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maandag 19 november 2012

What I dislike in lolita


Negativity
The negative reactions from people when you're wearing lolita in public.
Of course I know this is something you just have to deal with when wearing a clothing style that stands out this much. But that doesn't take away that it's pretty annoying when people stare at you and making rude comments.

Limitations
Not being able to wear lolita at most jobs. It's a pity, but there's not much one can do about it. At other jobs you have to wear the company's clothing, so you can't wear lolita. Or perhaps you're able to wear a very casual, lolita inspired outfit.

Running prints
I dislike it alot that certain prints run when getting wet.
Especially here in the Netherlands it rains quite alot. So I'm often limited to other dresses I own that don't run, and keep the other items for special occasions or when I know for sure it will be dry outside.

Body shaming
One thing I hate, more than anything else on this list, is the constant body shaming in the lolita community and it’s general acceptance among others. Body shaming in my opinion is never okay, no matter what. I hate people saying (mostly on the Secrets community) that tall girls, plus-size girls, muslim girls or girls wearing a hijab, black girls, boys, or any other type of human should not wear lolita. I think everyone can look great in lolita.

No money, no dress
When I have no money to buy a dress I want, or when I have the money but can't find the piece I want. And this is the story of my life actually. How typical, when you have plenty of money you would love to spend on lolita, looking around on EGL Sales, and find nothing that you want to buy. And the moment you have spend your money on something else you will come across a piece you would love to have but are lacking the funds.


Poof
Knocking stuff over with your petticoat- it's so annoying! I try to make my poof less poofy when walking in the house, in order to prevent knocking everything off. Unfortunantly, I don't always succeed.

Style Hating
People who hate on other styles. It’s cool if you don’t want to wear gothic/sweet/classic/punk/whatever, and it’s cool if you don’t like them even! But spreading hate for them is just stupid. Luckily we don't have this in our community.

Rain & Wind
Taking forever to do your hair and then having it ruined by rain or wind. Or in my case; my wig. Go away rain and wind, I'm wearing my frills!

Being too late
Having something sell out before you have a chance to buy it. When you're thinking of buying something, or are just not fast enough and a certain item has already been bought by someone else in the meanwhile. Or missing an auction, how unlucky!

The Replica Debate
I don’t really care if someone buys a replica or not. It’s their money. I understand both sides of the argument. I prefer to keep my opinion to myself. In all honesty, the replica debate is just like beating a dead horse now.


zaterdag 17 november 2012

What I love in lolita


Confidence
When I started to wear lolita I have gained much more confidence and felt more secure about myself. I wasn't afraid of just being myelf by wearing clothing I love.
(Lacking confidence to wear lolita? I wrote 2 posts about confidence: I & II.)

Poof

It completes the look and it makes your dresses or skirts look so beautiful! It makes me happy when I see that poofy silhouette, anytime, anywhere.

Socks

Oh my, gotta love the socks! I'm a huge fan of the OTK socks and they make my legs look longer than they are. I love myself a lovely pair of OTK socks with gorgeos lace, or a wonderfull print on them.


Prints

I adore border prints the most, but also subtle prints all over a dress. And the longer you look at a print, the more you see and discover. Though I also enjoy plain designs as well.

Coordinations

I love to see how creative everyone is by making their own coordinations, and how elegant someone can look. I'm just a complete sucker for classic, gothic and aristocrat coordinations. But I also love to see how my sweet lolita friends are looking in their cute and adorable outfits. And I also love to see outfits that are breaking the rules, or look different than the others. Wheter it be an unusual haircut/haircolor, lots of tattoo's/piercings or just uncommon combinations.



Details
The print and accesories.The extreme detail that goes into every piece. The lace, the pintucks, the bows. Matching hairclips, rings, necklaces and bracelets.

Meet-ups

 They are always so much fun, and it's great to see my friends again and admire their outfits. I always look forward to these meet-ups.

