tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10131607692353764392024-03-13T09:46:51.575-05:00Beyond KawaiiBeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-48398366847623444912017-09-09T10:09:00.002-05:002017-09-09T10:17:37.878-05:00Harajuku Fashion Is Alive: Thoughts On the Closing of Kera and Gothic Lolita BibleWhen Gothic Lolita Bible (GLB) stopped publication several months ago and <a href="http://kerastyle.jp/" target="_blank">Kera went to digital only</a>, the online lolita space went reeling with remorse. Cathy Cat made <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn7cDHJZyWw&t=5s" target="_blank">a particularly emotional response video</a>. Many felt that with the death of the magazines came the death of Harajuku fashion especially after FRUiTS had already stopped publication earlier in the year after February 2017. However, plenty of signs of life still exist within the space. All hope is not lost as we'll discuss below.<br />
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Kera had been in publication since 1998 and GLB since 2001. In the years since the magazines began, Japanese fashion has continued to shift onward as explained by Tokyo Fashion in <a href="https://medium.com/@TokyoFashion/japanese-street-fashion-2017-15-things-you-need-to-know-ab06eabfca39" target="_blank">Japanese Street Fashion 2017 — 15 Things You Need To Know</a>. As is natural amongst youth especially in the digital age, the trends are a constantly shifting landscape. Lolita has continued to gain in popularity overseas but died down in Japan according to sources such as Misako Aoki with the fashion becoming "buy in Japan, wear outside Japan" according to the article <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/abiba-champignon/translation-where-have-all-the-lolitas-gone/1081884721933943/" target="_blank">Where have all the lolitas gone?</a> As such, it's not surprising for relics from that era to fade away along with the trends they accompanied.<br />
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Additionally, as the lolita population ages even overseas, it leans less towards OTT fashion suitable only for tea parties and instead toward more everyday wearable casual lolita and otome. Lolita dresses are being worn in an otome way and clothes from brands like Emily Temple Cute, Jane Marple and Leur Getter have increased in popularity.<br />
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The continual march away from print media to digital is also likely a huge factor in the magazine closures. With influencers like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/risa_doll_/" target="_blank">Risa</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurebayashiii/" target="_blank">Kurebayashi</a> are continually creating great fashion content for free online, the need for physical magazines has faded away. People no longer need to physically gather in spots like Harajuku but can instead have a fulfilling relationship with an online community via their Instagram feed. Selfies and mirror shots are easy and able to reach far which is a further cause for the death of magazines featuring street snaps. For the overseas audiences in particular, the accessibility to more easily translated digital resources along with the lack of hassle to order these magazines with shipping costs almost the same as the magazine itself is another factor pushing towards digital media as the primary method of communication.<br />
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Finally, magazines are rising to replace the fallen publications already. <a href="https://twitter.com/melt_mag_japan" target="_blank">Melt</a> is a new magazine which released it's first issue with a BtSSB pouchette. Publications like <a href="http://www.larme-magazine.jp/" target="_blank">Larme</a> and <a href="http://www.spoon01.com/" target="_blank">Spoon</a> also continue onward which also tend to focus on more recent Japanese fashion trends.<br />
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What do you think about the above publications closing, and do you think the magazines closing indicates that j-fashion is dying? Please let me know by commenting below.<br />
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<br />BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-87941869360572443672016-03-22T09:00:00.000-05:002016-03-22T09:00:23.977-05:00Alabama Cherry Blossom Meet 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I once again attended the cherry blossom festival at my local botanical gardens organized by <a href="http://www.jasaweb.org/" target="_blank">the Japan America Society of Alabama</a>. If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've gone to the cherry blossom festival nearly every year since I've started wearing lolita and I posted about the experience in <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2012/03/cherry-blossom-viewing-festival.html" target="">2012</a>, <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2013/04/cosplay-adventures-cherry-blossom-meet.html">2013</a>, and <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2015/05/cold-months-recap.html">2015</a>. 2014 was the one year I didn't attend, feeling pretty burned out from work that weekend though I did end up going to the gardens the week after to see the blossoms before they went away.<br />
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The festival was a colder and wetter than usual this year. It had been raining the night before, and the cold misting rain continued into the early morning. By noon, however, it festival began to warm up nicely making the afternoon much more pleasant. Sadly, most of the trees were not yet in bloom, having tiny little buds ready to burst into life within the next week or so.<br />
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Fortunately, our small band still managed to have a nice afternoon roaming around the gardens, viewing the few trees that had bloomed early and then eating at the Mellow Mushroom where I enjoyed a tempeh hoagie (not pictured, eaten too quickly). I went with a more casual coordinate as I knew I'd be walking around a lot that day so I wanted to wear my comfortable Mary Jane heels. Though this wasn't as good of a year as usual due to cooler and wetter weather than expected, I still had a fun time just hanging out with my comm.<br />
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Hi all! I've ordered from <a href="http://www.sanrio.com/" target="_blank">Sanrio.com</a> multiple times in the past and figured I'd do a short review of my general experiences ordering directly from Sanrio. Oftentimes, Sanrio.com features products which I don't typically see anywhere else except for the <a href="http://www.sanrio.co.jp/" target="_blank">Japanese Sanrio site </a>. Sadly, while the Japanese Sanrio site features many more products and items marketed to adult fans, I haven't found anything to indicate that they ship internationally.<br />
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As usual, Sanrio.com shipped my order out in a prompt fashion, about two days after I originally placed my order. I was kind of overly enthusiastic the day I got the package, so I forgot to take photos of the packaging itself. The items were well packaged in a brown box bound with thick tape reading Sanrio again and again. My only complaint for the shipping would the be price which for my roughly $40 package wound up being $10. That's a little steep, and I don't tend to see the site running free shipping events save for big holiday weekends.<br />
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For my latest purchase, I grabbed a laptop bag. I've been looking for a laptop sleeve for my 13" Macbook Air for a while now but haven't been able to find an option that really suits me until now. The sleeve is a soft shade of pastel pink and lilac with a creme colored strap. I've been carrying it for a couple of weeks now and have found it to be really sturdy with no damage which is impressive as I tend to be clumsy/rough with anything I carry regularly. The main disadvantage is that the pouch isn't big enough to also hold the power cord well. I keep my power cord in a separate makeup bag in my messenger bag already, though, so that's not much of an issue for me.<br />
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I'd been alerted that the bag was available through one of Sanrio.com's regular newsletters which profile what items are new or currently on sale. Their newsletters regularly feature <a href="http://www.sanrio.com/deals" target="_blank">deals</a> where you get free items by entering promo codes at checkout. This time around, I entered the code TISSUEROLL to get a free Gudetama toilet paper roll. My husband is pretty obsessed with Gudetama, so I tend to grab any cute merchandise I see of the lazy little egg. The paper is really cute, and I of course don't see myself using it any time soon. xD<br />
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Overall, Sanrio.com is definitely a place I would recommend to order from. While the shipping is a bit steep, you can find really interesting items and promotional freebies to increase your cute character collection.BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-83800342972710108792016-02-22T07:30:00.000-06:002016-02-22T07:30:16.569-06:00Bloomers Or No Bloomers? <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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I always 100% endorse wearing some form of shorts beneath your dress, whether it be a pair of lacy bloomers or plain black short shorts. The wind is an unpredictable foe, and walking anywhere elevated risks exposing those on the lower level to what you're wearing under your coordinate.<br />
