Yes, jumping on the band wagon. There has been some interesting one that I have read through the 4 blogs I've stumbled upon.
It is nice to see people letting down that hidden panel to reveal what bugs them greatly about stuff. So what are my 5 pet peeves of Lolita.
1: It is just too short. D:
Like a number of us in the loli community we are taller than 5'4" which can bring the trouble of length to our attention. We love our brand, even if it is just one item. Doesn't matter if it is a top or bottom or dress we run the risk it won't fit some where.
May it be the length of the sleeve or the hem of skirt, it can get annoying. We all look for ways of how to hide it from the simple wrist cuffs to the underskirt or extra ruffle. Though in some cases, camera angle or body posture is a secretive way of doing things.
2. Your petti isn't fluffy enough! :O
*look about* I'm not saying I hate there being no fluffed up skirt, I hate being told that I have to have a mega fluffed up skirt. Seriously it can take away a good few extra inches away from the leg and me being about 5'7", I don't want to be flashing that much extra leg to people if I can help it. Remember it is a modest fashion to begin with.
3. My hair
Ok, that is a more personal thing but dammit, why not complain about it. I once spent 4 hours using a curling iron just to have all my curls die with an hour. I've tried so many ways to get my hair to work but it hates me. The only reason I had any curls in my picture at the winter meet up is because I used a lot of hair spray. Now if only I didn't love that prefect curl bunched up pig tail style with the straight fringe and front sides. Cruse my love for it.
4. Why no love for normal glasses?
Yeah, I get it super big geeky glasses are the fashion right now in the fashion and one of the most accepted eye ware next to contacts but why must I feel ashamed a little for having these specs. I can't see without them and I'm terrified of anything going close to my eyes, that may end up poking them. I'm stuck with these because of such a thing happened to me. :( I don't like wearing glasses, I've tried to go without but migraines and walking into a lamp post is kinda not fun. These are the secrets I've hated the most in the past. We can take them off because we can't see and not all of us want to wear or can wear contacts. Though I would love laser surgery but I hear the pin you eyes open while you are awake. I'm sorry, knock me the heck out first please. kthxbai.
5. ... "Elites"
The so called people we must look up to and be like and follow in their steps to greatness. No, thank you. I rather just be me, wearing what I want. Yes, I make mistakes here and there but who doesn't it. Doesn't mean I want someone to take my hand and tell me what to do and not. Sure you can share you knowledge and views but don't get upset if I want to try and find a way to try to make it work. Is it that the fun thing with fashion, I openly admit when I think I've ita myself down the wrong path. Plus I think it would be more fun to have tried something sharing how terrible it went than saying "They told me not to, so I didn't and neither should you." I think I rather have the something more along the lines of "That is what happened with me, I've heard of few other horror stories but it is up to you if you want to try." I think that sounds more personal and you never know, someone may make what seem like the impossible possible.
Well that is my 5 top peeves of the fashion. What are yours? Share? Discuss? Whatever, just have fun. :D
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
That question just keeps coming up.
For those who don't know what I'm talking about it is the brand vs off-brand one mainly the replica part.
(I know the blouse post, I'm still working on it. pictures required, no camera at the moment)
Now there was a thread posted about this a few hours ago but it has since disappeared to my displeasure since I was enjoying reading people's views on the matter but someone used the f word, not the "f*** this" the other f word, "F**". I'm sure you work that out and a lot of people seem to comment on this to the poster of said comment.
Though any way, I was thinking about my own collection and how I own two said replicas. I don't deny it. Which two do I own? Fruits Parlor and one Poodle skirt, the original designs by Angelic Pretty and Innocent World both reproduced by Bodyline. Now at the time I was more over weight and I was curious. I didn't own any sweet clothing yet and I was wondering what was all this up roar about. So seeing both at £8 and the fact I needed a black blouse at the time. It seemed logical to buy 3 items instead of one and have it shipped from Japan.
I don't mean to create excuses for it, the fact was. I was starting out my wardrobe, I was over weight. My waist measured 90cm, bust 103cm, hips 111cm. I was struggling to find things to fit. I pushed myself to lose weight, I got a 79cm waist and to treat myself was mainly those skirts and blouse.
Now I had only a meta blouse that still didn't fit at the time only paid £20 for. Finally fit it now as of a month ago, thanks for wondering. So I was pretty convinced that I'm not going to fit brand, my chest didn't drop more than 2 cm in size and my rear wasn't even moving plus all the shirring stuff of the brands was far out of my pocket. I didn't know what to expect. I remember waiting and thinking, I can never post this on the boards. Why am I doing this?
They came, I was expecting cheap lace decoration. Very thing fabric and no anything. This was my second purchase from bodyline, so yeah, I made a mistake the first time so I was iffy.
I almost died when I saw the bl's version of the fruit skirt. The lace! It wasn't cheap or scratchy. It was pure cotton crocheted lace. Every bit of lace was that, it was gorgeous. I fell in love, I remember thinking I wonder how wonderful the real one must be. I'll tell you right now, my waist is 70cm the skirt minimum is 74cm. That skirt is staying, I love it to much. The poodle skirt is just so cute with the little ribbon bows sewn on to the skirt to decorate the dogs. Though the maximum waist for that skirt was 74cm, it was as I said to see what was all the talking about.
