LBC: The most un-lolita thing about me...

Hmm, so many un-lolita things about me...

Perhaps I'll mention my love for hammering things, rough sports, and armor-making (samurai armour, at the moment!).
I love lolita as a lifestyle as much as a fashion, and I can't think of nicer way to spend the day than having tea, or reading a good book, or embroidering, but thankfully I have never let lolita stop me from enjoying my other hobbies (as long as I don't risk any of my lovely dresses!). That could be roller skating, building things, hiking... I am a very do-it-yourself person, so I have never shrunk away from repairing my bike, making shelves for my room or using a saw just to see what I can do with one!

If I had to choose one thing though, it would be the armour. In my course we are in the midst of an independent project and I chose to make a historical costume. Everyone is quite surprised when I mention that I am replicating samourai armor (just the shoulder guards for the moment) rather  than an elaborate rococo dress! I just can't get enough of the freedom that comes from using and assembling materials other than sewing fabrics (but I like that too, don't get me wrong).
 To compromise and so that I can wear my favorite dresses risk-free, I created a transparent apron out of clear vinyl. It only came to me afterwards that it looks a little kinky...



Okay, and heavy metal. It helps.

Curious Wendy - Alice in Lolitaland - Teh Pastel Unicorn - Ramble Rori - Sweet and Simple

08/04 Outfit

Just a regular day at university today, nothing much.

 Fairy kei day! I made the salopette myself in September, I'm rather happy with it, and it is super comfortable! I also made the headbow and necklace, the rest I found in a variety of shops. I wore my lavender sneakers with this; I found them in a charity shop with my friend last year, lucky find!


Did I ever show you my sewing kit? Hello Kitty lunchbox...

 Tadaa! treasure chest! I made the heart shaped pin cushion on a crafty day, it has lace to tie it arounf the wrist. The snips' handles are pink with white polka dots!

Kimokawa Gyaru

A bit of change from lolita yesterday, for my housemate's birthday party. 

I wore my deco heels again! Along with the skeleton tights I also had my skeleton hand hairclips in my wig, my star hairclip and star belt, and a Bodyline crown pendant. This wig is so good people thought it was my real hair! I was also wearing circle lens, I really like those, and the ones I have are prescription so they are practical as well!

Have you noticed I turned my mirror into a permanent, real-life purikura frame? I just love it!

Lolita Blog Carnival: Frill-talia!

  I had to break hiatus with the weekly posts, and this theme really excited me! I have been rather busy, and neglecting my blog (blame tumblr as well, I have been spending too much time there...), but I want to try to post more regularly now. I have to stop overthinking and just write!

  So this week we decided to create outfits inspired by a certain country. Well, this was a simple choice for me: France! Creating a coordinate evoking a place necessarily involves pulling on tropes, archetypes, and symbols known internationally, and not only am I familiar with my country's symbols, I also really love them aesthetically! However, I also tried to involve a few elements that might not be as widely recognized, that is the silhouette and details from school uniforms in the 1900's: the peter pan collar, the puff sleeves, the high waist.

  The main piece is the JSK from indie brand Apricot. I just love these stripes and how the cut relates to old french school girls' uniforms. The sailor blouse also reminds of the uniform. I would even wear this despite it being blue!
  The Angelic Pretty biscuit bag and jumper were obvious choices, especially with the french flag ribbon on the brooch! Petit Beurre are biscuits so reminiscent of childhood afternoons!
  I chose this cute beret that I found on Etsy rather than any brand one I found because they always seemed overly decorated for this outfit.
  Finally the shoes and socks added the little retro finishing touch!
  The wig is more of a personal preference than anything else. I really love this lengh at the moment and I am hoping to get this wig soon!
  I didn't include jewellery in the collage but I would go for simple pearl bracelets and Angelic Pretty's matching biscuit necklace and hairclips to go with the bag, and the AP Metly chocolate brooch.


What would you wear if you were to represent your country? I can't wait to see!

Lolita Blog Carnival

Lolita in the Sky - Le Petite Princesse - Masquerade Doll - Alice in Lolitaland - The Bloody Teaparty

Awakening of Spring

The spring equinox is just around the corner and I can't wait to celebrate! I hope tomorrow is a nice day so I can go for a bit of a walk and enjoy some nice and quiet time!

