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13 Temmuz 2014 Pazar

Review time!: Tokyo Pirates/ Angelic pretty

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♥Todays post is a joined review. The dates are slightly old as I brought It while ago and only just got it for my birthday. I brought a Dream Fantasy salopette by the Japanese brand "Angelic Pretty" of a Japanese biding site called "Yahoo Japan". Since Yahoo Japan is a Japanese website, to order you need to use a SS (Shopping Service) A friend recommended the SS "Tokyo Pirates" which I decided to use.♥

Timeline:

15th Jan- I sent the message

16th Jan- Jamie asked if I wanted her to bid or to buy it now. I responded asking for buy it now

17th Jan- Jamie sent me the invoice however it didn't show up

18th Jan- It showed up and I paid. Jamie shortly after paid

25th Jan- The salopette arrived at Jamie's.

1st Feb- Jamie sent the invoice

4th Feb- I paid

6th Feb- Jamie informed me that she had sent the salopette of a few days before

15th Feb- It arrived

I forgot to take a picture of the parsel however there was no damage (Which is good since sometimes customs are not careful with them)

Inside, It was carefully wrapped in a Closet Child (A Japanese clothes resale store) bag:

A sweet little note was also included:

Tokyo Pirates are really quick to respond to messages

Angelic Pretty

Angelic pretty is a popular Lolita fashion store. To find out more information click here to read Shalisa's post on all about Angelic Pretty. The item I brought of Yahoo Japan is the salopette version of "Dream Fantasy" which was the 2013 new year lucky pack item. The print features bunnys sitting on crescent moons holding balloons, bunny's sleeping on stars and bunnies sitting on shooting stars.Here's a picture of the print:

The salopette

The salopette is really adorable with the pastel colours and spell bounding print which is really clear.

It also has pockets!

And here is a closeup of the print, showing the logo, shooting stars, balloons, ponys, castles, bears, clouds and stars. The print is so cute!

The back also has shirring so it will fit larger sizes.

The lable features the infamous Angelic Pretty Logo inside: The top bit on the inside is also printed and as you can see in the corner, there's a sip.

The straps are adjustable!

The Lace is really detailed with little bunnys sewn in.

. Here's a worn photo

And here is a closeup, where you can see the pocket and the buttons

OTTD run down:

Salopette: Angelic pretty

Wig: eBay

Tights: eBay

T-shirt: Sanrio

Accessories: Chocomint

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14 Haziran 2014 Cumartesi

Kawaii Interview Time ~ Lovely Lolita Cadney

pubg Haziran 14, 2014 0

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Kawaii Interview Time ~ Lovely Lolita Cadney

Hello Cadney (Stephanie)! We are really happy to have you do an interview with us, thank you very much! First, please introduce yourself and tell our readers a little about you!
You’re very welcome. I’m a 24 (soon to be 25!) year old Publishing student who works at a ballet school. I’ve been into Lolita for about 4.5 years, and I’ve been obsessed with Sweet and Angelic Pretty for the majority of those. I’ve just now begun to branch out more into other brands and substyles.
1.In a previous interview, you said your love of lolita fashion started with collecting ball joint dolls. What was it specifically about lolita that drew you to it as a fashion?
I’ve always been into cute, girly styles. I had a fleeting street punk phase, but dresses and pastel colours have always been my style passion. I also grew up watching Magical Girl anime, and I wanted to wear fashion similar to what I saw there, but didn’t know how! Or even if such a thing existed outside of cosplay. I was too shy to wear Lolita myself for awhile, so I started by putting the outfits on my dolls until my friends encourages me to try it out for myself.
2. You also said you plan most of your beautiful outfits in advance. What is the strangest/most memorable thing you can think of that inspired one of your outfits?

One time I went to my local pacific mall and found a gachapon machine with cute plush octopi keychains in it. I won one pink octopus and one blue. I was very new to Lolita then, and I thought “how can I WEAR these little things” so I actually attached them to alligator clip bases and built a coordinate around the little octopi on my head. I’ve done this with little milk box plushies too, and I am sometimes tempted to do it with alpacas!
3. When you put together a special outfit, do you work on themes? What is your creative process?
Not themes so much as items. I think “I’d really love to wear this sash today” or “I really want to wear this dress, when was the last time I wore it?” I then lay it out on my bed and put some items down that look like they might go well. I experiment with different combinations this way.
4. You are of course, a kawaii ambassador for the Japan Lolita Association. Can you tell us more about it? Like how you got into it, what is involved in being a member, and how lolita can get involved themselves?
I was appointed as an ambassador by Misako Aoki when she visited Toronto for the first time last August. The Japan Lolita Association is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness about Lolita Fashion across the globe. Our mission is to help interested newcomers get involved in the community. We’re also tasked with visiting other area of the world to network with the local Lolitas, and run/document events on behalf of the JLA in our community. It’s pretty self-guided right now. Misako seems to choose people that she trusts to be active and do a good job at spreading the word. When I was appointed, there were no applications – more like a community wide vote. But I’ve heard that the JLA was taking applications for an ambassador in a European country? So maybe they’re changing the process, or the process may vary.
5. Following on from the last question, you must have met some famous lolita on your travels! Notably Misako Aoki. What was that like? Do you have any stories you can share with us?