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However, do I think bloomers specifically are absolutely necessary? No. Wearing bloomers helps to contribute more with the lifestyle aspect of lolita and adds on another layer of frills with the detailing that so many lolitas admire. However, bloomers are really specialized garments that can be replaced with other easier to obtain sport shorts or oftentimes soft and breathable sleep shorts. I never hesitate to use what I have clean on hand for beneath my coordinate.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The above post idea was originally from <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">F Yeah Lolita</a>'s original list, <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2013/01/lolita-52-challenge-lolita-topic-week.html" target="_blank">Lolita 52 Challenge</a>. </span></i><br />
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-47116918590176990922016-02-15T07:00:00.000-06:002016-02-15T07:00:13.812-06:00Something That's Not My Style, But I Love Anyways<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've long admired ouji style from afar: the princely elements, the boyish charm, lolita elegance but with detailed trousers and vests. The style is very lovely, but I've actively avoided segmenting my closet into yet another Japanese street fashion. I'm also very unsure of how I'd look wearing the style, so I see ouji staying something that I admire but don't participate in for a long while to come.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The above post idea was originally from <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/">F Yeah Lolita</a>'s original list, <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2013/01/lolita-52-challenge-lolita-topic-week.html">Lolita 52 Challenge</a>. </span></i><br />
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Hello again, and happy new year! The fall and early winter is usually an overwhelmingly busy time of year for me, and this year has proved to be no exception. The weather in Alabama has been unseasonably hot even for the area, sitting at 70° F (21° C) on Christmas day causing tornados throughout the state. Tornado weather on Christmas was a first for me. o_o Anyway, let's start diving into the moments that made the last season or so memorable and fun.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bag: AP<br />
Shirt: Forever 21<br />
Skirt, necklace: BtSSB<br />
Shoes: Claire's</td></tr>
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As usual, I hit up the <a href="http://www.birminghamartwalk.org/" target="_blank">Birmingham Artwalk </a>show for the year. The weather was pretty hot, so I opted for a casual cute outfit combining in some of my lolita clothes. The event was enjoyabler as usual, and, though I didn't end up buying anything this time, I'm already looking forward to browsing again next year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So happy that there's a Pokemon Center USA site to order from now. Stocked up on Pikachu for the Halloween season. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super awesome custom Bidoof phone cases custom made for me by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaijincutie/" target="_blank">kaijincutie</a>. Super happy to have these for special occasions! </td></tr>
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Blouse: fanplusfriend<br />
Shoes: Bordello Pleaser Whimsey<br />
Necklace, ring: Automatic Honey</td></tr>
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October was an insanely busy month for me overall. I love stocking up on quirky goods to last me me through the rest of the year, so I indulged myself by ordering from the <a href="http://www.pokemoncenter.com/" target="_blank">international Pokemon Center site</a>. Since the Pokemon Center site has relaunched, I've been super pleased with the seasonal selection for items I would have spent way too much to import from Japanese re-sellers.<br />
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I was also super pleased when I realized that <a href="http://melaniemartinezmusic.com/" target="_blank">Melanie Martinez</a> was actually coming to Birmingham, AL! I've been in love with Melanie's music for a long while and loved her often J fashion inspired wardrobe, so getting to see her in person was amazing. She's about to launch the second leg of the Cry Baby so look on her site to see if she'll be in your area soon.<br />
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The Alabama Lolita Coterie had the pleasure of working with <a href="http://www.falconvention.net/" target="_blank">Fal-Con</a> to plan a fashion show. I had a great time being able to hang out before the show, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellomermaid/" target="_blank">hellomermaid</a> did a great job with organizing the show.<br />
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On Halloween day itself, my comm had a meetup in Montevallo for a small artwalk. I still want to do a review of Bodyline l580 at some point especially having worn it now. I don't typically wear gothic, so I'm not 100% on my coordinate above, but I did have fun experimenting outside of sweet lolita.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable drawing by my friend <a href="http://drowsydragon.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">drowsydragon</a> <3</td></tr>
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November is my birthday month, and I have some pretty awesome friends to share great times with. The big event of the month for me was going to <a href="http://www.conjurationcon.com/" target="_blank">CONjuration</a>. I was hesitant for a while to go as I didn't want to add more stress into the holiday season, but I'm so glad that I went. I've had a love for Harry Potter since around the time the <i>Chamber of Secrets</i> first released. The convention was a lot of fun with both panels and events I was interested in along with a solid dealer's room. I represented Slytherin in my group of friends, and I had a great time roaming the con and attending the Yule Ball with them.<br />
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My single favorite sight in the dealer's room was the tortoise roaming with a basket on its back to raise money for the Georgia Reptile Society. Who doesn't want to give money to a tortoise with fairy wings? I threw money into his basket than remembered to actually ask what it was going towards.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful tea party for my comm's Christmas meet. My coordinate:<br />
OP: Angelic Pretty<br />
Shoes, socks: Bodyline<br />
Purse: DreamV<br />
Purse charm: BtSSB</td></tr>
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My comm had its annual tea shop meet in December this year. We had a great showing 17 girls! For the meet, the previously mentioned hellomermaid and kaijincute worked together to make a coordinate contest along with lolita bingo. I won one of the bingo rounds and got a lovely pair of earrings made by <a href="http://fairykeiheaven.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">fairykeiheaven</a>. They remind me of the larme kei style that's been trending recently.<br />
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I saw the Force Awakens at the earlier 3D showing on the opening night. I was excited to get to break out my lightsaber and wear the Irregular Choice heels that I bought at their release. I was afraid that Disney would put another nail into Star Wars's coffin similar to George Lucas in the prequels, but I really and truly loved the movie. I'm already really looking forward episode VIII coming out in 2017.<br />
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For Christmas, my husband bought me the BtSSB x Pullip collaboration doll with Misako wearing the red and pink My Favorite Ribbon jsk. I'm super impressed with the level of detail that went into the collaboration and with just how perfect everything feels from her headbow balance above her perfect bangs (totally remembering her song Maepatsu Himeka) down to her tights with strappy shoes. The particular edition he bought me also came with Misako's nurse uniform which I'll be actually trying on the doll at some point soon.<br />
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And finally, we arrive at the current time, 2016! I'm pretty excited and pumped for this year so far. I've been truly working on reorganizing all of my clothes, dolls and plushes along with more reading and journaling AND actually putting together a proper skincare routine. I hope you've had a happy and productive new year so far too, and thank you for reading.<br />
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<br /></div>BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-79113794100862494452015-08-13T19:17:00.000-05:002016-01-18T14:03:28.455-06:00Hot Months Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I typically don't wear lolita during the hot months, but this year was an exception! I spent the early part of the hot months getting ready to get married then the rest of the summer relaxing and having good times with friends. Below is a recap of some of my favorite moments in a very photo heavy post. </div>
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~Wedding~</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally getting married! And yes, I am wearing Meta's Typewriting Squirrels. We had a very small ceremony at the courthouse then ate with family and friends at PF Chang's. <3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Also in love Vivienne Westwood Anglomania + Melissa Gillie shoes in pink metal that I wore that day. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I may have gone a bit wedding crazy in Lineplay too, totally obsessed with the Santorini wedding set they put out. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Set of bottles I picked up as souvenirs when we went on our honeymoon. One for me and one for my now sister-in-law. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kirby and Prince Fluff themed wedding cake we had done with <a href="http://dreamcakes-bakery.com/" target="_blank">Dreamcakes Bakery</a>. I wish I'd been able to get a photo before we had to let it sit out before the reception and the icing of the ampersand began to run a bit. </td></tr>
