Servery - Lolita Level Up status

I found this on Jobiberry's blog and it looked interesting and a bit fun so I wanted to do it as well. Its an average servery type thing but, yeah..

LOLITA LEVEL START!

:Key:X= yes__= no

X-You've been to egl.
X-You've posted on egl, without an onslaught of 'USE THE MEMORIES' and likewise.
X-You've bought a lolita mook.
X-You've picked a favorite brand.
X_You've ordered your first item.
X_You've worn a full outfit.
X-You've worn a full outfit out in public.
X-You've worn a full outfit and posted photos of it on the Internet.
X-You know what JSK, OP, and cutsew all mean.
X-You've bought your first brand piece.
__-You know your measurements.
X-You know you shoe size - in American, European, and Japanese.
X-You know who Mr. Yan is.
X,X,X-You know who Mana is. (+1 points if you know his band. +2 points if you know his brand. +3 points if you know why he's featured in every GLB. +4 if you have a shrine to him in your closet.)
X,X-You know who Maki and Asuka are. (+2 if you've met Maki and Asuka).
X-You've watched Kamikaze Girls. (+1 if you know the real name of this movie. +2 if you know who wrote the book this was based on. +3 if you've also read the manga or novel. +4 if you love the author despite his criminal record).
X,X-You own a wig. (+1 if you own more than 2.)
X-You own a pair of falls.
X-You can identify lace on the spot.
__-You can identify an item's brand on the spot.
__-You can identify the year a dress was made by a specific brand on the spot.
X-You can name several different dresses or prints.
__-You answer stock photo requests.
__-You mod a lolita community.
X,X-You decorate your nails. (+1 if you wear fake nails. +2 if you make fake nails.)
X,X-You own a pair of a rocking horse shoes. (+1 if you know their abbreviation.)
X-You've made your own rose corsage.
__-You've made anything out of your brand dress's waist ties.
__-You've made anything out of a matching eco tote. (+3 if you were the first one to do it, you think).
X-You know how to apply false eyelashes.
X-You know how to pronounce shirring.
X-You know how to pronounce Moi-meme-moitie, or Metamorphose tempes de fille.
__-You know a reliable shopping service.
__-You bid on Yahoo!Japan or Mbok.
__-You've been to a meetup.
__-You've planned a meetup.
__-You've planned a meetup with catering or more than 20 attendees.
__-You've met up with lolitas while on vacation to foreign or faraway locales.
X-You've seen a lolita fashion show.
X-You've seen a brand fashion show.
__-You've modeled in a lolita fashion show.
__-You've modeled in a brand lolita fashion show.
X-You wear bloomers.
X-You know how to make bloomers.
X-You tell other people to wear bloomers.
__-You draw lolita art, write a lolita blog, or provide the community with some sort of creative services.
X-You've taken purikura in lolita.
__-You've decorated your room/house/apartment in lolita style.
X-You've listened to lolita music.
__-You've learned kana.
__-You've learned enough Japanese to read a magazine. (and make the dresses from the patterns!) (aha!)
__-You wear or own circle lenses.
X-You've been called a princess by a young child.
X-You've dressed up a friend.
X-You've convert a friend.
__-You've been in media (television, newspaper, magazine). (+2 points if it's Japanese media.)
X-You've learned a handicraft, like jewelry making, embroidery, or sewing.
X-You've become a lolita mentor.
X-You've attended lolita events at an anime or multi-genre convention.
__-You’ve organized or presented lolita events at a convention.
X-You've visited a brand shop.
X-Trip to Japan!
X-You've dressed up and gone out alone.
X-You're prepared for inclement or colder weather in lolita (coat, parasol, boots, gloves, other climate-specific items.)
X-You've learned face contouring.
__-You've made a lolita valentine.
__-You've got a lolita pen pal or online lolita friends.
X-You have local lolita friends.
X-You know how to modify clothes that don't fit you.
__-You know how to dress for your body type.
X-You've been in a street snap.
__-You've been to multiple world locations of the same brand store (BABY Paris, BABY Tokyo, BABY San Francisco, etc.)
__-You've created a makeup/hair/sewing tutorial.
X-You've sold hand-created lolita goods.
__-You have your own lolita fashion line.
__-You've gotten a lolita haircut, style, or color.
X-You've mixed other street fashions with lolita.
X-You've thrown a lolita party/had a lolita wedding.
__-You've dressed your child/small children in lolita or kodona style.
X-You've successfully cross-dressed in lolita style at least once (boystyle for girls and girls' clothing for guys).
X-You've lolified or made sure all the contents of your purse are cute (wallet, lipgloss, keyring, etc.)
__-You have a lolita pet (small dogs, cats, rabbits, exotic birds, fancy fish) or have dressed/accessorized your pet (bows or pet clothes).
__-You've dressed your significant other or dated someone who dresses in J-fashion/alternative fashion.
X,X,X,X-You've read Alice in Wonderland. (+1 if you've seen the animated movie or other variations, +2 if you've seen more than one variation, +3 if you own more than one variation)
X-You've dressed as Alice or another Wonderland character in lolita style, or own Alice themed items.
X-You've made something from a Japanese pattern.
X-You've found, bought, or made lolita underwear (bras and panties).
X-You wear lolita daily, or have gone 7 days straight wearing only lolita.
__-You have lolita calling cards or business cards.
__-You play a lolita instrument (i.e., piano, violin, harp, French horn... well any instrument really.)
__-You can translate yen to your country's currency in your head. (+1 if you can convert other currencies you shop with as well. +2 if you read the news to know how the yen is doing.)
__-You've sold lolita clothing online (secondhand, egl_comm_sales).
__-Your article or entry has been put into the egl memories.
X-You take photos of your outfits/daily outfit photos.
__-You’ve posted to daily_lolita.
X,X,X-You own a petticoat. (+1 if you own more than one. +2 if you wear three or more at a time).
X-You’ve bought a lucky pack.
__-You keep a style diary or look-book.
X-You can put together an outfit made entirely from offbrand.
X-You’ve bought offbrand or non-Japanese brand.

