Log #68: Lolita Blog Carnival

 Things You Have Learned About Yourself While In The Fashion This Year

Every time I tried writing this post in a way that would be interesting and informative for others, it came out like a very personal diary entry, so... here ya go.

Log #66: Lolita Blog Carnival

What Are 5 Things You Would Tell A Beginner Not To Do Or Avoid?

Hold on, there's advice in here somewhere under all my bad decisions...

LBC: What is the most difficult thing to avoid in lolita?

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I was gonna be cute about this topic, and mention things that are likely to go wrong for a lolita, like knocking over teacups with your petticoat, or passersby asking for photographs and if you are in a play while in the middle of a crosswalk...

But the truth is this:

Even if the entire night goes perfectly, and everything is on point,

I'm still gonna sweat.

LBC: 1 Main Piece, 2 Drastically Different Looks

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For this topic, I chose Lucky Key; I don't wear it as often as say, Glitter Seraphim, but style-wise, it is one of my more versatile pieces.

LBC: Create A Coord Inspired By Your Favorite Dessert

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໒༼ ʘ̆ ۝ ಥ ༽╯ Wait, why is that word in the singular form?

Should it not be "DessertS"?  Just a moment.

Mmmmnope, not a typo... one dessert.  Must be the planetary custom.  Brutal...

Okay, here is my one coord, inspired by one (of my) favorite dessert(s):  

LBC: Habits You've Picked Up From Lolita Fashion

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Most of my habits in lolita were pre-existing, or externally influenced.

However, some, (which my friends and coworkers were kind enough to point out), definitely have their origin in this fashion and my participation in it.

LBC: Create A List For Lolita New Years Resolutions

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Disclaimer: New Years Resolutions are tough for me.  

Every January, I write down fantasy goals for a fantasy life, in which I have time to dreamily reflect on my progress, once a week, in a lovely little diary.  (A shiny world, in which I actually crank out blog posts on time.)

LBC: Reflections Of The Fashion From 2016

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This week's topic is an interesting one:

"Lolita fashion morphs and grows every year with new and different trends and releases, how has it changed to you? Has this past year made you fall in love with the clothes and community even more? Let us know your feelings on Lolita fashion of 2016!"

Here is a summary of my thoughts on the subject:  

"It changed!?!"

LBC: Balancing your Every Day Life With Your Frills

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If I lived in a vacuum, I might coord a little differently.

But I live in the real world, with real people, so sometimes I need to... compromise.

[I know, I know.  It's the worst.]

LBC: How To Beat The Heat In Frills

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Sometimes, it's too hot for extra hair and organza.

Seriously, it's Classical Puppets...

LBC: Try A New DIY Accessory Project

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I have never attempted the infamous beaded mini crown before.

And now I have. I give it a C-.
It could have used some dangles and beads on the bottom.

LBC: Create a Coord Based on your Favorite Flower

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My favorite flower is the German Iris (I. germanica).  

"Iris" by Dave Clark, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Cultivar name is "Starring", Originator: Ghio, Joseph, Year: 2000

Otherwise known as the Tall Bearded Iris.