Outfit Post ~ Back to Basics

JSK: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Necklace: Kumacrafts
Boots: Skechers

I finally got a nice area figured out in my new apartment for taking outfit snaps, so hopefully I can return to more regular outfit posts. I dress up less frequently these days though, since a lot of the time I'm just throwing clothes over ballet tights and leotard to head to the studio. That said, it made me really happy to actually be floofy and pink for a day, which I haven't had a chance to do in a long time ^_^

[Outfit Post] Pastel Polka

I have a love of polka dots that I really should indulge in more often, especially polka dots of the size on these tights and cardigan. Not too big, not too small, just perfectly cute. It might just be a side effect of my love for spheres - spherical stuffed animals, spherical Pokemon (I love Marrill - and Munna - and - yeah)...

Skirt: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Cardigan: Angelic Pretty
Shoes: Secret Shop
Hairbow: Jolie Chose
Tights: eBay
Shirt: Gap

[Lolita Blog Carnival] Book Inspired Coordinations

I adore and am obsessed with literature-inspired prints in Lolita fashion, so this theme is definitely right up my alley! I took this challenge to mean making outfits out of items that I have in my own wardrobe, rather than creating a collage with various Lolita items that I may not necessarily own. Of course that limits things a bit more, but I felt like it was actually a really inspiring exercise to go through and see what I could do with my existing wardrobe!

#1 ~ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (and Through the Looking Glass) by Lewis Carroll

This book has been commonly associated with Lolita fashion for as long as I've been in it, to the point where some people seem to dislike it just because they think it's trite. That said, these two books have always been among my favorites. I adore the clever wordplays, and various other cute references to things like chess. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a crazy fantastical dream every now and then? I think for many, the mental visuals associated with Alice in Wonderland have been heavily influenced by the Disney animation, and I cannot claim to be any different. Thus, my outfit follows the color scheme of the Disney Alice, with a blue dress, white pinafore, and black shoes. However, I made it a bit more elaborate with a definitely Lolita headbow, and blue floral detailing on the socks. I realize my "pinafore" is actually just a JSK (this would probably not be the most comfortable to actually wear), and I really do wish I had an actual tablier, but since I don't, I made do with what I had.

OP: Baby the Stars Shine Bright
JSK: Taobao
Headbow: millenaire on LJ
Socks: Innocent World
Shoes: Secret Shop

#2 ~ The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen

The first time I read this fairytale was actually in a Chinese compilation of tales for kids. I wouldn't say it's one of my favorite fairytales, but it definitely made a lasting impression. Really, how could it not with all the cutting off her feet and stuff... >_> I actually haven't thought about this story in quite a long time, until I was sitting in front of my closet trying to figure out book-related outfits. Then I saw my red Teaparty style shoes that I rarely wear because they're just so flashy, and remembered the story about wearing flashy red shoes in inappropriate settings. For those of you who haven't read this fairytale, you should (and it's short so it won't take long) because it's quite interesting. It's of course kind of dark, but then again it seems most fairytales of this genre/era are.

OP: Innocent World
Rose clip: Papillon de Nuit (handmade by me)
Socks: Innocent World
Shoes: Antaina

#3 ~ Harry Potter (and the ____) by J.K. Rowling

I just couldn't resist. I was a bit older than the target audience progression of these books, but I still devoured them as they came out and got really invested in the story and universe. There's just something very appealing about the idea of a world where people can do magic, but where magic itself can be both destructive and constructive and is in fact not a substitute for good old problem-solving, friendship, and determination. In many children's stories, magic almost seems to be used as some sort of cure-all or superhuman power, but I think what I liked was that all these wizards were actually all just as human as myself, just with a set of skills that didn't exist for me.

Reading the books, I always fancied myself a Ravenclaw, since I am extremely bookish, and love reading stuff, learning stuff, solving clever puzzles, etc. However, I always got sorted into Hufflepuff, no matter what quiz I took, and when I got sorted into Hufflepuff again on Pottermore, it sort of sparked a self-analysis that I won't go into here. The result was that I came to terms terms with why I might actually be more suited as a Hufflepuff, and that all these Sorting Hats were actually right. That said, I do still think I have many Ravenclaw qualities, and am satisfied to continue proudly wearing Ravenclaw colors XD

Skirt: Innocent World
Blouse: from Taiwan
Hairbow: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Socks: Innocent World
Shoes: Secret Shop

So there we go! Three stories that intrigue and inspire me for very different reasons, and three outfits to match. And now I have three more costume ideas that already exist in my closet, that's three years' worth of not worrying about Halloween, right? ^~^

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

~ Elegant Poupée | A Little Bit of This... a Little Bit of That Too | Sweet Indeed | New Vogue Children | Lolita Cor-de-Rosa | F Yeah Lolita | Under the Parasol | Daily Fuckery | Snow Rose | Alice in Lolitaland | Spider Sugar | The Bloody Tea Party | Doll Life ~

[Outfit Post] In the Key of Zelda

JSK: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Bolero: Bodyline
Shirt: Gap Kids
Socks/Hairbow: Innocent World
Necklace: The Pixelsmithy

[Outfit Post] Lavender Fairytale

Skirt: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Tights: Sockdreams
Brooch: Chocomint

[Outfit Post] Tickled Pink

JSK: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Cardigan: Target
Legwarmers: Sockdreams
Boots: Sugar Shoes
Necklace: The PixelSmithy

[Outfit Post] Singin' the Blues

I always love a good music-themed print, and I've been in love with this particular fabric since the first time I saw it. The use of the music staff around the border, with a sprinkling of individual music notes keeps the print from looking too busy or clunky, which I always appreciate. While I thought the skirt was too long when I first got this JSK, I've actually grown to be rather fond of the length!


