With my head busy planning for my comm's upcoming Halloween meet and juggling general life issues with adjusting to a new job, I haven't had much time to sit down and do some writing. Sometimes it makes me want to simply whisk my problems away with some magic. While I unfortunately don't have the ability… Continue reading LBC: Create a Spooky Coord
Tag: lolita fashion
A Lolita’s Guide to Eating at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair, the biggest state fairs in the United States by daily attendance, is filled with amazing food options, but with limited tummy space, choosing items to eat can be pretty daunting. It’s even more intimidating for people who wear alternative fashion - most of which are expensive and hard to clean. To… Continue reading A Lolita’s Guide to Eating at the Minnesota State Fair
LBC: Make a Capsule From Your Own Wardrobe
This week’s Lolita Blog Carnival topic is something I’ve always adored seeing other people do. Capsule wardrobes seem so practical and impressive, but I’ve always been indecisive about choosing color palettes and sticking to them. After taking a long look at my closet, however, I saw a way I could make it work with my… Continue reading LBC: Make a Capsule From Your Own Wardrobe
LBC: Create a Coord To Best Fit the Season
My lolita style is best described as comfortable. As much as I love OTT coords with elaborate styling, I have very little tolerance for inconvenience. During busy trips, comfort and enjoyment take priority. The season and weather are huge factors in how I coordinate, traits which came in handy for this week’s Lolita Blog Carnival… Continue reading LBC: Create a Coord To Best Fit the Season
Getting Ready for Paradiso 2019
This weekend, I'll be attending Paradiso 2019, with the theme Decadence. My friend Pan Keiko suggested that we make packing videos in preparation for the event. And so here's a little sneak peek into what I've packed, and the coords I'll be wearing for the event. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwbA0fXn5Hs&feature=youtu.be
LBC: Create a Coord Based on a Fairy Tale
This week’s Lolita Blog Carnival topic was something of a challenge for me. While I love fairy tales, my wardrobe doesn’t really reflect it. Most of my main pieces are either suited for casual wear, or for glamorous gothic coords. I kept searching and thinking about which story I can use for this article and… Continue reading LBC: Create a Coord Based on a Fairy Tale
A Lolita’s Guide To Eating In Minneapolis
Food, clothing, and kawaii - these are the things that make me happy. While there is no shortage of good food in Minneapolis, I find they often lack the kawaii factor. Putting aside my personal dismay, this proves to be a problem when I look for venues to meet with my fellow lolitas. This got… Continue reading A Lolita’s Guide To Eating In Minneapolis
LBC: The Importance of Lolita Fashion Publications and Its Impact
Lolita fashion is highly driven by visual stimuli - the silhouettes, colors, textiles, and patterns are arguably the most important part of the fashion. Most veteran members of this community discovered the lolita through magazines and mooks. Street snaps, tutorials, and new releases were published first in Japanese street fashion magazines. Through these, the aesthetics… Continue reading LBC: The Importance of Lolita Fashion Publications and Its Impact
LBC: Where Do You Like To Go Dressed in Lolita Fashion
Clothing is one of our basic human needs. The clothing we wear changes depending on the situations, and most people take a practical approach in choosing what they wear. For alternative fashion enthusiasts, however, it can get problematic when preferred garbs aren’t suitable to certain occasions. Personally, I love wearing lolita fashion in most events.… Continue reading LBC: Where Do You Like To Go Dressed in Lolita Fashion
Making the Most of Candytopia
A sugar fanatic’s dream has made its way to Minnesota! Bursting with colors and flavors, Candytopia is a 17,000-square-foot pop-up art installment currently located in Mall of America. Last weekend, my husband and I visited the MoA location. Even after reading as many reviews as I could have, I was still floored by the absolute… Continue reading Making the Most of Candytopia