What to Do after University?

 Can I please just be a volunteer here?

Just look at these goats.

And these chickens.

I know it's probably better to just donate money. They already have 15 volunteers. A good birthday gift to me would be to donate on my behalf. BTW I used snipping tool to get these images because they were on Instagram (is this bad to do? probably)

Here's their Instagram where the photos are from: @charlottesfreedomfarm

Go there and look at photos!

Also there is a Zero Waste Academy in Kamikatsu Japan! Apparently the town is a zero waste town. They're really strict about waste; they have a strict recycling policy. I remember seeing a video about a town where they wash dishes in this water where fish live, the fish eat the food waste and then the water from the fish goes into the rice paddies and it fertilizes the soil. I can't remember where it was though!

Also, someone a few streets away from me has a natural garden, they have a sign up: In the Zone. It's some kind of association, I do not know if it is still active though. If I ever own any land, I want to naturalize it.

I have received some packages in the mail but I'm waiting until after exams to open them huhu. I'll probably record it because I like rewatching myself opening things. I need to study.

Iconic (to Me) Prints and Other Things

I've been thinking about some prints that I really consider to be iconic in my personal journey in lolita fashion. They're probably some of the first prints I came upon when I first learned about the fashion.

Sugary Carnival JSK in sax (2011 release)

One of the first that comes to mind is Sugary Carnival. I love the soft pastel colours. Lately, I've been wondering if I would ever want to own this dress. There have been some very cute coords that I've recently stumbled upon with it. Sugary Carnival first was released in 2009.

Milky Planet OP in yellow

Another iconic print is Milky Planet. It seemed like such a big deal when I first became aware of it. Milky Planet was released in 2010.

I looked at other prints released in the years that these two were released and somehow none of them inspire this iconic feeling I get when I think of these two dresses (not even Milky-Chan of the Fawn!). Maybe it's because of the popularity of replicas of these two dresses back then?

If there is anybody reading this, tell me what you consider to be iconic lolita prints!

In other news, my petti has sadly deflated. I now have to add my two Bodyline tutus underneath to get a decent shape in my skirt. I was considering buying another one, but first I am going to try to starch it. I read on a Livejournal post that you could place the petti on top of an umbrella and then spray it with starch spray.

I watched a video of a girl showing off her Polly Pocket collection today. It reminded me of a Polly Pocket set I had when I was little. I remembered it being some kind of mansion, no idea what the name was but was able to find it on Google. It was called Polly Pocket Light-Up Magical Mansion play set! It's actually available on eBay right now. I really wanted to buy it, but it's pretty expensive (full set is around 100 CAD x__x ). I wonder how much it cost when it was originally purchased...

It's exam season right now, but I hate studying for exams. You spend all this time studying and then you go there and do all the same things over again. It's boring. Plus, I think I have brain fog or something which makes it difficult to concentrate. Even writing this blog post is kind of difficult for me right now, but I really wanted to put some things onto here. After exams I have a big to do list ><' . I'm hoping before I move to film a video of my room. I want to have it so I can remember what it looks like. It's a regret I never did it was any of my rooms previously before moving or changing them up.

New Video On My Channel

I posted a new video onto my YouTube channel.

Part of me hopes no one will see it.

Wish List Winter 2019

Here is my current wish list of main items. I really don't have much room in my wardrobe right now, but these are some I'd like to buy one day. I've seen Ribbon Berry Bunny around lately, but I'm trying to save money this year (it hurts). I've also seen Marshmallow Bunny around, but it's pretty low down on my list.

 Millefeuille JSK in green by Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

 Tiered Alice Long Sleeve OP by Innocent World in sax.

 Berry River by Yolanda

Milky-chan the Fawn Appliqué Skirt in sax (or pink).

 Ribbon Berry Bunny OP by Angelic Pretty in yellow.

Marshmallow Bunny OP by Angelic Pretty in white.

Item Feature #1

This is a blouse by Angelic Pretty called Proper Girl Spindle Blouse. I love it because it reminds me of all the feels when I first found out about lolita. It would be nice to own this blouse or one like it! This blouse was released in 2009. But that's not really a big deal. It's the same year that Milky-chan was released.

The Wardrobe Post 2019

This year I've tried to better document what all the items I have are. I kinda ran out of steam towards the end. Maybe I will work on it later on. Wardrobe posts are kinda difficult to do! However, it was an amazing opportunity to reorganize my closet and also decide what things I don't want to keep anymore. I've listed stuff for sale on Lacemarket and there are still more things to list. Things that didn't get included were a few items such as a blouse, a dress, bloomers and socks. This is because they were in the wash or I didn't feel like photographing them.

I'm quite happy with where my wardrobe is right now. It's amazing to be able to buy a dress or skirt and not need to buy new things to be able to make a coordinate. It's also become way more cohesive which I'm happy about too! 

There are a still a few more things that I'd like to buy for my wardrobe... but I'm kind of short on room and I'm moving soon. I think I'll make a wish list post. I had wanted to just make it a page on this blog, which maybe I'll do too. The way I'm thinking of it is that the page is something that would be periodically updated whereas posts are like snapshots in time of what I was currently wanting.

 

Anyway, that was a lot of text! ^^; Enjoy my wardrobe post!