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~Redecorating~</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We received many beautiful and practical gifts, so we were able to spruce up our apartment a bit. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorative rose lights from <a href="http://amzn.com/B00NYI7KIA" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding more nautical elements to the bathroom. </td></tr>
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~Good Times~</h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had to bid farewell to several friends moving away this summer, but not before getting to hang out one last time. Prepped in a different look for me, ready for a night of karaoke. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My lolita comm had a wonderful meetup at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ozanwine" target="_blank">Ozan Vineyard and Winery</a>! We got to have a bit of a tour around the facility and estate. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Borrowed parasol up! The day was hot, so I tried to coordinate more naturally to avoid having to wear a wig in the sweltering Alabama heat. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely train ride through the vineyard estate. Definitely worth the price of the ticket for the tour. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, seeing the musical performance of the Little Mermaid at the <a href="http://www.asf.net/" target="_blank">Alabama Shakespeare Festival</a>. The details to the performance were gorgeous and the lobby had adorable decorations, seen above. </td></tr>
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Overall, I've had a really fun filled summer with so many more moments that the few pictures above can convey. Thank you for reading, and I'll be back soon with more. </div>
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While on the idea of fruit and summer, I'd love to see some citrus fruits instead of strawberries or cherries one summer. Prints could be cutesy sweet or more classic in styling, resembling old oil painting arrayed with limes, oranges and lemons. </div>
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The retro splashes of 1950's American diners with their frothy milkshakes or even just something like the pastel pizza themes that <a href="https://instagram.com/misskika" target="_blank">Miss Kika</a> has been exploring lately would make interesting themes for lolita prints. Especially for holidays like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day, I'd like to be able to wear something that expresses American tropes.<br />
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While roses are popular lolita motifs and pansies have made the occasional appearance, a whole world of florals remains to be explored by main line lolita brands. Summery hibiscus and lovely orchids could line the borders of different cuts, and white lilies would be a particularly beautiful print to wear when Easter comes around each year. </div>
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That concludes some of the ideas that have come to mind when thinking of different styles of lolita prints that I would love to see. Please comment below if you have something you'd love to see too, and be sure to check out the other Lolita Blog Carnival participants below. </div>
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<a href="http://parasolobsession.blogspot.fi/2015/07/lolita-blog-carnival-what-would-i-like.html" target="_blank">Päivänvarjon alla/ Under the Parasol</a> * <a href="http://kawaiinohawaii.blogspot.com/2015/07/lolita-blog-carnival-what-would-i-like.html?m=1" target="_blank">Kawaii No Hawaii</a> * <a href="http://dailyfuckery.tumblr.com/post/123727952878/lolita-blog-carnival-what-would-you-like-in" target="_blank">Daily Fuckery</a> * <a href="http://pommandarine.blogspot.com/2015/07/lolita-blog-carnival-what-would-you.html" target="_blank">Pepins de Pom & co</a> * <a href="http://newvoguechildren.blogspot.fi/2015/07/lolita-blog-carnival-what-i-would-like.html" target="_blank">New Vogue Children</a> * <a href="https://aliceinlolitaland.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/lbc-what-would-you-like-in-future-prints/" target="_blank">Alice In Lolitaland</a></div>
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-66882594002034174912015-05-06T20:27:00.001-05:002016-02-06T20:38:57.470-06:00Cold Months Recap<span style="text-align: left;">Long time, no see! The months after December have been a whirlwind. I've moved from a smaller one bedroom apartment into a much nicer two bedroom, significantly decluttered my life, and I'm now in the midst of making full wedding and honeymoon plans for late June. Below are some of my favorite moments of the last few months with a bit of commentary. Thank you for continuing to follow along with my coordinates and posts even when I'm not the most coordinated or frequent in posting. </span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun seeing Disney on ice wearing my Toy Parade salopette! That tofu fried rice was amazing. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About to head to the in-laws for Thanksgiving.<br />
OP: Innocent World Antique Cutlery<br />
Tights: The Snow Field<br />
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Rosette: The Mossbadger<br />
Purse: BtSSB Usakumya</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable Kewpie plate I got for Valentine's Day alongside the Sailor Moon cameo charms</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting the bedroom setup at our new place. <3 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neat little place for coffee in Huntsville, the Kaffeeklatsch. Smelled AMAZING. </td></tr>
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The wonderful Caro-chan of <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">F Yeah Lolita</a> has provided a wonderful update of the <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2014/12/lolita-level-up-quiz-20.html" target="_blank">lolita quiz</a> that was originally written by <a href="http://www.parfaitdoll.com/2010/01/lolita-level-up.html" target="_blank">Parfait Doll</a>. The original version required manually adding up points, so I decided to take a bit of time to allow checkboxes so you don't have to manually keep up with your score. The rest of the below text is taken from her entry. I only scored a 70 so I hope to level up some more in time. </div>
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The rules are simple, you get a point for every one of these things that you can say you've done, add the points up at the end, and you have your score! For the purpose of this quiz the term "brand" is open to your own consideration. If you consider Bodyline as a brand, or don't consider anything that wasn't designed by Mana himself as brand, that's up to you. <br />
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<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have a favorite brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a petticoat</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own multiple petticoats in different cuts and/or lengths</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a parasol</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own an item from a brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a novelty item from a brand (plates, mugs, stuffed animals, home decor, and other "non-wearables")</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own an item from Bodyline</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own an item from a Taobao brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own an item from a Western indie brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own an item you bought of eBay, Amazon, or a shady website and it came out okay</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've bought brand directly from their official store</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've bought a lucky pack</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You bought an item in reserve</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a complete Lolita outfit</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn a complete Lolita outfit in public</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn a complete Lolita outfit in public and it wasn't even on Halloween or at a convention</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've bought and sold on an online Lolita community</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've paid retail price for a rare secondhand brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've paid double the retail price for a rare secondhand brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've paid less than 20% the retail price for secondhand brand (ex: you paid $40 for a piece that originally cost $200)</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've bought from a Japanese auction</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've ordered from a shopping service</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You wear clothes you've made for yourself</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You wear a print you've designed yourself</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You wear clothes you've had custom made for you</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />Have had brand pieces altered to fit your size or style</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been wearing Lolita for over a year</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been wearing Lolita for over 5 years</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been wearing Lolita for over a decade</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have enough Lolita outfits to wear a new one every day for a week</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have enough Lolita outfits to wear a new one every