I've decided Saturdays are too busy and unpredictable to promise a blog post. I'm officially moving the challenge to Wednesdays! Yay! I'm also going to do two topics to catch up.
The first (late) topic of the post is "My Favorite Thing to put on My Head". In a word, bonnets. I love bonnets! In my opinion, bonnets give more of an antique doll feel than just a bow or a hat. Bonnets are lavish, extravagant, and definitely a Victorian statement.
It would seem, though, bonnets are unpopular. I totally understand why; the bigass, flowered-up ones that I find everyone referencing are awkward and hard to wear. I prefer the more proper-Victorian styled. They don't have to be bigger than your head. >_>
Topic two, "5 keywords that describe my personal Lolita style". This one is gonna be a quick list, as I'm honestly busy today. xD Go figure.
1. Handmade, since most of my pieces are.
2. Classic
3. Dark, but not gothic. I like darker colors but not really gothy.
4. Second-hand
5. Limited. I only have about five outfits. xD
Well, here y'all go. <3 I've gotta get back to baking. We're having a bake sale Saturday, the 23rd in front of the Walgreen's in Beeville from 9-4 (just in case y'all wanna come out, I will be dressing up).
<3
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Lolita 52 Challenge, week 4
Ha! On time this week! I'm choosing the topic "Wardrobe blunders! Things I bought and regretted!", and we're diving right in.
Most of you know I'm not really considered a "true" lolita because I don't spend money on brand. As of today, I don't own a single brand item; the closest thing I have to brand is a skirt from Surface Spell. As I get more money, this might change, but I still won't buy anything brand new.
When I'm not making my own, I like secondhand pieces. More importantly, I like things I can pick up at thrift stores and alter. One day, when I was just starting out in lolita and before I could really sew all too well, I found what looked like some sort of an ivory wedding dress. It was knee length, had some very pretty beading, and an empire waist. The only thing I didn't like was it had spaghetti straps. I thought I was in love, thinking I'd found a great hime piece. I took it home, bound and determined to coord it perfectly.
This never happened.
Let's set aside the fact that it STILL needs to be taken in to fit me. The problem with it was because it was so intricately beaded, boleros looked wrong, no matter what color they were. The way the beading was made the bust sit funny, none of my blouses looked right. Don't even get me started on the waistline and petticoats. I just couldn't get it to look right with the rest of my wardrobe.
It still sits in the back of my closet waiting for me to either work up the nerve to get rid of it, or finally do something about coordinating it. I highly doubt I'll do either, since I paid good money for it, I doubt I'll ever find anything that'll look good with it, and a situation might arise in which I need a more formal dress.
I really shouldn't've bought it in the first place.
Most of you know I'm not really considered a "true" lolita because I don't spend money on brand. As of today, I don't own a single brand item; the closest thing I have to brand is a skirt from Surface Spell. As I get more money, this might change, but I still won't buy anything brand new.
When I'm not making my own, I like secondhand pieces. More importantly, I like things I can pick up at thrift stores and alter. One day, when I was just starting out in lolita and before I could really sew all too well, I found what looked like some sort of an ivory wedding dress. It was knee length, had some very pretty beading, and an empire waist. The only thing I didn't like was it had spaghetti straps. I thought I was in love, thinking I'd found a great hime piece. I took it home, bound and determined to coord it perfectly.
This never happened.
Let's set aside the fact that it STILL needs to be taken in to fit me. The problem with it was because it was so intricately beaded, boleros looked wrong, no matter what color they were. The way the beading was made the bust sit funny, none of my blouses looked right. Don't even get me started on the waistline and petticoats. I just couldn't get it to look right with the rest of my wardrobe.
It still sits in the back of my closet waiting for me to either work up the nerve to get rid of it, or finally do something about coordinating it. I highly doubt I'll do either, since I paid good money for it, I doubt I'll ever find anything that'll look good with it, and a situation might arise in which I need a more formal dress.
