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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

LBC: Winter to Spring Transition Coordinates

As the snow starts to melt and reveal the hidden layers of the ground, so too do humans slowly begin to shed their numerous outerwear. For the fashion-inclined, this serves a great opportunity to wear winter-friendly clothes in a less bulky manner. Lolitas, in particular, rejoice in the perfectly cool weather. However, transitioning from winter…

Lolita Blog Carnival: What Types Of Topics Would You Like Covered In A Lolita Panel

Anime conventions are a common way for fans of Japanese pop-culture to come together and share their interests. Because of its Japanese roots, lolita fashion enthusiasts also attend these occasions. One of the events held in these cons are panels for topics which attract newcomers and veterans alike. In this article, we’ll focus on some…