Adorable Admirer (lvls 1 - 20) You've started studying or liking lolita but haven't taken that leap of faith yet. Good luck!

Resplendant Rufflebutt (lvls 21 - 40) At home within the land of the rufflebutts and spilling frills from every edge.

Victorian Maiden (lvls 41 - 60) A classy lolita of taste and experience, who knows her way around the lolita social set.

Starry Celebrity (lvls 61 - 80) On page six of the lolita world, you've risen to the ring of the upper crust.

Pretty Princess (lvls 81 - 100) Lolita royalty, truly versed in the ways of the lacey ones, the lolita princesses have achieved a special level of enlightenment.

Ultimate Lolita (Boss Fight!) (lvls 100+) Wow, you've gotten over 100 levels? You're the ultimate lolita with unlimited hitpoints. That's actually a little scary...


I scored a 72.  Some of the things look like things I can start doing though, like the look book.  *nod*

Lolita Closet - Shoes 1

Oh my Oh my!  Such pretty things...

I always told myself that I would never be a "shoe person" but I just love boots-- and lolita shoes are so ruddy cute!  I can't help myself :/  I need more! <3

This is the first installation of my shoe closet.  There will be various different types of shoes posted from sandals to boots to heels just so that I can later keep this as up to date as possible.

Bodyline: Sac Heels

I bought these heels back in 2009 when they only cost me $30.  Since then Bodyline has raised their prices.  Not bad compared to brand lolita shoe prices but still a little high for my liking.
I bought these shoes to be my fancy shoes to go with my first Alice and the Pirates dress.  Since they were both in the Sac Blue colour I thought that they would be perfect.  I love to wear them with it and have worn them on many occasions to many different events, when I have to look fancy.

Harajuku Mini: 2010 Christmas Shoes

These shoes match some of the prints that they put on when the line was first released back in the end of 2010.  I love the dress and am happy to have been able to fit into these matching shoes. They are flat and made of cloth with zippers down the side, they are very well made and comfy.

Guess: Red Ruffle Flats

I got this when I went to a friend's wedding in Iowa.  They are Guess shoes that I got for about $20.  I love them so much!  I want to wear them everyday but I don't want to ruin them by wearing them to work...

Converse: Green and Black

I had wanted Converse for a long time and really wanted green ones.  When I finally could get a pair there didn't seem to be any green or coloured ones around... then I found these.  I love the black!  I love to wear these with all the things!

Nana/ Rocking Horse Shoes

I shopped around and found the best price that I could online to get these shoes.  I've had them for about three or so years now and I do very much love them.  They have held up and that makes me happy.
The soles are made of a thick foam that makes them super comfy.


More Shoes to come in later posts!  Still got my AatP boots to show off! ~,<

Winter 2013 Angelic Pretty Lucky Packs + Opening

Angelic Pretty Lucky packs are know to be few and far between, however, they are my most favorite brand so it only stands to reason that I'd want to own one.  I've passed up the Lucky Packs in the past because it would be released on working days but this year the San Fran store had it on a Saturday.
These packs are an AMAZING deal that are very hard to pass up.  PLUS this time round it was a bunny print and I go crazy for bunnehs!