day for a month</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've converted an interested friend to Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You wear brand with your "normal" wardrobe</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You don't have a "normal" wardrobe because you only wear Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You know how to handwash your Lolita clothes</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You know how to wash a wig</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn a wig, circle lenses, or false eyelashes</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn a wig, circle lenses, and false eyelashes all at once</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a pair of rocking horse shoes</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a pair of tea party shoes</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a purse shaped like something ridiculous</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own an old school rectangle headdress</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a bonnet</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own Lolita roomwear or pajamas</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a Lolita item that was released this past year</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a Lolita item that was released over 6 years ago</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a Lolita item that was released over 10 years ago</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own every item released in a favorite print/series</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn something on your head that was never intended to be worn on a head</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn a trendy accessory (deer horns, halos, peignoirs, eyeballs, etc)</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn Sweet Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn Classic Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn Gothic Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn Old School Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn Boystyle</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've worn one of the lesser worn Lolita substyles such as Punk, Ero, Wa, or Guro</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You know the difference between a JSK and an OP</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You can name at least 5 prints</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You can tell which items are from which brand just by looking at them</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You can tell which items are from which brand just by looking at them, even if they're not a print</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You can tell which year a brand piece came from just by looking at it</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've taken Lolita outfit snaps</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've traveled to visit a fancy looking place just to take outfit snaps</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've started a trend that others have followed</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a Gothic & Lolita Bible</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own every single Gothic & Lolita Bible</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />Your picture is in a Gothic & Lolita Bible</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />Your picture is in a Gothic & Lolita Bible because you're a model for a brand</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own a Lolita sewing pattern book</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've made something from a Lolita sewing pattern book</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've seen Kamikaze Girls</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've read Kamikaze Girls</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've met Novala Takemoto</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've met Misako Aoki</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />Misako Aoki has made you an official Lolita ambassador</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've met one of your favorite Lolita designers</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've learned how to sew/craft just so you can make your own Lolita clothes/accessories</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've decorated your house/bedroom to match your Lolita wardrobe</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />Your Lolita wardrobe is part of your decor (ex: you display your hats on a shelf, keep a mannequin dressed up on display, etc)</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been interviewed for a newspaper/magazine article for wearing Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've made friends through Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've made friends in foreign countries through Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've celebrated International Lolita Day</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have a separate facebook profile just for Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You're known by a different name when you wear Lolita</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've twinned with someone</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've tripleted with people</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been part of a group of clones</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've taken purikura in Lolita before</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have a purikura app on your phone</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've had to explain what you were wearing to a stranger</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been called a princess by small children</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />Old ladies have complimented you and remarked how nice it is to see young people dressed so nicely</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been called Bo-Peep</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been asked if you were in a play</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been asked what you were cosplaying as, or compared to an anime character</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You're a member of online Lolita communities</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You're active in online Lolita communities</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You mod an online Lolita community</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You mod an online community of over 1,000 members</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've attended a meetup</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've attended a tea party meetup</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've attended a brand sponsored tea party</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've traveled multiple hours to attend a meetup</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've hosted a meetup</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've hosted over 6 meetups</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've hosted a meetup with over 20 attendees</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been to a Lolita swap meet</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've attended a large scale Lolita event or convention</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been on staff at a large scale Lolita event or convention</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been to a Lolita panel at a convention</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've hosted your own panel at a convention</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've seen a Lolita fashion show</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've modeled in a Lolita fashion show</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've seen a brand fashion show</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've modeled in a brand fashion show</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own your own Lolita clothes/accessory line</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've hosted your own brand's fashion show</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have visited a Lolita shop</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've traveled to another country just to buy from Lolita shops</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You own and run your own Lolita shop</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You're friends with a brand shop girl</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You are a brand shop girl</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You run a Lolita blog (traditional, tumblr, vlog, etc)</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You run a Lolita blog with over 1,000 followers</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have been called "e-famous"</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You have been called "e-infamous"</label><br />
<label><input name="lolitaPlus[]" type="checkbox" />You've been featured on TV for wearing Lolita</label><br />
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1-15: Curious Onlooker</h1>
1-15 points means you're familiar with the fashion and have taken an interest in all things frilly and Lolita. You've probably attended a few open events, maybe own a few pieces of Lolita, lurk the online communities, and you definitely are on your way to knowing your stuff! Your next step is probably buying the final piece for your first full outfit and finally headed to your first meetup!<br />
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16-40: Just Starting Out</h1>
