This isn't going to be an article about feeling good about yourself.
I've read plenty of magnificent articles on the subject by many magnificent lolita bloggers, but that is not what I am writing about today. Today, I'm writing about how the personal ideals for a lolita differ so greatly from your "average" girl. At camp recently, I have come in close experience with how normal girls want to be. I had a ton of time to talk about these kind of things with my friends there, and two very interesting ideals showed themselves clearly to me.
The first ideal that a normal girl has that a lolita does not is striving to have a perfect tan. I heard endless chatter about how much the girls had tanned, what their tan lines were like, and how they wanted to improve their tans. As a redhead, I find tanning rather useless normally, but I also do as a lolita. Myself, like many other lifestylers, try to dress more modestly, even outside of lolita. (By modestly, I generally mean wearing longer shorts and tops without a low cut) I find that when I dress in some sort of casual lolita every day, it doesn't matter if I have a great bathing suit tan, because I'm all covered! Even disregarding the dispute on whether or not lolitas need to be pale, I find that tanning is the least priority for a lolita, opposed to the highest priority for a normal girl.
-Part II tomorrow-
Thank you for reading <3
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Daily Post Forty-Eight: Poupeegirl on Facebook!
I've been really into the poupee girl website, and I was super excited to see it on facebook~
So, I'm just going to leave you with a link and I need to get to sleep, I'm sorry.
http://apps.facebook.com/poupee-boutique/
Thank you for reading <3
So, I'm just going to leave you with a link and I need to get to sleep, I'm sorry.
http://apps.facebook.com/poupee-boutique/
Thank you for reading <3
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Daily Post Forty-Seven: Meringue and Scott Pilgrim!
I invited a few friends over for a mini loli meetup.
We made lilac meringue and then went to see Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (it was incredbily awesome and I suggest going to see it right away)!
All I have are pictures of making meringue, so here are a few!
Mixing, and mixing...
The finished prouduct! They don't look too purple on the outside,
But inside they were a really pretty lavender!
They were super delish and the movie was really epic, so it's needless to say that I had a great time today!
Thank you for reading <3
We made lilac meringue and then went to see Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (it was incredbily awesome and I suggest going to see it right away)!
All I have are pictures of making meringue, so here are a few!
They were super delish and the movie was really epic, so it's needless to say that I had a great time today!
Thank you for reading <3
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Daily Post Forty- Six: Princess Meme!
I'm really tired, so I'm just going to fill out a meme today~
(the ones that are underlined are the ones that apply to me)
Cinderella
One of your parents is dead.
You are expected to do a lot of chores.
You love to dress up.You love animals.
You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming.
Your mom is really strict.
You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you.
You’re afraid to speak your mind sometimes.
You have left your shoes at a friend’s house before.
You have blonde hair.
Total: 3
Belle
You’ve kissed someone your friends didn’t like.
You’ve been lost in the forest.
You love to read.
You are not shy at all, and not afraid to speak your mind.
One of your family members is a bit weird.
You have done volunteer work.
You have a wild imagination.
You love to take care of people in need.
You’ve had guys like you only because they think you’re pretty.
You’ve rejected at least one person when they’ve asked you out.
Total: 4
Jasmine
Your dad is very rich/important.
You are very clever. (at least I like to think I am)
You’ve been with someone way different from you.
You’re unique and different from everyone else.
You’d never marry someone just because they were rich.
You have set a lot of goals for yourself.
You don’t have a lot of friends.
You’re independent.
You are wealthy.
Your parents try to control your life.
Total: 3
Ariel
Your parents expect a lot from you.
You really try to follow the rules, but it’s hard for you.
You’re a bit of a trouble maker.
You’re the youngest in your family or in the last two.
You have a lot of sisters (three or more).
You collect something.
You have/had long hair.
You have/had a pet fish.
You’re extremely curious.
You believe everything people tell you/you’re a bit gullible.
Total: 3
Snow White
You know that you’re beautiful.
Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you.
You’ve almost been killed.
You have at least seven good friends.
You’ve had food poisoning.
You have/had short hair.
You get along with almost everyone.
All of your friends are different.
You love to have a good time.
You’re happier when you’re out of the house than in.
Total: 4
Mulan
You can be a tomboy sometimes.
People wished you could be a bit more girly.
You’ve pretended to be someone you’re not.
You have/had considered running away from home.
Your parents try to plan your life out.
A lot of your friends are boys.
You sometimes find yourself in bad situations.
You love your family so much that you’d do anything to protect them.
Total: 2
Aurora
You live/have lived with someone other than your parents.
You almost died at a very young age.
You are gentle, loving and/or thoughtful.(thoughtful)
You have a decent singing voice.
You like to sleep in late on the weekends.
You spend most of your time outside, or try to do so.
You’re adopted.
You’re very romantic.
Pink is one of your favorite colors.
Total: 4
Pocahontas
You love to walk around and explore big cities.
You are more spiritual than religious.
You’ve been in an interracial relationship.
One of your family members is dead.
