Lolita 52 Week Challenge #1

I know this is a pretty old challenge now, but I figured it'd still be fun to do. I'm going to try to do absolutely every one of them, and I might do it as a day-by-day thing. We'll see!

Number 1: 5 pieces that every lolita wardrobe should have, regardless of style.

Now, I'm going to go ahead and say I'm not listing petticoat here. I feel like everyone knows that yes, you need a petticoat. Instead, I want to focus on more unique pieces I feel should be in one's lolita wardrobe.

One - At least one special occasion dress

I think every lolita needs at least one dress they can bring out for special occasions and events. It should be something with lovely textures that can make them feel like a million bucks, and something that you can make as OTT as you want without it seeming weird. As lolitas, I think we have a major right to feel like a princess in these clothes, and there's nothing that achieves that more than a really special, beautiful dress that's made even more special when worn for fancy events.

Two - Shoes you can walk in

I love how heels look just as much as the next person, but sometimes they're just not practical. In lolita, I often find myself walking around a lot because that's when I want to explore and do more things out in the town, or go to festivals, etc. I've been a victim of many a foot blister, and to prevent that I started wearing flat mary janes and teaparties to make my life easier. Seriously, get a flat pair of shoes as a backup, and even if you plan on wearing heels, take them with you just in case!

Three - A distinctly "YOU" piece

Headdress from Black Unicorn Shop on etsy.

I believe every lolita needs a piece in their wardrobe that fits their interests and/or personality - something that speaks to you on a spiritual level, whether it's a main piece or an accessory. Even if you can only coord it with a few things, having a piece that really brings you joy can be wonderful. Plus, even better if it can double as a room decoration.

Four - A solid-color main piece

This is a great thing for all lolitas to have because of versatility. If you're on a budget, a solid-color piece can be a lifesaver as a lolita since it can be coorded in variety of ways. Another great thing about these pieces is that they're often fairly cheap. Even solid-color, second-hand brand can be wonderful, and often they're less expensive than printed pieces.

Five - A legit blouse

In lolita, blouses are one of the easiest way to cut corners. Unfortunately, most button-up shirts you see at the mall just don't cut it. Investing in blouses is really important, because often times what you're wearing beneath a JSK or with a shirt can make or break your coord. I recommend getting several different styles so that you can mix it up. The blouse seen above is chiffon, a wonderful fabric for these pieces since they're so breathable.

And there you have it. Five items I think belong in every lolita wardrobe. 

Thanks for reading!

Fal-Con Fashion Show!

Recently, I had the opportunity to be part of a con fashion show with my state comm. Although it was a small convention, this was the first time I've ever gotten to model in lolita. The show took place on a Sunday in a town about an hour and a half from where I live. When I got there, there were two others present, so we were directed to our dressing room and started from there.

It was a really good thing we got dressed early, because within the next hour or two, the room was filled to the brim with people changing and putting on makeup, and it wasn't a very large room!

Here's a picture of many of the girls on the steps leading up to the dressing room:

For the show, I was asked to wear OTT gothic, so I was stoked. My coord breakdown is as follows:

- Bella Bows bonnet

- Handmade flower/feather headpiece

- Handmade feather epaulettes

- Handmade necklace

- Dear Celine blouse

- AatP JSK (Rose's Prisoner in the Pirate's Ship [red])

- Skull jewelry (purchased at AWA, not sure of the brand)

- Offbrand tights

- Bodyline shoes

I don't yet have a solo coord pic, but here is a picture featuring all of our gothic models from the show:

Overall, my experience was very pleasant. The con wasn't incredibly exciting due to its size, but I really enjoyed being with my comm and walking in the show. Our comm leader did a fantastic job of emceeing and I really can't ask for better friends within this fashion.

I hope to have an opportunity like this again!