Lolita Blog Carnival: Update an Old GLB Snap

 This prompt was a lot of fun! I don't have all that much to say, so I'm starting off by showing you the "remade" coord.

The street snap I chose to redo is a pretty well-know one - can you guess what it was?

If you guessed this, then you guessed right! And if not...hey, I wouldn't have either ^__^

I chose this coord because a. I love me some Meta gobelin and b. I enjoyed the slightly gothic vibes is has, despite being what we would not probably define as classic lolita and lastly c. unlike other snaps I looked at, I could think of ways to updated it without ruining the vibes entirely.

As you can see, the main elements of the coord and colours are the same, but the choice of pieces reflects more modern tastes. I actually really love the coord I came up with!

PS I used a different skirt int he same fabric because it had a better stock photo for me to work with ^__^

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Cupcake Kamisama

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Lolita Blog Carnival: Create A Coord Based On A Flower

I love flowers, so I was very excited for this topic! But I struggled to summon the motivation to put together a flatlay from my own wardrobe. However, this turned out to be a boon because once I decided to do a digital outfit instead I could pick whatever flower I wanted - no limits! - and I chose the snowdrop.

I really love snowdrops, and have every since I was little. When we moved into our current house I was very happy to discover there's a snowdrop plant in the back yard right outside the window behind my computer. It's currently blooming wonderfully and it makes me happy every time I see it. So, a lolita snowdrop coord seemed like a great idea!

I wanted something airy and light and spring-feeling. Of course the main piece had to be white, but I also wanted to play around with adding some light spring greens. They don't really match that well, but I still think they're rather charming.

And now I really want to add some green and white to my wardrobe...oh oh!

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Bibelot Rose

The Bloody Tea Party

Gotas de Baunilha

Coordinates from July 2020

Almost the first half of July passed with nary a coordinate. I've been cold and stressed and just not up for it. But then things settled down, I felt my creativity starting to return, so I decided to knuckle down and resume the daily work coords.

We start this coord round up on 13 July, a chilly but decidedly average Monday...

JSK: Metamorphose temps de fille

Bolero & Headbow: Angelic Pretty

Scarf: Sweet Dreamer

Shoes: Bodyline

Everything else: Offbrand/Taobao

I love Teddy Chocolatier so much! It's cute and comfy and this time I tried to go as mint as possible with it, which still isn't that mint. I also wore my new MeLikesTea petticoat for the first time and oh my goodness it felt amazing to have a proper petticoat again. I hadn't realised that my lack of poof actually made me feel kind of bad about my coords but apparently it did!

So yes, wearing this coord made me feel happy and good about myself, which was really nice! The only thing I'm not 100% sold on is the ankle socks layered over the lace socks, but I wanted more mint down the bottom and that is literally all I have in that department!

The next day I will admit that I only stayed properly dressed for about two hours - it was really windy and I just had to get warm! But I still really loved my outfit and I'm glad I wore it ^__^

Skirt: Handmade

Cutsew, Wristcuffs, Bracelet & Necklace: Angelic Pretty

Bolero: Heart E

Shoes: Bodyline

Everything else: Offbrand/Taobao

I was actually really happy with my accessories, so I asked James to grab a hand photo for me, and I just love it!

Next day was a simple outfit, so no further ramblings! But I will say I take back any negative thing I ever said about Shirring Princess, I love this dress ^__^

JSK: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Headbow: Handmade

OTKS: Jane Marple

Shoes: Bodyline

Everything else: Offbrand/Taobao

I was lazy on Thursday and stayed in my PJs, so flash forward to the following Monday!

JSK: Metamorphose temps de fille

Kimono: Vintage:

OTKS: Innocent World

Flower Crown: Lyris Design

Everything else: Offbrand/Taobao

Now this outfit I have some very, very mixed feelings about. First of all, not too happy with my headwear and shoe choice, they're too heavy. but the combination of JSK and kimono is what really gets me. It's sort of great and at the same time doesn't really work. So I'm a bit conflicted about this outfit, and won't be repeating it. However, I'm really glad I experimented with it!

On Tuesday I had a Zoom staff meeting, so I had to be work appropriate from the waist up, so my coord isn't anything special at all. But I still tried something new with the blue accents and while it's not exciting I'm still glad I did a new thing. I also discovered that my new petti is too big/long for this skirt!

Skirt: Victorian Maiden

Shoes: Bodyline

Everything else: Offbrand

I also hope you enjoyed this cameo appearance by Panda, who actually looks good for once ^__^

Wednesday was cold, Thursday I had to physically go to the office, and then I had a five-day weekend (because oh boy did I need a break!) so now we jump to the following Wednesday and an attempt at an OTT coordinate, because why not!

Skirt, Shoes & Black Sock: Bodyline

Cutsew: The Black Ribbon

Bolero, Wristcuffs, and Candy Bracelet: Angelic Pretty

Pink Sock: Handmade

Everything else: Taobao

I love the concept and colours of this outfit, but I think I needed more interesting OTKS to really capture the OTT vibe. I wanted to do mis-matched shoes so I thought the contrasting socks was a good idea, but looking back I think I should have chosen differently in that department. But still this was a very fun outfit and I'm keen to try more OTT (ish) sweet since now I actually feel like I can.

I also want to shout out to James since he had to take two set of photos for me - we initially went into the backyard but the sun came out and the colours blew out since my phone can't handle bright light. But he took cute pouty selfies as I got into position outside, so have one of those ^__^

On Thursday I was feeling pretty under the weather so that's that for July! While it was good to have a bit of a break from wearing lolita while working, it also felt really good to get back into it and I'm keen to share a lot more outfits with you soon ^__^