I've wrapped up my winter today and I just can't wait for the new year to be here (well, new season, but it always feels like new years' should be now).

I had a bit of fun making a headress for tomorrow, but I can only wear it and my outfit if the weather is clement, because the flowers are paper and the white lace of the dress is risky in muddy terrain.

 

Dress : Meta

Headress: Primark, enhanced with paper and fabric flowers,

and loads of ribbons :)

Oh, and I just went to get my new Baby dress at the post office yesterday; I am delighted! I had been eyeing that JSK on Closet Child for a while, and it cropped up on eBay for a third of the price, and shipped from France, so gave in...It is just so cute, without the print being overbearing. I am excited to wear this now!

Usakumya Sweets by Baby the Stars Shine Bright

Gif by Creamiicandy ;)

Literally Sweet

It's finally here! The photoshoot from this Saturday (*edit* this was actually aaaaaages ago...*)  was amazing and so much fun! Leanne (you'll recognize her as the hostess of last year's tea party) and I paired up as models. Our makeup artist, Melissa, (and her housemates) was kind enough to let us borrow her living room for the day and we set it up according to the shoot's theme: candy! The day was long and a bit tiring but really rewarding. This is one of two shoots we did at the same time; the other was released on Halloween! The shoot was different from what we expected and even went out of hand when we had a marshmallow fight (and an awful indigestion after eating all the sweets on set...), but I do love the result!

Without further ado...

Outfit Rundown:

Luv Leanne
Blouse and socks: Primark
Skirt and bow: Luv Leanne
Shoes: Fantasy shoes Karen (Ebay)

Miss Milly

Dress: Bodyline
Blouse: Camaieu
Shoes: San Marina
Tights: Primark
Bows and earings: Miss Milly
Circle Lens: Honey Color

Make up by Melissa Stella
Photography by Jonti 
Editing and styling by Miss Milly and Luv Leanne

Coscraft Wig Review

I recently ordered a new fashion wig, this time from Coscraft!

 I chose the light brown Cybele model, it really looked lovely for both lolita, hime, and mori.

Stock Photo

• Shipping/ Service/ Packaging

Every time I receive a wig via mail, I cringe at the sight of the parcel. It is always so slim that it seems the wig will never be as full as the reference picture makes it look. However, once again I was (thankfully) mistaken, and the wig was merely very well wrapped. Inside its cardboard box, it was neatly folded into a ziplock bag, and kept from tangling by the net.

  Since Coscraft is based in England, the shipping rate was attractive (1£50) , and the speed as well. I needed this wig for the end of this week (surprise coming up!). I ordered Friday night, I believe, and it arrived this morning (because obviously the weekend was not working days).

I didn't have any reason to deal with service, so aside from the fact that it was quick and efficient, I can't judge much. That's enough for me to rate them 100% satisfying, though. Not having to deal with customer service means they were good right from the start!

• Product/ Price

When I slipped the wig from its bag, I was pleasantly surprised to see it unfold and fall to its full lenggth, approximately 90cm. The fibre is so gorgeous! It flows like water, is soft and smooth, and looks exactly like real hair! I quickly tried it on; the length matches that of my real hair, the waviness as well, and the shine. You wouldn't know I was wearing a wig if you saw me, you just might assume I had bleached my own hair! I tried flashing with my camera the wig, there is no obnoxious shine either.

Without flash

With flash. See the difference? No? Thats 'cuz there's none.

The price is also very competitive - 23£ (24£ on eBay) -  as my Bodyline wig was approxiamtely the same price, but had additional shipping fees, and though I love it very much and it is neat, the fibers aren't nearly as fine. Thinking of it, where is that wig? It somehow disappeared... Guess I'll have to look for it behind my wardrobe or something...* Edit: Still can't find it! Aargh ><*

Sorry for the unedited photos, I just wanted to get this review up and avoid procrastinating

I am so satisfied with this wig, and I am definitely going to purchase again from Coscraft. One thing though; I was careless about research, so I got mine from their eBay shop, which is slightly more expensive than their website, so I'll buy from them directly next time. I also noticed that Light in the Box sells wigs using the same reference photo, so I don't know what the deal is there, maybe someone investigated already... In any case, I recommend going for Coscraft rather than LitB.

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I just mentioned a little surprise coming up; wait for it! I'm really looking forward to it on Friday and Sunday, and I'll make sure to keep you updated about it!

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