Now I didn't know about the lace and ribbons on both, so I was shocked when I saw the built in pettis. My only petticoat (from bl) had died with 2 days of use, so this was a little life saver to me. at.
So here I am a while down the line, a year at the least, I have AP set in lights at what it standards must be like or at least better than. So here I am, on my birthday and my first piece of Angelic Pretty. In my house, in my room and on my birthday. Yeah I was excited, this is the first bit of brand since my meta blouse that I got at least two years ago. I was sad, yeah it is pretty. It still sits on on the hanger on the outside of my wardrobe or displayed on my manny but it felt like bodyline to me with the fabric, the lace was netted embroidered lace or rachsel lace.
I remembered reading comments about how you should avoid this lace this lace is bodyline favorite thing and how every cheap company uses it. So I'm shocked that I'm seeing this. It had a nice design on it but only on the arms and bottom of the dress. The clump at the chest looks terrible, it doesn't have this cute little design on it. Don't get me wrong, this dress is lovely the lace isn't terrible or anything except that little bit. I think it ruins it, I honestly want to rip it off but I want to wait until I get the jsk version. So I don't get refused from buying it because of what I want to do to that area. I would keep a bit of lacing there but only one row of it. I think it would make the dress a whole lot nicer looking but that is me.
So any way, I went searching for fruit version by AP. I needed to know, I needed to know what finishing lace they used. The lace sadly wasn't as fancy as Bodyline's, ouch that hurt me. The lace on it is the fabric embroidered stuff, which sadly left me some what disappointed to say the least.
I'm not saying the brand isn't great and I'm going to buy it. Heck no, there is stuff out there that I love I would want deeply. I just won't be expecting this great awesome lace on Angelic Pretty that is all. Seriously I doubt that Bodyline would ever make a dress were the print is actually all embroidered on to the dress, oh Baby the Star Shine Bright I love you.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, there is ups and downs with everything. Yes, some times the copy may be better than the original or maybe the original will shine through no matter what. It happens, the thing is it is up to you. What you want. I do still plan on buying the AP version in the future but I may also hunt down the Bodyline one to because I want the lace as well. Hater's can't complain as much if I own both and as long as I don't try and pass the fake of as the real one. They may see it as I'm trying to protect AP's one from being destroyed from constant wear.
(I know the blouse post, I'm still working on it. pictures required, no camera at the moment)
Now there was a thread posted about this a few hours ago but it has since disappeared to my displeasure since I was enjoying reading people's views on the matter but someone used the f word, not the "f*** this" the other f word, "F**". I'm sure you work that out and a lot of people seem to comment on this to the poster of said comment.
Though any way, I was thinking about my own collection and how I own two said replicas. I don't deny it. Which two do I own? Fruits Parlor and one Poodle skirt, the original designs by Angelic Pretty and Innocent World both reproduced by Bodyline. Now at the time I was more over weight and I was curious. I didn't own any sweet clothing yet and I was wondering what was all this up roar about. So seeing both at £8 and the fact I needed a black blouse at the time. It seemed logical to buy 3 items instead of one and have it shipped from Japan.
I don't mean to create excuses for it, the fact was. I was starting out my wardrobe, I was over weight. My waist measured 90cm, bust 103cm, hips 111cm. I was struggling to find things to fit. I pushed myself to lose weight, I got a 79cm waist and to treat myself was mainly those skirts and blouse.
Now I had only a meta blouse that still didn't fit at the time only paid £20 for. Finally fit it now as of a month ago, thanks for wondering. So I was pretty convinced that I'm not going to fit brand, my chest didn't drop more than 2 cm in size and my rear wasn't even moving plus all the shirring stuff of the brands was far out of my pocket. I didn't know what to expect. I remember waiting and thinking, I can never post this on the boards. Why am I doing this?
They came, I was expecting cheap lace decoration. Very thing fabric and no anything. This was my second purchase from bodyline, so yeah, I made a mistake the first time so I was iffy.
I almost died when I saw the bl's version of the fruit skirt. The lace! It wasn't cheap or scratchy. It was pure cotton crocheted lace. Every bit of lace was that, it was gorgeous. I fell in love, I remember thinking I wonder how wonderful the real one must be. I'll tell you right now, my waist is 70cm the skirt minimum is 74cm. That skirt is staying, I love it to much. The poodle skirt is just so cute with the little ribbon bows sewn on to the skirt to decorate the dogs. Though the maximum waist for that skirt was 74cm, it was as I said to see what was all the talking about.
Now I didn't know about the lace and ribbons on both, so I was shocked when I saw the built in pettis. My only petticoat (from bl) had died with 2 days of use, so this was a little life saver to me. at.
So here I am a while down the line, a year at the least, I have AP set in lights at what it standards must be like or at least better than. So here I am, on my birthday and my first piece of Angelic Pretty. In my house, in my room and on my birthday. Yeah I was excited, this is the first bit of brand since my meta blouse that I got at least two years ago. I was sad, yeah it is pretty. It still sits on on the hanger on the outside of my wardrobe or displayed on my manny but it felt like bodyline to me with the fabric, the lace was netted embroidered lace or rachsel lace.
