tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37213250196635833052024-03-13T23:21:07.748-04:00A Sweet Lolita in DebtThis blog is about my adventures in designing Lolita clothing and my debt that I need to pay off badly. Between my student loans and credit card debt I am in very deep. So, that is where designing Lolita clothing comes in. With my BS in Fashion Design I will design, sew, and sell Sweet Lolita clothing and jewelry to help me get out of debt.AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-19049299872466009822016-08-31T21:49:00.000-04:002016-08-31T21:49:37.110-04:00Sailor Moon Costumes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-9559371958049867072013-03-12T00:14:00.001-04:002013-03-12T00:14:50.059-04:00Sailor Moon Steampunk Cosplay Update<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been a busy little bee and spend most of my free time at home sewing. It seems like everything that involves sewing takes 3 times longer than you think it is going to. I have a week and a half to finish the outfit and I think I am right on track. I have several things done (blouse, gloves, bag) and everything else is well on it's way. I will be sewing the skirts this week and once they are done all I have to do is the accessories, boots, spats, and a bow.<br />
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The underbust corset took longer than I had wanted but I kind of knew that was going to happen. Trying a corset in a week is a lofty goal. But, with a little extra time it got done. I don't want to give the entire outfit away yet but I did take some pictures of what is done so far. I think I like the bag most of all, and the gloves. They turned out to be cooler than I thought they were going to be. Fancier. So, onto the pictures. Everything still is a work in progress and could change.</div>
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Sewing the corset went pretty okay. It took a long time but I didn't make any major mistakes and it fits well. I was a little concerned that I would have troubled making it so once it has been so long but it all worked out. The fingerless gloves are not connected to the sleeves of the blouse I just needed to pin them on so they could be seen nicely. The lace along the hem of the gloves is so pretty and looks so lovely. It is very flattering.<br />
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I need to fit the blouse and add a few little changes but that won't take long. The bag is something that I am excited about. I needed something to carry my essential items in so I thought a nice satchel/bag that I could hook onto the bottom of the corset would be prefect. A few loops and a little hook or two and it will be perfect. Enough to carry my phone, id, money, chap stick, a little make up, and odds and ends.<br />
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What do you ladies and gents think of it so far? Like it? Hate it? Do you have any ideas to improve it?</div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-82105127921279361892013-03-04T01:12:00.002-05:002013-03-04T01:12:51.556-05:00February Monthly Make Up Boxes<div style="text-align: center;">
It is official! I love monthly make up boxes. I now subscribe to 3 and I want to have so many more but I don't have the money for it. 3 is enough though, more than enough. I subscribe to Ipsy, Birchbox, and Eco Emi. I have only received boxes from Ipsy and Birchbox and I will start getting them from Eco Emi at the end of the month. Here are the things that I got this month.</div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was very excited to get my very first Birchbox. It is $10 per month just like Ipsy and like many of the monthly make up boxes. There are so many of them and they range anywhere from $10 to $<span style="font-size: small;">45<span style="font-size: small;">. for my $10 I <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">received</span> 5 items. My box contained </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="description">Jouer’s Luminizing Moisture Tint, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span itemprop="description">WEI™’s Eye Treatment pads, </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">TIGI <span style="font-size: small;">Catwalk Session Series Styling Cream, </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">a black <span style="font-size: small;">T</span>wistband™ Headband, and </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">a</span> Ghirardelli Milk & Caramel SQUARE<span style="font-size: small;">. Lots of good stuff, I know. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The black Twistband is a large h<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">eadband</span> size and I am very excited th<span style="font-size: small;">at I got this one instead of the hair tie <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">because</span> I can make two hair <span style="font-size: small;">ties ou<span style="font-size: small;">t of the headband. I don't use headbands but I do use hai<span style="font-size: small;">r ties each<span style="font-size: small;"> and everyday. I nibbled on the chocolate right after <span style="font-size: small;">I t<span style="font-size: small;">ook these pictures and the caramel is so yumm<span style="font-size: small;">y. The Jouer tint is in the cutest little s<span style="font-size: small;">ample size and perfect to thro<span style="font-size: small;">w in your make up bag for when I go on vacation. I tried it one day and it is really pretty. It has a pearly thing going on<span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I haven't used the T<span style="font-size: small;">IGI hair sty<span style="font-size: small;">ling cream yet but I think I am going to bring it with me at the end of the month when I <span style="font-size: small;">do my hair in the Sailor Moon style. I did smell it though and it has a pretty smell. The size of the s<span style="font-size: small;">ample is really good as well. I haven't tried the WEI Eye pa<span style="font-size: small;">ds but I am very excited to do so. They actually se<span style="font-size: small;">nt two sets so my husband is going to try them with me<span style="font-size: small;">. It will be fun. I have dark circle under my eyes and he has bags under his so we both could use a little attenti<span style="font-size: small;">on<span style="font-size: small;">/care for our eyes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In addition to the great beauty/h<span style="font-size: small;">ealth it<span style="font-size: small;">ems that come in the box, <span style="font-size: small;">I am goin<span style="font-size: small;">g to keep the nice box and pink tissue paper. The box is a great smallish size and very stu<span style="font-size: small;">r<span style="font-size: small;">dy so I a<span style="font-size: small;">m going to collect them all year and use them for gif<span style="font-size: small;">t giving for birthdays and for Christmas. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I really liked my first B<span style="font-size: small;">irchbox and can't wait for my second.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span> </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Ipsy is a pretty great make up of the month subscription and I think I will be ke<span style="font-size: small;">eping i<span style="font-size: small;">t for quite some time. I really like that i<span style="font-size: small;">t goes hand in <span style="font-size: small;">hand with Michelle P<span style="font-size: small;">han and you get all of<span style="font-size: small;"> her make up and beauty vi<span style="font-size: small;">deos. I know you d<span style="font-size: small;">on't need to subscribe to I<span style="font-size: small;">p<span style="font-size: small;">sy to get the videos on Youtube but <span style="font-size: small;">I</span> <span style="font-size: small;">like</span> how well they fit together. She <span style="font-size: small;">always does videos us<span style="font-size: small;">ing the items that comes in your bag. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-46469306115207168562013-02-28T00:50:00.000-05:002013-02-28T00:50:37.815-05:00Sailor Moon Steampunk Cosplay for PAX East 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
It is that time of the year again for me when I am getting ready for the best and only convention that I go to. This year I have decided to make one super awesome costume instead or 2/3 that are good. I am working my little hands off making a Steampunk Sailor Moon cosplay. I did a little googling and there really haven't been any Steampunk themed Sailor Moons. I came upon a few that were called Steampunk but they were less than impressive (They basically just added a corset and called it a day) so I am more than happy to make mine.</div>
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I worked on the design for quite a while and took my time because I have never made a Steampunk anything so I wanted to do it right. Plus, I always take a long time to design. I am happy with what I have come up with. I had to keep many things in mind when I did design it. Low cost, comfort, actually creatable (possible designs), and a nice blend of Sailor Moon and Steampunk. </div>
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The above picture is nothing fancy an is just a layout of the pieces that I am making so I know the exact plan that I am going to follow. The blouse is pretty close to the original (see original outfit below), I just changed the sleeves and made the bust gathered. It will have a brown faux leather underbust corset. to go over the bottom of the blouse. I haven't made a corset in a few years so it will be a relearning experience. </div>