Yes, I’ve met many Lolitas whom I’ve loved hanging out with. Meeting Misako Aoki was especially wonderful. Here’s a story from the last time I met with her in May: At Anime North this year when I walked up to Misako, she got very excited and she said “chotto matte” and went into her suitcase to pull out The Lolita Fashion Book.

She opened it to the page I appeared on and pointed at the photo of the two of us excitedly. She told me that I was very beautiful and took both of my hands. She then thanked me for allowing her to use my photo in her book.

It was so magical that I nearly cried. That’s the kind of person Misako Aoki is.

6. Due to your fame within the Lolita/Kawaii community online, you have admitted to experiencing both good and bad things from people in our community. What is the most surprising (positive) thing that has ever happened to you in this sense?
Good and bad responses come with the territory, it’s true. Once I traveled to Megacon in Florida, and a Lolita walked up to me while I was wearing Fairy Kei. She said “This might be weird, but you look a lot like Cadney.” When I told her that I was, she was very excited! She told me that I was her “Lolita Senpai” and I thought that was very cute. We ended up having dinner together.

7. Are you a lifestyle lolita at all? What do you do in your daily life that links to lolita?

I’m not a lifestyler because my work wouldn’t allow me to be, but I do always dress a little bit “cutesy.” I often mix Lolita accessories into my casual clothing, and I wear dresses and pastels more than anything else.

8. If you were asked to explain what is so wonderful about wearing lolita fashion to someone who had never heard of it before, what would you say?
Lolita is fantastic because it’s devoid of inhibition. You can wear whatever the heck you want; whatever makes you happy. Do you look ridiculous to passersby on the street? Probably. But doesn’t anything significantly different look ridiculous to them? Life is too short to care about what other people think. That’s why I wear Lolita.

9. You recently attended Anime North and took part in the Fashion Swap, can you tell us a little about it and share with us our favorite parts?
The fashion swap at AN is great, but almost overwhelming. When the clock strikes 7 a flood of con-goers pour into this massive hall that the fashion sellers share with the Anime garage sale sellers. Thousands of people come in and out of that room and look at your items! I love seeing people’s secondhand brand clothing here. You can get some fantastic deals, and it’s always nicer to buy in person when you can see the condition, size, and length of the garment in front of you.

10. Would you say kawaii and lolita fashion has changed you? If so how?

It’s made me more confident. It’s opened me up to understanding, accepting, and building from criticism. It’s taught me how to shrug off hate and disapproval. And most of all, it’s taught me to do what I love no matter what others tell me. Before Lolita, I would be more likely to listen to others when they say “don’t wear this, it’s stupid.” I don’t let others pressure me anymore. I make those decisions critically for myself.

11. Before we bring this to a close, a few fun questions! What is your favorite movie to cuddle under a blanket and watch?
That would be a tie between “The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “500 Days of Summer.

12. What are you favorite and least favorite foods?
My favourite is butternut squash ravioli and my least favourite is… well, absolutely anything spicy.

13. Name your 3 favorite possessions (lolita or not)
Sherlock Watson (both of these are my cats) and Fragrant Rose Memories by Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

14. And finally, what advice would you give to someone who is nervous about getting into Lolita fashion?
Find someone in your local community whom you can talk to, and maybe even solicit style advice from. If you have one friend already made before your first meet, you’re that much less isolated and it will be so much easier for you to meet others and feel accepted. So consider reaching out to them online!

Thank you so much Cadney for answering our questions, we can't wait to hear more from you, and we will continue to enjoy your flawless lolita fashion sense!

You can follow Cadney on her Tumblr Blog to keep up to date with her

adventures, and her wonderful co-ords.

For now, here are a few more of her stunning outfits for you to enjoy!

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18 Nisan 2014 Cuma

Kawaii-B All About: The Wonderful World of Lolita

pubg Nisan 18, 2014 0

sweet lolita

Kawaii-B All About: The Wonderful World of Lolita

Lolita fashion, its a world of magic and wonder, lace, petticoats, frills and bows. From the outside it can seem both mysterious and memorizing. This hugely popular sub-culture from Japan has spread all over the world in recent years, and in this article we will be exploring it, in order to teach you more about the wonderful world of Lolita!

Sweet Lolita Style

What is Lolita Fashion?
Lolita is a Japanese fashion trend, with most of its famous sub-cultures as we know them today, originating from the streets Harajuku (the best known location for street fashion in Japan). Over time, its popularity lead to it developing into its own lifestyle sub-culture, online and offline communities, and even its own association (Japan Lolita Association headed by model Misako Aoki) and today has spread all over the world, being enjoyed by girls in almost every country across the globe.

Lolita, is predominantly famous for its intricate, high quality garments, cute designs and doll-like outfits. Lolita clothing is greatly inspired by the Victorian and Rococo eras, but started life as a fashion which focused on modesty, and the quality of fabric and manufacture over it's style alone. As the style developed, it has taken on all sorts of styles and amalgamations.

