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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HAHA! I finally posted working links. I'm so happy

Now blue is my favourite colour

you are darkslateblue #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.

the spacefem.com html color quiz

Just a bit of fun since I need to make another post, err and not forget what I'm suppose to be doing.

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.

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.

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.