I remembered reading comments about how you should avoid this lace this lace is bodyline favorite thing and how every cheap company uses it. So I'm shocked that I'm seeing this. It had a nice design on it but only on the arms and bottom of the dress. The clump at the chest looks terrible, it doesn't have this cute little design on it. Don't get me wrong, this dress is lovely the lace isn't terrible or anything except that little bit. I think it ruins it, I honestly want to rip it off but I want to wait until I get the jsk version. So I don't get refused from buying it because of what I want to do to that area. I would keep a bit of lacing there but only one row of it. I think it would make the dress a whole lot nicer looking but that is me.
So any way, I went searching for fruit version by AP. I needed to know, I needed to know what finishing lace they used. The lace sadly wasn't as fancy as Bodyline's, ouch that hurt me. The lace on it is the fabric embroidered stuff, which sadly left me some what disappointed to say the least.
I'm not saying the brand isn't great and I'm going to buy it. Heck no, there is stuff out there that I love I would want deeply. I just won't be expecting this great awesome lace on Angelic Pretty that is all. Seriously I doubt that Bodyline would ever make a dress were the print is actually all embroidered on to the dress, oh Baby the Star Shine Bright I love you.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, there is ups and downs with everything. Yes, some times the copy may be better than the original or maybe the original will shine through no matter what. It happens, the thing is it is up to you. What you want. I do still plan on buying the AP version in the future but I may also hunt down the Bodyline one to because I want the lace as well. Hater's can't complain as much if I own both and as long as I don't try and pass the fake of as the real one. They may see it as I'm trying to protect AP's one from being destroyed from constant wear.
Saturday, 9 October 2010
It is Saturday and I was at a loli meet.
I'm exhausted and worn out so, yeah I was late with post and well it isn't finished yet.
So here is a quick thing.
I'm sorry, didn't mean to be bad. Been running around here like a headless chicken, missing my dad and well being utterly useless in general.
Maybe I'll get something posted tomorrow, if I'm up early since my dad is now back and I can spend some time with him again. Now I can have an epic talk on random stuff about mythbusters. ~^v^~
Oh the topic will be for next post on blouses.
I'm exhausted and worn out so, yeah I was late with post and well it isn't finished yet.
So here is a quick thing.
I'm sorry, didn't mean to be bad. Been running around here like a headless chicken, missing my dad and well being utterly useless in general.
Maybe I'll get something posted tomorrow, if I'm up early since my dad is now back and I can spend some time with him again. Now I can have an epic talk on random stuff about mythbusters. ~^v^~
Oh the topic will be for next post on blouses.
Monday, 4 October 2010
I disappeared for a while
Well, not fully. I have been posting comments around the place but that is about it thou.
That doesn't mean I haven't down anything to do with Lolita, if anything I've seen to have took a small leap in this in the last few months. I even have a brand OP now. :o
I'm shocked to but more over the fact it is Angelic Pretty to be honest, I always thought it would be a Baby or Meta piece to come my way. Thou I do have to pieces of Meta now, X)
With the blog I haven't done anything other than added a page viewer, damn, didn't think so many of of you guys look at this.
Thank you guys for checking out this empty place, I appreciate the love. Oh and thank you fellow follower, you are my first. ^v^
So I guess this is a I'm still using this thing and I will post something loli related next time thou, I'm thinking of changing the direction a little since I'm not a non-brand loli any more. I feel it is a little hypothetical to have that view now. Thou I'm not going to be jump all over brand and tossing away my handmade and non brand items.
So hopefully I will post a new entry up before it is Friday here in the UK, heck with all the things I have read maybe something that can tie in or if I can't do that, then it will be what is in Bluie's wardrobe time. This way you can see some other items that were a bit of a miss.
Peace now.
That doesn't mean I haven't down anything to do with Lolita, if anything I've seen to have took a small leap in this in the last few months. I even have a brand OP now. :o
I'm shocked to but more over the fact it is Angelic Pretty to be honest, I always thought it would be a Baby or Meta piece to come my way. Thou I do have to pieces of Meta now, X)
With the blog I haven't done anything other than added a page viewer, damn, didn't think so many of of you guys look at this.
Thank you guys for checking out this empty place, I appreciate the love. Oh and thank you fellow follower, you are my first. ^v^
So I guess this is a I'm still using this thing and I will post something loli related next time thou, I'm thinking of changing the direction a little since I'm not a non-brand loli any more. I feel it is a little hypothetical to have that view now. Thou I'm not going to be jump all over brand and tossing away my handmade and non brand items.
So hopefully I will post a new entry up before it is Friday here in the UK, heck with all the things I have read maybe something that can tie in or if I can't do that, then it will be what is in Bluie's wardrobe time. This way you can see some other items that were a bit of a miss.
Peace now.
Sunday, 31 January 2010
Princess?
Ok, I get the feeling this month has secretly been marked as the month of princesses. There does seem to be talk about it kicking about in loli blogs and journals.
poupeegirl
Yes, I know Pupe isn't the best example of princess style of Lolita but it is fun in the sense. It's different compared to we all want to be or not to be princess.
We dress up in many styles in Lolita, nothing is certain. We have different choices in the fashion itself. From memory Princess style is called Hime. It is probably the laciest and frilliest of the styles out there.