JSK: Boguta Lolita (Taobao)
Brooch: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Cardigan: Target
Shoes: Stevies Kids

[Outfit Post] Midwestria ~ Sweetie Belle

Sadly, this was the only Midwestria outfit of mine that I managed to take snaps of before leaving... yay lack of organization!

For the first day of Midwestria, I decided to do a casual Lolita Sweetie Belle outfit.  No wig though, because the only suitable one I had is a bit too small for my current amount of hair.


Skirt: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Bolero: Bodyline
Shoes: Bodyline
Apron: Taobao
Hairbow/Neckbow: Chocomint

[Outfit Post] 7/30 ~ 8/25

Finally, some post-pink-hair outfits! ^_^


JSK: Emily Temple Cute
Shoes: Secret Shop


Skirt: Target
Shoes: Converse


T-Shirt: Uniqlo Kids
Skirt: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Shoes: Converse
Hairclip: Chocomint



T-Shirt/Hairbow/Bracelets: Handmade by me
Skirt: Target
Shoes: Converse
Necklace: Metamorphose Temps de Fille


T-Shirt: Target
Skirt: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Shoes: Secret Shop
Hairclip: Chocomint


T-Shirt: Old Navy
Skirt: Angelic Pretty
Shoes: Secret Shop
Hairbow: Innocent World

[Outfit Post] Midwest Megameet 2012

This year's megameet was once again in Millenium Park, and the weather obliged by being beautiful! Not too hot in our little shaded spot, and not raining so we didn't have to seek shelter like last year ^_^

As I generally save my JSKs and OPs for bigger meetups, since they're a little harder to incorporate into daily outfits, I decided to wear my Meta Twinkle Journey! I adore this print, but since I have the JSK only, I do not indulge in wearing it very often.



Although the weather was reasonably mild for the middle of summer, it was still hot enough to merit a hairstyle that would keep things off my neck as much as possible, so back to my good old trusty pigtail buns! I'm also wearing my rose corsage clips that I made ^_^



The meetup was great fun, and I think the best organized it's ever been so far, with tons of games and prizes! only wish that my camera were in somewhat more stable state so I could've brought it and taken photos T_T

[Lolita Challenge] Day 5 – 10 items from your wishlist

Ooh! Ooh! This is a fun one ^_^

1. Metamorphose ~ Telephone JSK (Denim)



This is one of my ultimate most-wanted items. Unfortunately, it's quite old and very hard to find, and I'm apparently always too slow to hop on it when it does show up once in a blue moon T_T

2. Angelic Pretty ~ Fancy Melody JSK or SK (Black)



Another old and rare item among my most-wanted. I'd be happy with either the JSK or the skirt.

3. Emily Temple Cute ~ Glitter Constellation JSK (Pink)



Among the slew of constellation prints that have come out recently, I think this is my favorite. Unfortunately, I don't have the funds to buy it right now, and given that it's ETC, I'll probably have a hard time finding it second-hand by the time I do have money for it XD

4. Baby the Stars Shine Bright ~ Sleeping Beauty SK (Navy)



I want this to add to my fairytale theme collection.

5. Angelic Pretty ~ Dreamy Dollhouse Salopette (Lavender)



While I'm not particularly fond of toy prints, I do find this one really cute, and especially, I looooove the design of the salopette. I tried stalking mbok/yahoo for awhile, and it popped up a few times but it was always the wrong color or I got outbid T_T

6. Baby the Stars Shine Bright ~ Leatitia Raseine JSK (Mint)



One of the prettiest floral-print dresses, in my opinion. I don't anticipate being able to find it easily though. However, I think my favorite part is really just the design, so I could probably make something similar myself ^_^

7. Angelic Pretty ~ Rose Toilette SK (Mint)



This print is just very delicate-looking, especially in the mint colorway. But it's also one I don't see popping up often, especially in skirt form (skirts seem to be resold less frequently in general).

8. Emily Temple Cute ~ Swan Print JSK (Grey)



One of ETC's newer prints, I'm hoping I'll be able to find it second-hand. Because swans are awesome ^_^

9. Angelic Pretty ~ Tiara Rose SK (Lavender or sax)



I'd prefer the lavender colorway, but sax is pretty too. I love this print, and while I'm not crazy about the JSK design, I would love it as a skirt.

10. Innocent World ~ Alphabet Rose JSK (Pink)



I'm not sure if I prefer the short or the long version, actually, since both are really beautiful in their own ways. Either way, I really love the simplicity of the design combined with the delicateness of the print.

[Outfit Post] 5/12 ~ 5/15

I've actually had quite a busy two weekends, and thus more outfits than usual over the past 1.5 weeks!  Enough to warrant splitting it into more than one post ^_^


JSK: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Bolero: Bodyline
Headdress: Innocent World
Socks: Sockdream
Shoes: Secret Shop


OP: Innocent World
Cardigan/Socks: Target
Flower clip: Claire's
Shoes: Secret Shop


Skirt: Baroque
Parka: Angelic Pretty
Hairbows: Chocomint
Socks: Metamorphose Temps de Fille
Shoes: Secret Shop