Winter ILD

For my first Winter International Lolita Day a meet was hosted at Dicken's on the Strand in Galveston. It was my first time attending this event so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.

Since Lolita is a "Victorian style" fashion we were able to get in half price (who doesn't love a perk like that for wearing Lolita xP) It was great time and though I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked (because I tend to forget to charge my camera. lol). Here are the pictures I did get :)

First set is during the Queen's Parade

These look like soooo much fun



This guy's pimp!

The Queen

Pretty Horse

And some carolers

They have some awesome costumes <3

It was a really cold day. We walked around a lot and stopped in a café for a bit to warm up and chat. Overall it was a really great time. I wouldn't mind going again next year. Here are a couple of pictures one of our members took too, since my camera was dying. You can check out her page (Demonic Angel Cosplay & Photography) for more pictures of that day and some awesome cosplays ^^

Group Picture. Surprisingly no pastels in sight xD (Wish I had taken off my scarf for this picture though ><)

Coord Shot

JSK/Bonnet: Baby the Stars Shine Bright
Everthing else it off-brand

On our way home we decided to meet up with some of the other Lolitas that had stayed in town

(we had 2 meets going on that day so more people could come out)

I did my first purikira. It was so much fun! I really want to do it again

Then we went and ate somewhere. Here's a group picture of us <3

Me, Markie, Pengu, Theresa, Kate and Becky

And a beautiful one to leave you with

My very first ILD

As most Lolitas know, International Lolita Day is held twice a year. The first Saturday of June and the first Saturday of December
(so we can show off our spring and winter style). Since I started wearing the fashion in February, June 1st was my very first ILD ^^

When I first started talking to our community about doing something for the day, I was told that they usually forgot about it so they rarely did anything on that day. So I was a little disappointed and tried to bring up the issue as the time came near. Luckily one of our awesome members, the lovely and super sweet Becky took the initiative and put together a meet at our local museum. We had an impromptu meet there once before but it was very short since we only had 30 mins to look at everything; and this time we were also going to the butterfly exhibit <3

I tried to take pictures of our group as they started arriving but I'm sure I missed some of them >< Sorry!

(and another sorry in advance as a lot of my photos are blurry. I need a new camera :C)

I'm horrible with names so of course I forgot these lovely ladies' names but the one on the left came to support her friend (on the right) as this was her first meet :3

BFFs: Ivy and Vivian; These two are too cute <3 This was also their first "meet"

First timer Gabby and her boyfriend

The gorgeous Carol and Lillian

The ever so adorable sisters Hina and Alys

The cutest couple: Aaron and Becky (our lovely host). Seriously they are so cute ^^

After "everyone" got there we headed off to the butterfly exhibit

Look at all that walking poof

Obligatory group pictures before we headed in. Some people were missing

Being fascinated by the cockroaches they had

I didn't get a "coord" pic so hopefully this will do (look at all the pretty butterflies *^*)

JSK/Headbow: Baby the Stars Shine Bright
Blouse/Socks: Bodyline
Shoes: Secret Shop
Bag: Loris

 Charro the Iguana

Picture of the pretty waterfall they have inside

They also have butterfly shadows projected on the wall. So cool

 Another Group Photo

Top (left to right): Hina, Alys, Becky, Christina, Gabby, ? ( I feel horrible), Carol, Aaron
Bottom (left to right) Lillian, Me, Celeste, Isabel

Not sure if you knew, but we straight gangsta up in here. lol

Our "bee" family. lol

Kinda blurry but I like this picture

Lillian and Me

And before we all parted ways we took a few more group pictures since we had more people come ^^

Although I have not been a Lolita for very long this meet/day was very special for me. We had so many new faces and the excitement they all exuded reminded me of all the feelings I had at my first meet. I can't speak for them but when you're surrounded by so much gorgeousness; and I'm not just talking about the dresses but the people, it's hard not to be sucked in to this soft fluffy world. Plus it helps that the people in our community are so awesome. I really love HLC so much. Everyone has been so nice and made me feel a part of something so beautiful ;3;

 

After an awesome filled day with lots of wonderful frillies I really wanted to end the day with more happiness;

so when I got home I busted out my favorite thing ever. My karaoke machine <3

Awwww, yeaaaahhhhhh!!!! Karaoke Time!!

How did you spend your first International Lolita Day? I'd love to hear about it ^^

Until next time... <3 Angel Brite

 

Road to Lolita

On May 17th, we headed up to Dallas for the weekend to attend/celebrate my sister-in-law's graduation. We arrived Friday afternoon just in time for her ceremony. Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the actual ceremony since only a certain amount of tickets were given to each graduate and her mom, dad, boyfriend, aunt and brothers got priority. But I didn't mind since it gave me time to get dressed without having to rush.