Dresses

 (left) Angelic Pretty x Disney: Kiss Me! Cat Marie OP (right) Angelic Pretty: Whimsical Vanilla-Chan OP

 (left) Angelic Pretty: Milky-chan the Fawn OP (right) Bodyline: Scalloped Polka Dot Double Lace Up OP (L257)

 (left) Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Maria Antonia OP (right) Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Lace Frill JSK

 (left) Angelic Pretty: Vanilla-chan JSK (right) Angelic Pretty: Happy Garden JSK

 (left) We're All Mad Here: Ebony Sweets JSK + unknown Alice and the Pirates blouse (right) Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Halloween Alice Bustle JSK

(left) Angelic Pretty: Sheep Garden OP (right) Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Dessert OP (2010 version)

 Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Tartan Check Hem Scallop JSK

 Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Seraffi JSK

 (left) Bodyline: Duet Rabbit Note Pattern JSK (L506) (right) Innocent World: Forest Harvest Festival JSK

 Innocent World: Marie Rose OP

(left) Innocent World: Satin Floret JSK (right) Angelic Pretty: Classical Fairy Tales OP

Skirts

(left) Bodyline: Rose Stripe Bustle Skirt (L353) (right) Bodyline: Bouquet High Waist Corset Skirt (L444)

 Bodyline: Stripe Skirt with Polka Dot Ribbon (L220), Angelic Pretty: Sugar Dream Dome, Bodyline: Princess Skirt (g011)

 Angelic Pretty: Polka Dot Milky-chan Applique

I love love love the appliqué. I want to get this skirt or the JSK in  a colour that works better with my wardrobe but it's hard to find! </3 (and also $$$)

(left to right) Angelic Pretty x4: Promenade de Paris, Toy Parade, Toy Fantasy, Fancy Box

Tops

 Innocent World: Blouse with Rose Jabot, Innocent World: 3 Ribbon Round Collar Blouse, Innocent World: Rose de Mariee Blouse, Infanta: Country Story Knight Blouse, Beth: Rose Lace Tulle Blouse

 Bodyline: Ribbon Blouse (L015), Bodyline: Puritan Collar Strawberry Button Blouse (modified), Angelic Pretty: (probably from a lucky pack), Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Back Pin Tuck Blouse (?)

Angelic Pretty: Angelic Pretty Paris Anniversary Cutsew, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Round Collar Cutsew, Angelic Pretty: Promenade de Paris Print Cutsew, Angelic Pretty: Wrapping Ribbon Cutsew

Angelic Pretty: Fancy Box Bunny Parka, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Bunny Ears Cardigan (?), Angelic Pretty: Toy Fantasy Print Parka

(Columns, left to right) Innocent World: Ribbon Lace Millefeuille Bolero x2, Bodyline: Eyelet Frill Mini Cardigan (L072), Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Forever Enchanted Midnight Spell Bolero, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Baby Logo Bolero, Bodyline: Frilled Long Sleeve Bolero (L237), Angelic Pretty: Triple Ribbon Bolero

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Tartan Check Jacket, Bodyline: Lace Pipping Ribbon Peplum Jacket (L502), Angelic Pretty: Royal Ribbon Jacket

Accessories

Innocent World, Angelic Pretty, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, We're All Mad Here, Offbrand, Handmade

(top) Innocent World: Logo Ribbon Beret, (left) Innocent World: Ushanka with Velveteen Ribbon, (centre) Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Ribbon Beret, (right) Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Colette Fur Beret

(top row) Innocent World: Ribbon Frill Bag, Angelic Pretty: Strawberry-chan Pochette, Baby the Stars Shine Bright: Ribbon Basket Bag, (centre) Angelic Pretty: (? probably from a lucky pack)(bottom) We're All Mad Here: Skelepony Plush Bag, Angelic Pretty: Osanpo Lamb-chan Bag, Angelic Pretty: Polka Dot Ribbon Round Pochette Baby, the Stars Shine Bright: Heart Ribbon Bag

All Angelic Pretty (wow I need to diversify)

Footwear

Tall pink boots are Angelic Pretty Dream Girl Boots

Pink tea party shoes with the black insoles are Angelic Pretty 

White heels are Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

Pink old school shoes and brown Mary Jane heels with the bows are An*Tai*na

The two pairs of Oxford heels are offbrand

The brown boots are TaoBao (not sure what brand) 

Everything else is Bodyline

Black? In MY Wardrobe?

I really want to make a wardrobe post. However, right now it seems too daunting to do. I thought maybe I would dress up the dress form that we have to show off my wardrobe. Of course it's even more work to do this... (what was I thinking??)

Anyway, I created one coordinate with a dress I've been thinking about parting ways with and then I decided to just create coordinates for all my black coloured items. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to get the hair piece to go along with the dress form so you will have to use your imagination.

Here is a relic of my old style! I really love lavender x black coordinates. This was also the first expensive dress I ever bought. It makes it hard to let it go. The main reason I want to sell this is because it's black and doesn't go along with the rest of my wardrobe.

JSK and bag: We're All Mad Here
Blouse: Alice and the Pirates
Socks: Angelic Pretty
Shoes: Bodyline

 

My first Milky-Chan piece. <3 Again, my old style...  I really love this skirt, but I think I'd rather have it in pink (or sax from the other non polka dot version of this skirt). I can't see myself letting go of this until I am able to find the skirt (or even JSK) in my preferred colourway. The appliqué is just too awesome.

Blouse and bolero: Bodyline

Everything else: Angelic Pretty

I have such mixed feelings about this outfit. It is hard to describe. I feel like it is almost on the verge of Ero Lolita which is a substyle that I'm not really a fan of...

Blouse and skirt: Bodyline
Socks and choker: Innocent World
Shoes and bag: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Parasol: Angelic Pretty

Maybe later in the month I'll try again to make a wardrobe post. I believe it would be a good opportunity for me to look at what I have and do a wardrobe cleaning.

 In other news, check out this blurry photo of a Cooper's Hawk hanging around in our back yard.

What I wore skating with my family today. Wish I could have gotten a photo of myself on the ice but I don't think any of us even brought our phones. I hope one day to be somewhat better skilled at skating. I always feel pretty awkward on the ice!