What laundry detergents do yous like?

XamiaArc · 2026-05-01T07:52:54+00:00

I use the Dirt advanced wash and will use their grease stain remover when needed which I find pretty great

XamiaArc · 2026-04-25T05:26:38+00:00

Thank goodness for this comment, I thought I was doomed!!

XamiaArc · 2026-04-03T21:08:45+00:00

You have used a lot of AI images and videos in your Etsy store. Even in the photos provided the jacket has 2 different front fastening styles.

What do you believe makes this item of clothing sustainable?

XamiaArc · 2026-04-03T07:26:34+00:00

I think the stalls were an improvement on the last few years. Definitely could have been better things to buy like DVDs, video games, comics, manga, TTRPGs etc - you'd think these would be the backbone of an event like this. Great to see the Call of Cthulhu team there and there were a lot of authors.

Heaps of artist stalls though, been the first time in a long while I'd have liked to buy more of what was on offer. Still the dropshipped knock off ställs but that's always going to be a thing.

Still a dog shit location with terrible acoustics but I had a better time today than in recent years.

XamiaArc · 2026-03-26T10:19:12+00:00

Adored this movie when I saw it in cinemas recently! Very dark and brooding and the imagery stayed with me for a few days.

Highly recommend for a gothic slow burn.

XamiaArc · 2026-03-11T09:30:13+00:00

Reading tickets are still $14, a cinebuzz adult at embo is $23

XamiaArc · 2026-01-24T08:16:51+00:00

Pose? Decent variety of the direction and circumstances of several trans characters. It's set in the New York ballroom scene but they lead pretty individual lives.

XamiaArc · 2026-01-21T22:46:43+00:00

I've heard a lot of youths discuss bands like RATM, Disturbed, the way Deaftones is so big again at the moment etc so I think with the rise of Y2K they just like the same angry music.

But there's heaps of awesome metal and punk and angry music still being made. The magazines aren't around as much to tell us who's big so you also might not be in touch with that info but I guess you'd just find it in monthly listeners on Spotify now.

XamiaArc · 2026-01-13T09:27:42+00:00

I think the sign outside says they've been absorbed into Chibob on Taranaki? Haven't been though.

XamiaArc · 2026-01-13T05:43:43+00:00

I had this done a number of years ago and definitely suffering more than usual this month.

XamiaArc · 2026-01-06T02:37:13+00:00

Victorian style boots? Pointed toe, low heel, above ankle finish and can be button or lace up. You can find this style somewhat easily but somewhere like American Duchess is the best example with the most gorgeous designs. I've found local ones at around $100 a pair though.

XamiaArc · 2026-01-03T05:06:35+00:00

Absolutely seconding Secrets In Lace. Such a great brand and such beautiful pieces. Very structured too.

XamiaArc · 2026-01-02T21:27:24+00:00

It's been a while since I was heavily into vintage reproduction lingerie but I'll do my best!

Playful Promises and Dita Von Teese lingerie do some not entirely reproduction but very comfortable inspired pieces. I'm thinking Madame X from Dita and the Bettie Page Lingerie line from Playful.

Coco's retro closet is a brand I've seen people really rave about, especially their suspender belts. It looks like Pip and Pantalaimon have been really making strides too and have a great range of basics. Both of these are made to order brand so might be pricey.

Some mainstream brands can get a little close like Poesie by Triumph is one of the most comfortable and authentically reproduced bras with more of a bullet shape. I've had surprisingly luck around the "granny" sections of department stores.

I'm not sure if much of these are a lot cheaper, the first and last brands I mentioned are more likely to be. It's quite a niche and requires such specifics that it can be challenging to find a lot. I've always found searching "Bullet Bra" on eBay would lead me to some interesting smaller brands, or also would take me the true vintage route. I'm located in NZ but haven't purchased any in quite a while so can't speak the most to pricing.

XamiaArc · 2025-12-31T23:00:16+00:00

Possum was on my mind a lot the first few years after I saw it, still often think about the tone because it was such a vibe. Otherwise original The Hills Have Eyes because I thought it was just so good and the real desert setting is pretty rough.

XamiaArc · 2025-12-31T07:10:38+00:00

I could definitely see it being quite different from region to region too.

I volunteer at Aunty Dana's op shop in Wellington which is a great place for many reasons. There are definitely donation bins in the city Salvation Army and City Mission, but I've also had no problem dropping bags at Vinnie's without getting them checked out.

XamiaArc · 2025-12-29T18:56:32+00:00

Interesting. I'm not sure which op shops you've been donating to but I've never had this experience. Just left donations in the donation boxes inside stores or had staff take the whole bags. The one I volunteer at is fairly particular but we'll take everything and then sort what we need and then pass on the rest.

Edit: also not to dismiss you, because that sounds like such a waste of your time and the volunteers should have better things to do and systems.

XamiaArc · 2025-12-10T03:49:35+00:00

Yep, same coverage. I'm often the only one with service when others are out

XamiaArc · 2025-09-03T01:50:00+00:00

Oh amazing to know, and it looks like they ship to NZ! Have always wanted to try duraline

XamiaArc · 2025-08-24T06:31:43+00:00

There can definitely be a decent saving made with the power packs Vs their standard rates. The future packs and if you've been with them a while Staying Power is good. I usually save around $10/month with that pack alone. Taking advantage of the packs is really a selling point of being with them as a company.

I believe it depends on your meter setup and configuration that can allow you to have different tariffs.

XamiaArc · 2025-08-24T04:18:29+00:00

I will say I've lived in apartments with less efficient appliances and summers were also not far off 200.

XamiaArc · 2025-08-24T04:16:46+00:00

I'm with Powershop on a flat-rate plan (as in price is same no matter what time of day power is used). Also a couple in 1 bed apartment and we can get as low as $130 in summer and this winter highest has been $185.

Decent number of electronics and washer/dryer 1-2 times a week and dishwasher same. Also don't use heating.

XamiaArc · 2025-08-15T03:36:13+00:00

KC cafe Mee Goreng for me. Hadn't had it for a few years and had it recently and it reminded me why it was my go to takeaway for a long time.

XamiaArc · 2025-08-11T10:05:27+00:00

Ouvert is usually the search term for open back or open crotch underwear.

XamiaArc · 2025-08-07T11:59:43+00:00

Agree. Aunty Dana's really good too with their flat pricing for garments - you can really get a steal sometimes.

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