Now all honesty I feel that Hime, to me remember, is a style for special occasions. Something were I would go and track down one of Baby's old white princess one-piece to wear for my wedding dress. Yes I would so do it. Heck, if I was go down the red carpet. I so would and before you know it I would be posted across fashion and gossip magazines with the title what not to wear. Lets face it, would most westerners get the fashion or see it as a joke especially with a frilly Hime dress. Then again I would wear Mary Madeline on the red carpet, so I would be trying to give Lolita bad name because I so wanted to wear something that appears to be too much over the top costume.(yes, bad word)
I guess that is the great thing about Lolita, everything can be overly cute, very elegant, gothic, punk and Princesses. Yet it all one fashion. I know it has been said that you should pick one style and go with it but I really can't do that plus I find it boring. I need variety and the fact the fashion has it makes it more fun and more suited to me over all for that reason. I understand if some don't agree with me. That's good you may choose to Hime full time and all I can say is good luck because the hair would kill me trying to keep the volume and making it perfect for a princess style to wear the tiaras with. Mind you I never understood open toed heels with tights look, I find it a bit hit and miss depending on the shoe.
I know this is one of the more expensive styles to follow and probley requires a lot of love, attention and money to follow. I salute you Hime Lolitas, wear your outfits with pride.
Some pictures of dresses, I love the last two and yes the second last one is a JSK but it can be used for the style. Just add frilly arm sleeved blouse.
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Two
Three
Four
Five
HAHA! I finally posted working links. I'm so happy
poupeegirl
Yes, I know Pupe isn't the best example of princess style of Lolita but it is fun in the sense. It's different compared to we all want to be or not to be princess.
We dress up in many styles in Lolita, nothing is certain. We have different choices in the fashion itself. From memory Princess style is called Hime. It is probably the laciest and frilliest of the styles out there.
Now all honesty I feel that Hime, to me remember, is a style for special occasions. Something were I would go and track down one of Baby's old white princess one-piece to wear for my wedding dress. Yes I would so do it. Heck, if I was go down the red carpet. I so would and before you know it I would be posted across fashion and gossip magazines with the title what not to wear. Lets face it, would most westerners get the fashion or see it as a joke especially with a frilly Hime dress. Then again I would wear Mary Madeline on the red carpet, so I would be trying to give Lolita bad name because I so wanted to wear something that appears to be too much over the top costume.(yes, bad word)
I guess that is the great thing about Lolita, everything can be overly cute, very elegant, gothic, punk and Princesses. Yet it all one fashion. I know it has been said that you should pick one style and go with it but I really can't do that plus I find it boring. I need variety and the fact the fashion has it makes it more fun and more suited to me over all for that reason. I understand if some don't agree with me. That's good you may choose to Hime full time and all I can say is good luck because the hair would kill me trying to keep the volume and making it perfect for a princess style to wear the tiaras with. Mind you I never understood open toed heels with tights look, I find it a bit hit and miss depending on the shoe.
I know this is one of the more expensive styles to follow and probley requires a lot of love, attention and money to follow. I salute you Hime Lolitas, wear your outfits with pride.
Some pictures of dresses, I love the last two and yes the second last one is a JSK but it can be used for the style. Just add frilly arm sleeved blouse.
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
HAHA! I finally posted working links. I'm so happy
Now blue is my favourite colour
#483D8B |
Your dominant hue is blue, making you a good friend who people love and trust. You're good in social situations and want to fit in. Just be careful not to compromise who you are to make them happy. Your saturation level is medium - You're not the most decisive go-getter, but you can get a job done when it's required of you. You probably don't think the world can change for you and don't want to spend too much effort trying to force it. Your outlook on life can be bright or dark, depending on the situation. You are flexible and see things objectively. |
Just a bit of fun since I need to make another post, err and not forget what I'm suppose to be doing.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Does art and Loli mix?
Well for the past two weeks I've been going to University to study art and each time I'm there I'm wearing full Lolita.
Now I've been doing art fully for several years now and only every got paint on myself once. I just happen to be wearing brand new trousers from Next at the time and the paint was Acrylic which most of you artist out there know is a right pain to get out of clothes.
Mind you, I have had careless class mates who had thought it was smart to leave globs of paint on the floor which me and others have stepped in. Mind you they were younger than me and still in their teens. So more self centered on how they viewed the world. Before someone rips me a new one, they would agree with this view.
I'm in a more adult filled class 23+ more of them are between 30-40 so you understand that the atmosphere is considerably different. I do feel slightly out of place as there is only 2 of us that dress more, how do you say not dressed to do the dirty work. Now don't get me wrong, I'm more than happy to walk in their with jeans and games T-shirt on any time but I feel more withdrawn with that look and not wanting to interact with others. While Lolita makes me feel as if I more complete and more willing to get to know people.
Now I should probably not wear my bodyline replica Fruit Parlor skirt, as they don't make it with the lovely lace trim any more. Oh yeah, I love that trim. Then again a simple frilly apron would probably suit and protect the clothes much more easily for those just in case moments.
Now paint is easily sorted with the apron but what about those hand on materials that are more dusty: Chalk, Pastel, Charcoal. Now these are washable but that doesn't mean they aren't the most messiest.
They get every where, before you know it they are on your face and you have no knowledge about how they got there in the first place.
Now lets face it the only way to keep your hands clean is to wear gloves, this way you would take them off before pushing back that loose stray of hair or nudge it back with the back of the wrist. Since you are more aware of the gloves on your hand.
These are simple things but then again, it is dependant on each person and how they handle a brush and such.
