First impressions? These acrylic lady face cake toppers are STUNNING. The minimalist line art gives a classy, modern vibe—perfect for weddings, birthdays, or even a fancy brunch dessert. I used them on a vanilla buttercream cake, and the gold (well, more bronze-ish) popped beautifully against the white frosting.
But here’s the catch: they’re *fragile*. Like, ‘handle with surgical gloves’ fragile. I tried bending one slightly to fit the curve of my round cake, and *snap*—RIP, elegant lady. They work best on flat surfaces (sheet cakes, anyone?) or with toothpicks as backup (shoutout to the reviewer who suggested this lifeline).
Color disclaimer: Don’t expect true gold. It’s a warm bronze, which clashed with my actual gold berries. If you’re mixing metallics, swatch first!
Verdict? Gorgeous for photos, high-maintenance in practice. 3.5/5 stars—would use again, but only for flat cakes and with a glue gun on standby.