Update and Treasuries

Hello all

so far school has been taking up much of my free time and my sewing machine needs to be looked at cause with some fabrics the thread tension is wacky, no progress on my dresses hopefully with coming break will be sufficient to get them done and ready for spring wearing.

I have been having a lot of internet time, since all of my classes are online and that means of course that procrastination pushes me to scout the web like crazy. I've found new fashion inspiration!

Do not fret I haven't left Lolita fashion I am just adding to my repertoire.

Here goes!

natural kei

dolly kei

mori girl

fairy kei/pop kei/ Spank!

and hybrids between these and lolita

Dolly kei has to be my favorite of the bunch since, it is the thriftiest and I already managed to come up with many outfits with hardly 100 USD spent. I plan on mixing Lolita with Dolly kei. Lolita bell-shaped skirt, OP, and JSK with Dolly kei blouses, and accessories which will probably look like a mix of Classic Lolita and Gothic Lolita.

Something along the lines of :

Dolly Kei/ Cult Party 1 by dizzylolibliss featuring iris jewelry

I also made a treasury for haunting accessories for dolly kei on etsy.

I will be posting about the other fashions soon!

Project

I have been longing for a lilac skirt for some time now and after visiting my local JoAnn's I saw a cute polka dot and lilac fabric I thought I could make something myself.

I am planning on making a simple gathered skirt with a half elastic waist band. This is my second time making a half elastic waist band and the first time I didn't get the desired results.

This is my basic idea for what it should look like this sans the button up section.

III also bought this fabric a while back at Shabby Fabrics , when they had free shipping. I love their fabric stock. It is more classic and sweet classic inclined. There are so many beautiful items, I had a surge inspiration.

For the floral fabric, I'm planning on making something like this:

An empire waist jsk with pin-tucks on the bodice and near the hem and ruffle at the hem.

As for the striped fabric... I still haven't a clue what I can make. I am scouting the web for ideas.

These two project will be slow to progress, I am starting school soon. I guess these will keep me form stressing to much on just school.

Polyvore

Playing around with polyvore today. I wanted to share my new templates. What do you think?

Sweet by dizzylolibliss featuring tote hand bags

Classic Rose by dizzylolibliss featuring shoes

Happy Int' Loliday Summer 2011

May does time fly and resolutions get pushed to the back burner. I wanted to post a Happy International Lolita Day greeting to all and I wish that you have enjoyed the day. As for me since it kinda crept up on me I will be having my mini celebration tomorrow!

Be well and enjoy the loli-ness

Deco Box

Hello all! I just wanted to show you one of my latest creations. I think deco sweets are so adorable and have always wanted to try my hand at it. This is my first time trying and I think it turn out well. I have to practice my piping though. But I can't wait to start my next project!

Classic VS Sweet: Or My Internal Conflict

Image from Carnet_Atlier

For some reason unknown to me Lolita sisters (Classic and Sweet particularly OTT) are feuding. As each launches verbal bombs against the other and some avid supporters of each side churn out some pretty hilarious comics. I have to but sit on the fence about the whole issue, wondering am I the only Lolita that like all 3+ styles? In all honesty if I had a massive wardrobe I'd probably be substyle jumping on a whim. I have always loved Gothic fashion (not just the Loli kind), Historical fashions (Victorian, Rococo, Marie Antoinette, Edwardian, et al) way before I ever set eyes on Lolita fashion. And when I did first see the wonders of the Lolita realm, while watching the oh so adorable Miwako from Paradise Kiss, I thought that OTT sweet was the way of this fashion. I discovered Gothic Lolita after a little more research on the topic. I learned of Mary Magdalene (brand), and consequently Classic Lolita, through a fashion download for the Sims 2. I was struck down like Momoko from Kamikaze Girls (sans the ability to lie to get the money for Loli) by all of Lolita (though I never really liked Grotesque Lolita, it is beautiful in it own right but not for me.) I love the beauty of all Lolita styles the 3 main and the emerging styles (mori lolita, fairy lolita et al) and will probably keep jumping around styles and perhaps even mix it with others. That's the fun of fashion.... Right?

Falling off the horse.

I haven't worn lolita since New Years!

I just realized with after turning in my last midterm essay. I want back in! I need something new to wear maybe for the spring? Money issues has made a tight knot on my purse strings so I guess I just have to sew something. I wonder what exactly?

I guess I'll have to spend some time brainstorming though I am very much inclined to making a cute floral skirt and a blouse. Or maybe a cute jsk for the warm days that are coming.

Must scout the sites for ideas!

New Year's Resolutions

As new approaches the California Coast, we must reflect on this past year and look on to how we can better ourselves for the coming next. So come the New Year's Resolutions, promise to ourselves that some times don't make through to the next new year, but the intention is always what matters and since this is a fashion blog here are my fashion and blog New Year's resolutions:

*Blog more!

This blog was on hiatus for the second half of the year and before had very little updates.

So here's to more updates and more articles!

*Dress up more!

Maybe take some pictures while I'm at it.

*Craft more!

JSK and skirts, scarves, and cute headdresses too. I 've got to get my creative mind going.

*Get healthy!

Will get me less sick days and more dress up days too!

With some hope and dedication I will have some success in getting some of these accomplished

I wish you a fabulous new year and I hope your dreams come true.

So what are your news resolutions?

Fashion

Fashion has got to be one of my favorite modes of expression. Even when I am not all dolled up but in hideous sweats and tattered T, I am telling the world just who I want to be for that day.

Lately illness and lack of wardrobe (I need to buy some clothes soon) have kept me in what I call my frumpy ugly clothes, but I live for the days of meticulously coordinated outfits and carefully applied liquid eyeliner.

So which fashions styles do I feel broadcast to the world who I am?

Lolita

I love all style of Lolita, but my preferred sub-style is classical. I do swoon for many an Angelic Pretty et all print, but I just can't get over the elegance and more mature look of the classic Lolita aesthetic. My favorite classic Lolita brand is Mary Magdalene but a close second is Victorian Maiden.

Fairy Kei/Spank!

On the other end of the coin is Fairy Kei and Spank!. Both are sweet sugary glittery with bright colors and 80s isn't die mentality. What can I say I just love it, no explanation just do!

Hime gyaru

More mature and sophisticated than Fairy Kei and Spank! Who doesn't want to be a princess? I love the lady like appeal and truly feminine allure.

Mori girl

Natural and quirky, to me mori girl embodies true innocent and magic. I fell head over heads for the simple eccentricity

Dolly kei

The dark more mature style, evokes images of witchy ethnic mixtures that capture the mind eyes.


What can I say I am a fashion eclectic. I won't tie myself to just one style or fashion. How dreadfully boring to feel that all you like has to be cohesive. Or that it must build one itself.


So I will have my fun and suggest you allow the same luxury.