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Here is my somewhat casual Happy London Coord for Animecon Kuopio 2017. I wanted to go with simplest outfit that I could and I hope that weather is not too hot outside.

It’s been long time since I got anything lolita related, but just noticed that I accidentally forgot this one order from last fall. Innocent World released Happy London-series that kind of reminded me of Teddy Bear Parade and one of the JSK had a sailor collar. Needless to say, that I wanted to get it simply because this JSK combined British themes and Sailor theme. And I got another pair of cute Lame Lace Up Ribbon OTks because you cannot have too many socks.

Happy London Sailor collar JSK is as it sounds like: cute sailor collar combined with cute Happy London border print. It’s a little bit different from my other JSKs because it has a full bodice instead of adjustable shoulder straps. Collar is attached to shoulders and back is fully shirred and its rather high cut. Because of this the bust fixed little higher than my normal JSKs and the waist line that is supposed to be empire line ends awkwardly on my chest. Luckily this can be fixed by using a belt to lover the waist close to high waist as it supposed to. Heart brooch in the collar can be moved as well as the back bow. Interesting thing about the collar is that the back part is scallop edged and it has tiny bow to add more detail.

Desucon Frostbite was a roughly a month ago and this loot post is really late. Well sometimes life happens, but that doesn’t stop me posting these awesome things that I found.

I was so happy to be able to get thins related to my favourite series like Inuyasha, BBC Shelock, The Legend of Zelda and even Miraculous Ladybug things. My top highlight are Pokemon Heartgold/Soulsilver guide, Inuyasha manga volumes in Japanese, The Legend of Zelda tumbler glass, socks and Oracle of Season/Oracle of Ages manga, Chat Noir poster and that big kitty plushie.

Desucon Frostbite 2017 is almost here!

My coordinates for this year are simple and sophisticated for a chance. Nonprinted dresses rules.

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Standing Collar A-line Onepiece IW A Braid Tucked Head bow IW British Emblem Tote IW Necklace and ring Chocomint Boots and tights offbrand

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Long-time no Lolita. New year just started and I haven’t even covered my Innocent World order from July 2016. Better late than never.

I wanted a non-printed JSK Bordeaux color and some simple head bands to go with it. I also got two pairs of shoes, but that did not go as planned. Order included Pear skin Doll Tiered Jumperskirt, Braid Ribbon headbow ,Tucked Ribbon headbow with Crown charm and Braid Ribbon shoes in Bordeaux,  Crown Carousel Overknee socks and Ribbon shoes with Moon and Star Charm in navy,

The Jumperskirt is classic one with layered ruffle hem and ribbon decorated natural waistline. I love the simplicity of the bodice, a ruffle of rose lace and a small ribbon. The Back is full shirred and adjustable shoulder traps are nice thing for plus size girls. I must say that this is the heaviest dresses that I own, simply because of volume of the fabric used for this dress.

The head bands are both rather simple ones. Other one is folded style and it has this little crown charm. Other one has braided ribbon as a decoration.

The Overknee socks are in navy and they have this lion design. I originally wanted to get the JSK released with them, but it sold out.

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Here are some interesting finds that I made at Sunday on Hellocon weekend. I and my friend went to do some shopping before the Baby and Stars Shine Bright Tea Party. We wanted to visit this particular shop called Luca shop that locates a somewhat close to the city centre. On the way there we did spot this little place called Kirara, that looked interesting (cute plushies and a made costume on the store window) that we would check out on our way back. Luca shop sells all kind of Japanese things from j-pop merchandise to San-X and Sanrio products. To my pleasant surprise I found almost complete set of Totoro dishes done in traditional Japanese style. It includes this lovely two tier bento box Jubako (usually used at picnics), a snack bowl, a serving tray, a soup bowl and serving chop sticks. I have seen these on some internet sites sold out ages ago (I got really lucky).  Because I both the whole set which costed me over 100 euros I got and a Totoro spoon as a gift.