I really shouldn't've bought it in the first place.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Lolita 52 Challenge! Week 3!
Yes, yes, I'm late. I'm sorry but, I was busy this weekend. I had some catching up to do with my boyfriend.
This week's topic is called "Why don't I wear Lolita More Often" and the short answer is: life sucks.
Texas is hot, yes. That doesn't really bother me. People look at me funny. That doesn't bother me either. There's only one other person in my immediate area area who wears lolita. That's fine; she'll go places with me if I ask. The place I lived before, I didn't have anyone. I don't wear lolita more often than I do because my insides decided to try and assassinate me, and now I'm in and out of surgery.
I've got enough pieces now, I could wear a different lolita outfit once a week for two months. That might not compare to some ladies, but it's a big deal for me, considering I've never had a lot of money. Literally, the only thing stopping me from dressing up more often is my medical issues. I have normal outfits I can't wear because I have to be wary of where my clothing sits on my mid section.
Luckily, it's only temporary, and then I can go back to whining about wanting more pieces. :3
This week's topic is called "Why don't I wear Lolita More Often" and the short answer is: life sucks.
Texas is hot, yes. That doesn't really bother me. People look at me funny. That doesn't bother me either. There's only one other person in my immediate area area who wears lolita. That's fine; she'll go places with me if I ask. The place I lived before, I didn't have anyone. I don't wear lolita more often than I do because my insides decided to try and assassinate me, and now I'm in and out of surgery.
I've got enough pieces now, I could wear a different lolita outfit once a week for two months. That might not compare to some ladies, but it's a big deal for me, considering I've never had a lot of money. Literally, the only thing stopping me from dressing up more often is my medical issues. I have normal outfits I can't wear because I have to be wary of where my clothing sits on my mid section.
Luckily, it's only temporary, and then I can go back to whining about wanting more pieces. :3
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Lolita 52 challenge, week 2
I'm not going in order on these, I'm just picking whichever sounds the most appealing. Today, I pick "Why I wear Lolita". Bare with me though, I'm still in the hospital.
I've always wanted to be pretty, but I've always liked to wear what I like to wear. In seventh grade, I had what I thought was a cute pair of sweat pants. They had a little heart on one side with a Dalmatian on it. I loved them to bits and I'd wear them often. I thought I pulled them off well with cute tee shirts. I was happy with my fashion.
However, the other girls in my grade disliked how comfortable with myself I was. They ridiculed me, my sweat pants, and my waist length hair. That was the last year I went to school and it took years to get over it.
During my homeschool years, I started studying Japan, and I came across Lolita. I tried it out because at the time it was the popular thing with my online friends. Because of my new interest, I learned to sew, I learned to design, I learned to draft patterns, read metric, and even speak and read some Japanese. All this led to regaining my self confidence, and even becoming a more vibrant person. I wear Lolita now because I've developed a personal style that brings out my natural beauty, and shows the world that I'm not afraid to be myself.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
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!
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!
Sunday, June 15, 2014
New Lolita Holidays!
My wonderful friend over at Petticoat Pedaler shared this week's Lolita Blog Carnival in our Facebook group, and those lovely bloggers decided to invent new holidays to celebrate Lolita. If you don't already know, we have International Lolita Day every first Saturday of June and December, but wouldn't it be fun to have more reasons to get together and dress up?
A lot of great ideas have already been put out, but there were a few I was surprised not to see. And since I've been slacking with my own blog, I decided to take this opportunity to enlighten you all with my special brand of quickly-typed, unedited, posted-before-I-could-change-my-mind writing.
Style Switch Day
Is your typical style so sweet, people get diabetes by looking at your coordniates? Or is your wardrobe blacker than Mana's favorite lipstick? Why not a day to mix it up? And if you have nice friends, you wouldn't even have to buy a new outfit (unless you want to). To make it even more fun, you could help plan each other's outfits, hair, makeup, etc.
