[Lolita Blog Carnival] What Are You Thankful For In Lolita?

I am very excited that this is the topic for my first Lolita Blog Carnival post! Lolita is very near and dear to my heart, and has become such a huge part of my life.

Photo by Dea Thea

I've never been a cookie cutter girl when it came to fashion. I grew up with hand-me-downs and thrift store treasures, so I have always dressed creatively. Even at a young age I thought that fashion was one of the best ways of self expression. I was heavily bullied in elementary school, and how I dressed was one of the fuels of the fire. Once I entered middle school I begged my parents to buy me clothes that everyone else was wearing so I could fit in. They complied, but I was never happy in what I wore. I felt like what I was wearing wasn't reflecting my personality, almost like I was pretending to be someone else. It was my freshman year of high school when I discovered lolita from a Gothic &Lolita Bible a friend owned. I thought the clothes were adorable, but it wasn't until I saw Mana's photo set that I fell in love. Much like Momoko from "Kamikaze Girls" I felt like Mana drew a pistol from inside his coat and fired, destroying the person I had created to fit in with everyone else. I am very thankful to the lolita fashion that I am able to be myself. Lolita is such a versatile fashion that it allows so much room for self expression. Though I am primarily a sweet lolita, I have dabbled with pastel goth, and gothic lolita.

Photo by Ed Tan

Photo by Riamux Creations

Photo by Molly McIsaac

Photo by Studio Henshin Photography

Despite my bubbly personality I am actually an introvert. Lolita is an usual fashion and wearing it in public puts you in the spotlight. Being a lolita has taught me to be more sociable, and gave me confidence to talk with people I don't know. I've met some of my best friends through the lolita community. I am so thankful to the lolita fashion for that.

Vorel Darastrix and I

Bizria Cosplay and I

Lolita waifu for life Nao, and I

Lolita fashion has been such a huge inspiration in my life. It has inspired me to pursue my degree in fashion design, it has encouraged me to branch out of my comfort zone to make new friends and talk with curious passer by, but most of all lolita has reminded me to always be true to myself.

Thank you for reading, lovelies! ☆彡

Follow the links to read my fellow lolita bloggers reasons for being thank full!

Wild Jackalopes

Lolita Glamour

Northern Star

A Glimpse Into My Room

Most people do spring cleaning, but I'm a winter cleaner. I've been going to college and working full time so my room got over run with papers and laundry. Since I finished finals last Thursday I've been cleaning up my room and sewing space. Please enjoy this special look into my favorite spaces!

My sewing area.

Were you able to spot all of my fandoms?

Thanks for reading, lovelies! ☆彡

[Review] HimeCastle Wig

I first came upon HimeCastle after being disappointed that the wig I was so desperately saving up for from Gothic and Lolita Wigs became out of stock. As a creature of habit it is sometimes difficult for me to try something new, especially after I've built a reliable relationship with company that makes an item I use so often. However the cheery smiles and bright eyes of the gyaru models quickly stole my heart and I began shopping like a long time patron.

[What I bought]: Matted Long Princess Curly Wig

[Shipping & Price]: The wig was marked down 54% from the original price tag. The only shipping option was USPS priority mail, and they included $50 insurance with tracking. I received the wig nearly a week after I ordered it, but I am sure I would have gotten it sooner had I not ordered over the weekend.

[Wig quality]: Like all my wigs, I brushed it straight out of the bag. The curls are very soft and supple, and very little fibers came out during brushing. The color is a delicious chocolate brown that looks very natural; just like in the stock photo! The wig is light and isn't too thick despite the curls, but there is full coverage and no gaps in the wefts.

[Overall]: 10/10
I'm in love! This beautiful wig is going to become a regular attendee to photo shoots and conventions.

HimeCastle sells more than just wigs and I am sure I will be spending a good amount of my shopaholic binges on adorable site. Which ultimately means more reviews!

Thanks for reading, lovelies! ☆彡