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