16-40 points means you're just starting out in the world of Lolita. You may have been interested in the fashion for a few years but are just now getting involved in wearing the fashion on a regular basis and joining local communities. You probably have a couple full outfits but are still working on building a larger wardrobe. Alternatively, you have a larger wardrobe and definitely know your stuff, but you aren't very active in local or online Lolita communities and are perhaps more of a lone Lolita. Your next step is probably either finishing up adding a few more pieces to your wardrobe or to starting getting to know some other Lolitas.<br />
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41-60: Well-Rounded Lolita</h1>
41-60 points means you're probably a very well-rounded Lolita. You have a fair sized wardrobe that allows a variety of outfits and some style experimentation, you have a few Lolita friends, and you've attended your fair share of meetups and even fashion shows. You probably have a few volumes of the Gothic & Lolita Bible hanging around your bookshelf and you've definitely taken an interest in Lolita hobbies. Your next step is probably to step out of your comfort bubble, try a new style you've always wanted to try, host your own meetups, or perhaps finally apply to be a model for a local Lolita fashion show.<br />
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61-80: Experienced Lolita</h1>
61-80 points is the realm of an experienced Lolita! You've probably been active in the fashion for a number of years, have a fairly large and diverse wardrobe, and have attended (and hosted!) your fair share of Lolita events. You're most likely well-known within your local, and online, communities. You're probably practically an expert on the fashion and have probably introduced, or at least guided, a few friends along the right path in the fashion. Your next step is most likely to do a closet cleaning or some wardrobe organization because you probably have a few years of accumulated clothes.<br />
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81-100: Top of Your Game</h1>
81-100 points is at the top of the Lolita game. You've definitely been active in the fashion for a number of years, or possibly you've had a very intense first few years. You've gone out there and had the chance to do some pretty cool things that you always dreamed of doing back when you first got started as a Lolita. There's a good chance you're a leader in both your local Lolita communities and the online Lolita-sphere. Your next step is probably to kick a few more things off your Lolita bucket list!<br />
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101+: Lolita Royality</h1>
101 points is within the ream of Lolita royalty. You probably have enough clothes to dress your own personal rufflebutt army, which you could very well easily raise with a wave of your very expensive burando scepter! You're well known by Lolitas both near and far, who are most likely green with envy at what you have in your closet, who you've met, and what you've had the chance to do. There are probably still a few items left on your Lolita bucket list that have been haunting you for a while now because you thought they've always been out of your reach for one reason or another (perhaps it's that long-distance shopping vacation, to complete your dream dress list, or to finally host the tea party of your dreams), but look how far you've come yet! Whatever it is you want to do, you can probably achieve it easily, or at the very least, you definitely have the patience within the fashion to stick with it for a while and work on getting it done.<br />
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I find that the above is one of the most common questions that new lolitas have especially those who start out wearing sweet. Dealing with the reactions of others to the fashion especially with OTT substyles can be weird at times, but I developed a set a different reactions for the different ways I'm approached.<br />
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<li><b>Are you in a play? </b><br />Why is this the one I always seem to get at my local mall which is decently far from the places in town that would even be hosting a play? Though I've felt like some people try to say this in a condescending manner, most just seem to be genuinely trying to fit what they're seeing into the closest reference they have. My general reaction is to just smile and nod especially since the question tends to get asked when I'm in the middle of a meetup. </li>
<li><b>Halloween is over! </b><br />I've actually only heard the above once or twice. I just tend to ignore heckling remarks and keep on struttin'. </li>
<li><b>Wow, what are you wearing?! That's so cool!</b><br />I get the excited reaction the most from younger people who are somewhere from mid teens to late twenties. I often times take extra time to talk with people that respond in a manner that suggests they genuinely love the fashion and to have a general small chat about Japanese fashion in general. </li>
<li><b>Are you a princess? </b><br />That's my favorite reply from little girls, and I always feel really proud of capturing the lovely essence of the fashion. Making little kids smile with an outfit and giving them a sense of wonderment at the world to see a 'real' princess walking around is always a great feeling. </li>
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That's it for the main reactions that other people have to me and I have to other people. I've mostly experienced positive reactions while wearing lolita in public. Please let me know what experiences you've had in lolita and what ways you deal with the public attention.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The above post idea was originally from <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">F Yeah Lolita</a>'s original list, <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2013/01/lolita-52-challenge-lolita-topic-week.html" target="_blank">Lolita 52 Challenge</a>. </span></i><br />
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-11567176643343232872014-11-24T20:21:00.001-06:002014-12-31T21:00:02.986-06:00Introducing FrillSearchI've been on a web development roll lately, and I'm happy to finally post about my extension <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/frillsearch/nhacajfocekhpbmebkpchlkmehmnfabi" target="_blank">FrillSearch</a>! FrillSearch allows you to highlight text then click a menu item to directly search <a href="http://lolibrary.org/" target="_blank">Lolibrary</a> instead of having to first Google the keywords first then end up clicking through to Lolibrary anyway. I love the site so much, and I wanted to give back a little bit of cool functionality to somewhere that I love so much that will often be the only place to contain measurements or just interesting historical information about release years. Lolibrary was even so kind as to feature my extension on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelolitalibrary/posts/548785671921086" target="_blank">their Facebook page</a>!<br />
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-18762880055804703522014-11-08T10:07:00.000-06:002014-12-31T20:59:45.459-06:00How To Get Alerts From The Fashion Brands You Love On FacebookI've consistently seen complaints about Facebook's practice of excluding items from your feed even from brands you love so that if your'e not on top of constantly monitoring their page and Facebook isn't kind enough to actually show the latest posts, you end up missing out on the latest small release. Today, I just wanted to post a quick 'how to' to better help get the pieces that you love.<br />
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Just type in the name of the page you want to go to at the top to visit the page. At the top, click on the "Follow" button, pointed to in the picture above with the bright blue arrow. After clicking the follow button, you will now get notifications every time that the owners of the page post to the page. While you may end up with a few less than interesting posts, you now have a better chance of being able to keep up with indie releases for smaller companies like Automatic Honey and Cute Can Kill.BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-69986141534378023982014-10-27T17:30:00.000-05:002014-10-27T17:30:00.931-05:00Recap: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2014After being sad to see the lolita convention Frill was discontinued, I was overjoyed to find out that <a href="http://www.awa-con.com/">Anime Weekend Atlanta</a> would have a full fashion track with Baby, the Stars Shine Bright as special guests. I packed a number of full coordinates for the weekend primarily centered around sweet consisting of AP's Whipped Magic, AP's Dream of Macaron, and BtSSB's Mary's Sweet Sheep. I also packed my Bodyline Squirrels as an additional option, but I never found a good chance to wear the print. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started off the con to a bit of a rough start initially. I didn't end up going to the lolita social like I planned but instead spent a good part of Friday evening spazzing out after I lost my badge. Sadly, I ended up not being able to locate my badge, and the con seems to have a policy of not re-issuing badges and forcing you to buy a new one instead. I completely understand having a policy like that to prevent fraud, but I was still disappointed to have to fork over another $55 to attend the events for the rest of the weekend especially if I didn't want the ticket I had already purchased for the tea party on Sunday at $75 to go to waste. </div>
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The rest of the weekend picked up and went considerably better. The fashion show itself was amazing. I loved the indie designers, and the Baby portion of the fashion show consisted of amazing graphics being displayed on the large screens in the background then flashing to show the models walking down the runway in detail for those of us not in the front row to be able to see them well. I felt like I was in a surreal witch's labyrinth like in Madoka. Please excuse my poor cell phone camera pictures as I show a few of my personal favorite pictures. </div>
