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
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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.… Continue reading An In-Depth Review of Paradiso: Decadence
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
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