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There will be 2 skirts, a bubble skirt and then a pleated blue skirt trimmed with lace. The back of the pleated skirt will have 3 layers of pleating and a bustle style back. as far as accessories go I will paint and decorate an old pair of boots, sew faux leather gloves, and several ribbon things like bows and necklaces. </div>
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I am going to be taking pictures as everything comes along. I have purchased almost everything that I need so I can blaze ahead. As of right now I have cut out the blouse pieces and have started to sew them together. It will take a little longer to sew everything just because there is going to be lots of little details on everything. Embroidery, extra stitching, and hand sewing. Here is the first peek of everything that will soon be an outfit and accessories.</div>
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Pictured is the faux leather brown fabric (gloves, corset, and a few tiny things). And, don't worry. For those of you who are into corsets and know more about making them. I do have coutil fabric to make the corset with. The faux leather will go on the outside. The two light tan fabrics will be for the blouse and underskirt. The two dark blue fabrics are for the sailor style collar and the pleated skirt. My husband bought me the awesome goggles and they are going to be tweaked to look like Sailor Moon's original goggles. The long metal things are the boning that goes in the corset to make it stiff. Everything else is for decorating. Gears, cogs, stars, keys, D rings, and tiny tiny small little gears.</div>
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I will be sure to take some pictures tomorrow when I am sewing so I can show my progress so far. I have less than a month to finish so it will happen pretty quickly. I can't wait for it to be done so I can see the final product and smile. It always feels so good at the end to see your accomplishment. I really hope it comes out well and that everyone likes it. I have been planning my make up and hairstyle in my head. I am most definitely going to sport the odago/bun hair style, you have to with Sailor Moon. </div>
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If you could make or just buy a Steampunk version of anything, what would it be? Adventure Time? Disney Princess? Lolita?</div>
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Last year I got it in my head that I wanted a pen pal or two. Not only did I want a pen pal but I wanted a pen pal who was a Lolita as well. So, I made a post on egl. I told a little about myself like hobbies and interests and waited. I received many answers and ended up with 6 lovely ladies all around the country who wanted to exchange letters with me. I busily wrote all my letters, stuck stickers, and sent them out. Now, I am not sure what happened exactly but out of the 6 people who said they wanted a pen pal, only 2 responded. So if you want a pen pal you might want to start with a few and end up with a good one.</div>
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Now, I have a really awesome pen pal from across the country. We have so much in common and our letters are always filled with so much. My mother still talks with/writes to her pen pal from high school (40 years later). I think it would be amazing to still write to my pen pal years from now.</div>
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I can't tell you how happy it makes me to open my mailbox and see that pink envelope with my name on it. I hope/think my pen pal feels the same way. We both have good stationary collections (Hers is better and bigger than
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filled with stickers and look forward to getting them so much. It is fun shopping for new stickers and stationary at the store as well. I always make my way over to the sticker section of every store I go to and more often than not I find something cute to pick up. </div>
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If you want a Lolita pen pal there is a place to make that happen, <a href="http://lolitaletters.livejournal.com/">Lolita Letters</a>. Just like egl it is on livejournal. There are people on there who have posted and you can answer them or if you want, you can do a post of your own. I love the letters that I have received and I am building quite the pretty little collection. I have to purchase a pretty box to store them in. </div>
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Do you have a pen pal? Do you have a Lolita pen pal? Or, did you ever have one like in elementary school? </div>
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I wanted to make a list that was a little off the beaten path. i could have gone with all the obvious ones like Kamikaze Girls, Marie Antoinette, and Psycho Gothic Lolita. I think those were on many lists and I thought I would try not to repeat as to spice it up a little. It took a little brain storming but I am more than happy with my list and really do recommend you take a peek at each of them. I think I made these choices because some of them are visually beautiful and remind me of Lolita in that way. Different and stunning. Some, are innocent like Lolita and have the sweet and pure feel that I get from Lolita.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm not ex<span style="font-size: small;">actly sure how I fou<span style="font-size: small;">nd <span style="font-size: small;">The Fall but I am so happy that it is in my life. It <span style="font-size: small;">is just a visually gorg<span style="font-size: small;">eous movie that ha<span style="font-size: small;">s an a<span style="font-size: small;">mazing visual style. You can watch a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO0LYcCoeJY">trailer here</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>to get an idea for the feel and look. This movie is about a man and a young girl in a hospital. The man tells a story to the girl in hopes that he can trick her into stealing medicine for him in order to commit suicide. I know it wounds a bit depressing and it is a little but the ending and the visuals make up for it. It is a touching story. for those of you with a Netflix subscription it is <a href="http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/The_Fall/70099619?trkid=2361637">streaming here</a>. If this movie was a brand, I believe it would be Metamorphose. Lovely, but not afraid to try visually interesting things.</div>
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Alright, I might have chosen this movie because it is a childhood favorite of mine but I think it deserves to be on the list. A Little Princess is about a young wealthy girl who is sent to a girls boarding school when here father goes off to war. Her father is lost in the war and along with him, all of their money is gone. Sarah now lives in the school as a servant but still believes that all girls are princesses and wants everyone to believe it as well. It is such a sweet story, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfLDWbEppvA">see more here</a>. This movie and Innocent World are so similar to me, it is like they are the same exact thing. </div>
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I remember seeing this movie not really knowing what it was. I saw a few pictures online and I thought it was going to be a sweet fairy tale and that was it. Boy! That was not at all what I got. It is indeed a fairy tale but a dark one filled with violence, amazing and scary creatures, and lots of obstacles for our heroine to over come. Take a peek at the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZhKmHPyMJ4">trailer and see more</a>. Just like The Fall it is a visual movie but just not as bright, this is a very dark movie (visually and story wise). </div>
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The Secret Garden holds a special place in my heart as a childhood favorite just like A Little Princess. The whole movie is like like the garden. In the beginning everything and everyone is like the garden. Grey, neglected, and unloved. As it progresses Mary (the young girl above) helps to bring life back to the garden and people around her, including herself. It has a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrMahhudZvo">super sweet trailer</a> that I am sure will make you want to watch it right away. This movie reminds me of Baby the Stars Shine Bright. There is even a<a href="http://baby-aatp.blogspot.com/2012/11/secret-garden-rose-has-secret-scent.html"> print call The Secret Garden</a> that is exactly like the movie.</div>
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Gorgeous movie. That sums it up very nicely. Such a cool movie. The story, the music, the costumes, the visuals, and the characters make it just so cool. It is about a girl, Helena, who works with here parents in a carnival and she wants something different and wants to do her own thing. She then finds herself in a world of her own creation but needs to save her mother and find her way back home. Watch<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA1iawlsKLg"> the trailer</a> here. If you don't want to watch the trailer please please please watch this video of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re-6eOhrejE">Close to You</a> that will be stuck in your head all day and you will like it. It is one of my favorite parts of the movie. I think this movie would be Moi-meme-Moitie. Dark and interesting.</div>
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Well, that a bit of a long post but it is a good one I think. There are so many more of these to do, 50 more to be specific. What did you think of my list? Do you agree with ay of these chosen movies or have done it all wrong? Will you watch any of them because I recommended them to you? I hope so. </div>
