LBC: Create a Spooky Coord

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…

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…

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…

An In-Depth Review of Paradiso: Decadence

It finally happened. After half a year of planning, making reservations, and averting crises, I was finally able to attend Paradiso. For those unfamiliar, Paradiso is an annual two-day J-Fashion Gala in Kansas City, Missouri hosted by the local community. It has attendees from all around the United States and features local and international guests.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…