#wardrobereview

all of these pieces are secondhand and were bought from amazing deals on mercari japan. it inspired me to write and show that lolita, while an expensive fashion at times, CAN be affordable in areas where you shouldn’t have to spend much (ie: blouses, stockings / tights, purses, etc.)..! i bought these garments with the idea that i needed to add some pieces to spice up my coordinates to make them a bit less plain or too casual feeling.

first up is this gorgeous angora knit sweater by axes femme sub brand, poetique..! i got this for literally $8 usd out of all the $30 usd listings for the same cardigan. ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ ) it's soft to the touch and although it's aged, the previous owner took very good care of it. its as good as new, to be honest..! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ it isn't exactly my desired black x pink colorway it still has potential to be a great staple piece within my wardrobe! black matches everything anyway (just about), so a bit of yellow or lilac from the embroidery won't drag my coordinates down, honestly.

secondly, is this adorable lodispotto cardigan that is "sakura pink" and is also soft to the touch. while the photo makes it out to be a super pale pink, it definitely has a bit more color in real life. i noticed as well that the cardigan has a similar shape as the poetique one does, and i'm happy about it..! i consider this kind of cardigan style to be very lolita. ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧ it comes with these gorgeous pearl and gem buttons on it, all of which are in pristine condition~! i'm super happy to say i snagged this cardigan for $6 usd. ♡(˃͈ ˂͈ ) while i am not as confident about styling a solid pink piece into my coordinates just yet, i can't wait to practice.

lastly, i have this gorg. unbranded alice in wonderland bag. i bought it for around $18 usd, and it was virtually brand new / unused. the style of it reminds me of one of my dream bags from angelic pretty, and i think that's why i was drawn to buying it! plus a black and white purse can add a splash more color to coordinates to break it up, so it'll definitely go to good use..! ( ദ്ദി ˙ᗜ˙ ) you can't see the alice theme very well and i'm sort of happy about that as i bought the bag mainly for the style of the front rather than the intended use of being for alice in wonderland fans..! (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

thanks so much for reading this far, and for enjoying this post. if you made it this far, don't hesitate to comment some absolute wins of budget items you managed to luck out for in your lolita wardrobe..! or send me a submission.. either or! ( ∩´͈ ᐜ `͈∩)

see ya next week, cuties..! -`♡´-

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i'll be really brief with these items as i really just wanted to share this post..! as i am currently writing this draft has been stuck since january. i am rewriting as it was originally supposed to be a part 1 out of 2 review, considering i hadn't received some of my birthday gifts at the time i last wrote this draft. i've since received everything and can't wait to show everyone what i was lucky enough to receive. i really can't wait to coordinate everything~! ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ )

first is this gorgeous 2009 heart polka dot cardigan from angelic pretty..! -`♡´- it's my first ap cardigan and one of my first staple brand piece. i'm really excited to coordinate this as it'll go super well with my signature style! my wife got this for such a decent price on mercari jp as well..! i was really shocked at how perfectly thin it is too.. it'll be perfect for wearing even in warm weather. :0

second is this 2010 pretty ribbon by angelic pretty, once again..! -`♡´- this bag was in such pristine condition..? especially for it to be ten years old..! it's black and pink too, the gems are really pretty and perfect for all of my future coords. i see myself using this bag the most..! ♡⸜(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)⸝♡ i'm really happy about this addition, especially because of how surprisingly spacious it is.

third is slightly thicker axes femme cardigan that i was all too happy to ask for (it was only ten dollars.. perfect steal!). -`♡´- i don't see myself getting to wear this anytime soon unfortunately as this is too thick for the state in which i live, and the weather is finally starting to get warmer.. i thought this was a lot thinner before my wife got it for me! (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

fourth are these very loved 2008 ballerina shoes style otks by angelic pretty (can you tell the theme of this birthday haul yet?)... (๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑)? these are definitely going to be worn with care as they look like they'll crumble within two seconds of wear. luckily, i am training to be good at repairing my items, so hopefully i can save these when the inevitable first tear may come..! ꉂ (≧ヮ≦) hoping one day to find these in better condition, but for now these are not too worse for wear and they were a gift nonetheless! i'll cherish them all the more - they come with a history and story, and that's truly what i love about secondhand items, especially when they're gifts..! (´▽`)

lastly is this gorgeous bag by loris (a chinese indie brand)! this is actually the only non-secondhand item in this haul! it is incredibly spacious and a lot bigger than expected..! ฅ^>⩊<^ ฅ i already slapped a keychain of one of my oshis on it, and she matches so well. i really can't wait to use this in a coordinate. it's super quality and to say i'm not obsessed is a lie~.

thank you for tuning in..! i'm not sure when i'll be tuning in next on my blog, but i hope you enjoyed the read. see you whenever, cuties~! ♡ stay happy and healthy. ₍^. .^₎⟆

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please do excuse the use of lolibrary photos… i haven’t had a moment to take my own just yet. i found this piece secondhand (naturally!), and while it isn’t as “vintage” as some of the treasures in my slowly-rebuilding wardrobe, it has just passed its tenth birthday (i believe anyhow), first released in 2014. and let me say, the previous owner must have adored it dearly. it arrived in nearly mint condition… i was genuinely touched. ♡ you can always feel the love a garment has received, and this one truly glows with care. the seller was also so sweet and warm to speak with on lace market, it made the whole experience even more special.

as for the brand, meta has always held a sweet little place in my heart. 🩷🖤 i’d say they’re probably my third favorite among the bigger japanese brands, and their quality really does shine through the years. plus, the sizing flexibility was such a lovely surprise… this jsk fit like a dream. truly, it was as though it had been made just for me.

all in all, this piece brought me such joy, and i can’t wait to share a coordinate with it soon.. especially now that i’ve finally gotten my hands on a darling pair of tea parties. i’m envisioning something that leans a little more into the black of the colorway, which feels so elegant and exciting~! i hope to share that soon, once i’ve had a moment to plan it just so. ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜

it felt so nice to write something a bit longer again, especially about a piece that’s brought me such happiness. i’m looking forward to chatting about the smaller additions i’ve gathered during my absence too… little by little, my wardrobe feels like me again.

see ya next time cuties!

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