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Welcome! Here is the first of many posts. I really do hope that you ladies and gents enjoy them. Do keep in mind that all the answers are my opinion. I am going to answer all these questions to the best of my ability, tell the truth, and hopefully make them slightly entertaining. I think I will learn a little but about myself and Lolita along the way too. When I breezed through the topics I saw a few that were going to make me thing. So, here we go.....</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> 5 pieces that every Lolita wardrobe should have, regardless of style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">This one took a little time <span style="font-size: small;">for me to decide on<span style="font-size: small;">. There were several things that w<span style="font-size: small;">ent on the list and then were ed<span style="font-size: small;">ited off because <span style="font-size: small;">they didn't apply to all styles. A petticoat was one that I wanted o<span style="font-size: small;">n the list but petticoats are not used in Boy Style or Kodona.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coat/Jacket:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know they can be quite pricey if you want <span style="font-size: small;">to invest in a brand coat or jacket. The price hovers aroun<span style="font-size: small;">d $300-$400 f<span style="font-size: small;">or <span style="font-size: small;">a coat or jacket</span></span> from AP, Bt<span style="font-size: small;">ssb, and Meta. Even if you don't want to spend that much there are alternatives to choose from. Fan Plus Friend, the egl sales comm, and finding <span style="font-size: small;">"Lolitable" jackets<span style="font-size: small;">. I found my jacket at <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=69539167">Target</a> and it goes well with Lolita.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Boots:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know that might just love boots and think that everyone else should love them as much as I do but I think they are a <span style="font-size: small;">very important part of any Lolitas wardrobe. <span style="font-size: small;">Whether they are to the ankle o<span style="font-size: small;">r all the way up to the knee<span style="font-size: small;">, there is something special about a boot. I think they are flattering on everyone and b<span style="font-size: small;">elieve that you can n<span style="font-size: small;">ever have too many boots.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bags:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just like the boots, I think that hav<span style="font-size: small;">ing around 600 Lolita bags is just about right. If you <span style="font-size: small;">can only have 1 Lolita bag I would go with a white or black, or even a pink if your wa<span style="font-size: small;">rdrobe is <span style="font-size: small;">primarily</span> Sweet. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>I only have 5 or 6 but I want <span style="font-size: small;">many more. When I first <span style="font-size: small;">got into Lolita I ha<span style="font-size: small;">d a complete outfit but not a bag and I felt incomplete. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Parasol/Umbrella:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you walk anywhere in your Lolita best than you are going to want to protect it from the elements with a parasol or umbrella. Anytime that isn't <span style="font-size: small;">Winter I am walking around my town and I never leave without my parasol. It keeps you cooler and protects your skin from sun burn. It makes it a little <span style="font-size: small;">it easier to wear a blouse, bloomers, a petticoat, and all<span style="font-size: small;"> those lay<span style="font-size: small;">ers on a warm day.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Knee High or Thigh High Socks:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think most Lolitas have a collection of cute socks<span style="font-size: small;"> that warrant <span style="font-size: small;">their</span> own drawer. <span style="font-size: small;">Most of my Lolita socks ar<span style="font-size: small;">e off brand <span style="font-size: small;">but I still love seeing all the pastel colors, lace, prints, and prettiness when I open my top drawer. It's just socks! So many socks! There are a good Lolita item to stock up on bec<span style="font-size: small;">ause they are inexpensive (when it comes to Lolita prices, sock<span style="font-size: small;">s are cheap) and socks can change the look of a <span style="font-size: small;">wh<span style="font-size: small;">ole coo<span style="font-size: small;">rdinate. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sorry this post took a bit to go up, I have been <span style="font-size: small;">a little sick and therefor unmotivated. What do you think about my list? Do you agree co<span style="font-size: small;">mpletely or think I got it all wrong? Do you think that I am missing something obvious? </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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It has been a little while since there has been a Daily Lolita Highlight and I think this particular one is was worth the wait. Cyehra not only shows off her amazing coordination skills, she also shows off her AMAZING designing skills. All the dresses that are pictured are of her own creations. So, feast your little lovely Lolita eyes on these pictures.</div>
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Everything about this is just perfect. The dress, the pose, her hair and make up, and the way the photo was taken. It's so dramatic and professional. I feel as if I would see this in a magazine as part of a photo spread. I'm not sure why but I get a Snow White or Little Red Riding Hood vibe from this. I think it is the fog. I can hear the wolf on the prowl and it almost looks like she looking out for him. </div>
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I would wear this dress in a heartbeat. The cute capped sleeves and the gold and wine go together splendidly. I feel like that color combo is flattering on a lot of people. I wish I had oodles of money because I would buy one of everything that she has.</div>
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Okay, the word that comes to mind when I see these is just plain <u>cute</u>. So cute. First off, I want to steal her star bag that she has in the second picture (okay, now that I said that I can go on). I like the way she coordinated the JSK in both pictures but I think the first one is my personal favorite. The dark haired braids, long sleeves, and the pink beret really get me. You don't see a lot of pigtail braids in Lolita but I really like it. It's cute and it is easy to do. Plus, now we know it looks double cute with a beret.</div>
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I saved this one for last because it was my absolute favorite out of all of them. How could it not be? Black, ruffles, and an awesome Pegasus unicorn. 3 awesome things all together and it makes a dream dress for me. And these pictures. It doesn't get much better than these. It is so frigid feeling and shows off the JSK so well. The fabric that she used to make this JSK is perfect for the design and looks lovely. The chiffon is so light and makes for perfect ruffles. Yea chiffon ruffles!</div>
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When I dug a little deeper I found out she had several things that everyone might be interested in. Not only does she post <a href="http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/5602082.html">super cute posts</a> on Daily Lolita but she also has a facebook page for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Cyehra">herself</a> and her designs, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Starpirates">StarPirates</a>. In additions to those she also has a really cute blog, S<a href="http://cyehra.blogspot.com/">hine Like a Little Bright Star</a>. I really suggest you check them all out. Her blog is fun and has great pictures of her designs. Some of it is in English and some of it isn't, but that is okay. She posts so many pictures you can get the gist of what she is talking about even if you can't understand the words. </div>
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I didn't post all the pictures that she has on <a href="http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/5602082.html">her post so I really suggest popping over</a> and checking it all out. I love the black Unicorn Pegasus dress. Which dress is your favorite dress? </div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-4446185085722948662013-02-05T19:12:00.000-05:002013-02-05T19:12:06.434-05:00New Phone Accessories and a New Phone<div style="text-align: center;">
When I went on that little <a href="http://asweetlolitaindebt.blogspot.com/2013/01/jewelry-on-cheap.html">shopping spree on ebay</a> I not only bought jewelry but I bought a few things for my fancy new phone. I picked up a few cases/covers and the cute little plugs that go in the head phone jack. They were all super inexpensive, 99 cents to $1.50. Here they are.</div>
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I wanted a few different colors so I could switch the cover to something different when the mood struck. Black and white are good old reliable colors and they I also picked up some pink. I just really like pink. I plan on decorating all the cases. I don't know if I am going to to the all out deco like you see with so many phones. I like it, all the sparkles, pearls, craziness, and detail, but I am not feeling it for my own phone. I think I will go with a more subtle look.</div>
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As soon as I got my new phone I put the light pink case and black kitty on it. How cute is that? I love cats so much. I couldn't help myself when I saw the cat plug.</div>