I know I will risk my non-brand with my art class. I have no idea what the future will hold when it comes to brand. Knowing me I'll try wearing it with art.
Now I've been doing art fully for several years now and only every got paint on myself once. I just happen to be wearing brand new trousers from Next at the time and the paint was Acrylic which most of you artist out there know is a right pain to get out of clothes.
Mind you, I have had careless class mates who had thought it was smart to leave globs of paint on the floor which me and others have stepped in. Mind you they were younger than me and still in their teens. So more self centered on how they viewed the world. Before someone rips me a new one, they would agree with this view.
I'm in a more adult filled class 23+ more of them are between 30-40 so you understand that the atmosphere is considerably different. I do feel slightly out of place as there is only 2 of us that dress more, how do you say not dressed to do the dirty work. Now don't get me wrong, I'm more than happy to walk in their with jeans and games T-shirt on any time but I feel more withdrawn with that look and not wanting to interact with others. While Lolita makes me feel as if I more complete and more willing to get to know people.
Now I should probably not wear my bodyline replica Fruit Parlor skirt, as they don't make it with the lovely lace trim any more. Oh yeah, I love that trim. Then again a simple frilly apron would probably suit and protect the clothes much more easily for those just in case moments.
Now paint is easily sorted with the apron but what about those hand on materials that are more dusty: Chalk, Pastel, Charcoal. Now these are washable but that doesn't mean they aren't the most messiest.
They get every where, before you know it they are on your face and you have no knowledge about how they got there in the first place.
Now lets face it the only way to keep your hands clean is to wear gloves, this way you would take them off before pushing back that loose stray of hair or nudge it back with the back of the wrist. Since you are more aware of the gloves on your hand.
These are simple things but then again, it is dependant on each person and how they handle a brush and such.
I know I will risk my non-brand with my art class. I have no idea what the future will hold when it comes to brand. Knowing me I'll try wearing it with art.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Lolita meme
COLOURS
What colours can be found in your Lolita closet?
White, black, pink, red, blue
What is your favourite colour with Lolita?
Black is my main love for colour but I do love others.
What is your least favourite colour in Lolita?
No idea, there are a ton of colours out there with many tones. I'm still new with colour in Lolita.
Which uncommon colour do you want to try out?
Yellow ochre but only because I've got the fabric there waiting to be used
DESIGN
Are you more a Onepiece, Jumperskirt or a Skirt person?
I really like all of them but by looking at my wardrobe maybe more skirts so far.
Which cut do you like the best?
Square or sweetheart necklines
Print or no Print?
I get sucked into prints but not to busy prints
How does a dress/skirt have to look like that it will be a "must have" item for you?
Four outlines pink hearts on black fabric with Nevermore written brokenly with purple and pink overlays.
STYLES
What is your favourite style in Lolita?
Gothic
Which style do you wear regularly?
I guess boy style since I need more items to have more outfits, then it would be sweet/classic/gothic
Which style you want to try out?
faery-kai Lolita only because I love MLP so much that I would buy pony hoodie and wearing pink leg warmers.
Which style you never want to try out/wear again?
Don't really know yet to be honest, since I feel I should at least try them once before knocking it.
BRANDS
Brands yes or no and why?
Yes and no, to be honest I own one piece of brand so far and that is a blouse. I can't really make an opinion since I don't have much knowledge on the matter but I do love the velvet piece in brand.
Which brand is your favourite?
Baby and Metamorphose, I love piece from them the most to be honest.
Which is your least favourite brand?
Angelic Pretty, I really don't enjoy their prints as much and call me old fashion but I don't like the skirts getting shorter. I hate my thighs, I want them covered.
Ever had a good/bad experience with brand?
Not really qualified to answer that sorry.
Will this experience encourage/stop you from buying brand?
^As above^
OTHER
Did you ever got surprised by a piece of Lolita?
Baby's Mermaid print, the pearls just blend in to the print and look like they aren't real there.
Did you ever got disappointed by a piece of Lolita?
Not yet
Things that you like about Lolita?
Simple looking pieces that don't over whelm me.
Things that you dislike on Lolita?
Buttons on the back of a dress, I find it stupid.
Do you have a Lolita fashion idol, if 'yes' who is it?
No, not to my knowledge.
Does Lolita affect your every day life?
It should when it comes to this blog and my need for sewing but I need to push my self to do that more so not yet.
Do you buy Lolita related things, like cute looking furniture?
No, I just get things I like. If it Lolita related then it is a bonus.
Do you read/buy the Gothic Lolita Bible?
I own all the English ones but I love Gosu Rori, I should try and buy at least one Japanese GLB so I can see more and get more patterns.
How to you describe your fashion style to others that don´t know about Lolita?
Well it is sort of based on older fashion styles with a bit of a modern twist. It is a fashion about keeping a modest look but still looking cute and not old and granny like.
Is there something you want to say to your fellow Lolitas?
Don't fear the communities, if you are unsure about them watch and learn. They aren't going to rip you a new one they are only wanting to help you get they style right. You can experiment with the fashion but understand if it doesn't have a Lolita look to it, then they will tell you and try and help you tweak it a bit.
What colours can be found in your Lolita closet?
White, black, pink, red, blue
What is your favourite colour with Lolita?
Black is my main love for colour but I do love others.
What is your least favourite colour in Lolita?