Romantic Aesthetic
 
This is what drew me to lolita in the first place, and what keeps me in this fashion years later. I love the delicate, romantic and elegant look of the whole fashion.

Friendships
 
All the friendships I gained throughout this wonderfull fashion style! I've got to know lots of amazing people all over the world that are the biggest sweethearts I've ever met!

Local community

All the people in my local community are the most fun, caring and trusting. You are all so very important and meaning alot to me.

Bonus: Food
Food in the lolita fashion is indeed very present. It made me discover cupcakes, high class food and tea. I couldn't be more thankful! Since I became a lolita, I've never tasted so many yummy food!

woensdag 19 september 2012

Lolita inspirational songs

I remember this was also part of that old 30 day lolita meme, but thought it was a nice subject to write about. I don't really know songs that are considered lolita, but then again, are there any? 
Anyway, these songs always bring me in the mood to wear lolita

1. Pan's Labyrinth theme song.
It sounds so magical, I love it. A great song to calm you down, and perfect to sing along.


2. Lindsey Stirling - Chrystallize
I love the violin in this song, and the video looks great. What an amazing location!


3. Nostalghia - Cool For Chaos
I loved it right away the very first time hearing it. Gives a bit of a creepy feel. I like the video as well.


4. Florence + The Machine Leave my Body (live)
This song is incredible, especially live


 5. Kanon Wakeshima - Still Doll
I like this song because it sounds so delicate.


6. Kokusyoku Sumire - Le Poison (Live)
I love their creepy, strange sound!


7. Moi Dix Mois - Solitude
And to make the list complete, here's some Moi Dix Mois.

dinsdag 14 juni 2011

Bubble full of lolita



☆ This month exactly it has been three years ago since I first started wearing lolita.
☆ It took me a while before I ordered my first lolita item, due to the overwhelming prices.
☆ I am a gothic lolita at heart, and always will be.
☆ My all time favoutie brand is Moi-Même-Moitié.
☆ I wear Lolita as much as possible, on a near daily basis.
☆ This fashion is important to me, because I can keep myself endlessly busy with it.
Spending hours on looking at dresses, reading amazing blogs and tutorials.
☆ I'm a sucker for crosses, pearls and roses.
☆ Wigs are a wonderfull solution, especially when you have a bad hair day often, like me. 
I like to wear those at meet-ups, but also in my daily life.
☆ Experimenting is fun with this fashion style!
☆ My ultimate dreamdress is the Cathedral print from Moi-Même-Moitié. I have been looking for it for 3 years now. I'm still hoping to find it in size 2, in any color or version~♥


☆ Corsets can look amazing in lolita. It breaks my heart that I can't wear them because of my lungs.
☆ My lolita style is a dark style. It varies between gothic and dark classic, and I absolutely love black and white coordinations. I just wish I could do more of them!
☆ But, I do own one sweet lolita dress. (Shame on me) Which I will wear with black, of course.
☆ I Have a love/hate relationship with print replicas.  I think they're great for people who can't otherwise get a hold of their dream print, but I can't really see myself buying any more. 
Even though it's very tempting at times to buy one, just because it's cheaper. 
I have 2 replica items in my closet.
☆ I fell in love with the Little bears café from Angelic Pretty (It has bears on it~♥) 
I wouldn't mind in owning this dress at all!
☆ I like the fact that there are many substyles in this fashion, keeping it fresh and new.
☆ After selling a dress I feel bad for letting it go.
☆ In my little bubble, all lolitas get along despite styles and experience.
I am very happy that the lolitas I have chatted with so far have all been wonderful and friendly and I can't wait to include more of them in my little bubble!
☆ When it comes to lolita I don't only love the fashion, but I love the aestethics and hobbies that follows with too.
☆ Even though my bubble is quite small, I would still love to get to know other lolitas better.

☆ ~And I love stars, if you couldn't tell already~ ☆

Bonus picture~