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I wanted several plugs for the phone and these are the cute little ones that I picked out. Of course, cats. The two cats together are just the cutest thing. They look like they are hanging onto the phone and dangling their little butts down. The fuchsia sparkly heart matches the dark pink case to a T. It is so good. The little crown one came with a random color gem in the middle so I didn't get to choose it but I am happy with the color that I got. Amethyst is my birth stone and it always welcome. My favorite part of the crown plus is that it has the little loop to add a dangle charm to it. I miss the old style of cell phones that had a bigger loop to add lots of charms. All the new phones are so plain and have no way of attaching charms.</div>
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I have to put a little time aside to decorate the cases. I have been so busy lately and it will never get done unless I specifically set aside a chunk of time to do it. I look forward to having a fancy phone with a fancy case and a fancy plug. Fanciness everywhere!</div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-46330033269169215392013-01-31T19:16:00.002-05:002013-02-21T01:10:11.666-05:00Cute Pens and Pencils - Bringing a Little Lolita to Work<div style="text-align: center;">
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I work at a front desk so I always need a pen or pencil. I keep my own that I carry in my bag because if I left them at work they would disappear. Since I have them for such a long time I am not afraid to spend a couple dollars on each one. I knew I wanted a few new pens and pencils that were super cute so I hit the internet hard looking for some. Pastels, little animal themes, and other cute things were a necessity for my new writing implements. Since I try to integrate Lolita into my life as much as possible super cute writing tools are a necessity. So, I went onto <a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/">Cool Pencil Case</a> and found exactly what I wanted. I don't know what it is about having a really cute pen/pencil. I enjoy writing more. I think it might make me write a little neater as well. Here are the cute pens/pencils that I picked up.</div>
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I wanted to buy a range of colors but keep it in the pastel family. I always love pink and have to make conscious decisions not to just buy all pink. It is nice to have a selection. It helps me so I don't get bored. First, I have to say the blue pen with the puff ball is not from Cool Pencil Case. It was a pen that I already had but it was too cute not to show off.</div>
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Of all the pens and pencils my favorite is the light yellow pen with the gold crown on top. It is really heavy and feels nice when you are writing with it. Plus, I am trying to add more yellow to my things (clothing, accessories, and everything) and this pretty pen is great. All together I picked up <a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/Miffy-0-38mm-Ballpoint-Pen-Series-p/p1014.htm">2 Miffy pens</a> (1 is not pictured), the <a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/Crown-Pen-0-5mm-p/p1022.htm">yellow crown pen</a>, the<a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/Cotton-Doll-0-5mm-Mechanical-Pencils-p/p2104.htm"> pink bunny clicky pencil</a>, the <a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/Animal-Pen-p/p1008.htm">sheep pen</a>, and the <a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/Welcome-Cat-Erasers-p/e1052.htm">white cat eraser</a> (pictured below).</div>
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They all feel nice and write nice as well. One thing I really care about is the way a pen feels when you are writing with it and how it looks on paper. I made sure that I picked up pens with a small point. I write pretty tiny so I like a precise pen/pencil. Nothing to big or bubbly. The yellow crown pen is the best I think. The prices are very reasonable as well. I looked for the less expensive items. I paid $1.50-$3.25 for each item. Not bad, eh? I also got free shipping and it was fast too! Free shipping is the best. Right now, there is free shipping on all orders over $20.</div>
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I was only in the market for pens and pencils but they sell a wide range of school, work, and office items. Stickers, pencil cases (obviously), journals, tape, calculators, letter sets, and way more. It makes me wish that I had a little shopping spree for their site. If you are in the market for cute little work/school/office things, <a href="http://www.coolpencilcase.com/default.asp">hop on over to their site</a>.</div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-40658564643823987022013-01-30T20:31:00.000-05:002013-01-30T20:33:38.734-05:00Jewelry On the Cheap <div style="text-align: center;">
After Christmas I had a little money for spending and I knew I wanted to pick up some new jewelry. I didn't want to spend much but I wanted to get something for myself. Watching a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan">Michelle Phan</a> video I saw she was wearing one of those super cool rings that cover 3/4 of her finger. I have had a soft spot for those rings since I saw Angelina Jolie wear one in the movie Hackers. (She was so cool in that movie) I knew that I wanted that style of rings so I hit Google hard and found a couple that I liked but, I wasn't willing to spend the money they were asking for. ($35-$100) </div>
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In my searching I found a shop on ebay that had what looked like what I wanted and it was 99 cents and had free shipping. How could that possibly be a better deal? The only draw back was that it was shipping for China and it would take 3-4 weeks to get to me. So, not only did I pick up my super cool super new armor style ring but I scooped up a bunch of other rings, bracelets, necklaces, and a couple other odds and ends for a buck. </div>
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Now, everything has come in. I got the last little parcel a couple days ago and I was really happy with everything I picked out. I knew some of the items weren't going to be of the best quality but I figured that some of them would be nice. Here is what I picked up and how I feel about the items....</div>
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Bracelets. Pearls are so lovely in and out of Lolita and I could wear them everyday. Both of the bracelets are elastic so they are easy to get on. Each day I wear the same old bracelets and I am trying to beef up my collection so I can change them each day. Costume jewelry is the best because it is so inexpensive and if you break or lose it, it really isn't that big of a deal.</div>
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I have more necklaces than I know what to do with but I just had to snag these ones. I really love the pink bunny locket necklace for Lolita. I can see it being a jumping off point and inspiration for a really cute coord. Something that is all pink and browns. Perhaps a mix of classic and country. The wings necklace I got because I thought it might be good to use with the Steampunk Sailor Moon Cosplay that I am working on for PAX East in March. I thought it might be good for the locket/brooch. These pieces are nice for a dollar but they feel like dollar jewelry. I have a feeling they are going to need the occasional repair.</div>
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I went a little wild with the whole crown and tiara look. I just liked these little royal rings too much not to get them. I have to say the one in the middle is my favorite. It is the nicest looking one in real life, it is sturdy and heavy, and it fits my ring finger like a dream. I am actually wearing it right now. The heart tiara ring is a little cheap feeling and a bit small for me. I am not sure what I am going to do with it right now but I am sure I can come up with something. The simple crown ring on the right is subtle and nice. All of the rings I bought I painted with clear nail polish on the inside of them.This way my fingers don't turn green and my rings will look better longer. It really helps with the quality of the pieces.</div>
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These 2 stackable ring sets are pretty pretty. The brass rings with the red heart feel sturdy and look nice. You can stack them a couple different ways and they fit me well enough. They are more a serious color scheme and I don't know if anything in my Lolita closet will match. The Gold Rose and Pearl Rings feel very cheap and are just the smallest rings ever. Even with these drawbacks they are still pretty and I love the colors. I think I will wear them on a necklace. That would look pretty, right? Especially with a Lolita coord.</div>
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Not only did I get pretty rings, I got a couple cool ones as well. I LOVE cats and I just had to have the cat ear ring. I am so happy with. It is the best feeling ring out of all of them. It feels heavy and sturdy and it fits amazingly. I wore it yesterday and was showing it off to everyone. They really liked it and said they weren't surprised that I had purchased a ring with cat ears.</div>
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The eagle talon ring with just an impulse buy but I think it is pretty cool. Kind of bad ass. I think I will wear it on days when I need a little kick ass attitude. It feels nice and fits well as well.</div>
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I wear all metals and find that they can completely change the feeling of a coord. As soft and rich as gold is there is something about the bright and pure look of silver. The leaf ring reminded me of the brooch's that they wear in Lord of the Rings. It is a little cheap feeling but as long as I don't wear it too often and don't abuse it, it will be okay.</div>
