The cost of living crisis has made most people reevaluate their spending, and a young Aussie has pointed out the common cheap act that is costing us more in the long run. Maddie Langshaw, 26, was earning more than $100,000 working full-time in social media and marketing when she decided to start her slow fashion … Read more
A woman was shocked when she ordered her partner a Christmas stocking — to receive one so small, it looks like a baby’s shoe. Leah Hartley, 20, spotted a festive stocking on Temu and purchased it as a surprise for partner Matthew Shanahan, 21. But when it arrived two weeks later, the stocking was comically … Read more
Now this is a “dog”-gone shame — faux real. Fashionistas on the market for an inexpensive, cruelty-free accessory might be barking up the wrong tree if they purchase the same necklace as a dissatisfied Temu customer, who claims the pendant on her costume jewelry is actually a rank animal’s tooth. “What the hell, Temu? What the hell?” … Read more
A child has been seriously injured from a hoodie sold on Temu, with the products now recalled. Several glow-in-the-dark hoodies from online marketplace giant Temu have been recalled over concerns of a risk of “serious burn injuries.” The Pink Rainbow Unicorn, Purple Rainbow Unicorn, Blue Dinosaur, and Space Planet hoodies are included in the Product … Read more
A woman has taken to Reddit after finding out her engagement ring wasn’t quite what she thought. Though, initially, she thought the ring was beautiful, red flags began to fly when questions around specific details were continually dodged. Ultimately, she found out that the ring was purchased for $38 for Temu. But, does it really matter? ‘I … Read more
Generation Z is the most eco-conscious and sustainability-aware cohort in history, but their rabid consumption habits speak much louder than their words, data reveals. According to research by the consultancy EY, 58 percent of Gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2013 – say they want to buy products that are sustainable and ethically … Read more
An Aussie woman said she was gifted a “croissant lamp” from Temu by her sisters, but came home one day to find it covered in ants. The woman, @froginahatgirl, said she immediately started investigating, only to discover that the lamp was, in fact, a real croissant. “It’s literally f–king food” “So I got this Temu lamp as a gift from … Read more
At least laughter is good for the sole. A couple was left in stitches after receiving a ridiculous pair of knock-off Disney socks from Temu. Emilie Fernstrom had ordered her family what she thought were pairs of cute Disney-themed socks with some of the brand’s iconic characters’ faces stitched on the side ahead of their … Read more
If Disney makes “dreams come true,” Temu has quickly dashed them for one fan. The mother of popular Australian vlogger Seb Laz was left “devastated” when her highly-anticipated princess-inspired decor appeared more grotesque than glamorous. Laz said his mom ordered the seasonal ceramic piece from Temu — a site that markets itself as a one-stop … Read more