Blobtoon #5 ~ Sew All the Costumes

Volunteer to sew all costumes in a given set --> Buried under a neverending pile of tutus.

On the other hand... I'm sort of proud of myself for being the only one to figure out how to attach ribbon at the end of a long tutu??? I don't think it was actually that complicated, but still ^_^

Copic Sketch + Prismacolor Fine Line

Weekly Favorites #10

(via Lush)

So, I decided to visit my local Lush store before going home for Christmas, because I needed to replenish my supply of non-liquid toiletries for air travel. I wanted to get as many of my toiletries in some solid, powder, or otherwise non-liquid form as possible just to cut down on how tightly I have to stuff that quart-sized Ziploc bag.

One of the things I decided to venture into was solid lotion bars, and I smelled all of the ones in the Lush store and decided that the Strawberry Feels Forever massage bar was my favorite. How could it not be - it's a lovely shade of pink, and it's strawberry-shaped!

I like to use it right after a shower, when my skin is still warm and a bit damp, because that makes the bar melt better. If I'm just trying to use it any old time of day, it takes quite a bit of holding the bar and rubbing it to get any significant amount to melt off. Maybe I just have really cold hands.

The bar has lasted me quite a good while now with regular use (about every other day is sufficient to keep my skin hydrated). It does an excellent job as a moisturizer, and I absolutely love the smell. I'm terrible at describing scents, but it smells to me something like strawberries and cream ice cream, or milkshake, or something involving strawberries and a bit of milk. I've noticed that it does leave a bit of a shimmer on my skin, but there's no obvious pink tint, if you're the type to worry about that.

Something to note is that this massage bar doesn't actually fit in any of the tins they sell. Goodness knows the lovely salesgirl tried, but nope, it's just a bit too big. Luckily I have a large collection of random boxes so I had something I could store it in. Otherwise, packaging and storing it, especially for traveling, might have gotten messy.

I'm really pleased with my venture into solid lotion, and I'll definitely be trying out various other massage bars from Lush in the future!

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I hope you have a delightful week, and if you live anywhere with weather like Chicago, stay warm!

Outfit Post ~ Never Never Land

I love this skirt not only because of its Peter Pan (in my mind) themed fairytale print, but also because of the cut. I think many would consider it to not be strictly Lolita, because it flares starting from the low waist, and is a bit shorter than most standard Lolita skirts. However, I enjoy it being actually above the knee for me (rather than below, or calf-length), and the low-waist makes it easier to wear with my normal cardigans, since the flare doesn't interfere with the fit of the cardigans.

Skirt: Alice and the Pirates
Bolero: Bodyline
Shirt: Old Navy
Tights: BonTon
Boots: Skechers
Hairbow: Jolie Chose

I Draw Lolitas

I've been drawing a lot of my fellow Lolitas lately, usually going off a reference photo of some outfit they particularly liked. I figured it would be nice to share a compilation of some of the ones I've done in the past couple of weeks!



Prismacolor Fine Line, digitally colored in Photoshop

Blobtoon #4 ~ Before the Show

The week or two before a show are generally really intense, and I often feel like I'm always at one extreme or the other. When I'm rehearsing I have to be on 100%, and then I go home and make a blanket fort and collapse completely. But it's still exciting to think about the upcoming performance!

Copic Sketch + Prismacolor Fine Line

Weekly Favorites #9

LUSH Tisty Tosty Bath Bomb ~ This bath bomb is perfect for people who love rose scents, like me. Not only does it promise to smell delightful, but it also looks absolutely beautiful. It's almost too pretty to use!

(via LUSH)

Modcloth Key Change Wallet ~ I've actually seen this wallet in a brick-and-mortar store near my apartment, but I found it online to share. It's a lovely incorporation of piano and music themes into a very functional-looking wallet. I like that it's not too cartoony but still cute.

(via Modcloth)

Sockdreams Cheshire Cat Striped Tights ~ Cute cat and bunny imitation thigh-high tights have become really popular lately in Asian fashion, but these are yet another awesome twist. I adore Alice in Wonderland, and these tights capture the whimsy of the Cheshire Cat perfectly!

(via Sockdreams)

Sockdreams Eye Exam Chart Printed Tights ~ How cool is this? You can wear your very own eye exam chart on your legs!!!! I just love quirky things like this. Plus these tights are advertised as being really stretchy, so they can accommodate all shapes and sizes of legs! They also come in black with white lettering.

(via Sockdreams)

Ikea SPÖKA LED night light ~ I have a thing for spherical animals (fantastical or otherwise), and this adorable night light would be a perfect addition to any toy animal menagerie. It's functional as well as decorative!

(via Ikea)

~ I hope your upcoming week is blessed by the glitter fairy and all her sparkly attendants! ~

[Outfit Post] Purple Prose

Actually, I try my best to avoid writing purple prose, but I'm never sure if I succeed or not. I do, however, like the color purple, and this has been one of my favorite shirts for... forever. I've really been enjoying the shorts + tights/leggings as a method for extending shorts season even into cold weather. It also makes me feel less self-conscious about my legs.

Shirt/Cardigan: Target
Shorts: Cherokee
Leggings: BonTon
Boots: Skechers

Random Art ~ Tumblr Welcome Banner

I've fallen behind with finishing Illustration Friday prompts, so I'll be skipping one this week and catching back up later on. However, part of the reason I fell behind was because I wanted to draw a nice picture for all the new followers on my Tumblr in the last couple of... months? years? I'm unfortunately not organized enough to be one of those people who greets new followers individually, but I figured it would be nice to acknowledge everyone ^_^

Prismacolor Fine Line + Photoshop

Blobtoon #3 ~ Back to Ballet

Returning to class after a 3-week winter break is always fun... Especially when you lack natural facility for spinning around endlessly @_@

Copic Sketch + Prismacolor Fine Line, and Photoshop.

Weekly Favorites #8

Modcloth Hightail It Boot ~ Who can resist cute boots that look like little black cats? They look like they would be quite durable and even water resistant as well, which is always a plus for me since I tend to not see puddles until I'm in them.

(via Modcloth)

Forest Girl Fans Giraffe Sweater ~ This sweater is just too cute, with the little cartoon giraffe. And this giraffe won't slobber all over your arm while you try to feed it.

(via Taobao)

Ikea VANDRING Knob rack with 2 knobs ~ I can never resist cute organizational decor, and this set of hooks with owls on a branch is just perfect!

(via Ikea)

tokidoki x Ju.Ju.Be BFF Diaper Bag Unikiki ~ I know this is labelled as a diaper bag, but hear me out... it's an absolutely amazing purse if you're like me and carry a survival kit with you at all times. So many pockets, 2 bottle pouches, everything! Plus it's adorable because it's Tokidoki!

(via tokidoki)

Hello Kitty Glasses Stand & Case: Softy ~ This Hello Kitty glasses stand is so cute, it's like you're glasses get their own little sofa! And when you need them to be even safer, you can tuck them into the little case compartment inside.

(via Sanrio)

Here's to a fantastic week full of cute puppies and cuddling guinea pigs!