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The cute little wings ring (it might be a little hard to make out in this picture) is so cute I can't even tell you. When you wear it, it just looks like two little silver wings setting in between your fingers. Unfortunately, it is really cheap feeling and when I was adjusting it so it could fit on my finger it felt as if it were breaking. I will try my best not to adjust it anymore. Just like the leaf ring, I will be gentle with it.</div>
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I know! This ring is all types of awesome. I got it with Lolita in mind. How could a cute tea saucer and cup ring not be for Lolita? I love it so much. It is big, heavy, sturdy, and fits well. The only thing I don't like about it is that the cup isn't a circle.It is more of an oval. It's not a big deal, it is just kind of weird because the little plate that the cup is on is a circle. Just like the bunny locket necklace, I think I will make coord around this ring. It's just too pretty not to.</div>
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There is the ring that I have been wanting since the mid-late ninety's. (The one on the right) The one on the right is great. No complaints at all. I can't wait to wear it. The really long one that covers your whole entire finger is pretty awesome too. It is so over the top and a bit in the way but it is so cool. I am sure something will come up where it will be the perfect ring. The ring in the front was just to strange not to buy. It sets on the tip of your finger. That's it. It makes you have a strange gold pointy nail/finger thing. I don't know. I just thought it would be cool to have. These rings remind me of the the Marique character from Conan the Barbarian. She had <a href="http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Conan_the_Barbarian_15.jpg">crazy killer ring things</a>. </div>
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If you are interested in finding some cute and inexpensive jewelry for yourself just hop on over to ebay and when you are looking for jewelry make sure you click the Buy it Now and free shipping boxes. That way you can get exactly what you want for the least amount. Do make a note though, it does take a while for the items to arrive. I made my orders at the very end of 2012 and they took 3-4 weeks to get to me. Don't expect them within a week. Which thing do you like best? Will you be picking up any of these goodies for yourself?</div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-55895026442347205962013-01-29T12:38:00.000-05:002013-01-29T12:38:53.025-05:00Lolita 52 Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I stumbled upon a nifty thing, the Lolita 52 Challenge. It consists of 52 topics including preferences, favorites, opinions, and more. When I was going through the list I thought it might be a good one to do so you ladies and gents can learn a little bit about me. I found it on <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2013/01/lolita-52-challenge-lolita-topic-week.html">F Yeah Lolita</a> and I thought it would be super fun. Caro-chan made it herself and it is a solid list. Just like her I will address one each week. Here is a quick rundown of the list (get ready)......</div>
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<li> 5 pieces that every Lolita wardrobe should have, regardless of style</li>
<li> 5 movies for Lolitas</li>
<li> What my own Lolita lifestyle is like </li>
<li> Favorite thing to put on my head</li>
<li> My wardrobe turnover</li>
<li> My favorite Lolita brand</li>
<li> Why I wear Lolita?</li>
<li> Why don't I wear Lolita more often?</li>
<li> 5 keywords that describe my personal Lolita style</li>
<li> How I first found out about Lolita</li>
<li> 3 trends I wish would come back</li>
<li> Combining other fashions with Lolita</li>
<li> Lolitas I have met in real life</li>
<li> Lolitas I would love to meet</li>
<li> 3 things I wish I was told when I was a new Lolita</li>
<li> 10 facts about my Lolita wardrobe</li>
<li> My first meetup</li>
<li> Trends I thought I would never get into, but I now love</li>
<li> Trends I thought I loved, but now I'm not too keen on</li>
<li> How satisfied I am with my current wardrobe</li>
<li> Plan for a trip! A week's worth of Lolita outfits I can fit in a small suitcase</li>
<li> How I accessorize</li>
<li> What influences my Lolita style</li>
<li> What's in my makeup bag</li>
<li> Best places to wear Lolita</li>
<li> How I get out of a wardrobe slump</li>
<li> Purses that I love</li>
<li> Bloomers or no bloomers?</li>
<li> Lolitafying things in my everyday life</li>
<li> How long it took me to build a complete wardrobe</li>
<li> Impulse buys that were totally worth it</li>
<li> My best deal</li>
<li> Something that I made</li>
<li> Wardrobe blunders! Things I bought that I ended up regretting!</li>
<li> What I thought when I got my first real piece of Lolita</li>
<li> Nails to match my favorite looks</li>
<li> Something that's not my style, but I love anyways</li>
<li> Favorite hair style</li>
<li> Most versatile Lolita item I own</li>
<li> 5 inspirational fictional characters</li>
<li> Fondest meetup memory</li>
<li> The ways in which I fit the cliche</li>
<li> The ways in which I do not fit the cliche</li>
<li> How strangers react to my clothes, and how <i>I</i> react to their reactions</li>
<li> Something that was a gift</li>
<li> Parasols: Vital or frivolous?</li>
<li> The item in my wardrobe that was the hardest to get</li>
<li> My "signature" outfit</li>
<li> My favorite Lolita print</li>
<li> What's in my closet, but I haven't worn yet! </li>
<li> Predict the next Lolita trend!</li>
<li> How Lolita has changed me</li>
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Holy Moly! That is a long list but we will get through it, slow and steady. I think it will be fun. So, look forward to one post a week. </div>
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It is that time again, Ipsy Bag time. I really do love Ipsy. I can't say enough good things about it. I tell my friends, family, coworkers, and anyone else if they will listen. The middle of each month I get so excited because I know that bright and shiny pink bag will be coming my way. If you don't know what Ipsy is or how it works just <a href="http://asweetlolitaindebt.blogspot.com/2012/11/november-ipsy-my-glam-bag-inexpensive.html">read this post</a> and see Novembers bag of make up. Onto the good stuff.......</div>
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I am acquiring quite the little collection of cute bags thanks to Ipsy. So far I have a black and white zig zag bag, a brown bag, a long silver pencil case style bag, and now a midnight blue bag. When I saw this latest bag I thought it was cute but I got really excited when I saw the inside. Stars! How cute is that? I love little touches like that I think that I'm not the only one. This bag is pretty deep and perfect for the bag within a bag thing. You know, the smaller bag for little things that goes in your bigger bag. I have been using my Ipsy bags for that and they have all been great. This one is a light canvas style fabric that seems pretty sturdy and stain resistant.</div>
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The things that came in January's bag were things that I was waiting for. One, I knew sooner or later there would be a lotion that I could toss in my purse. Two, I love getting new make up brushes and can always use more. And here comes January's bag full of things I can't wait to get. My bag contained a nailtini nail polish, big sexy hair hairspray, tuscan blood orange body butter, a brush, and argan oil. You can bet your buns that I am going to use all of these. I don't know how they are going to top this bag but I know that Ipsy can do it.</div>
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The Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter is so nice. It has a great scent. When I think of orange I think of super fake orange but that is not the case with this lotion. It has a really nice deep scent to it and feels amazing. Winter is rough on everyone's hands so this comes in handy. You can feel it really sinking into your skin and moisturizing. </div>
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I am pretty fussy when it comes to nails and nail polish. Well, I'm fussy and lazy. I want my nail polish to last forever and I have never found one that does that BUT I have found a little trick to making my nail polish seem like it is lasting longer. When you wear an extremely subtle color you can't see the chipping. With dark and bold colors as soon as one little chip shows up it is super obvious and looks a mess. But, with a light color a few chips are not even noticeable. I like this. I am super happy I got the above color. </div>
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When it comes to hair I kind of let it do what it wants to within reason. I have long straight hair and I like it that way. A nice brushing usually makes it do what I want it to do. But, on the odd occasion when I am really doing my hair I never have hairspray because I don't use it. Well, now I have some. In March I have a convention to go to and I will need hairspray and yea! I have Big Sexy Hair hairspray. I am doing a Sailor Moon style buns and pigtails do so I will need this spray.</div>
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I was really happy when I saw I got a SOHO crease brush. Most days I do a cat eye look with my eye shadow and a good crease brush is important. The one I was using before is much fuller and stiffer. The SOHO brush is so soft, fluffy, and delicate. It makes it easy to apply layers and get a nice blended look easily. The first day I tried it I was really happy with the way it felt and the way it applied the shadow to my eyelids.</div>
