Monday, January 19, 2015

Loℓιтα Level Start!

I found this awesome Lolita quiz from the lovely Twinkle Boss! I encourage you guys to test yourselves and share your result. Now, let's get started!

Loℓιтα Level Start!

You've been to egl.
You've posted on egl, without an onslaught of 'USE THE MEMORIES' and likewise.
You've bought a lolita mook.
You've picked a favorite brand.
You've ordered your first item.
You've worn a full outfit.
You've worn a full outfit out in public.

You've worn a full outfit and posted photos of it on the Internet.
You know what JSK, OP, and cutsew all mean.
You've bought your first brand piece.
You know your measurements.
You know your shoe size - in American, European, and Japanese.
You know who Mr. Yan is.

You know who Mana is. (+1 points if you know his band. +2 points if you know his brand. +3 points if you know why he's featured in every GLB. +4 if you have a shrine to him in your closet.)
You know who Maki and Asuka are. (+2 if you've met Maki and Asuka)
You've watched Kamikaze Girls. (+1 if you know the real name of this movie. +2 if you know who wrote the book this was based on. +3 if you've also read the manga or novel. +4 if you love the author despite his criminal record).
You own a wig. (+1 if you own more than 2.)
You own a pair of falls. 
You can identify lace on the spot.
You can identify an item's brand on the spot.
You can identify the year a dress was made by a specific brand on the spot.
You can name several different dresses or prints.
You answer stock photo requests.
You mod a lolita community.
You decorate your nails. (+1 if you wear fake nails. +2 if you make fake nails.)
You own a pair of a rocking horse shoes. (+1 if you know their abbreviation.)
You've made your own rose corsage.
You've made anything out of your brand dress's waist ties.
You've made anything out of a matching eco tote. (+3 if you were the first one to do it, you think).
You know how to apply false eyelashes.
You know how to pronounce shirring.
You know how to pronounce Moi-meme-moitie, or Metamorphose tempes de fille.
You know a reliable shopping service.
You bid on Yahoo!Japan or Mbok.
You've been to a meetup.
You've planned a meetup.
You've planned a meetup with catering or more than 20 attendees.
You've met up with lolitas while on vacation to foreign or faraway locales.
You've seen a lolita fashion show.
You've seen a brand fashion show.
You've modeled in a lolita fashion show.
You've modeled in a brand lolita fashion show.
You wear bloomers.
You know how to make bloomers.
You tell other people to wear bloomers.
You draw lolita art, write a lolita blog, or provide the community with some sort of creative services.
You've taken purikura in lolita.
You've decorated your room/house/apartment in lolita style.
You've listened to lolita music.
You've learned kana.
You've learned enough Japanese to read a magazine.
You wear or own circle lenses.
You've been called a princess by a young child.
You've dressed up a friend.
You've convert a friend.
You've been in media (television, newspaper, magazine). (+2 points if it's Japanese media.)
You've learned a handicraft, like jewellery making, embroidery, or sewing.
You've become a lolita mentor.
You've attended lolita events at an anime or multi-genre convention.
You’ve organized or presented lolita events at a convention.
You've visited a brand shop.
You've taken a trip to Japan!
You've dressed up and gone out alone.
You're prepared for inclement or colder weather in lolita (coat, parasol, boots, gloves, other climate-specific items.)
You've learned face contouring.
You've made a lolita valentine.
You've got a lolita pen pal or online lolita friends.
You have local lolita friends.
You know how to modify clothes that don't fit you.
You know how to dress for your body type.
You've been in a street snap.
You've been to multiple world locations of the same brand store (BABY Paris, BABY Tokyo, BABY San Francisco, etc.)
You've created a makeup/hair/sewing tutorial.
You've sold hand-created lolita goods.
You have your own lolita fashion line.
You've gotten a lolita haircut, style, or color.
You've mixed other street fashions with lolita.
You've thrown a lolita party/had a lolita wedding.
You've dressed your child/small children in lolita or kodona style.
You've successfully cross-dressed in lolita style at least once (boystyle for girls and girls' clothing for guys).
You've lolified or made sure all the contents of your purse are cute (wallet, lipgloss, keyring, etc.)
You have a lolita pet (small dogs, cats, rabbits, exotic birds, fancy fish) or have dressed/accessorized your pet (bows or pet clothes).
You've dressed your significant other or dated someone who dresses in J-fashion/alternative fashion.
You've read Alice in Wonderland. (+1 if you've seen the animated movie or other variations, +2 if you've seen more than one variation, +3 if you own more than one variation)
You've dressed as Alice or another Wonderland character in lolita style, or own Alice themed items.
You've made something from a Japanese pattern.
You've found, bought, or made lolita underwear (bras and panties).
You wear lolita daily, or have gone 7 days straight wearing only lolita.
You have lolita calling cards or business cards.
You play a lolita instrument (i.e., piano, violin, harp, French horn, Flute...well any instrument really.)
You can translate yen to your country's currency in your head. (+1 if you can convert other currencies you shop with as well. +2 if you read the news to know how the yen is doing.)
You've sold lolita clothing online (secondhand, egl_comm_sales).
Your article or entry has been put into the egl memories.
You take photos of your outfits/daily outfit photos.
You’ve posted to daily_lolita.
You own a petticoat. (+1 if you own more than one. +2 if you wear three or more at a time).
You’ve bought a lucky pack.
You keep a style diary or look-book.
You can put together an outfit made entirely from offbrand.
You’ve bought offbrand or non-Japanese brand.