Bloomers and Corsets Day
I am NOT suggesting we run around in our underthings in public, but perhaps get together at someone in our community's house for a home spa day. In our bloomers and corsets. This way, we're still frilly, but our nice dresses won't get mud mask and face cleansers on them.
That's all my ideas, but make sure ya'll follow those linkies and read everyone else's ideas. :3
A lot of great ideas have already been put out, but there were a few I was surprised not to see. And since I've been slacking with my own blog, I decided to take this opportunity to enlighten you all with my special brand of quickly-typed, unedited, posted-before-I-could-change-my-mind writing.
Style Switch Day
Is your typical style so sweet, people get diabetes by looking at your coordniates? Or is your wardrobe blacker than Mana's favorite lipstick? Why not a day to mix it up? And if you have nice friends, you wouldn't even have to buy a new outfit (unless you want to). To make it even more fun, you could help plan each other's outfits, hair, makeup, etc.
Bloomers and Corsets Day
I am NOT suggesting we run around in our underthings in public, but perhaps get together at someone in our community's house for a home spa day. In our bloomers and corsets. This way, we're still frilly, but our nice dresses won't get mud mask and face cleansers on them.
That's all my ideas, but make sure ya'll follow those linkies and read everyone else's ideas. :3
Monday, April 14, 2014
I'm a TERRIBLE blogger
I have been experiencing LIFE, okay? So I haven't been posting, bah. I'll get around to it eventually.
Anyhow, this last week is where all the good stuff's been. :3
Not only did I get to spend it at my wonderful boyfriend's house, Tuesday afternoon I got to go to tea with some very lovely ladies. We went to a little shop called Lotus Dreams Tea down in Corpus Christi. They have wonderful hand blended teas and great prices. I'm itching to get my hands on their White Rabbit blend. Sadly, I have no money because I got fired. That, however, is trivial ridiculousness that I shan't post.
Wednesday, I went with Adrian to Geeks Who Drink at Cassidy's. I would've done pretty well-- if I had played. I didn't have a team, so I just kind of listened and chilled with friends.
And then came Saturday, and the most AMAZING birthday party I have EVER attended. We went to frigging Build a Bear Workshop. Dressed in Lolita. And we all got stuffed animals. I still don't know why making a build a bear is so fun, but I'm hooked.
Though, someone needs to teach the birthday girl that she gets stuff on her birthday, not that she needs to give stuff away. xD Not only did she buy everyone's bear, she gave me a beautiful dress and wig. <3
While I was gone, my new Wacom came in the mail. It's probably the shiniest thing I've ever owned! I need practice, but I'll get it.
Surgery this week, wish me luck!
Anyhow, this last week is where all the good stuff's been. :3
Not only did I get to spend it at my wonderful boyfriend's house, Tuesday afternoon I got to go to tea with some very lovely ladies. We went to a little shop called Lotus Dreams Tea down in Corpus Christi. They have wonderful hand blended teas and great prices. I'm itching to get my hands on their White Rabbit blend. Sadly, I have no money because I got fired. That, however, is trivial ridiculousness that I shan't post.
Wednesday, I went with Adrian to Geeks Who Drink at Cassidy's. I would've done pretty well-- if I had played. I didn't have a team, so I just kind of listened and chilled with friends.
And then came Saturday, and the most AMAZING birthday party I have EVER attended. We went to frigging Build a Bear Workshop. Dressed in Lolita. And we all got stuffed animals. I still don't know why making a build a bear is so fun, but I'm hooked.
Though, someone needs to teach the birthday girl that she gets stuff on her birthday, not that she needs to give stuff away. xD Not only did she buy everyone's bear, she gave me a beautiful dress and wig. <3
While I was gone, my new Wacom came in the mail. It's probably the shiniest thing I've ever owned! I need practice, but I'll get it.
Surgery this week, wish me luck!
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