It’s probably over a month now since last post. I have been supper busy with hectic work schedule and eventful summer vacation (trip to Italy etc.). Now that I have little time to myself before I have to go back to work I show you what I got from Hellocon. Sadly, it was a last Hellocon but it was a nice event with interesting programs and many vendors. I was one of the visitors with Rose package which included early access ticket to main event and a Tea party ticket. I also got the Hellocon goodie bag with event themed stationary:  a small note book, a post card, a pencil and a button on the far right. The rose a decoration was taped to top and it has a safety pin glued on so you can use it as an accessory. I also got two other buttons and a programme for memento. In the main event I did surprisingly little shopping because I got few expensive items and I had quickly spent my budget. One of them was this lovely Innocent World Star Charm Bow Pochette. Navy colour and star and moon charm make it perfect addition to my Moonlit Walk JSK coords.  It naturally comes with a strap and inside it has this lovely star lining.  I used it at the Tea Party and it was able to hold my Canon Eos camera which not so bad for rather small bag.    The was also a second hand table with used goods that also had some interesting things.  I found this `Lolita in Tokyo Wonderland Shopping & Sightseeing Guide´ that introduces different Lolita themed shops, cafes and other places to visit in Tokyo. While the guide in in Japanese the maps and addresses will come handy on my future trip to Japan. Last thing that I brought from Hellocon was the Kuma Kumya  Pochette and few postcards from Baby and The Stars Shine Bright table. Kuma Kumya  is well known character of Baby and it really makes a cute bear (you can barely fit anything inside so it just as an accessory). Post cards make a nice room décor and I sometimes plaster them at the doors of my wardrobe. The Printed pouch is from Baby and The Stars Shine Bright Tea Party. It was given to all participant and I think it’s pretty useful for storing jewels and accessories.

Hellocon 2016 will be held at this Saturday.

So here are my coordinates for the main event and the Tea party on Sunday

Hellocon 2016 coord: Carousel of Paris

Carousel of Paris JSK IW Sweet Chiffon Blouse Infanta Lace up OTKS AatP 2 Tier Frill Petticoat IW Chiffon Frill Bonnet IW Arm Covers with Heart Charm IW Air Mail shoulder bag AatP rose headband H&M Rose and rocking horse ring Chocomint shoes  Bodyline

Teaparty Moonlit Walk

Long time no Lolita, but let’s remedy that. All these items were accumulated during several months. Some brand new some second hand. Items included IW Sailor Collar Braid OP and IW Crest Bow Clip in navy, BtSSB Swing Princess Combs in cream, AatP Air Mail shoulder bag and Lace up over knee sock in cream and red and Infanta Sweet Chiffon Lolita Blouse in cream.

In the fall I fell in love in this Sailor one peace, but I could not decide between that and Standing Collar One peace (that I ended getting anyway). I was so happy to find this OP from Lace market and to my surprise I even got a ribbon hair clip that was released with OP as a gift. Because of full shirring back it’s really comfortable to wear and the sleeve length is good too. Removable dickey helps to when you have to pull the collar over your head. Both front and back ribbons are removable. Braid trimming in the sleeves and the hem is nice finish. Bow clip has this nicely done crest and it compliments OP.

Baby has always been big influence in Lolita world so I wanted get something iconic from them.  Swing Princess Combs have been in production very long time so they are really recognizable. Cream colour was easy to choose to go with my wardrobe.

Next are my First items from Alice and The Pirates: Airmail bag and Lace up OTKS in cream and red.  Air mail bag really looks like the part: fake leather tinted to look like old paper and AatP logo as a wax seal looks authentic.  Inside of the bag is lined rich red fabric and it has small pocket in side. It naturally comes with removable shoulder strap. Sock are simple lace up design, nice quality and soft.

Sometimes doing things requires some inspiration like music. My Japanese studies have been on hiatus for a while so I wanted to get a good start and keep myself motivated, so I got a bunch of Japanese music CD. Most of them are Uta no Prince-sama singles but I also got the sound track of Code Realize: Guardian of rebirth.

Uta no Prince-sama is well known for songs and good openings. Since I am more familiar with anime themes than game versions I got all of the opening and ending singles of the all current three seasons. Maji love 100 %, Maji Love 2000% and Maji Love Revolution are iconic endings that I wanted to listen to death. Third seasons best Cross Unit Idol Song at least my opinion was Masato x Tokiya Original Resonance mixing lovely voices of voice actors Keinichi Suzumura and Mamoru Miyano and fresh sounding electro pop.

Opening on the other hand are all songs by Mamoru Miyano and all singles offered other great pieces to listen. Oprheus (season one), Canon (season two) and Shine (season three) are all interesting openings and some bonustracks like Moonlight, Thank You and Transform were pleasant surprises to add to my playslists.

Last one was the soundtrack of Code Realize: Guardian of rebirth with all back ground music and the opening theme Floatable being my favourite.

Blouses are can be troublesome to find in lolita fashion. If you have really specific style or colour in mind or you a simply on plus size it can be hard to find the right one. I have had difficulties of finding right shade of cream coloured shirts with simpler designs to fit for classic style. One of the problems is that brand and Indie Blouses tend to be too small for me and cream colour is rather rare option in market dominated by sweet style. Many times designs are meant for sweet style and when custom sizing is available cream colour is not offered. Luckily there is an exception like Surface Spell that has lot of simple designs and customs sizing almost every item and they have cream colour option. I decided to order three blouses with custom sizing in cream. Here is a over look of them.