No idea, there are a ton of colours out there with many tones. I'm still new with colour in Lolita.
Which uncommon colour do you want to try out?
Yellow ochre but only because I've got the fabric there waiting to be used
DESIGN
Are you more a Onepiece, Jumperskirt or a Skirt person?
I really like all of them but by looking at my wardrobe maybe more skirts so far.
Which cut do you like the best?
Square or sweetheart necklines
Print or no Print?
I get sucked into prints but not to busy prints
How does a dress/skirt have to look like that it will be a "must have" item for you?
Four outlines pink hearts on black fabric with Nevermore written brokenly with purple and pink overlays.
STYLES
What is your favourite style in Lolita?
Gothic
Which style do you wear regularly?
I guess boy style since I need more items to have more outfits, then it would be sweet/classic/gothic
Which style you want to try out?
faery-kai Lolita only because I love MLP so much that I would buy pony hoodie and wearing pink leg warmers.
Which style you never want to try out/wear again?
Don't really know yet to be honest, since I feel I should at least try them once before knocking it.
BRANDS
Brands yes or no and why?
Yes and no, to be honest I own one piece of brand so far and that is a blouse. I can't really make an opinion since I don't have much knowledge on the matter but I do love the velvet piece in brand.
Which brand is your favourite?
Baby and Metamorphose, I love piece from them the most to be honest.
Which is your least favourite brand?
Angelic Pretty, I really don't enjoy their prints as much and call me old fashion but I don't like the skirts getting shorter. I hate my thighs, I want them covered.
Ever had a good/bad experience with brand?
Not really qualified to answer that sorry.
Will this experience encourage/stop you from buying brand?
^As above^
OTHER
Did you ever got surprised by a piece of Lolita?
Baby's Mermaid print, the pearls just blend in to the print and look like they aren't real there.
Did you ever got disappointed by a piece of Lolita?
Not yet
Things that you like about Lolita?
Simple looking pieces that don't over whelm me.
Things that you dislike on Lolita?
Buttons on the back of a dress, I find it stupid.
Do you have a Lolita fashion idol, if 'yes' who is it?
No, not to my knowledge.
Does Lolita affect your every day life?
It should when it comes to this blog and my need for sewing but I need to push my self to do that more so not yet.
Do you buy Lolita related things, like cute looking furniture?
No, I just get things I like. If it Lolita related then it is a bonus.
Do you read/buy the Gothic Lolita Bible?
I own all the English ones but I love Gosu Rori, I should try and buy at least one Japanese GLB so I can see more and get more patterns.
How to you describe your fashion style to others that don´t know about Lolita?
Well it is sort of based on older fashion styles with a bit of a modern twist. It is a fashion about keeping a modest look but still looking cute and not old and granny like.
Is there something you want to say to your fellow Lolitas?
Don't fear the communities, if you are unsure about them watch and learn. They aren't going to rip you a new one they are only wanting to help you get they style right. You can experiment with the fashion but understand if it doesn't have a Lolita look to it, then they will tell you and try and help you tweak it a bit.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Lolita Meme
Each criteria is a level. Add up your total and then put yourself into a category. Repost this to your own blog, website, or journal, bolding the ones that apply to you, and then show your score/level at the bottom. The only rule is that you must add one lolita 'level' to the list!
*please note that this post is tagged as humor. satire only, dolls!
LOLITA LEVEL START!
You've been to egl.
You've posted on egl, without an onslaught of 'USE THE MEMORIES' and likewise.
You've bought a lolita mook.
You've picked a favorite brand.
You've ordered your first item.
You've worn a full outfit.
You've worn a full outfit out in public.
You've worn a full outfit and posted photos of it on the Internet.
You know what JSK, OP, and cutsew all mean.
You've bought your first brand piece.
You know your measurements.
You know you shoe size - in American, European, and Japanese.
You know who Mr. Yan is.
You know who Mana is. (+1 points if you know his band. +2 points if you know his brand. +3 points if you know why he's featured in every GLB. +4 if you have a shrine to him in your closet.) +3
You know who Maki and Asuka are. (+2 if you've met Maki and Asuka).
You've watched Kamikaze Girls. (+1 if you know the real name of this movie. +2 if you know who wrote the book this was based on. +3 if you've also read the manga or novel. +4 if you love the author despite his criminal record). +3
You own a wig. (+1 if you own more than 2.)
You own a pair of falls.
You can identify lace on the spot.
You can identify an item's brand on the spot.
You can identify the year a dress was made by a specific brand on the spot.
You can name several different dresses or prints.
You answer stock photo requests.
You mod a lolita community.
You decorate your nails. (+1 if you wear fake nails. +2 if you make fake nails.) +2
You own a pair of a rocking horse shoes. (+1 if you know their abbreviation.) +2
You've made your own rose corsage.
You've made anything out of your brand dress's waist ties.
You've made anything out of a matching eco tote. (+3 if you were the first one to do it, you think).
You know how to apply false eyelashes.
You know how to pronounce shirring.
You know how to pronounce Moi-meme-moitie, or Metamorphose tempes de fille.
You know a reliable shopping service.
You bid on Yahoo!Japan or Mbok.
You've been to a meetup.
You've planned a meetup.
You've planned a meetup with catering or more than 20 attendees.
You've met up with lolitas while on vacation to foreign or faraway locales.
