Tuesday, November 24, 2015

~Lolita Desu Review~

Greetings, all! Recently I ordered from a company called Lolita Desu, a place I'd been checking out every now and then before finally taking the plunge. The company is located in Japan and sells both secondhand and new J-fashion items, notably lolita, fairy kei, and boystyle. They also offer a variety of cute snacks, stationary, and plushies. It's a good place to get your kawaii fix for a reasonable price. The main staff members, Fox and Turtle, are incredibly kind and I found customer service to be quite good. 

Let's go into detail about what I ordered!

So, a while ago I owned "Cherish My Juicy Cherry" by BTSSB. I loved that dress, but impulsively sold it. I really ended up missing it and was delighted to find out that LD had the same colorway that I previously had available. Since I'm on the topic of this dress, I want to note the one flaw in my experience with LD. The stock picture for this dress was a different cut JSK than the one that it actually was, and the title of the JSK was listed wrongly as well. The dress was listed as the "Candy" JSK when it was actually the "Lilly" JSK. For me, this wasn't a huge deal, as the JSK they actually had was the same as my old one and the one I really wanted again - this was shown in the shop's pictures of the item. Knowing that that was the item I'd be getting, I went ahead and ordered it.

One thing nice about LD is that they offer free shipping if your order is $150 or more. My JSK was only $145, and I wanted to take advantage of that benefit, so I also ordered a couple more things (a cute headpiece, a sticker, and some K-pop cards [I have no clue what to do with these x)]). If you do get free shipping, the package will be sent either by airmail or EMS (whichever is most economical).

My order was placed on November 13th and I received my package on November 23rd, so it took ten days. This was fine for me as I wasn't in a rush to receive the package. I was pleased with how it was packaged - there was obvious care put into it and a cute snack was even included as an extra.

Here are some pictures of everything and how I received it!


Packaged in an envelope.


The cards and sticker were in the pink cardboard for protection.

Better pictures of the items:



The dress was gorgeous and in even better condition than the last JSK I had of this print. I loved that it was packaged very safely.


It was nice that the cards and stickers were put into this so they wouldn't be damaged.



Here is the adorable snack LD put in my package:




Overall, I was very pleased with my order and plan to order from LD again. I informed the company of the issue with the stock photo and name and they got back to me right away with an apology and promise to check better next time. They also stated that if I had gotten an unexpected dress, they would provide a refund and free gift. To me, this is a sign of great customer service.

I highly recommend Lolita Desu for secondhand lolita goods!


Final Score:

Communication: 5/5
Shipping: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
TOTAL: 5/5

Thank you for reading!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Updates!

Hello everyone!

I apologize for my lack of posts recently. Things have been hectic between work and social life stuff and I haven't had a chance to properly sit down and update. 

I will give a heads up on what I'll be posting about within the next couple of weeks:

  • More 52 week challenge
  • A review of Lolita Desu
  • Small haul post
  • Room tour
So look forward to these things! If I can, I'll also start posting more OOTD entries. Some upcoming outfits will actually be much more sweet than gothic (I've just been craving sweet lately for some reason??), so hopefully it'll be a nice change of pace for a bit.

Thanks for reading!!

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Lolita 52 Week Challenge #2

Number 2: 5 Movies for Lolitas



Today's challenge is all about movies that lolitas might find enjoyable to watch. Read on for my top five favorite picks!


One - Kamikaze Girls

I guess we can start with the obvious. Kamikaze Girls is THE movie for lolitas, and for good reason. The main character is obsessed with the fashion and the film features Baby, The Stars Shine Bright. The friendship between Momoko and Ichigo is humorous and heartwarming. If you haven't seen this one, you better get on it!



Two - Crimson Peak

After seeing it recently, I'm convinced it should be on every gothic lolita's list. The wardrobe is stunning, the filmography is incredible, and the story is haunting. It's not overly gore-y, so if you have a queasy stomach, you should still be able to enjoy it. 



Three - The Phantom of the Opera

I love musicals, so it's not really a surprise for this movie to appear on my list. The entire aesthetic of PotO appeals to me in so many ways, and I feel like at this point the story is a classic. I think because of the elaborate outfits, lolitas will especially enjoy the scene "Masquerade", as seen above. 



Four - A Little Princess

This is a classic movie from my childhood that I used to watch countless times. It takes place in an English Victorian girl's boarding school, and tackles topics like classism, racism, and what it truly means to be a princess. It's a super touching film that will leave you in tears.



Five - The Secret Garden

Another classic movie about children living in Victorian England, this film is also a tearjerker. It's a wonderful and familiar story with lovely visuals, and I think lolitas will enjoy its positive commentary on nature, magic, and friendship.

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So there you have it! My top five movies for lolitas. I hope you enjoyed this post and I look forward to updating again soon!




Monday, November 2, 2015

A Spooky Halloweekend!

Hello everyone!

I apologize for the absence this weekend. Since it was Halloween, there was obviously a lot going on. Here's a run-down of how I spent my Halloween~

Saturday morning, my boyfriend and I traveled to a winery for a wine tasting and train ride. There was also a pumpkin patch event taking place, and the weather was gray and windy. It was a perfect Halloween day. 

Our train car was from 1910 and used to travel from St. Louis to San Francisco. It was pretty neat!


My boyfriend and I at the winery.


A friend on the hay-ride.

Very spoopy indeed.

The chosen pumpkin.

Train!

On the train.

The Frisco Line.


Coord Rundown:
OP: The Phantom and the Maiden
Headdress: Sweet Mildred
Shoes: Bodyline
Tights, Bag, and Jewelry are all offbrand.

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That night, we went to a friend's house for a Halloween party. It was mostly eating, drinking, music, and 90s Cards Against Humanity. I wore a pirate-themed coord but since it was raining and I was kind of tired, I ended up changing into a dinosaur kigu halfway thru.

I don't have any good pics of my coord, unfortunately.

Bf was Ash from Evil Dead.

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I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween. Let's hope the month of November is a good one!