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Before this Ipsy bag I had never hear of Argan Oil. This Josie Maran %100 Argan Oil is a versatile moisturizer. Use it on you face, hands, nails, cuticles, lips, split ends, any where! It has a really subtle scent and feels nice to I have no problem using it any of these places. I have been using it on my hair. My ends can get a little beat up and they need a little extra love. This Argan Oil makes them feel and smell great. It comes in the little bottle with a dropper so you can use as little or as much as you want. I like that instead of just dumping it in my palm.</div>
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In addition to Ipsy I am interested in<a href="http://www.birchbox.com/"> Birch Box</a>. They are along the same idea as Ipsy. I watched several videos on YouTube of people opening up their Birch Boxes and they seems like they have some nice things. I did notice that there are more samples (like 1 time or 2 time uses) and that it actually comes in a box and you don't get a bag like with Ipsy. But, they are the same price and it still seems like a great deal. They don't have any openings right now so I am on the waiting list and will sign up as soon as the e-mail comes my way saying that I can. And, when I start getting those I will write about them.</div>
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Do any of you receive Ipsy bags or Birch Boxes? If so, do you like them as much as I like my Ipsy?</div>
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I got my Bodyline dress in the mail a few days ago and I love it. The fabric is very soft and seems to be of good quality. The lace is the same, very nice. The previous owner took off the flare sleeves which is fine because I was most likely going to do the same thing. I have to decide if I want to keep it as a JSK or if I want to add some sleeves.It also has waist ties and I think I will take them off. I can use them to make something else. Perhaps a cute bow or accessory. The dress came with a bow as well but I find I don't favor large bows on my dresses.</div>
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I really love the print. The happy and bright cherries and wavy bows are so light and cheery. I really do love it. It makes me want to go on picnic. It is a perfect dress for sunny days and walks in the park. When I used to live in Philadelphia there was a park close to me that was so green and full of life. I want to wear this JSK coordinated nicely in that park and have a carefree day. I don't have a parasol that matches the red or sax color. Perhaps I will have to try and acquire one, one day. </div>
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Well, I hope everyone has a great week and is excited for Christmas. It is coming. Less than a month now. Just like last year I am going to post what I would like for Christmas. It is fun to make a little list even though Santa doesn't get it anymore. Happy Holidays!</div>
AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-53909793581445177662012-11-21T18:48:00.000-05:002012-11-21T18:48:09.845-05:00Making a Minty Dress Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the early part of this year I found some amazing fabric in NYC that I just had to buy. It reminded me of Emily Temple Cute and a fabric and patten that they would use. I was able to get it in a pretty pinky melon color and a nice mint. I saved it until I came up with the perfect idea for it and last week I make my first cut and stitch. I found a pattern at JoAnn's Fabrics about a month ago for just $1. It was a shirt with capped sleeves. I really like the sleeves so I bought it pretty much for them. I mixed the pattern with my own ideas and my Minty Lolita dress is about half complete.</div>
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It is a cute and simple Lolita design. Capped sleeves, empire waisted, gathering at the bust, and the super cute minty bow fabric. The sleeves look large in these pictures and they are not quite that big. I think it is just the way it is hanging on the dress form. I tried the top on and it fits quite well which is good because it does not have any gathering in the back or any elastic. </div>
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The skirt lining is not attached yet and won't be until the bottom part of the dress is done as well. (Disregard the black and white ruffle on the bottom. That is just another skirt that was on the dress form that I kept on it to give the lining a nice silhouette.) The bottom of the Op will be pretty basic. 2 ruffles along the hem and perhaps a couple of cute little bows. Every Lolita likes bows. </div>
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I will have fabric left over after I am done with this garment but I am not sure how much. I will just have to see. I hope there is enough to perhaps make a skirt. I still don't know what i want to do with the pink melon version of this fabric. It hasn't "spoken" to me yet. What do you think I should make with it?</div>
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A few days ago I was on the egl sales comm browsing around for fun and I spotted something that I couldn't pass up. A seller that lives only a few hours away from me was selling Bodyline's Cherry JSK in blue/sax for $20 including shipping. I have always taken note of this dress and admired it for being a pretty print from <a href="http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showAll.asp?type=lolita">Bodyline</a> but I didn't feel like shelling out $40 plus shipping for it. But, for $20 shipped, it's a great deal! </div>
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I think it is coming in the mail today. I can't wait. I am going to alter it a little when I do receive it. I think I will give it little capped sleeves and perhaps add a ruffle along the hem of the skirt. Give the dress a little more substance, a little more fluff. The dress will be a good addition to my closet because I don't have much sax and it is good to have a variety of colors. (Even though I always seem to be leaning towards black) </div>
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I am getting a print that i have wanted to quite some time. Is there a print that you are wanting our lusting after?</div>
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I have been wanting a subscription to <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/">My Glam/Ipsy</a> for quite some time now, since they started about a year ago. I finally was able to squeeze in when they had subscriptions open again. For those of you who are not familiar with Ipsy i will give a quick little explanation. Ipsy is like Cheese of the Month, but just make up instead of cheese. For $10 a month Ipsy will send you a cute little make up bag every 30 days with 5 pieces of make up or beauty products. Since I am all about Lolita and not spending lots of money this is the perfect say to acquire a very nice make up collection for very little. You can very easily spend $10 on one make up item at the drug store. Ipsy allows you to get so much for so little. The shipping is free if you live in the USA and it is now available in some other countries with additional shipping. (<a href="http://help.ipsy.com/customer/portal/articles/281828-what-is-your-shipping-policy-">Additional Info Here</a>) </div>
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This bag that I am showing is the second bag that I have received and I have loved both. When you sign up you take a little quiz that asks you about your tastes and style when it comes to your looks and beauty. They ship the bags in the middle of the month and you are super excited to see the bright pink envelope in the mail box. Here is what came my way this month....</div>
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My hot pink shiny padded envelope. My bag and all of it's goodies are safe in this bubble wrapped envelope. I haven't gotten anything broken or loose. I have received liquids in bottles and never had any leaks or problems. I know they have a FAQ about missing or broken items so I am sure it won't be a big problem if it does happen.</div>
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The dark chocolate bag with gold zipper and has a glossy zipper pull. It is lined and looks nice on the inside in addition to the outside. The bags that the make up comes in are perfect as a small satchel to carry in your bag or purse. I use mine to carry my chap stick, lip gloss, little mirror, and cuticle moisturizer. Each bag also includes a couple post card sized cards that offer discounts on the brands that are in the bag. </div>
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Oooooo. So many fun new things to try out. The bags are a little different based on the quiz that you take but here is what I got in my bag. Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel, Nailtini nail polish in Millionaire, Meet Matte eye shadow in Matt Batali , bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lip gloss in Dare Devil,and Starlet eyeliner in black. Nice! I have tried out everything and I really liked all of it. My favorite is the nail polish. I am not really a nail polish kind of girl because it drives me crazy when it chips and it feels like it chips hours after you apply it.<em></em></div>
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The <i>Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel </i>is something I never even thought existed. I just kind of thought eye brows got plucked and that was that. Well, now I can make sure my eye brows are neat and pretty with this gel. It is very light and has a pleasant and subtle smell.</div>
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<br /> I told my sister in law that this months bag had nail polish in it and since I am not really in polish that I would most likely give it to her. Well, sorry sister in law. I have to keep this one. N<i>ailtini nail polish in Millionaire</i> is so much fun. The gold glitter and little specks of teal blue are too much for me to let go of right now. 3 coats and I am very happy with how sparkly my nails are. Also, it dries so fast. I proclaim N<i>ailtini nail polish in Millionaire </i>the winner of this bag for me.</div>
