How I Shop on Taobao, A Tutorial

This may surprise you, but most of my lolita items have come from a Chinese marketplace called Taobao! Similar to eBay, Taobao is an online platform for businesses to sell their items. Here's how I shop for items on Taobao via the shopping service Taobao Focus.

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Coordinate:
Sweet Kururin Headbow ♡ Angelic Pretty
Bolero ♡ Off-Brand
Blouse ♡ Glitter Tale
Kuma Kumya Marine Island Skirt ♡ Baby, The Stars Shine Bright
Strawberry Rose Bouquet Ribbon OTKs ♡ Baby, The Stars Shine Bright
Shiny Unicorn Shoes ♡ Cotton Candy Feet
Jewelry ♡ Taobao
Polly Pocket Bag ♡ U Wear Ltd

[Weeaboowonderland]

My bank account was hoping this tutorial would be difficult and confusing. My heart is super happy that this tutorial is clear and helpful. 😍Thank you for making this video!

[MzPirateQueen]

I've been wary about shopping on Taobao because I thought it would be difficult, but now I may actually give them a try.

[linnyalexan]

This timing is perfect! I was just starting to look up more advice on how to shop on Taobao!!

[aliceis]

This is the number one most important lolita video out RN xD and super easy to follow and pretty and you make shopping on TaoBao look like such a breeze! I've been using Spreenow for a while and they're alright but with these tips (esp w/ the keywords), I feel like it'll be so much easier next time I do a shopping service order!!! Thank you so much for doing this!!! ^^

[deborahsaurus]

Thanks so much for this video! I always found Taobao to be a bit intimidating so this is really helpful :)

[haliku]

Thank you! I’ve been an admirer of Lolita for years, but actually buying it has always been kind of intimidating, so I’ve only bought a few things off of resell sites. I think I’m going to save up for a bigger taobao order now though!

[Bumblebr]

Thank you so so much for making this video! 💕 Taobao can be very intimidating. You were very thoughtful and i feel like you covered almost everything! Definitely feels less scary! 💖 Very helpful!


I recently put in my first taobao Order, but i had no idea what was The best shipping option was for my country. And I've yet to figure out how to do custom sizing for dresses on taobao. 😅

[HeavyHippis]

I am so grateful for your video! I'm a fairly experienced lolita but I've never purchased from taobao via shopping services. I think you just provided me with enough motivation to try :D

[Jessinking]

wow i've never used an image translator before how amazing.

[bepis]

Callista: use a translator
Me, a chinese person: ha, you fool, i'm already one step ahead of you



Just kidding im nearly illiterate in chinese lol

[thebingus]

About to order my first item from there- an infanta bag that originally would cost me like 69$ on glitzy wonderland that I'm getting for 34$ thank you so much for helping a lot of lolitas with this stuff :) it really just helped me with saving money

[demonhiruma]

Thank you so much for posting this! You've given me way more confidence to purchase off taobao. I was having trouble choosing between Superbuy, Agent42, Focus, or using a shopping agent and I think you've given me the confidence to try doing it myself using this service :)

[mahouqueen]

Omg lolita tips Tumblr! I used to read that blog religiously when I was first starting out almost a decade ago

[libny]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! Thank you for making this step-by-step video <3

[wyomi]

I just found your channel and I’m amazed! You’re so underrated and such a good YouTuber, i hope that other people will find your channel and give you a subscribe! 💖

[asamimoon]

This is a much needed video. Thank you!

[shycherrygirl]

This is so helpful! I've tried looking directly on taobao before just to check it out and it was confusing to navigate for me, so I just have been using a taobao reseller. I think I will try this next time :) Thank you so much for posting this!!

[Jessinking]

been doing taobao since 2014 but watching to support and see what you do different. also i LOVE the drawing on :50 minute! so cute.

[TCake]

Thank you for making this video! 💖 I have linked this in my Taobao haul videos as I am always asked how to shop from Taobao but I've never checked out myself as I go in group orders with friends who know how to 😝

[iluvharrydraco]

Thank you!! This was such a clear and concise guide, I will definitely be trying this method when I try my first order from there!!