International Loli Day

International Lolita Day is here again!!

There was only two us in the end - just Isla and myself which was A-OK too! We went to Yo Sushi! for lunch while saving space for some dessert at Treat Boutique.

Me and Isla in Treat Boutique. I like how we both turned up in shades of blue xD

After that we had a nosy in Lidl and I returned with strawberries and chocolate glazed ring donuts. Mmmm!!

And finally, an outfit rundown.

Beret - eBay [bow is from Meta]

Cardigan - Bodyline

JSK - Metamorphose

OTKs - Primark

Shoes - Primark [decorations are handmade]

This must be my comfiest co-ord to date <3

After Midnight

On 17th April I launched a Facebook page for my little business. Please follow the link to see the things I've made and works in progress. 

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Where did this come from?

Since wearing Lolita fashion I've found myself making hair accessories to go finish off my outfits. First it was just little bow clips and then it moved onto headbands.

  

At the same time as developing my own collection utilizing things learnt from interning in the bridal industry, I enjoy taking commissions since I never know what the next thing will be and I love a challenge! At the moment my work is very Lolita orientated but I look forward to expanding and creating things to cater to anyone who wants a special handmade piece. Having worked in bridal, I would like to create some pieces that are a bit daintier for brides, bridesmaid and even flower girls.

What kinds of things do we make now?

Here are a few commissions. The possibilities are endless and and I will be happy to make you something as long as I have sufficient time and I can get the materials needed!

 

How much do you charge?

That varies depending on what it is you'd like. Flower or bow clips start from £3 - £5 each depending on size and if I already have them in stock. Bow headbands start from £10 and floral headbands start from £20 depending on the design and the types of flowers and embellishments used. 

Lastly, Why 'After Midnight'?

Because that is why I feel most lively and creative! Most nights you'll find me working away with an old anime on in the background for 'company' or doodling up design ideas! I also like to watch things late at night while I make petals since that can take a while even though I don't need to be too focused. Game of Thrones and sewing goes surprisingly well!

Loving Him is Red

Well, that's not the ONLY thing that's red.

Red is also the colour of Chinese New Year and Taylor Swift's favourite lippie it seems! I'm going through such an odd Taylor Swift phase, her album is my background music when I'm digitally painting.

For the past couple of years I've been trying to draw a thing for Valentine's Day which I have affectionately renamed 'Senpai notice me Day' because why not try extra hard to get that special someone to notice you on Valentine's Day? He can only be so oblivious right?

Sadly this little gem didn't come as a card. 

David and I decided to spend Valentine's weekend in Huddersfield with my sister. Sick of dragging a suitcase, I traveled in true brand whore style with my Alice and the Pirates bag xD

Valentine's Day itself was spent with my sister which was totally not romantic and we decided to go out to Tokyo's with her and good lord, it was AWFUL! Well and truly awful! 

However, we made up for it the next day with a lovely Italian meal in the restaurant we went to last year and a film. Kingsmen: Secret Service is a fantastic film!

What do you think or when you think of the colour red?

I bought things!

Well, I bought the things a while ago but now they're all here!!!

Firstly, my Bodyline shoes arrived. I was a little concerned at first because the last time I bought something from Bodyline they sent me confirmation and then a tracking number but nothing this time :/ No matter though, they arrived safe and sound. I'm so happy with these babies. Thank you Bodyline ^^

Second buy is a cute Meta JSK. I had a point a few months ago where I wanted some simpler pieces and wanted  to wear Lolita casually more often. I don't feel I get enough wear out of my frills.

I have no idea what this dress is called but it's so cute ^^

I also really like that all the bows are detachable as is the lace panel on the bodice.

And I finally got Blooming Garden :D 

I'm loved this print for ages and recently missed out on the white JSK but it was a blessing in disguise because I actually love this colourway more - it's so vivid and colourful!

Beautiful print is beautiful!

Oh, I also got a bundle of cloud print fabric, not too sure what that will become yet though. 

Over all I'm really pleased with everything I've bought over the last few months, I'm sure there will be more things to come ;)

I'm sensing a taobao haul either just before or after Christmas!

Meta Monday!

I can't say I've been getting up to very much recently but I did decide I want to be more frilly! It's a shame to have all this loli and not really wear it so since the Tea Party Club's anniversary event Revelry is coming up,I thought I'd join in with 'Meta Mondays'! So usually something Meta related is posted for discussion, to get my fill of frills I decided to wear Meta every Monday leading up to the event.

Today I had to pop into town for a few bits and bobs so I put together a casual co-ord. Why? Because Meta. I actually really liked this casual look and how wearable it is so it would be nice to have some more casual pieces for daily wear. However...annoyingly enough I prefer to wear JSKs but I feel skirts are more versatile and look more casual. #loliproblems

Beret - eBay

Bows - Meta (from another JSK)

Top - Primark

Cardigan - M&S

Skirt - Meta

Bag - Taobao (Loris)

Socks - Primark

Shoes - eBay

For those who are interested, I only bought non-stick pans xD

Qute-con!

Hello again Q-con and hello again all you fuzzy alpacas! (20th - 22nd June)

The guy selling the Alpacas recognises me no matter what wig and style I'm wearing since that fateful day I walked off with three big Alpacas ^^'

Pre-con selfie (Saturday)

This year I wanted things to make my flat pretty and cute so here's my bundle!