Onto what LPs were available! 

Dream Fantasy JSK Set

Dream Fantasy overalls Set

Set dream girl

Dream Fantasy Special Set

TOY MARCH Special Set 

*Link to Japanese AP luckypack site

Internet Sale

This event was a complete bust.  It took place on January 1st at noon and everything was gone in less then 60 seconds.  I had four people helping me camp the website to buy my LP.  One of my friends got the dress that I wanted in their cart when everything went gone.  There had to be the use of scripts for them to go so fast.  I like the fact that they make these specials available to other Lolitas that are not local and can not go to the store, however, it was ridiculous how fast they went.

LP Store Sale

Having not been able to get a Lucky Pack through the Internet sale, I opted for my second option, going to the store early on the 5th.  Living only an hour away it was an option that I couldn't really pass up this time round.  With a bunny print at stake I just HAD to.
My darling boyfriend and I went early to San Fran to sit out in front of the store and wait for their opening.  Dressing in many layers we waited for hours for the opening and sale.  I attempted to sew ponies while I waited and talked to my boyfriend about various lolita styles and brands while looking at the newest Gothic Lolita Bible Mook.
After losing some of the feeling in my feet and hands it was finally time to go inside and pick!  We were the second group in line and had the pick of the litter.

Shop Girl: "Which one were you wanting?"
Me: "The Pink JSK?"
Shop Girl: "That one is already taken."
Me: "The Blue JSK?"
Shop Girl: "Here it is"
Me: "Squeeeee!"

The credit card machine was down in the shop so most of us had to wait for it to charge up.  I was able to look around in the shop and oogle all of the pretty prints and dress designs and show them off to my wonderful boyfriend who had never been to the Angelic Pretty Store before.
I just out of the store with my LP in hand, jumping up and down, a grin from ear to ear and squeeing like a fool.  I opened my LP and looked inside and all the pretty things!
I absolutely adore the print on the dress and am so very pleased with it.  It is slightly mind blowing to think that there are so few of these dresses out there, especially in the USA. But, onto what, if your looking at this, you probably wanted to see in the first place.  The opening of the Lucky Pack and all that is inside it.

Picture Porn!

Opening of Dream Fantasy JSK in Sac

Lolita Closet - Bodyline

Updated: 12-4-12

The pieces in my Bodyline Closet are as Follows:

I did not know of this brand until I stumbled upon the store in Harajuku.  I was looking for a normal lolita store when I looked up and saw a "sale" sign and some cute cosplay in the window.  I thought, why not just go and look in there. BAM. I was amazed... I went to Japan expecting to buy one dress with my budget but I came back with a wardrobe of dresses!  My favorite thing about them was not only their price but the lovely sizing they had.  Before, I didn't want to buy lolita online because I was not sure how they would fit me, or even if they would, but after seeing them in person I was excited.

On a side note, Bodyline has really gone up in price since I first found out about them.  I am less likely to buy something from them and save a little more to get some brand on sale.  They are a wonderful starting brand and I love the pieces I have in my collection, however, I do not really buy from them any longer.  (Though I may if they put out some shoes I've been waiting for them to make...)

White Shirt
I was very pleased, seeing this in person, as to its quality per price.  It was only about $11 and I've worn it oh so many times and it is still in one piece.

Bought this on my trip to Japan.

Black Shirt
This black shirt is made out of jersey and oh so soft and nice to wear.  The only down side to it is the long long LONG ribbons that clench it in.  I guess I could just take them off and not worry about it since I usually wear it under JSKs but I'm a bit lazy so I don't..

Bought this on my trip to Japan.

Gold and Red
I really do love this concept and piece.  It is a skirt and waist clencher that is fully sheared in the back.  I own two out of the three colours they had it available in.  They only reason why I don't have the other is because it was sold out.
It makes a good Steampunk piece to add to my Steamy wardrobe and I wouldn't be without it.

Deconstructed Skirt

It is a super cute colour in person and its a stretchy waist-band.  I do not wear it as much as I should or probably could.

Alice Skirt (black/pink)
I bought this one because I loved the print and didn't want to spend an arm and a leg to get an Alice print that was brand.  I worn this a dozen of times and really enjoy it.  Its not the highest of quality but it is better then any American cheep brand could or would do.  I am proud of have this as one of the pieces in my closet.