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Eye shadow is one of those items where I just can never have enough. The<i> Meet Matte eye shadow </i><em>in Matt Batali</em> is a welcome addition to my collection. The color is a deep purple. It is such a deep purple you don't even notice it at first. I really love this color. I have been using it to do a simple cat eye look and it is awesome. It spices up the regular back cat eye. It applies very nicely and stays put.</div>
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Lip gloss and lip stick are something that I don't use too often but this <i>bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lip gloss in Dare Devil </i>is pretty nice. It looks bold and dark but once it is applied it lightens up and just adds a shine and hint of color. The thing that really surprised me was how minty it was. I think I will be using this one around the holidays. It is the perfect size to slip into your small bag or purse. And, if your anything like me you need your lip glosses and chap sticks to be small because you carry lots of them with you all the time. (Do I really need 11 lip products with me at all times?)</div>
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The last item is the <i>Starlet eyeliner in Black</i>. It is your standard black eyeliner pencil. It applies nicely and stays on. I did a little test on the back of my hand. I know it sounds like I am not crazy about it and it isn't the pencils fault. I only like liquid eyeliner with a brush. I have tried many different eyeliner and it is the only kind for me. I do like the pink and white pencil and the small box that it came in. I don't know why but I love it when things have small matching boxes. It makes them feel special. I think I will save up the things from my bags that I am not crazy about and do a give away with them. A nice little bundle of make up.</div>
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I can't say enough great stuff about Ipsy and the things they send me. I like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/myglam">Facebook</a> and it is very active. There is also a nice Michelle Phan(She is the creator of Ipsy)/Ipsy <a href="http://youtu.be/I-trWJA_cD4">YouTube</a> that has oodles of things to watch. You can learn quite a bit there. I really hope you girls and guys enjoyed this peek into my Ipsy bag.</div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-9243544774909801832012-11-14T16:51:00.001-05:002012-11-15T22:07:04.730-05:00Daily Lolita Highlight: Elfie78<div style="text-align: center;">
The changing of the seasons makes people take pictures of the new surroundings. Whether it's new blooms in Spring, fiery leaves in Fall, or icy frost and snow in Winter it is nice to see. Now that the colder months are upon us we will be seeing lots of lovely Lolitas bundled up in coats, scarves, and gloves standing among the snow. I love winter. I think it is my favorite season. The snow, cold temperatures, holidays, and lots of baking and cooking cookies and stews make me happy. Also, hot cocoa. Yum.</div>
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I know it isn't quite jacket and gloves weather in these pictures but it is a celebration of the first snow for <a href="http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/5515464.html#t165499336">Elfie78</a>. I have yet to see our first snow of the season and I know how fun it can be. I am looking forward to it very much. I love that she went with what would be a traditionally springy floral print and matched it with white accessories. I especially love the knit beret and the large Meta bag. You don't see very many larger Lolita bags. Her coord is a mixture of brands.....</div>
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In addition to the first snow of the season she posted a few pictures from a little bit before. I think the world I am looking for is darling. This coordinate that she put together and these pictures are just darling. The bright white paired with the dusty rose pink make a great match. I kind of wish it were mine. Her OP is Juliette & Justine, I don't have anything by them but I really like the print. </div>
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Her style is very free and effortless. It isn't overly fussy which is hard to do with Lolita. It is such an eye catching style and there are so many details so often it can look over worked and forced. Elfie78 does not have this problem. The flowing hair, minimal make up, simple color schemes, and smart use of accessories are something to be desired. </div>
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You can see these pictures and many others on her blog <a href="http://toesonlace.blogspot.com/">Toes on Lace</a>. It is a pretty little blog and is a joy to scroll through. I hope the cold weather is treating everyone well and inspires many pictures of you in your wintery finest. please, post all your amazing pictures on <a href="http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/">Daily Lolita</a>.</div>
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AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-64768717343362397962012-06-23T00:25:00.001-04:002012-06-23T00:26:10.046-04:003 Lolita Blogs I Like Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are so many great Lolita blogs out there so I knew I had to do a few 3 Lolita Blogs I Like posts. This is part 2, you can read <a href="http://asweetlolitaindebt.blogspot.com/2012/06/3-lolita-blogs-i-like.html">part 1 here</a>. I will most likely be doing more, a part 3 and 4 are probably in our future. It feels like new Lolita blogs pop up everyday so it is hard to keep up. I find I have to make the rounds about once a month looking for new Lolita blogs. It also feels as if as many blogs that are appearing there are ones that are disappearing. I know a lot of you already know these blogs but perhaps you don't and these will be new and now part of your Lolita blog reading. Now, 3 MORE Lolita Blogs I Like....</div>
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<a href="http://luna-rain.blogspot.com/">Luna Rain</a>:</div>
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I have been reading Luna Rain for quite some time and have enjoyed every post. Many of her posts are on new prints and of different series by the popular brands, pictures and details about local meet ups, and orders of new goodies she has purchased. I l-o-v-e seeing the things that people order. It is so much fun, you can kind of live vicariously through them. Posts where there are lots of pictures and details are the best and she does those well. Hop on over to her site and have a good time.</div>
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<a href="http://newvoguechildren.blogspot.com/">New Vogue Children</a>:</div>
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Just like her banner above, New Vogue Children has some of the prettiest pictures. I love looking at all her pictures. She has tons of pictures of what she wore that day, wardrobe shots, shoe pics, cute bunnies, and more. If I had a chance to snag her Lolita wardrobe I would be the happiest camper. She has quite the collection that any Lolita would be proud of. Especially her parasols. I have a fondness and weakness for them and she has some really nice ones. She has been writing since 2009 so there is a nice backlog to read through. Enjoy!</div>
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<a href="http://www.ramblerori.com/">Ramble Rori</a>:</div>
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Some of you might know Ramble Rori from egl. For quite a bit of time she was doing Lolita based surveys pertaining to brands, relationships, family, money, and more. She has quite a few and they are worth looking at. I remember participating in many of them and I really enjoyed seeing the results. GO take a peek at the results of here surveys and learn a thing or two about your fellow Lolitas. In addition to her surveys she writes about daily Lolita, being a bad ass, and more. I always enjoy her site and look forward to new posts.</div>
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I know I read a lot of Lolita blogs but I am sure that there are many that I don't know about. Do you read one that you really love? Do you have any recommendations? Let me know, give me your suggestions.</div>AmanoUsagihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10199706182675103786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721325019663583305.post-41946564076060024322012-06-18T19:22:00.001-04:002012-06-18T19:23:04.625-04:00Ick: Super Cute Indie Lolita Clothing Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We all know the big Lolita brands; Baby The Stars Shine Bright, Angelic Pretty, Meta, and more but apart from these big names there are many indie brands and seamstresses out there who make beautiful dresses and blouses. <a href="http://www.industrialkitty.com/">Ick</a> happens to be one of those cute little shops.</div>
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I saw her <a href="http://egl.livejournal.com/18605560.html#t419440376">post</a> on egl last week and was please to see her cute designs that I think any Lolita would really like to wear. There are a few pieces in her shop which I am particularly fond of. I like the<a href="http://ick-by-industrialkitty.myshopify.com/collections/little-bear/products/little-bear-series-jumperskirt"> Little Bear JSK</a> and the <a href="http://ick-by-industrialkitty.myshopify.com/collections/bottoms/products/rose-series-skirt">Rose Series Skirt</a>. The Rose Series print is so feminine and delicate. The prices are reasonable and wouldn't put anyone in debt. The dresses range from $80 to $150. Some of them even come with a matching bow and/bag. Awesome. Matching goodies are the best. If you want bloomers I think her shop is the place to get them. They are very reasonable and cute. They have short and longer ones from $12 to $20. Save yourself from any embarrassing moments by wearing bloomers. Windy days will no longer be an issue.</div>
