I've Got a Plan! Lolita 52 challenge!

Before we begin this post, I need to update y'all. Prepare thyself for medical disgustingness and some shameful begging.

I was supposed to be done with surgery by now, but the radiologist screwed up and missed a fistula. I'm gonna leave it to your imagination how we figured it out, but it means I had to have an extra surgery, after the ileostomy was already taken down. Unfortunately, the fix isn't holding, so it's back to the ileostomy next week, another repair and two months of healing the fistula, then we take the bag down again. That's three extra surgeries, instead of the just one we would've done if someone had done his job.

Which brings me to the begging. To pay for this, my mother and I are offering gourmet cupcakes for sale. They're homemade down to the frosting, and we can do individual, or a couple dozen at a time. Price varies by flavour, and we do start discounting after the first half dozen. I'm also offering my artistic services by donation, or you could always be an awesome person and donate without incentive, so when this is all over, there'll be money left for my wedding. : D

Now back to the content.

I want to blog more about lolita, because that's something I have a lot of passion for. So, starting today, I'm going to undertake the Lolita 52 Challenge I found over on FYeah Lolita. Today's topic: 5 pieces that every Lolita wardrobe should have, regardless of style.

Now, I'm not telling anyone how to run their closet, but this is what works for me and I'd recommend to anyone starting out. If you have anything you disagree with, comment (nicely!) below. I'd love to hear opinions!

Let's get to it.

1. A plain white blouse
I don't mean bland, I just mean no prints, no other colors, and no GIANT frills. A nice and simple, button down blouse will go well with a lot of things. I prefer white, since it can span a range of styles and is also easier/cheaper to find. I do have a friend who can't stand white blouses though, and only buys black. That might work better for you, but  if you're only into gothy/dark lolita styles. White works with anything.

2. Tights
Rainbow unicorns and neon candy prints are unwelcome. I like to have a solid white pair, and a solid black pair. Whether you choose thigh high, knee high, or regular tights is up to you.

3. A Selection of Headbands
A wide headband makes for a quick and cute hair accessory. Try to keep a variety of the colors you wear most, a few natural colored ones, and, of course, a black one and a white one. In the very least, one black and one white. You can always velcro some coordinating flowers or ribbons to it to match your outfit.

4. Ballet Flats
My favorite pair of shoes is a pair of black velvet ballet flats I picked up for cheap. They're extremely comfortable, but still go with most of my outfits. This makes them the ideal meet-up shoe, since my comm often walks around the mall together.

5. The Petticoat
I'm pretty sure this is on every list, but it can make or break your outfit. It's very, very important to have poofs in your outfits. Almost any skirt can become lolita with the application of a little floof. Petticoats are the best way to achieve the perfect shape, and therefore the look.


Hopefully, this helps someone. :3 Or in the least, someone enjoys reading this.

Stay tuned for the next installment!

FabuFrickingTastic

So. My insides are currently outsides, kay?

FIMALLY met with the surgeon in San Antonio. The good news is we can get them put back where they belong. The bad news is we have to come up with close to 10,000$ UPFRONT and it's TWO surgeries to completely fix it.

More good news is that once the money issue is taken care of, it'll fairly easy surgeries.

Anyone got 10k lying around?

Head Start! (Heaven Knows I Need One.)

I'm not good at goal setting, or resolutions, or much of anything. This year, I'm starting early. And I'm going to make myself keep them. My mother was given advice by a very successful acquaintance this year. She said not only write out the goal, but write why you want to accomplish it. For this new year, I want to finally achieve something other than make my parents angry.

I've seen these kind of lists be super long, concocted by over achievers who live to make people like me look like losers. I've seen goal lists be short, made by people who know exactly what they want and how they'll fit in with the overall plan. I'm just gonna write down the things I've been coming back to all year long, then I'll see about getting fancy with it.

Lady Velvet's 2014 Goals

#1. Keep Blogging-
I can't promise a daily blog post. Especially Saturdays. However, I will post at least once a week. Why? I not only need to define myself to myself, I want to draw an audience to myself.

#2. Gain 40 Pounds-
Yes, gain. After my recent illness, I've been skeletonized. I only weigh 6 pounds more than my youngest sister. Who's like 8. So, yeah. The challenge here is to do it quickly, but still eat healthy.

#3 Get a Life-
No more lurking in my house all day, every day. I need to hang out before I lose more friends, I need to get a new job ass soon as I'm cleared, and I need to redefine what my interests are.

#4 Write a Song and Preform It-
I love to sing, I love the attention, but I'm tired of doing covers and church songs. I want to show my creativity in the form of a finished song, in front of someone. I mean, it's not like I don't have millions of ideas.

#5 Finish a Story-
Last year, I spent 200$ on the One Year Adventure Novel program. I have yet to get past lesson 3. This year, I'm going to finish one and possibly start another so that my money wasn't wasted.

#6 Practice, Practice, Practice-
I'm losing my knowledge of Japanese, I can barely play my clarinet, I know next to nothing about FL Studio, my sketches look like crap anymore, and I want to sing on America's Got Talent next season (not the one about to start, I can't make the auditions). This year I'll spend 30mins daily practicing these things so I don't feel like a total loser.

#7 Be on America's Got Talent
Yeah, I mentioned it in the last one, but it's honestly a monumental task that needs to be a goal of its own. I'm not looking to win, just be good enough to draw some attention to myself. 3rd place would be great.

#8 Keep a To Do List-
This is pretty much the only way I'll accomplish anything. Without it, I would never remember what these goals are.

It's not much, but this concludes my list of things I want to accomplish in 2014. Did you know that, for the first time in 19 years, the New Year is being greeted by a new moon? That's special for me. If the moon and the year will both be fresh and new, then I can too. I think this year is going to be a good year for all kinds of new things; new attitudes, new opportunities, new ideas, and maybe some new clothes! x3

Au revoir!