Gothic Begonia High Collar blouse is probably my favorite of the three. A simple high collar and pin tuck design with little lace and ruffles, pearl buttons, neck ribbon, little Crown brooch and lacing on the back make this blouse a staple peace of a classic wardrobe. Even thought I did have it custom made the blouse is a bit loose on the waist and the sleeves. At least back lacing helps with getting this fitted look. Ribbon tie is also great for the different look. I also wanted to mention about custom sizing that blouses did have a red chalk marks left from a making process. Some of them left after a wash, but the ones around button holes did not. I really don’t wear skirts in lolita so having few pinkish button holes under the Jumperskirt doesn’t bother me, but take this in account if you order a custom blouses from them.

Next one is the Gothic Bourbon Blouse that is actually more of medieval themed than classic, but the peach color, removable ribbon part, a cameo pin and adjustable sleeves make this blouse a bit more versatile. This design fits really loosely in the waist so it looks best worn under a Jumperskirt or a skirt. This one also had some chalk stains but luckily the washed out easily.

It’s April already, and I haven’t shown my 2016 J-list Kawai Lucky Pack. I wanted a cute and fun set of surprise items that was exactly what I got. There was some Sanrio –X items, two Sailor Moon items and some non branded ones too.

After a rather busy month and a fact that my laptops ac-adapter suddenly stopped working I have not posted anything. Since I finally got a replacement ac adapter I wanted to do my Desucon Frostbite 2016 haul.

As always I try to find something new to read so I got some new manga titled La Corda d`Oro (and some volumes Pride Story, Black Butler and Happy Marriage?). I was happy that I got some PS Vita games: Tearaway and Persona 4 golden that are one of the best Vita games available. Another interesting buy was a DVD release of Wind Rises by Hayao Miyazaki (a Finnish version that is surprisingly difficult to find). To my pleasant surprise I founds issue of Kera and I also got this Niponica issue about kawai fashion in Japanese (but since it has furigana it will be a good reading practice).

Next are my cute and pastel things. Arpacassos are something that one can never have too many so I got two. I got also this Sylveon strap since it’s cute and pink. I also made some cute finds on the second hand market like those Uta no Prince-sama boxes and some can straps of Amnesia and Hakuoki SSL. And also got some obligatory pocky’s of course.

I was thrilled to find these rubber chains about my favourite characters from facourite manga/anime ever ( Kagome is just too cute and both Inuyasha and Shesshoumaru are grumpy)

From artist alley I got this pretty Shesshoumaru print and a couple Doujinshi magazines that are collaboration with Japanese and Finnish artists.

Here are some shots from Desucon Frostbite 2016. I held a lesson about Otome games with my friend Fishyhare and it was fun experience. I had an actual batge (rather than standart wristband ticket that Finnish conventions commonly use) and I had right to visit  the green room, free meals ect. I felt kind of V.I.P.

Photography by Fishyhare

frist day: Moonlit walk coord with Lockshop wig

Here are my coordinations for Desucon Frostbite 2016 at Lahti. This time both main pieces are in navy and there is many gold details in them.

1. Day Moonlit walk high waist JSK IW Blouse Anna House Gold Lame Lace up OTKS IW 2 Tier Frill Petticoat IW Moon and Stars Organdie Ribbon Hair Clip IW Crown with Logo Pearl Necklace IW Moon and Star clip Chocomint British Emblem Tote IW Shoes Bodyline

2. Day Crown jewels high waist Jumperskirt IW Blouse Anna House Crown jewels OTKS IW 2 Tier Frill Petticoat IW Crown jewels brooch IW Checkered Ribbon Head Bow IW Star clip Chocomint Ribbon Clip H&M British Emblem Tote IW Shoes Bodyline

Hello again! As I promised here is a second post about lolita things that I got in 2015. This was the last loot of the year and it arrived in early December as an early Christmas present.

This time all items were in navy and because I love navy so much most of my wardrobe is in this particular colour. Mostly order consisted accessories that I wanted to go with my existing main pieces or just have for sake of it: A Braid Tucked Head bow, winter beret, Gold Lame Lace up socks and Standing Collar A-line Onepiece

First I wanted a basic solid colour headbow with folded ribbon design that allows easy coordination.  I like this upward type bow type since it is simple yet elegant with vintage button and all. I also got a winter beret that goes well with navy pieces (especially my sailor OP, since I missed another berret release with detachable bow).  At least I can use it during colder seasons and that pompom on the top is cute. Next I got a pair of new OTKS.  The socks have this lovely golden lace up details with roses, stars and crowns.  The gold lame is better done than Crown Jewel socks and I am definitely going to use them in my next coord.