RESULTS

Adorable Admirer (lvls 1 - 20) You've started studying or liking lolita but haven't taken that leap of faith yet. Good luck!
Resplendant Rufflebutt (lvls 21 - 40) At home within the land of the rufflebutts and spilling frills from every edge.
Victorian Maiden (lvls 41 - 60) A classy lolita of taste and experience, who knows her way around the lolita social set.
Starry Celebrity (lvls 61 - 80) On page six of the lolita world, you've risen to the ring of the upper crust.
Pretty Princess (lvls 81 - 100) Lolita royalty, truly versed in the ways of the lacey ones, the lolita princesses have achieved a special level of enlightenment.
Ultimate Lolita (Boss Fight!) (lvls 100+) Wow, you've gotten over 100 levels? You're the ultimate lolita with unlimited hitpoints. That's actually a little scary...


With a score of 40+ I am currently a Victorian Maiden! How lovely! I still have a long way to go however it will be extremely fun to do this next year and see what my new score will be.

Stay frilly!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Loℓιтα Goals for 2015

2014 is almost at a close. The events of this year have got me thinking deeply about the upcoming year and, more specifically, the goals I have for my love of Lolita fashion. After much determination I have come up with 3 goals I can be proud of!
  
 Wardrobe Expansion 

I know, I know. This goal seems rather obvious but is nevertheless necessary. If I ever wish to become a daily Lolita I will need to expand the limitations of my wardrobe just to cover the basics. I will need petticoats, bloomers, jumperskirts, skirts and blouses in great quantities in order to start. 
Can someone say budgeting?

Learn new Skills

Sewing. That's right -- sewing. Sewing, the dreaded hobby I have avoided for years. I'll take knitting or crochet over sewing any day. I now find this skill is becoming increasingly important. Possessing the ability to make adjustments to garments or the ability to be able to make simple accessories will really come in handy.


Stay Regular

This goal will include keeping the blog updated as well as keeping my hobby business Keep A Fallen Star shop updated. In order to grow in this fashion being able to reflect upon my journey is crucial. In concerns to Keep A Fallen Star, I have been getting views from Facebook recently and it inspires me to create some new Lolita inspired products.

And that's it for me! Have a Happy New Year everyone! ♥

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Surviving the Summer in Loℓιтα

Heat is a challenge for everyone, but is especially challenging in Lolita clothing. Never fear! Here are a few suggestions so that you may comfortably wear your frilly attire, even in the heat of summer.

Headwear


Hats are a great addition in the summer months. There are numerous weaved summer hats, such as the popular boater hat, that can be an adorable addition to your summer coordinate. This head attire will shade your vision from the sun, and keep your head nice and cool.

Head-bows, headbands or hair clips are another effective way to dress up your Lolita coordinate in the heat of summer. While these options will not eliminate the sun from hitting you directly, their lightweight nature will allow for a simple accessory addition that won’t cause you to overheat.

Images found on www.eBay.com


Hair

Styling your own hair in the summer is a great way to keep cool. A simple curled ponytail or braids can keep your neck nice and comfortable, while still keeping to a Lolita look.

If you prefer to wear a wig, there are ways around that too! A short wig, such as a bob, gives you your desired hair color but keeps your neck cool. I personally take the base of my brown clip-pigtailed wig. Coupled with my summer hat, it is a truly cute, (and cool), look. 
Images found on www.prisila.jp

Blouses and Boleros

When it comes to your blouses, an inexpensive and breathable fabric that is perfect for hot summer days is cotton. It is important to purchase a blouse that is 100% for the benefits, and many Lolita blouses will be. Cotton is light, breathable and comfortable. Cotton allows for better air circulation, which will keep your body cool and absorb body moister to aid in keeping you dry.

Another option with a jumperskirt is a bolero. Instead of wearing a blouse underneath, a summer bolero can be worn. The bolero will cover your shoulders and neck, therefore keeping to the modesty of Lolita fashion.

Parasols

What is a Lolita’s main weapon against the sun? A parasol of course! A parasol is an umbrella that is designed to shield you from the sun. Since most sunscreens can stain or damage fabric, the fashionable and handy parasol can be seen through the Lolita fashion world as a wonderful alternative. 

               
Images found on www.ebay.com

Petticoats and bloomers

Wearing a dress with a built in petticoat, wearing one petticoat rather than multiples or wearing a thinner petticoat rather than your extremely poofy petti will aid in keeping your heat under your skirt to a minimum.

Cotton bloomers will provide a similar advantage to that of the cotton blouse by absorbing moister and keeping you comfortable and dry under your layers of lace and poof.

Footwear

A great way to keep your feet cool is by wearing over-the-knee socks or ankle socks. The cotton socks, like the cotton blouse, will create better air circulation and absorb any body moister in that area. Summer tights are also a good option, if you'd prefer something all over.

Avoid boots or any shoe type that is tall. Footwear like this will trap heat easily. Flats with minimal surface area, such as tea parties, will aid in your overall comfort in sticky summer months.

Image found on http://www.bodyline.co.jp
I hope these suggestions aid you in your frilly endeavors this summer! Stay beautiful ~
                       Do you have some tips for staying cool in the summer? Post below!