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After the show was over, I took some time to hang out in the dealer's room and take some pictures with friends and people cosplaying some of my favorite characters. </div>
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On Sunday, the main lolita event of the weekend happened: the BtSSB tea party! I had been planning my coordinate for months, and I actually had to purchase my first Baby pieces for the event. I was overall happy with the subdued sweet coordinate I put together, and I liked adding in a bit of old school feel the with the Paradise Rose head dress. </div>
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The actual tea party itself was so lovely, but the venue itself unfortunately had poor lighting though, limiting the amount of beautiful pictures that I would get. With the help of a bit of filtering, I do have a decent picture of myself with the guest of honor Masumi Kano and the Harajuku shop manager Rin! Rin in particular made me smile right before the photo. She noticed that my necklace was turned the wrong way then turned it herself so that the white portion would be facing forward. /melt<div>
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I went home with a few memorable pieces from the tea party and the con in general. At the end of the tea party, the event organizers gave out BtSSB key necklaces in either silver or gold to all of the participants. While at the Baby booth in the dealer's room, I also picked up a Kuma Kumya-chan pouchette which I'm simply in love with for its cute detailing yet practicality for being able to carry essential items. </div>
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I had an overall good time at AWA even in spite of having to pay twice to get into the event, so I'll definitely plan to attend again next year. </div>
BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-8114318240778483032014-10-17T21:12:00.003-05:002014-12-31T20:59:29.630-06:00Introducing FrillMarkThe past month has been a whirlwind for me between starting a new job at a different software development firm and going to Anime Weekend Atlanta at the end of the last month, I'm just now starting to settle in and get a bit more time to breathe. I also have an iPhone 6, so I'll be able to readily take pictures again for the blog, and I've already been much more active on my instagram.<br />
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Anyway, I've been playing around with code again more in my spare time, and I decided to release my first Google Chrome extension, FrillMark. The extension is super simple, just being a neat image based dropdown for four of the main Japanese lolita brands: Angelic Pretty, Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Innocent World and Metamorphose Temps De Fille. If you find yourself visiting those sites often like me and would like an easy dropdown for them, you can check out the first version of <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/frillmark/pipdpgiihhomnhldgbomdokpkfgdfplp">FrillMark on the Chrome Webstore</a>.<br />
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The cats radiate a regal air just sitting at the table. Two of them gossip behind a fan while another looks on with intense interest from a seat away. The royal at the table sticks her tongue out in a sassy manner, secure enough in her position to act with complete composure and dignity without worry of the gossip. </div>
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The Imai Kira art for the piece is lovely with two girls staring forward carrying cakes that match the color of the other one's dress. </div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The above post idea was originally from <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">F Yeah Lolita</a>'s original list, <a href="http://fyeahlolita.blogspot.com/2013/01/lolita-52-challenge-lolita-topic-week.html" target="_blank">Lolita 52 Challenge</a>. </span></i><br />
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-63741211424684567162014-08-24T13:04:00.000-05:002014-10-17T21:18:39.879-05:00Tea Party SeasonThe month of August has been a strange one for me in terms of blogging. My apartment complex has been undergoing construction which pretty much results in me losing internet for at least a few days when someone messes up and cuts a wire or leaves it unplugged. *sigh* My iPod Touch also decided to die early in the month with no way for me to revive the poor thing. So, until I finally sink down and get an iPhone, I'm stuck using my fiance's phone which, while having a great camera, is limited on cutesy apps as the Windows Phone marketplace is still underdeveloped. I will get back to a regular blogging schedule as soon as a I can, so bear with me while I make fewer original picture based posts and draft out some more text or research based ones.<br />
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Anyway, despite my deficient blogging habits, my comm has been busy during the month with meet ups. Early in the month, we visited a little local restaurant called <a href="http://www.thechocolatebiscuit.com/" target="_blank">The Chocolate Biscuit</a>. The place has a down home, Southern feel and we managed to all comfortably pile into the further back dining room. The meal included chicken salad, a small spinach salad and 'strawberry fluff' along with options for good old Southern sweet tea. I ended up too full to buy the house's signature dessert which is, of course, a chocolate biscuit. We later went to a local outlet shopping mall for a bit of fun and ended out the meetup with eating at an Italian restaurant.<br />
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Before the summer season ended, I decided to wear my nautical Captain Mia jsk from <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2014/04/ista-mori-captain-mia-jsk-review.html" target="">Ista Mori which I did a short review on</a>. I paired the jsk with my new custom blouse from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFloralNotebook">The Floral Notebook</a>, a cat bowler hat and a simple pair of black lace-up Oxford heels.<br />
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Blouse: The Floral Notebook<br />
Earrings: Forever 21<br />
Necklace: Rue 21<br />
Shoes: Payless<br />
Wig: l-email</td></tr>
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My comm also had our typical yearly gathering at <a href="http://www.thetownhouseatmtlaurel.com/">Townhouse Tea Shoppe</a>. I love the cozy atmosphere at the shop, and, as my first meet up was actually at this place, the occasion marks about 3 years of me being in lolita now. ^^ We nibbled on pleasant pastries and sandwiches while sipping on tea with exciting names like Long Island Strawberry green tea and Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin. Earlier in the month, I managed to obtain one of my dream dresses: Angelic Pretty's Milky-chan the Fawn in brown! I had actually previously owned the necklace style jsk after finding it on mbok but was sad to discovery that the cut didn't fit my bust at all. Now, thanks to a friend, I own the ribbon jsk along with the headbow and the socks. I'm too overjoyed at getting to see the print in all of its finery and get to note the details like the piercing in Milky-chan's ear and the fawn shaped lace adorning the edges. I paired the set with the pink Bodyline bunny ear blouse and pink Bodyline rocking horse shoes.<br />
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Thank you for reading along with me today. I hope that your end of summer is going well too, and feel free to comment below and talk about end of summer meets your lolita comm has had.BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0The Chocolate Biscuit33.6184147 -86.61229679999996733.618363200000005 -86.612375799999967 33.6184662 -86.612217799999968tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-26351432724396968602014-08-06T20:35:00.001-05:002014-10-17T21:17:38.636-05:00Summer Yukata Meetup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Long time, no see! The end days of summer have been very busy for me as I'v been bolstering my exercise routine and working on some general self improvement. I may do another <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2012/03/weight-loss-for-lolita.html">weight loss for lolita</a> post, updating on the progress and maintenance practices since <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2012/05/weight-loss-for-lolita-update-1.html">my last one</a>. </div>
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My lolita comm decided to host a small yukata meetup to wrap up the summer. We had a few months of planning and ordering our outfits, culminating in a pleasant visit to <a href="http://www.emmastearoom.com/" target="_blank">Emma's Tea Room</a>. Rather than a hot tea, I went with getting a nice glass of iced oolong tea. I sadly can't remember the exact variety, but the flavor was pleasant and I wish my memory would let me remember so that I could add the tea to my collection at home. </div>
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I chose to get the daily salad special which came with a small blueberry muffin and poppy seed dressing. The flavor was great, and the combination of plums and strawberries with the bed of mixed greens was so perfect. <3</div>
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Dessert consisted of a piece of lemon cake topped with mandarin oranges and whipped cream. The flavor was really nice, and I liked the arrangement of the components. </div>
