anymore.

[Theobroma]

Hurm. Site is behaving very strangely. I load the title page, then click "Shop now"... and it presents me with one clip and one only, in what seems to be a random size and style. Sometimes with a picture, sometimes without.

Clicking "Back" and trying again will get me a different random clip. Ugh.

[Crystawni]

Same, Theobroma. Pfft. Not that I can buy at the moment, but I want to have a look. :(

[Tails]

It is annoying but at least better than the stupid firestorm thing where you couldn't do ANYTHING anymore.

I was having the same error as KittyBird, but now I'm just getting the firestorm error...

[KittyBird]

Now I'm not getting any clips at all, no pictures or anything. I'm so disappointed, I really wanted the Tawny one. I hope they fix this asap!

[lazuliblue]

Well unless they've sold out of absolutely everything I can only see one flexi!

[eadwine]

I would say start emailing them. I was able to place my order right from the getgo when things were still working fine. When they don't hear anything complaint wise about the site they are less likely to improve things. Obviously peak data load is a problem that needs addressing, not so much the looks.

[KittyBird]

I've sent them a message. I made sure to mention that they always have issues when they're having a sale, and that I'm very disappointed.

[eadwine]

Hopefully they will start looking into this.. I mean.. all the wrong things is annoying as well.

[VanillaTresses]

I can't even get into the site to look at anything, they really need to do something about it!

[lazuliblue]

I've messaged them. I haven't seen a flexi that I really wanted since the last massive sale where they brought back the anchor's aweigh. The Montana clip is the one that I would like, I think they are keeping those 4 as normal styles now though so hopefully I will be able to get it at some point, unless I am mistaken.

Eadwine I am glad that you managed to order earlier this morning!

[eadwine]

Thanks Lazuliblue. I was lucky enough to check the site right after midnight when things were still going reasonably well. I was actually about to step out the door when I looked!

[lazuliblue]

Thanks Lazuliblue. I was lucky enough to check the site right after midnight when things were still going reasonably well. I was actually about to step out the door when I looked!

That was good luck!

The site has actually just loaded for me now :)

Edit: spoke too soon, it's loaded but I can't order anything because there is no size option!

[eadwine]

Back and click.. again ;) Ran into that issue as well earlier on. I am now on the fence with what is more annoying.. :/

[Theobroma]

Well, I mailed them about the issue.

I'm actually not even sure I want to buy anything on this sale -- I was mostly hoping to get a better look at the new styles. But with the way the site's currently behaving I can't even do that! And I suppose that the more people write in about the issues, the clearer it'll be that something in the site is pretty badly broken.

[lazuliblue]

I nave consoled myself by seeing if my small flexi still fits (because I keep worrying that I will miraculously outgrow my medium sizes)...and it does! Hopefully they'll sort out the site soon, at least the sale lasts a few days.

[KittyBird]

Oh my goodness! FINALLY! I managed to buy Tawny in XXL. It only took, what, nearly 5 hours? :brickwall Clearly I really wanted that flexi. It better be as pretty in person as it is in the pictures :lol:

[Scarlet_Heart]

I'm not generally a flexi person, but I really want to buy a simple gold. I can't believe the made one! I'm hoping the site issues get worked out soon.

[eadwine]

Whahaha congrats KittyBird!!

[Scarlet_Heart]

i think the ones with the tubing are cute, but it looks like something that would wear out at some point and break, kind of like how hair ties do.

I thought the same thing. Looks like elastic hair tie material and I don't have a great track record with those. I was intrigued by the gold one, but I'll wait and see if they hold up for others.

[AlyBlu]

Lovely! Ugh! So much for all the upgrades! I love these things, and I have fun being a rep- but this is beyond annoying.

[eadwine]

I have posted above what the material is on the tubing.

[AlyBlu]

Fortunately Tawny, Montana and the gold one are all new regular stock items, so if they sell out, they will restock

[Theobroma]

Will wonders ever cease? I managed to place an order!

Took FOREEEEEVERRRRR because each and every page was loading at the approximate speed of continental drift... but at least they did load. *mops brow*

[eadwine]

Yay Theobroma!


I saw this on my facebook wall:


Thanks everyone,

We apologize for the trouble. Our tech people have been up all night working on these issues.

[Groovy Granny]

Yup....slow shopping for sure :p

[Theobroma]

Yay Theobroma!


I saw this on my facebook wall:


Thanks everyone,

We apologize for the trouble. Our tech people have been up all night working on these issues.

Poor tech people. Can't be much fun trying to hold the site together with rubber bands and chewing gum while the bargain hunters threaten to melt down the servers! I hope they manage to make the system more robust soon -- sounds as though it would be in everybody's interest to do so. :)

[Groovy Granny]

Poor tech people. Can't be much fun trying to hold the site together with rubber bands and chewing gum while the bargain hunters threaten to melt down the servers! I hope they manage to make the system more robust soon -- sounds as though it would be in everybody's interest to do so. :)

LOL for sure....we are on a mission ;)

[eadwine]

I just made some extra money with surveys, so.. I put that to good use. Yup.. after TWO hours :lol: I managed to get two more in the cart. Rays of sunshine and night owl. :)

[Groovy Granny]

I just made some extra money with surveys, so.. I put that to good use. Yup.. after TWO hours :lol: I managed to get two more in the cart. Rays of sunshine and night owl. :)

2 hours shudder:
Thankfully my orders were moving along faster; though it seems to be hanging up again now that everyone got the sales message (more shoppers) lol

[eadwine]

:lol: My first two orders went through in a LOOOOT less time, I was one of the first to order I think, speeds were normal then.

[Groovy Granny]

I can't check my shopping cart :(

[DollyDagger]

oh boy ..i would like to order a few things but dont want to get hit with astronomical duties/fees/customs..and all that cr*p i did last time. I hope that if i separate my orders..(good luck me with the slowness of the site..lol ) that it will end up being less and that they dont combine them.

ETA-unable to process...must be a sign..:confused: my wallet say ty muchly

[eadwine]

I have ordered multiple ones as well in the past and had no problem at all there. Each order comes in its own envelope.


Right now I have five flexis (dang I should be ashamed of myself, but I am not :p :lol:) spread out over three orders for the very tax reason you state. I am cheaper off paying the extra $8 in shipping, than having to pay the €13 in fees that get slapped on per default before taxes even. Brrr.

[Groovy Granny]

Woohoo...order complete!
3 new flexis on their way with FREE shipping :happydance:

Now I am on a shopping hold until 2017 ~ TOY COLLECTION COMPLETE :p

*I need to use EVERY toy in my collection the next year ;)

But don't mind me...happy shopping ladies (This was my 2nd order in the past month) LOL