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These two dresses are super cute. I would plan a spring picnic for the first one and an evening on the town for the second one. Her shop offers a few different collections and there are more on the way. If she keeps sewing and expanding I can see a successful indie Lolita brand. I think it could be popular.</div>
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In addition to the <a href="http://ick-by-industrialkitty.myshopify.com/">shop</a>, Ick has many other pages that support it. Ick has a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ick-by-Industrialkitty/337799992921946">Facebook</a> page, a <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/ickindustkitty">Twitter</a> page, an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ickyindustrialkitty">Etsy</a> shop, and a <a href="http://ickbyindustrialkitty.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>. If you want to follow Ick and be up to date on all of the cute dresses and skirts make sure you follow one or all of their pages. I know I am going to follow Ick on Facebook.</div>
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<a href="http://abc-lolita.blogspot.com/2012/06/lolita-runway-challenge-project-summer.html">ABC Lolita</a> made a post today proposing a cool and fun idea. A <br />Lolita Runway Challenge just like Project Runway but just spanning the summer. The first challenge would be to make a replica of the Op or JSK of your choosing. Here is a little excerpt...</div>
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I was chatting with another Lolita and came up with the idea for a
Project Runway-type challenge that spans the summer. If successful,
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The timeline would, of course, be much longer than the Project Runway timeline.<br />
1) Challenge Announcement<br />
2) Fashion Sketch or Fashion Drawing or Technical Flats (basically, get your idea in)<br />
3) Material Hunt<br />
4) Drape, Pattern, Alter, etc.<br />
5) Sew forever<br />
6) Photo and post!<br /><br />
The first challenge would be to make a replica, but you can change the
details. It still must be obvious which dress you are replicating (I
wanted everybody to replicate the same dress to see everybody's take on
it, but that can change). This would be an easier first challenge
because you can simply make an exact replica if altering patterns or
designing are not your forte. This allows beginners to participate as
well as seasoned seamstresses (see if you can make it EXACTLY like the
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I love this idea! So much fun. This gives me the final push to make a certain outfit I have been wanting to make. I fell in love with the <strong>Milky Rail Train Set by Alice and the Pirates.</strong></div>
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As of right now I am following/reading over 200 blogs and most of them are Lolita. There are some cat, cute, Japanese Fashion, or food related but the majority are Lolita in nature. Some of them are very active and some haven't posted in some time but I still follow them since they might post any day. Reading Lolita blogs makes me happy and smile everyday and I want to share these blogs that make me smile with you. It was a bit of a difficulty choosing just 3 Lolita blogs that I liked and wanted to share. I feel this might have a follow up post of two. Now, onto my 3 Lolita blogs that I like......</div>
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<a href="http://kahotearoom.blogspot.com/"><u>Kaho's Lolita World</u></a>:</div>
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Kaho's Lolita World is such a cute blog. It is about a mother and daughter who both wear Lolita together. So cute. My favorite part of her blog is her posts on new dresses. Kaho and her daughter get so many cute Ops and JSKs. I am a bit jealous. Her blog is in English even though she is from Japan and now lives Singapore. We are all lucky she knows English and chooses to write her blog in English. She has a nice little backlog of posts that you can read so hop on over and check it out.</div>
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If I am not mistaken F Yeah Lolita is one of the first Lolita blogs that I read/followed. It was popular even then. She has been writing since 2009 and many of her posts are very well written and informative, especially for a new Lolita. She has many posts for you to read. Some of her popular posts which include how to avoid being an Ita, how to build a strong Lolita wardrobe, and more. Her blog is full of information and you should put on your frilliest bathing suit go swim in the pool of a Lolita education. </div>
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When I think of the Parfait Doll blog and its author, Victoria Suzanne, I think of pink. How can I not? It is all pink when it comes to her. Pink hair, pink layout, and pink posts. As a fellow pink lover I really love it and appreciate it. Her blog is very well written but I love her pictures the most. I can spend a bit of time just scrolling through looking at her pictures. But, if you want to take your time and read instead of just breezing through you are in for a treat. </div>
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Happy June Everyone! Summer is almost here. To me summer and Lolita means pastel colors and light fabrics to remain cool. Tea Party Shoes and floral head pieces. It is a nice time to be a Lolita.When it is not too hot walking around in your best coordinate always feels good. I love carrying my Angelic Pretty parasol on sunny days to stay cool and save my pale skin.<br />
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If I could steal new coordinates from anyone right now it would be from duplica_chan. <a href="http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/5338632.html#t162660616">Her post</a> on Daily Lolita is full of fun, lovely, tasteful, and gorgeous coordinates that anyone could wear with pride. Her wardrobe that she shows off in her post is eclectic and spans many brands. AP, IW, Bodyline, Secret Shop, H&M, JetJ, Suppurate System, Atelier Pinky, Vivienne Westwood, Baby The Stars Shine Bright, Meta, and a replica. Woo! That is a collection.<br />
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I love this coordinate. You don't see a lot of brown in Lolita and I think it looks great here. It all goes so well together. The cream blouse, brown under-bust jsk, gold shoes and bag, and great accessories. That bag is pretty amazing. Book bags and crown bags are awesome and I would love to have so many of them. She looks so pretty. If I looked like her in that amazing outfit I would be pleased as punch.<br />
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She looks like an angel in these pictures. The lovely white Vivienne Westwood JSK and gold tidbits are so pretty. Her make up and hair match perfectly. The black eye shadow and pale lips show off her outfit and do not over shadow it. I especially love her up do. Up dos in Lolita are so nice.<br />
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Most Daily Lolita poss have a couple to a few pictures at most so when someone does a post with lots of pictures it is a nice treat. Especially when it is full of fun coordinates and lots of looks. duplica_chan was sweet enough to post tons of pictures in her post and post even more in the comments. Make sure you see all the pictures when you <a href="http://daily-lolita.livejournal.com/5338632.html#t162660616">visit her post</a>.</div>
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Twinning is at its best when it is done in Angelic Pretty, in my opinion. AP makes such recognizable prints and when you see two girls in the same print and dress, hair, accessories, and shoes it is super cute. <br />
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Baby did it again. They made a print that I just fell in love with instantly. The moment I saw they made a new print with cats in it I knew I was done for. And, with the name <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><a href="http://www.babyssb.co.jp/reserve/neko-neko/index.html">♫ Kitty, Kitty Rhapsody ♫</a> </span> </span>how could it not be the cutest thing ever?</div>
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I really love these JSKs. The design is pretty basic so it is almost all about the print. The flattering and classic Lolita silhouette and subtle design elements like the lace hem, smart use of bows, and pretty straps make for smart dresses. I could wear them anywhere. They are causal enough but pretty enough to be versatile. </div>
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Now the blouse. I am not crazy about the blouse by itself. The fabric looks soft and the way it drapes is nice. The peter pan style collar and the ruffles are cute aw well. What I am not crazy about it the large bow at the neck and the larger ruffle along the collar. For some reason the proportions look wrong to me. But......</div>
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Look how nice it looks under the JSK. It comes together so well and fits perfectly. Don't you think? I could wear that coordinate everyday. It is a brand new print and they just started taking reservations for it. So, if you have a spare $500 and want your very own, it can be done. Again, I wish I had lots of money for pretty dresses and the like.</div>
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