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What would a post about a yukata meetup be, though, without a photo of me actually in my yukata? I ordered an easy to wear rose yukata from DreamV which was a good idea since I've never owned or worn a yukata before. In keeping with the general taste of my wardrobe, I went with the dark colored version of the pattern. The shoes which came with the yukata itself were way too small for my American feet, though, and the site offered no option to size up for a bigger pair. I ended up finding a pair of simple heeled wooden shoes from the thrift store which actually matched the general feel of my coordinate. I even wonder if they were originally ordered from Japan since the size labeling read "24.5" rather than a US or European style sizing scheme. Overall, I was really happy with the way I looked in the yukata although it's not nearly as comfortable as lolita, and I can't see myself wanting to wear an outfit like this more than once a year for a special occasion. </div>
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We were somewhat tired after the tea house, so we wound up just going to a local antique store before parting ways. This is the <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2014/04/antique-mall-and-karaoke-lolita-meetup.html" target="_blank">second time</a> I've gone to a curated antique store with my comm, and I've had a great time on both occasions. I ended up buying the stuffed rabbit pictured above as I love his vintage feel, and he reminds me of the Mossbadger items I love so much. </div>
BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com6Emma's Tea Room34.7390544 -86.5804206999999919.2170199 -127.88901469999999 60.261088900000004 -45.271826699999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-52835096646658221992014-07-23T08:35:00.000-05:002014-07-23T08:35:00.569-05:00Automatic Honey Unboxing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I had the thrill recently of pursuing an item from the indie jewelry brand <a href="http://automatichoney.com/">Automatic Honey</a>. My first experience with the brand was seeing the Orion's Spell necklace at Frill 2013. Only a few of the necklaces were left by the time I entered the dealer's room, but I sadly couldn't afford the item then. Not knowing the rarity of the brand's items, I figured I would happen upon the necklace again one day for sale. Oh, the bliss of that ignorance. Tinged now with regret at not getting that adorable piece, I was determined to get the recent release of Moonlight Pegasus necklace. I had seen plenty of photos on instagram and the Automatic Honey Facebook page of girls at <a href="https://www.fairytale-boutique.com/">Fairytale Boutique</a> getting the exquisite necklaces in person. I sat determinedly in front of my computer on the night of the release monitoring and refreshing for the necklaces. At the exact moment of release, I struck, going straight for the Moonlight Pegasus in navy. After a rush, my Paypal order successfully completed and I sat back in wonder that I had actually succeeded. To give an idea of the rush, within 10 minutes of release on the site, all of the pieces were gone for now, with the brand hinting at a potential re-release in the fall.<br />
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I spent random moments in the next week twitching around. I was nervous that I hadn't really won the item at all and that my order would turn out to be null and void due to some programming eccentricity. I was very relieved when a week after the order, the item arrived. I opened the bubble wrap envelope to find a small white box wrapped in a black ribbon. </div>
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Within the box in bubble wrap, I started to see a faint glimpse of hooves and a shining brand label. </div>
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On the back of the Automatic Honey tag, the details about the piece were listed out. I appreciated listing out some basic care instructions for the item so that I can safely keep the pegasus gleaming in the years to come. </div>
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I was somewhat surprised to see that the brand's named even got molded onto the back of the pendant. I can appreciate the level of attention to the little details and even help with identification of the item many years down the line if my memory were to grow fuzzy.</div>
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And finally, a good picture of the necklace itself. I posed the item on top of my Day Dream Carnival tote which seemed appropriate continuing the horse theme. I like the hints of lavender throughout the horse's powder blue mane which flows onto silver glittering wings. The metal is very sturdy, and I'm not nearly as worried about the item breaking in the future as I am with acrylic pieces in a similar price range including many of the Angelic Pretty pieces that I see glued back together on lolita sales groups. I would love to be able to match the necklace with Crystal Dream Carnival, but I unfortunately didn't pick up that release and I don't see myself grabbing it any time in the near future. I do anticipate wearing the item to work often as a lovely accent piece to the abundance of dark colors in that part of my wardrobe and as a nice lolita token that can be incorporated in with normal clothes. <3</div>
BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-10212927522246655712014-07-10T22:53:00.000-05:002014-07-10T22:53:24.234-05:00BtSSB San Francisco Online Mini ReviewI won't deny the truth: up until now, I've had very limited interest in Baby, the Stars Shine Bright. While I've admired some of their releases in the past, no one in my local community regularly wears the brand for in person inspiration, and while I have the <a href="http://www.beyond-kawaii.com/2014/01/angelic-pretty-candy-sprinkle-salopette.html" target="">Kuma Kumya fleece blanket</a>, I've just never been trapped in the mystique of the brand. With the announcement of Masumi Kano attending Anime Weekend Atlanta 2014 and the hosting of a Baby, the Stars Shine Bright tea party, however, I've been taking a much more in depth look at the brand and seeking to expands its presence in my wardrobe while also devouring any <a href="http://www.tokyorebel.com/pages/interview-baby-the-stars-shine-bright-and-alice-and-the-pirates-designers-part-1" target="_blank">interview</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWeaHCKbnmU" target="_blank">video</a> I can find to get a better idea about the brand.<br />
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Anyway, back to the main point of the post, I decided to order an Usakumya Mini-Mini Rucksack in pink to help with sweet look I'm putting together in anticipation of AWA. However, I've been intimidated by the layout of the Japanese website for a while now, so I was glad to discover that <a href="http://shop.baby-aatp.com/" target="_blank">BtSSB has a great American based store front</a>. I found the site really easy to navigate and figure out what I wanted to order, so I placed an order on the 4th of July in a fit of patriotism which oddly made me buy Japanese goods. The shipping was amazingly fast. By the 7th of July, I already had my item even with the initial order day being a Friday.<br />
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The rucksack itself is adorable even if I question why the little guy needs a zipper or to even pretend to function as a pouchette. After much folding, I managed to fit an entire dollar bill into the tiny little compartment. Disregarding the lack of functionality as even a tiny coin purse, I love the bag so much. The adjustable straps are a neat feature for attaching to your bag, and the hands also contain little magnets so that it can grasp onto your main purse cutely.<br />
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I love the obvious detailing and care that went into designing the little rucksack. The heart pattern in the collar is cute and thick, while headdress is big enough to be recognizable but not so huge as to envelope the small head. The distinctive BtSSB 'B' in gold shines on the foot. Just describing the mini mini makes me want to rush back to the site and order the large pouchette. </div>
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-48388448843687494462014-07-04T11:19:00.000-05:002014-07-04T11:19:05.689-05:003 Lolita Youtube Channels For A Lazy AfternoonIf you ever end up at home with some extra time to kill (or you're just deathly bored in class), I've rounded up some of my favorite lolita channels to check out while on your break.<br />
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I've been completely engrossed with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KAWAIIpateen" target="_blank">KAWAII PATEEN</a> lately. The channel is updated regularly with interviews from people directly involved in the lolita fashion scene such as a lolita substyle primer with Misako Aoki: </div>
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Or a video series featuring Yumi Fujiwara, the designer of Innocent World:<br />
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The film channel of the quality is great, and as a Western lolita I especially love hearing from the models and owners of lolita brands when they seem so distant. Videos like the above really illuminate personalities and help to keep me up to date with what's happening with kawaii fashion in Japan. </div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/deerstalkerpictures" target="_blank">Deerstalker Pictures</a> is a must watch for their series of quirky and fun videos showing the lives of lolitas in general such as with their "Shit Lolitas Say" series: </div>
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Cooking with Arpakasso which can actually help with cooking while watching an adorable plush: </div>
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Or their beautiful collaboration videos with the indie lolita brand Haenuli:
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The channel doesn't have the most frequent of updates, but the films are creative and imaginative, and I truly hope to continue to see more fantastical films and quality content in the future. </div>