Look at all the cute things!!! >w<

I didn't get an outfit shot but I DO have a lovely chibi portrait by Eternal-S. See her beautiful work here > http://eternal-s.deviantart.com/

Co-ord:

JSK - DOL Happy Garden

Cutsew - Taobao

OTKs - Primark

Shoes - Ebay

Bunny Hairband - Fox Cherry

Thanks for having me again Q-Con!

Hello!

Hello hello!

It's been dead here for a while (I'm sorry!) so a quite catch up on what's been going on until now is in order!

I went to my last Leeds meet on 24th which was hosted by Jo - Monochrome for May!

The theme was obviously monochrome and ironically we went to see one of the most colourful films - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Thanks for the last two years Leeds! I'll miss you lots but I'll be back!!!

 

I went for an old-school look for the first time!

JSK - Angelic Pretty

Cutsew - Taobao

Bag - Metamorphose

Headdress - Handmade

OTKs - Primark

Shoes - Primark

On 2nd June I moved into my flat in Belfast! BUT...it was grim. Not only were things broken, the place was also dirty an a frightening shadow of the place I have viewed and eagerly put a deposit in for...

Geek Meet - Keeping it in the family

Aiya!!! Enchanted left me with VERY little time to work on my Geek Meet outfit. Ages ago I decided on a Lord of the Rings Elven theme and after Enchanted, I only have the accessories....

I botched up the bodice so in the end I decided to make a skirt. I FINALLY got my 'Ultimate Ruffler' and good god, you don't call it the ultimate ruffler for no reason - it's a BEAST!

At least 5 needles were lost to this monster...

My skirt the night before O___O

I finally finished just after noon on the day of the meet - thank god the meet was in the afternoon ^^'

Geek Meet inspiration:
I couldn't really decide which Elf I wanted to be. Arwen's necklace I felt was the most iconic and recognisable accessory so I knew I definitely wanted to have that in the co-ord. However, I wanted to create an ethereal feel with floaty whites and creams so in the end I decided to 'keep it in the family' and incorporate aspects of Arwen, Elrond and Galadriel.
The idea is was 'if Galadriel wore Lolita, what could it look like?'. It had to be floaty and have lots of soft ruffles! The lilac accents are inspired by Arwen  and the hairstyle is like Elrond's. Sadly I didn't take a proper photo of the back of my hair :<

The oddest thing was having my forehead out (I actually have a three-head) but I searched and searched but Elves just don't have fringes!

The meet itself was very nice and chilled starting with photos which were VERY chilly , food at Trinity Kitchen and then card games and alcoholic beverages at FAB! 

Rivendell Elves - Keeping it in the Family Co-ord

Hairpieces: New Look and eBay

Necklace: eBay

Top: Primark
Shawl: Handmade

Skirt: Handmade
Shoes: eBay

I hope I succeeded!

Enchanted

Saturday 5th April crept up FAR too quickly, I finished my headpiece the night before I left ^^' Myfanwy and I stayed over at Sophie's in Cambridge, it was fun having a wifing weekend! Sophie's mum even taughht us how to make dumplings, Sophie was on expert mode (of course!) and Myfanwy's looked lie Cornish Pasties haha xD 

Mine were somewhere in between.

Obligatory train selfie

 

We stopped by at Kensington Palace to take some pretty photos and then went on to get some lunch in Wasabi where things didn't turn out so pretty...

Wasabi was pretty busy so the only seats we could get were by the window and the people outside insisted on taking photos of us while we were eating even when we shook our heads and signaled 'no'. RUDE! If we were London attractions we would be charging!
When it comes to photos in Lolita, if you ask me, I am more than happy to let you take a photograph but one very, very rude and unpleasant man told us we have no choice because we're in public.

Leeds at Enchanted!
I love my comm <3

With Hitomi (Grimoire) and Minori

Now, I would never usually order a salad but I am SO glad that I got this, this salmon salad was amazing! Thank you Suki!

FINALLY able to have my Platform 9 3/4 photo! :D

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And to end the night...

So sexy wig cap photo! Goodnight Cambridge!

*** Enchanted Co-ord ***

Headpiece: Handmade

Blouse: Primark
JSK: Metamorphose
Wrist cuffs: Chess Story

Bag: Taobao
Socks: Primark
Shoes: eBay

Shooting or Selfies?

Yeah ok, I jumped on the selfie bandwagon too.

Natalie and I took a bundle on Sophie's phone while having a photoshoot day. Here's a couple

 

Here are a small selection of the lovely photos taken of Natalie, Myfanwy, Charlotte, Sophie and myself.

 

A very chilled and fun day - I've missed taking/ editing photos. SLR, I feel like my mojo is back!

Thoughts on the Start of 2014

If there is anything I'd like to say about this year is that it sure is moving quickly!

First things first, Caitlin came back to see us! We went 'Owl Spotting' and it sadly rained lots that day but on our adventures, we did find a Princess!

I also tried to make a post for the EGL wardrobe thread which didn't happen...I missed the deadline. Better luck next year ^^'

In February I learnt that the 2nd is 'National Twin Tails Day' in Japan. I love how that's a thing!

This month also saw the birth of the 'Best Girl Dream Factory' and the birth of Best Girl Pageant 2014 at LAC. This will be the legacy I leave behind for Huddersfield's Anime & Asian Film Society ;)

I spent that weekend at my cousin's in London and investigated some food markets.

Here's my roundup of the weekend.

Other perks of February include going ice-skating (and being really, really bad at it) and getting a placement with a bridal designer!