Gingham Bunny Skirt (pink)

I love bunnies and NEEDED to get this for myself.  I got this one year for my birthday and it is adorable.  Thick and well made.  I have not, however, worn it that much.  But, I have worn it to Knotts Berry Farm to go on roller coasters and see Snoopy.

Three Bears Poka-dot JSK (red)

It's super cute and I wore it to Disneyland.  They had a problem with me wearing my Mini Mouse ears with the dress-- to matchy--  But it is super cute and I took some really cute pictures in it when I went.

Alice Print JSK (sac/pink)

Oh how I love this dress-- I have a friend who also owns this dress and she is often known as "my twin."  We haven't worn this dress together yet but I hope we can soon.  I also got this dress for one of my besties so she could triplet with us.  I'm sure it will make her happy when she gets this.  Its more sweet then what she usually wears and her husband will laugh and shake his head, but I know she'll like it.  I'm just slowly turning her more and more into the cute side of me.  <3  Everyone needs more pink and bunnies in her life anyway.

Blue Striped strapless JSK
I like to think of this as my little cute sailor dress without the collar.  I wear it with a shirt underneath or just strapless as more a casual look.  I am a sucker when it comes to anything nautical themed or looking so this was a must for me.

Poka-dot JSK (sac)

I have worn this many times and it is sweet and simple.  I planed on getting the darker one but messed up in my order.  I am, however, very pleased with the dress even though I have other sac dresses.

I have worn this to a baby shower and other times I've had to dress "down" or more "normal" to events.  Its still super cute and I love the bows on it as well as the high waist cut.

Plaid AP Replica

This is a replica to an Angelic Pretty dress.  The pockets are small but working and the dress is made out of thinish material.  The material isn't cheep, it just is nice in the summer to have something light.
It was only about $15 when I bought it at the store in Harajuku and was super excited to have something this cute to take home with me.  It was not until later that I found out that it was a replica piece.
I wore this into the BtSSB SF store once and took it off to wear the new brand dress I bought home.  The shop girls were looking at the dress commenting on how well made it was for being Bodyline and actually how impressed they were about it.

I bought this on my trip to Japan.

Sac Bow and Button OP

I bought this from Bodyline when they had a "buy one get one free" sale.  That sale was amazing and I hope that someday they do it again.  I'd love to get more shoes or even buy matching dresses for friends as presents for various holidays.
I got this dress and another exactly like it for a friend of mine so we could twin.  It was remarked then how it was very hard to tell us apart and the only reason her husband knew it was her, at a little distance, was because of the headband she was wearing.

More Bodyline items to be posted later!

Lolita Closet - Alice and the Pirate

The following are the AatP pieces that I own in my collection.

I tend to feel myself more on the side of fluffy Sweet Lolita but I really like the darker qualities of Alice and the Pirates.  A lot of them make perfect additions to any cute Steampunk outfit and I've worn a few of them to those types of events.

Gathered Chiffon JSK

This was the first AatP dress that I bought.  I got it at the opening of the BtSSB store in San Fransisco.  As I stood in line various people told me how it was their dream dress but I held onto it tightly.  I had fallen in love with it too and love it just as much to this day.  It is the fanciest lolita dress that I own and I won't part with it.

a/p Circus Print JSK
I loved the print on this one.  The little monkeys and the elephants and Alice balancing on a ball.  It's super fancy and I love to wear it.
On many occasions I have worn this dress on special occasions to steampunk events.
The only downside to this dress is that when I first was wearing it my arm would hurt like hell.  I wondered why and then I found out what was wrong.  The top is a bodice with plastic boning and one of the bones was protruding it's little super sharp tip out of one of the seams.  It was not fun...  I cut then filed down the bone so it was not so sharp-- cut myself on it a few times before I actually found it but happily did not get any blood on my dress.

  

AatP - Original Tartan Check Vest and Half-Pants

I bought these two matching pieces when they were on sale at the SF store.  I tried them on when they first came out and was giddy it was ridiculous.   I glowed, but at that time I got a different dress.  I didn't have any "boy style" items and wanted to stick with dresses.  I was glad that I did get the dress that time because it let me get it on sale.

Event - Fanime 2010

This blog posting is about Fanime oh so long ago, back in 2010 when the Lolita special event came to town.

Heart-o!

Ah Fanime 2010, this was the first time I seriously started taking pictures at it.  I wanted to get as many pictures as I could in my new get-up that I bought from Angelic Pretty.  I was so pink!

