Review: Meta bolero and OTKS

Wow, it has been a very, very, VERY long time since I wrote a clothing review on this blog.

There are two main reasons for that. Firstly, I haven't really been getting much by way of new lolita over the past four-ish years - haven't been wearing it much either - and secondly, I've been way more into the YouTubes over that same period of time.

I did get that epic cloak from Lolita Inside almost two years ago, which was pretty dang cool. Before that, I bought the Princess Bonbon Cutsew from Sleepyland Shop but I only filmed an unboxing and didn't make a dedicated post here. I also know I bought a few things from Maxicimam, probably in 2022, but I didn't record anything about that at the time. And that's it. I basically stopped buying much and sharing purchases here in 2021. Camellia Cat was the last thing I documented "properly"

But I'm back! As I've mentioned, I want to revive this blog a little and get back into lolita overall so I figured that as well as doing a little unboxing video (which will be up on YouTube soonish) these wardrobe additions deserved a written review.

 

It's a small haul, but it means a lot to me. It feels like a sign of getting back to who I want to be.

It's also some really nice clothes, so let's just focus on that element rather than getting too personal ^__^

 

The first item, and the main reasons I made this order, is the [Plus Size] Diamond Openwork Long Sleeve Bolero in red. I was eyeing this off for months, well before it went on sale, but I kept telling myself "no".

Then eventually I had something of a personal revelation. I can just buy things. I was having a shit week (work's been rough this year) and was looking at it again thinking "I'd love to get something like this someday"and something clicked.

I think the thing for me is that lolita is expensive, and it's a hobby, not anywhere close to being everyday wear for me, and I've spent the last few years really trying to be frugal and sensible. But it brings me joy and I could afford it. So I did and it really felt like it unlocked something in me.

I also decided to throw in a pair of their Raschel Lace Over the Knee Socks (Size 2) in pink. This was more frivolous, but I gave myself permission to be a little frivolous  ^__^

(and yes, I realise I did just get personal after saying I was going to try and avoid it. Oh well, my blog, my rules, my ramblings...it's literally in the blog name)

The bolero fits perfectly but the socks area little too tight. I'm okay with that though, I thought that might be the case and they still work at UTKS.

The package also came with a Gardening Teddy flyer and a little sticker, both of which made me really happy.

So yeah, I'm a happy Roli with this purchase. And I may buy more of Meta's plus size boleros in future because I love this so, so much - super comfy and super cute.

PS I know no-one cares, but I'm not longer numbering reviews.