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Finally, if you're looking for a personal Youtuber rather than a big channel, I can't go wrong to recommend checking out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/PeachieAngelPrincess" target="_blank">Princess Peachie</a>. Especially for new lolitas, myself included, she's a positive inspiration with videos featuring herself in a primarily Bodyline based wardrobe while looking amazingly cute. I particularly love her older sweet lolita transformation video which gave me an idea as to what went on with assembling a full lolita coordinate. </div>
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Thank you for reading through some of my Youtube recommendations. <b>Who would you recommend to check out on Youtube? </b>I'm constantly looking for new lolita content to browse, and the lolita Youtube community is so small that I feel like each vlogger really brings something new into the fold. </div>
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The event was a really small local convention, so we pulled from our wardrobes to represent various styles of lolita to a fairly packed room of people interested in learning more about the style. <a href="http://strawberryxpain.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Strawberryxpain</a> did a lot of the leg work needed to organize the show itself with con directors followed by inviting us to participate in the show, and <a href="http://hellostrawberry.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">hellostrawberry</a> (my lolita mentor <3) worked closely with planning everyone's outfit and helped with doing makeup before the show along with making the super cute 'Alabam Lolitas' sign that we're holding up in our group photo. Since the convention sold out of pre-registration tickets, I hope that we'll be able to meet up again next year for a good weekend. </div>
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I may have cheated a bit with my coordinate for the hot weather lolita coordinate challenge and used the opportunity to mostly plan out my outfit for a baby shower meetup in my comm tomorrow. As lolita brands seem generally convinced, summer is the time for fruit themed prints particular cherries and strawberries, so I put together a coordinate using my yet unworn Bodyline Chocoberry jsk (Bodyline l299). </div>
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I went with a sweet country lolita look composed mostly of brown tones. Chiffon blouses are a must for the hot, humid Alabama summers, and I'm debating whether or not to even wear a wig tomorrow. Even though my attempts to go berry picking so far haven't come to fruition so to speak at least I can adorn myself with reminders of the season. </div>
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<a href="http://dailyfuckery.blogspot.com/2014/06/lbc-hot-weather-lolita-coordinates.html" target="_blank">Daily Fuckery</a> * <a href="http://cherryparlor.blogspot.com/2014/06/lbc-hot-weather-lolita-coordinates.html" target="_blank">Helado de Cereza</a> * <a href="http://lolitaintheskywithdiamonds.blogspot.nl/2014/06/lbc-hot-weather-lolita-coordinates.html" target="_blank">Lolita in the sky with diamonds</a> * <a href="http://angiiichan.blogspot.com/2014/06/lolita-blog-carnival-coordinates-for.html" target="_blank">Spoon and Fork</a></div>
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BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-21718401229280180082014-06-23T12:23:00.001-05:002014-06-23T12:23:49.190-05:00Maleficent Movie Lolita MeetupLast month, I organized a meetup for my local comm to attend the movie <i>Maleficent</i>. We started off the meetup by eating at our local Cheesecake Factory. I decided to try the "Incredible Grilled Eggplant Sandwich" which was delicious though a bit messy and so thick that it was hard to keep in its burger shape. I had never actually eaten at the Cheesecake Factory before, and I wish the portion of the main course were smaller so that I could have also enjoyed a piece of cheesecake with my meal without being wasteful.<br />
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I decided to center my coordinate around the idea of fairy tales, so my Infanta high-waisted skirt was a natural fit for the occasion. I was in a rush the day of the meet, so I sadly didn't grab my Evil Queen tote and instead went with my Day Dream Carnival mook tote which has proven to be a resilient companion for daily use. Below is a photo of me outside of the restaurant with another member of my comm who is wearing a blouse and bow set from Elegy and the Candy Violet Patisserie high-waisted skirt.<br />
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Blouse: Fanplusfriend<br />
Bonnet, skirt: Infanta<br />
Wig: Arda Wigs<br />
Tote: Angelic Pretty</td></tr>
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We preordered tickets to guarantee we would be able to get tickets on the opening weekend of the movie. While I can see the movie's predictable turns being boring for some movie viewers, I was in love with the dark fantasy vibe of Maleficent next to the radiant life of Aurora. The tale of broken love felt like it could have been written to flow better, but I still enjoyed seeing Maleficent overcome her emotional struggles throughout the film.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful movie art, ie, I forgot to take a picture of the movie promotion cut out when in the theatre</td></tr>
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After the movie, we walked to the nearby <a href="http://steelcitypops.com/" target="_blank">Steel City Pops</a> for a great selection of gourmet popsicles. I tried out a coffee popsicle to great effect, and I left the meetup in a good mood. That's all for my nontes on the meetup and the movie. <b>What movies has your comm made meets for? Did you happen to like or dislike Maleficent? </b></div>
BeyondKawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250461574027735750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013160769235376439.post-44305801756377101162014-06-12T21:16:00.000-05:002014-07-14T14:24:29.877-05:00Dollish Dreams: Jun Planning Ai Doll Nerine Unboxing<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
With my childhood obsession with articulated figures re-emerging with a vengeance lately, I've been getting more and more into ball jointed dolls. I recently got a <a href="http://www.junkyspot.com/obindex.html" target="_blank">Hujoo Freya from Junkyspot</a>, but I also wanted a human doll added into my tiny collection. Whether or not the doll was resin did not matter in my decision as I just wanted to get another budget level bjd to gauge my interest in the hobby while still being a doll I'll hopefully still love and adore years from now. After much research and scouring the internet for reviews, I finally settled on getting an Ai Doll from Jun Planning, the previous makers of Pullip. The tiny doll is adorable and comes with a full set of clothes as pictures, eyes and a wig for only around $30 USD plus shipping on Amazon and with a number of ebay sellers. I debated between two of the dolls in the line, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Jointed-Doll-Q-728-Ball-jointed/dp/B001K7I644" target="_blank">Nerine</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jun-Planning-A-721-Ball-jointed-Primula/dp/B004G09XU8" target="_blank">Primula</a>, both of whom enchanted me with their darling outfits featuring bonnets. Nerine won out in the end as I liked the slightly mischievous expression on her face though I may purchase Primula in the future also. I've rambled on for a good while now, however, so let's get to actual unboxing photos! </div>
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Firstly, I loved the boxes that she came nestled within. The top box is the cardboard box which was directly exposed to the elements during shipping while the second is the lovely inner box which is shaped like a book. Gold lettering with the name of the model and the specific doll's name shines on the front which really adds a nice enchanted touch to the feeling of the purchase. </div>
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Once I opened the box, I was pleased to see all the components in place and undisturbed. She comes with her bonnet separate from actually being worn during shipping likely to preserve shape, separately compartmentalized shoes, a small teddy bear and eye putty in a separate box so that once you open her head you can better affix her eyes to stay in place. </div>
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The aesthetic of her outfit reminds me a bit of some of the elements I've seen in mori girl. Her outer dress and bonnet feature a sweet print with rocking horses, bunny toys, crescent moons and stars. After being smooshed in a box for so long, her hair was not exactly willing to lie down though I'm hoping with some more brushing that the fibers will relax a bit out of her packaged position. </div>
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With the clothes off, you can see more of her features as a ball jointed doll. Her head features a detachable cap that is pulled back in by a magnet, and her hair is a wig which stick to her head via velcro strips glued to the top of the scalp. Her tiny body is detailed, hence the heart over her nether regions. The doll seems to come very loosely strung, however, which I fiddled with by just pulled up the cord in her head and retying so that she should stand more stiffly without her limbs floundering wherever they willed to the point where I could hardly stand her up. I'll do more research on how to properly restring her for the future especially since her arms still suffer from being floppy. </div>
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Overall, I'm extremely happy with my purchase. She's a sweet little companion and nice to have around while I play games. I'm looking forward to getting more ball jointed dolls in the future, and I hope you found my unboxing helpful if you're considering purchasing one. <span id="goog_1029362884"></span><span id="goog_1029362885"></span></div>
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