Musical Guests:

The musical guests this year were Momoi Halko, LM.C and FLOW.  I was able to go to one of Momoi's shows.  She was super adorable!  Two of my friends were heads of Opening Ceromonies that year and were able to talk with her and she said that she had made the school uniform that she was wearing on the stage at Opening.
LM.C was another neat band to watch.  I did not really know anything about them before their concert but it was neat seeing fans from Japan coming over to the States just to see their concert.  Their dancing bunny headed guy (much like that of Daft Punk) was awesome and the "follow along" songs were uber fun!
I always look forward to the new and amazing sounds coming out of Japan to be showcased at Fanime.  I get introduced to bands that I didn't really have any idea about before, and I like it.

Oneesan Inc's Gothic and Lolita: Fantaisies dans le Monde des Reves: 

This was the Lolita add-on that they had during Fanime that year.  The short of it was that it was kind of fun and an interesting experience but I'd never do it again for that price..  I'll enplane about each part and the good and bad of each.

Dealer's Hall:
The Good: There was a fancy dealers hall with brand Lolita items in it.  The Angelic Pretty booth even had a sales rack!  That is where I got my first AP dress.  Also, the designers were there during the second set of sales to be behind the "counter" so you could buy right from them! Maki sold me on a small stuffed rabbit--  she talked with a cute voice as if the bunny was talking "My name is Shiro."  I was a big dork and melted and said "Hi!" back then had to buy him--  Thus I has a little sugar bunneh.  He was the second most expensive stuffed toy I have ever purchased that wasn't used another way (examples: backpack, purse).  I have brought him many a place since that day that I bought him, however I do not bring him out as much as I'd like to.  I love bunnies and love making coordinates with them in mind.
The Bad: You could pay an extream amount of money in order to get in early to buy things.  The one thing that I was dying to get, and I knew they had it inside was gone, both times, before I was able to go in.  Also, the times for entry were extreamly off.

Ponies!!!!!

Pre Tea:
So I arrived a little bit early and saw a few Lolitas there as they started to filter in.  Didn't really know anyone so I was the pinkest wallflower you'd ever know.  Everyone was all hugs and kisses to each other and the sea of fluff, bows, ribbons and ruffles was wonderfully overwhelming.
Next we were told that we needed to put our names down for tables.  I'd been talking to a few girls and I asked if it'd be OK if I sat at their table.  They were more then happy to.  One of them had borrowed the dresses she was wearing and they were new to the fashion like I was and super nice.

At this point we were all gathered up and sent outside to be photographed by a person from the Gothic & Lolita Bible!  We filled out a piece of paper about what we were wearing and what brands we liked, our name, etc.  I was hoping that since I was totally pink I would get into the bible but I didn't.  Oh well, there were some really nice coordinates there so it didn't surprise me.
We were later told to all line up in order of our tables and with our fellow table peoples.  We stood in our table lines for a long long time.  Apparently they were having problems with the sound system.. Thus we went in about an hour and half after we were sapposed to.
After we all got in we were forced to watch a Miss Lolita compatition.  It is not anything too bad and good on those girls who made it to the finals, however, it was kind of boring and a bit longer then it might 'ot to have been.  I was looking FWD to my tea!

Fashion and Music Shows:

Kokusyoku Sumire

I was the only one of my friends to do this so I was the ambassador to them so I took all the pictures of the Fashion Show >.<
The Good: I had a wonderful seat for this event.  Seating was pre-set so I was just lucky to get a spot right in front of the middle of the stage.
The band that played was Kokusyoku Sumire!  Two super kawaii girls who sing and play songs based off of fairy tales and traditional Japanese music.  It was a pretty interesting show, but it blew my mind when they sang "Still Alive" from the video game Portal!!! Everyone lost it because it was sooooo cool!

The Fashion show was pretty awesome.  There were about 4 brands (I believe) that showed in the show.  Adorable prints from the designers and I wanted all the things...  Super cute stuff from Angelic Pretty, but then again they are my favorite brand and I love their super sweat ascetic 
The Bad: By the time these things finally rolled around everyone was so very hungry.  We had no idea that there would be two longer then sapposed breaks and no one knew what the tea was going to be like.

The Tea: 
The Bad: Mugs of tea with a selection of tea bags with no refills of hot water.  Three tea deserts per person.  Yeah, that's all.  For being at the Farmount Hotel I was EXTREAMLY disappointed   I've been to one of their real teas and this was just ridiculous.

Photo Porn:

              

Lolita Pictures:

           

More posts on past Fanime events coming later <3

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