You've seen a lolita fashion show.
You've seen a brand fashion show.
You've modeled in a lolita fashion show.
You've modeled in a brand lolita fashion show.
You wear bloomers.
You know how to make bloomers.
You tell other people to wear bloomers.
You draw lolita art, write a lolita blog, or provide the community with some sort of creative services.
You've taken purikura in lolita.
You've decorated your room/house/apartment in lolita style.
You've listened to lolita music.
You've learned kana.
You've learned enough Japanese to read a magazine.
You wear or own circle lenses.
You've been called a princess by a young child.
You've dressed up a friend.
You've convert a friend.
You've been in media (television, newspaper, magazine). (+2 points if it's Japanese media.)
You've learned a handicraft, like jewelry making, embroidery, or sewing.
You've become a lolita mentor.
You've attended lolita events at an anime or multi-genre convention.
You’ve organized or presented lolita events at a convention.
You've visited a brand shop.
Trip to Japan!
You've dressed up and gone out alone.
You're prepared for inclement or colder weather in lolita (coat, parasol, boots, gloves, other climate-specific items.)
You've learned face contouring.
You've made a lolita valentine.
You've got a lolita pen pal or online lolita friends.
You have local lolita friends.
You know how to modify clothes that don't fit you.
You know how to dress for your body type.
You've been in a street snap.
You've been to multiple world locations of the same brand store (BABY Paris, BABY Tokyo, BABY San Francisco, etc.)
You've created a makeup/hair/sewing tutorial.
You've sold hand-created lolita goods.
You have your own lolita fashion line.
You've gotten a lolita haircut, style, or color.
You've mixed other street fashions with lolita.
You've thrown a lolita party/had a lolita wedding.
You've dressed your child/small children in lolita or kodona style.
You've successfully cross-dressed in lolita style at least once (boystyle for girls and girls' clothing for guys).
You've lolified or made sure all the contents of your purse are cute (wallet, lipgloss, keyring, etc.)
You have a lolita pet (small dogs, cats, rabbits, exotic birds, fancy fish) or have dressed/accessorized your pet (bows or pet clothes).
You've dressed your significant other or dated someone who dresses in J-fashion/alternative fashion.
You've read Alice in Wonderland. (+1 if you've seen the animated movie or other variations, +2 if you've seen more than one variation, +3 if you own more than one variation) +4
You've dressed as Alice or another Wonderland character in lolita style, or own Alice themed items.
You've made something from a Japanese pattern.
You've found, bought, or made lolita underwear (bras and panties).
You wear lolita daily, or have gone 7 days straight wearing only lolita.
You have lolita calling cards or business cards.
You play a lolita instrument (i.e., piano, violin, harp, French horn... well any instrument really.)
You can translate yen to your country's currency in your head. (+1 if you can convert other currencies you shop with as well. +2 if you read the news to know how the yen is doing.) +2
You've sold lolita clothing online (secondhand, egl_comm_sales).
Your article or entry has been put into the egl memories.
You take photos of your outfits/daily outfit photos.
You’ve posted to daily_lolita.
You own a petticoat. (+1 if you own more than one. +2 if you wear three or more at a time). +2
You’ve bought a lucky pack.
You keep a style diary or look-book.
You can put together an outfit made entirely from offbrand.
You’ve bought offbrand or non-Japanese brand.
Adorable Admirer (lvls 1 - 20) You've started studying or liking lolita but haven't taken that leap of faith yet. Good luck!
Resplendant Rufflebutt (lvls 21 - 40) At home within the land of the rufflebutts and spilling frills from every edge.
Victorian Maiden (lvls 41 - 60) A classy lolita of taste and experience, who knows her way around the lolita social set.
Starry Celebrity (lvls 61 - 80) On page six of the lolita world, you've risen to the ring of the upper crust.
Pretty Princess (lvls 81 - 100) Lolita royalty, truly versed in the ways of the lacey ones, the lolita princesses have achieved a special level of enlightenment.
Ultimate Lolita (Boss Fight!) (lvls 100+) Wow, you've gotten over 100 levels? You're the ultimate lolita with unlimited hitpoints. That's actually a little scary...
My Score:64,
I was thinking I was lower down but it is nice that I'm getting there. I see another 10+ points that I could achieve over the year but I'm not going push for it.
*please note that this post is tagged as humor. satire only, dolls!
LOLITA LEVEL START!
You've been to egl.
You've posted on egl, without an onslaught of 'USE THE MEMORIES' and likewise.
You've bought a lolita mook.
You've picked a favorite brand.
You've ordered your first item.
You've worn a full outfit.
You've worn a full outfit out in public.
You've worn a full outfit and posted photos of it on the Internet.
You know what JSK, OP, and cutsew all mean.
You've bought your first brand piece.
You know your measurements.
You know you shoe size - in American, European, and Japanese.
You know who Mr. Yan is.
You know who Mana is. (+1 points if you know his band. +2 points if you know his brand. +3 points if you know why he's featured in every GLB. +4 if you have a shrine to him in your closet.) +3
You know who Maki and Asuka are. (+2 if you've met Maki and Asuka).
You've watched Kamikaze Girls. (+1 if you know the real name of this movie. +2 if you know who wrote the book this was based on. +3 if you've also read the manga or novel. +4 if you love the author despite his criminal record). +3
You own a wig. (+1 if you own more than 2.)