There are many sub-styles of lolita including Traditional, Ami/sweet, Gothic, Hime, Guro and Ero as the main sub styles, and then others such as Punk, Pirate Lolita and some forms of Shiro-Nuri as less popular spin offs. Lolita is worn by almost exclusively by females, but there is also a male version of the look called Ouji/Kodona. The movement of Lolita is thought to have started in the late 1970s when labels such as Pink House, Milk and Pretty (later known as Angelic Pretty) began selling clothes that would now be considered "Lolita". Shortly after came Baby, The Stars Shine Bright, and Metamorphose temps de fille.

Gothic Lolita

In the 1990s, Lolita fashion became better recognized, with bands like Princess Princess coming into popularity. During this time, the popular visual-kei rock band Malice Mizer's guitarist (and famous Lolita fashion staple) Mana caused a huge boom in the trend by wearing and publicizing the fashion, and creating his own brand Moi-même-Moitié in 1999, which subsequently became very popular with their fans. New brands and their intricate garments, began being adapting by wearers to their own style, driving sales and bringing online stores into the picture too. Lolita then continued to spread, eventually reaching the fashionistas in Harajuku, where it was again adapted further by youth fashion and culture there. From the streets of Harajuku, the fashion has been photographed and spread through fashion magazines and online blogs all across the world. Although there is still a shortage of larger Lolita clothing manufacturers outside of Japan, the style has grown hugely, and is now being catered for by smaller companies and handcrafters all over the world.

Classic Lolita

The Name Lolita
Lolita the word, originated as a nickname used by the main character in Vladimir Nabokov's novel with the name name "Lolita" (1955), for another character, a young girl, whom he was sexually obsessed with. However, even though that is the origin of the word, this original definition does not apply nor have anything to do with Lolita fashion. Lolita fashion is also not to be confused with the term lolicon. Lolicon is also another reference from Vladimir Nabokov's book "Lolita". Lolicon is a word used by the Japanese to refer to sexual attraction to underage girls.

Because of the words origin, the term "Lolita" can be a confusing one for anyone who doesn't know much about the fashion itself. And even thought the word "Lolita" originally has a sexual meaning, the word "Lolita" when used to describe fashion, is not related to anything sexual at all. The fashion term Lolita is generally believed to be a result of wasei-eigo (meaning Japanese words that are borrowed from English and twisted by Japanese use), and not a direct reference to the book. The origin of the term in a fashion sense is unknown, but it's thought the Japanese found the word "Lolita" cute sounding, so they adapted it for the fashion.

While some adaptions of lolita fashion such as Ero can be more sexy, most who follow Lolita fashion strive for the opposite, aiming for a very modest look that is elegant, cute and feminine, with most if not all skin besides the lace and neck and hands covered, and often wearing bloomers and layers of petticoats. Lolita outfits are also sometimes confused with costumes, because they are so unique looking, but this is not the case. Lolita is simply a fashion style of dressing, just like Punk or Goth, or any other style.

Lolita Lifestyle and Meet-Ups
While many just just enjoy Lolita as a style of clothing, some like choose to lead a Lolita lifestyle as well. Often called "lifestyle Lolita" they usually dress daily in the fashion, interact with the local Lolita community and take part in what might be called "feminine hobbies" such as baking, sewing or embroidery.The lifestyle of a Lolita also calls for Princess like behavior and morals. Kindness to others, a gentle demener, politness and good etiquette with every day tasks are all important when it comes to behaving in a Lolita type fashion.

Community is a huge part of Lolita fashion, and all kinds of Lolita embrace and enjoy both Lolita and other types of kawaii fashions by attending kawaii and J-culture events across the UK. Lolita communities often arrange themed meet-ups to bring Lolita fashion lovers together; often holding picnics, tea parties and special dinners. Some groups meet up at boutiques or kawaii stores. One of the most famous Lolita events of the year is Enchanted (Held in London, organised by StreetFashionEurope). But there are many other smaller events organised all over the UK by smaller local communities. Many of them are organised through facebook,

Lolita Fashion In Detail

All variations of Lolita outfits are mostly made up of knee length skirts or dresses, puffed up with petticoats (or several) underneath as well as bloomers or drawers. Knee socks or coloured or patterned tights to conceal bare skin on the legs, a frilly blouse with puffed sleeves (normally worn underneath the dress or layered), shoes (usually mary Jane style, adorned with bows, youthful platforms for even wings) a cute often shaped handbag, and a whole assortment of accessories including large hair bows, headdresses and wigs.

Dress or skirt patterns usually include motifs such as berries, cute animals, carnivals or flowers, and outfits are colour co-ordinated in every way. The most popular motifs seen worn by Lolitas come from Angelic Pretty (some of which are replicated by other companies who sell lower quality garments) including Berry Garden, Fantasy Theater and Melody Toys. (Shown Below)

And to draw this article to a close, here are some of our favourite examples of Lolita fashion from Enchanted, as well as a whole heap of links we hope you will find useful!