I was a little nervous as this was going to be the first time I would be wearing Lolita around my husband's family and I wasn't sure what they'd think. But I think it all turned out all right and everyone seemed to like what I was wearing *(^-^)* I even wore it out when we hit the town. Had quite a few stares but no bad things happened so I say it was a win.

(My sister-in-law is so beautiful <3)
JSK: Baby The Stars Shine Bright
Blouse/Socks: Bodyline
Shoes: Secret Shop

Saturday we went to the museum which was lots of fun but I wore a simple outfit since it was really hot and we were going to be doing lots of walking.

Then Sunday we had a chill day (to recuperate) but went out to eat at Benihana's, so I dressed up

 

OP: Bodyline
Shoes: Secret Shop
Headbow: Innocent World

Then on Monday before we had to head back to town, we went to eat brunch so I dressed casual since it was very hot out
(not in love with my sock choice on this coord ><)

Top: F21
Skirt: Anna House
Shoes: Steve Madden

That weekend was awesome. I enjoyed hanging out with my husband's sister and her boyfriend since we don't get to see them very often; but another great thing about this weekend was afterwards I finally had the realization that I was a Lolita. Even though I had wore the fashion prior to this, it wasn't until after that weekend that I felt like I was "officially" a Lolita. Maybe it was wearing the fashion in another city. Maybe it was showing my "other" family this side of me. Or maybe it was finally "going out" to party in Lolita. Whatever the reason I finally felt I could call myself a Lolita <3

Do any of you have an experience that made you finally consider yourself a Lolita? Or were you a Lolita after the first coord you put together? I'd love to hear about it ^^ Until next time... Angel Brite

Anime Matsuri 2013

At the time things were so hectic that I didn't realize that Anime Matsuri was going to be such an amazing experience for myself as a Lolita. I got to see some of the girls I've met in my community in a different environment and become better friends with them. Look upon some of the most beautiful coords in front of my very eyes during the fashion show and even had the opportunity to meet one of my biggest Lolita idols ^^

Since it really was alot and would take me a long time to go into all the details I'll just show you the pictures I have.

Friday

Some of the girls from our community: Stephany, Kate and Tati

Friday @ the Opening Ceremony: Before they went up on stage (I'm a stalker like that. lol)

Masumi Kano (BABY Designer), Tomomi Nakamura (AATP Designer), Misako Aoki, Midori Fukasawa

You can see my post on the Baby Fashion Show here. There are too many pictures to add them all. 

 

Saturday

Saturday I was lucky enough to attend the Lolita Tea Party.

In line waiting for the tea party to start; surprisingly I wasn't last in line. But man do I have bad posture >< lol

One of the tables full of beautiful Lolitas <3

Didn't get too many pictures because I'm pretty shy around people I don't know and attended this event by myself, but everyone looked so awesome! 

Noelle and Stephany in White x Gold Coords <3

And Meci and Jasmin in Lavender x White

Double Wedding!!!

We were all (4 at a time) given an opportunity to sit at the table with the designers and models, which I was not expecting.

Once it was my turn and I sat down I had the nervous giggles for at least 30 seconds ><

Luckily Whitney, who went up with me was more calm and collected and took out her phone so she could translate what she wanted to say.

They also gave each of us a Baby journal. Mine was given to me by Misako *^* It was a very amazing experience <3

Me with Masumi Kano & Misako Aoki 

Lauren and her boyfriend. She made his outfit. They're so cute #^.^#

Here's the link to our group photo <3

After the tea party Misako and Midori were signing autographs so I had the journal I got signed *(^-^)*

Look at how beautiful they are! And Midori was an awesome prince <3

I didn't go on Sunday, but next year I will make sure to go to both Tea Parties and Friday also.

Plus next year is supposed to be even better than this year which I had no idea would be possible.

 

Don't want to keep dragging this post out so I'll leave you with the coords I wore on Friday and Saturday

 

Friday - Bittersweet Panda Coord

JSK: Etsy (Handmade)
Top/Jacket: F21
Socks: SockDreams
Headbow: Innocent World
Shoes: Angelic Pretty

Accessory close up: A lot of my pieces are handmade, rest: F21, HotTopic, and random

Saturday Coord - Kept it simple for the Tea Party

OP/Socks: Bodyline
Shoes: Secret Shop
Purse: Loris

And my simple accessories

If there is anything you would like to know where I got it from or have any questions about my experience at AM, feel free to send me a message <3