[Lolita Blog Carnival] 1 Piece, 4 Seasons

I joined the Lolita Blog Carnival quite awhile ago, but did not have sufficient time/inspiration to participate in posting until now. So this is my very first LBC post!

I love the idea of seeing how people use the same article of clothing in coordinations fit for a variety of weather conditions, especially as it is something that I often have to do myself. Funny enough, I was looking through old outfit snaps and realized I didn't really have a full-range season set for any main piece in my wardrobe. Maybe I tend to wear certain pieces at only certain times of year!

As it turns out, my trusty Emily Temple Cute Pippi Longstocking print skirt was the winner - the one piece I wear year-round! Given how much I love this skirt, that's no wonder at all ^_^

Spring


Shirt: JCPenney's
Socks: Sockdreams
Necklace: Chocomint

The print itself is perfectly fit for spring - what better to do than read books under blooming trees? In Chicago, it's actually still pretty chilly in the spring, but not cold enough to warrant many layers. Spring always makes me feel more pastel, so pairing the skirt with a light blue turtleneck and long socks was perfect. A birdcage necklace finishes it off to add a point of interest on top.

Summer


Shirt/Socks: Target
Brooch/Hairbow: Lemontree11

For summer, I stuck with emphasizing the blue bits in the print, as I don't often wear yellow/green (not entirely flattering with my skintone). It gets pretty oppressive in the summer here, so short sleeves, short socks, and hair up were definitely a must. The adorable bunny brooch I got from Lemontree11 fits in perfectly with the whimsy of the print and adds a nice touch to a very plain shirt.

Autumn


T-shirt/Cardigan/Tights: Target
Shoes: StrideRite

Sage green is a color that I associate very much with autumn, especially when paired with brown, hence the t-shirt and tights in this outfit. The weather becomes cool fairly quickly, so cardigans and layers really come in handy (not to mention, I just really love cardigans).

Winter


Cardigan/Tights: Target
Boots: Sugar

For winter, I usually turn to darker colors. I decided to use black to coordinate with the rickrack trim on the skirt hem. I love stompy boots with Lolita outfits, and I especially love these particular ones (I have them in two other colors as well). Not only are they conveniently waterproof, the floral pattern adds a touch of fun to the outfit, which goes well with the idea of Pippi Longstocking.

All of these outfits are on the simple/casual side for Lolita, bordering onto otome. It makes sense that ETC is a brand that caters more to otome style, plus I wear these outfits on a daily basis and thus wearability is a big factor in how I create outfits. I hope you enjoyed looking at my cross-season coordination of this skirt as much as I enjoyed wearing it year-round!

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Make sure to check out all the other blogs in the carnival who participated in this topic!

~ Make Lovely | Tangled Lace | ロリタ の 世界 | Lemon Tree 11 | Minimalist Lolita | Sparkling Girl | Fashion Fairytales & Sewing Secrets | Suns in Our Hands | F Yeah Lolita | Her Curious Elegance ~