You own a pair of falls.
You can identify lace on the spot.
You can identify an item's brand on the spot.
You can identify the year a dress was made by a specific brand on the spot.
You can name several different dresses or prints.
You answer stock photo requests.
You mod a lolita community.
You decorate your nails. (+1 if you wear fake nails. +2 if you make fake nails.) +2
You own a pair of a rocking horse shoes. (+1 if you know their abbreviation.) +2
You've made your own rose corsage.
You've made anything out of your brand dress's waist ties.
You've made anything out of a matching eco tote. (+3 if you were the first one to do it, you think).
You know how to apply false eyelashes.
You know how to pronounce shirring.
You know how to pronounce Moi-meme-moitie, or Metamorphose tempes de fille.
You know a reliable shopping service.
You bid on Yahoo!Japan or Mbok.
You've been to a meetup.
You've planned a meetup.
You've planned a meetup with catering or more than 20 attendees.
You've met up with lolitas while on vacation to foreign or faraway locales.
You've seen a lolita fashion show.
You've seen a brand fashion show.
You've modeled in a lolita fashion show.
You've modeled in a brand lolita fashion show.
You wear bloomers.
You know how to make bloomers.
You tell other people to wear bloomers.
You draw lolita art, write a lolita blog, or provide the community with some sort of creative services.
You've taken purikura in lolita.
You've decorated your room/house/apartment in lolita style.
You've listened to lolita music.
You've learned kana.
You've learned enough Japanese to read a magazine.
You wear or own circle lenses.
You've been called a princess by a young child.
You've dressed up a friend.
You've convert a friend.
You've been in media (television, newspaper, magazine). (+2 points if it's Japanese media.)
You've learned a handicraft, like jewelry making, embroidery, or sewing.
You've become a lolita mentor.
You've attended lolita events at an anime or multi-genre convention.
You’ve organized or presented lolita events at a convention.
You've visited a brand shop.
Trip to Japan!
You've dressed up and gone out alone.
You're prepared for inclement or colder weather in lolita (coat, parasol, boots, gloves, other climate-specific items.)
You've learned face contouring.
You've made a lolita valentine.
You've got a lolita pen pal or online lolita friends.
You have local lolita friends.
You know how to modify clothes that don't fit you.
You know how to dress for your body type.
You've been in a street snap.
You've been to multiple world locations of the same brand store (BABY Paris, BABY Tokyo, BABY San Francisco, etc.)
You've created a makeup/hair/sewing tutorial.
You've sold hand-created lolita goods.
You have your own lolita fashion line.
You've gotten a lolita haircut, style, or color.
You've mixed other street fashions with lolita.
You've thrown a lolita party/had a lolita wedding.
You've dressed your child/small children in lolita or kodona style.
You've successfully cross-dressed in lolita style at least once (boystyle for girls and girls' clothing for guys).
You've lolified or made sure all the contents of your purse are cute (wallet, lipgloss, keyring, etc.)
You have a lolita pet (small dogs, cats, rabbits, exotic birds, fancy fish) or have dressed/accessorized your pet (bows or pet clothes).
You've dressed your significant other or dated someone who dresses in J-fashion/alternative fashion.
You've read Alice in Wonderland. (+1 if you've seen the animated movie or other variations, +2 if you've seen more than one variation, +3 if you own more than one variation) +4
You've dressed as Alice or another Wonderland character in lolita style, or own Alice themed items.
You've made something from a Japanese pattern.
You've found, bought, or made lolita underwear (bras and panties).
You wear lolita daily, or have gone 7 days straight wearing only lolita.
You have lolita calling cards or business cards.
You play a lolita instrument (i.e., piano, violin, harp, French horn... well any instrument really.)
You can translate yen to your country's currency in your head. (+1 if you can convert other currencies you shop with as well. +2 if you read the news to know how the yen is doing.) +2
You've sold lolita clothing online (secondhand, egl_comm_sales).
Your article or entry has been put into the egl memories.
You take photos of your outfits/daily outfit photos.
You’ve posted to daily_lolita.
You own a petticoat. (+1 if you own more than one. +2 if you wear three or more at a time). +2
You’ve bought a lucky pack.
You keep a style diary or look-book.
You can put together an outfit made entirely from offbrand.
You’ve bought offbrand or non-Japanese brand.
Adorable Admirer (lvls 1 - 20) You've started studying or liking lolita but haven't taken that leap of faith yet. Good luck!
Resplendant Rufflebutt (lvls 21 - 40) At home within the land of the rufflebutts and spilling frills from every edge.
Victorian Maiden (lvls 41 - 60) A classy lolita of taste and experience, who knows her way around the lolita social set.
Starry Celebrity (lvls 61 - 80) On page six of the lolita world, you've risen to the ring of the upper crust.
Pretty Princess (lvls 81 - 100) Lolita royalty, truly versed in the ways of the lacey ones, the lolita princesses have achieved a special level of enlightenment.
Ultimate Lolita (Boss Fight!) (lvls 100+) Wow, you've gotten over 100 levels? You're the ultimate lolita with unlimited hitpoints. That's actually a little scary...
My Score:64,
I was thinking I was lower down but it is nice that I'm getting there. I see another 10+ points that I could achieve over the year but I'm not going push for it.
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