Your parents are very protective of you.
Someone youknow knew has been in a war.
You love nature.
You have/had black hair.
You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful.
You’re very adventurous.
Total: 3
Result: I'm either Belle, Snow White, or Aurora~ I have no idea which one I think I would personally be.
Thank you for reading <3
(the ones that are underlined are the ones that apply to me)
Cinderella
One of your parents is dead.
You are expected to do a lot of chores.
You love to dress up.You love animals.
You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming.
Your mom is really strict.
You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you.
You’re afraid to speak your mind sometimes.
You have left your shoes at a friend’s house before.
You have blonde hair.
Total: 3
Belle
You’ve kissed someone your friends didn’t like.
You’ve been lost in the forest.
You love to read.
You are not shy at all, and not afraid to speak your mind.
One of your family members is a bit weird.
You have done volunteer work.
You have a wild imagination.
You love to take care of people in need.
You’ve had guys like you only because they think you’re pretty.
You’ve rejected at least one person when they’ve asked you out.
Total: 4
Jasmine
Your dad is very rich/important.
You are very clever. (at least I like to think I am)
You’ve been with someone way different from you.
You’re unique and different from everyone else.
You’d never marry someone just because they were rich.
You have set a lot of goals for yourself.
You don’t have a lot of friends.
You’re independent.
You are wealthy.
Your parents try to control your life.
Total: 3
Ariel
Your parents expect a lot from you.
You really try to follow the rules, but it’s hard for you.
You’re a bit of a trouble maker.
You’re the youngest in your family or in the last two.
You have a lot of sisters (three or more).
You collect something.
You have/had long hair.
You have/had a pet fish.
You’re extremely curious.
You believe everything people tell you/you’re a bit gullible.
Total: 3
Snow White
You know that you’re beautiful.
Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you.
You’ve almost been killed.
You have at least seven good friends.
You’ve had food poisoning.
You have/had short hair.
You get along with almost everyone.
All of your friends are different.
You love to have a good time.
You’re happier when you’re out of the house than in.
Total: 4
Mulan
You can be a tomboy sometimes.
People wished you could be a bit more girly.
You’ve pretended to be someone you’re not.
You have/had considered running away from home.
Your parents try to plan your life out.
A lot of your friends are boys.
You sometimes find yourself in bad situations.
You love your family so much that you’d do anything to protect them.
Total: 2
Aurora
You live/have lived with someone other than your parents.
You almost died at a very young age.
You are gentle, loving and/or thoughtful.(thoughtful)
You have a decent singing voice.
You like to sleep in late on the weekends.
You spend most of your time outside, or try to do so.
You’re adopted.
You’re very romantic.
Pink is one of your favorite colors.
Total: 4
Pocahontas
You love to walk around and explore big cities.
You are more spiritual than religious.
You’ve been in an interracial relationship.
One of your family members is dead.
Your parents are very protective of you.
Someone you
You love nature.
You have/had black hair.
You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful.
You’re very adventurous.
Total: 3
Result: I'm either Belle, Snow White, or Aurora~ I have no idea which one I think I would personally be.
Thank you for reading <3
Monday, August 16, 2010
Daily Post Fourty- Five: Deco Things!
Along with making macarons the other day, we deco'd some things.
Katie has an amazing collection of rhinestones and charms and other things, so I was in sort of deco heaven :3 I just went crazy and put everything on everything!
My fan I got in Paris~
The tin I use to store kandi and silly bandz~
A freebie compact mirror that I got from a hair salon, which the goal was to make it look like the Barbie jewelry that I had as a child (I wish I hadn't thrown that stuff out...)
My mirrored aviator sunglasses that I love, and now I love them even more~
My wig hairbrush~
And lastly the mirror that I use to look at the back of my hair XD I made it in a circle to cover up the sticker glue that was stuck there >_<
Well, thanks for reading <3
Katie has an amazing collection of rhinestones and charms and other things, so I was in sort of deco heaven :3 I just went crazy and put everything on everything!
Well, thanks for reading <3
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Daily Post Forty- Four: Skirt Finished!
I made a few improvements to the skirt I posted yesterday~
I'm tired again, so I'm just going to post some pictures and go.
The whole skirt: I added a heard applique and a pocket in the seam.
And a closeup of the applique and the ribbon I added to the bottom~
Thank you for reading <3
I'm tired again, so I'm just going to post some pictures and go.
Thank you for reading <3
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Daily Post Forty- Three: Back From Camp!
I got back from camp yesterday!
I forgot how much I missed lolita over my time at camp. I try to stick to plain t-shirts and shorts at camp, which always feels weird to me at the beginning of the term at camp, but towards the end I start to get used to my "camp uniform". Time has really shown that I really do love loli a lot, and I'm just as in love with it as I was when I first discovered it. Wow, now I just sound like an annoying girlfriend.
Anyway, I decided to get right back up on the horse and get to some sewing today, using the fabric that my mom got for me in Philly while I was gone (10 yards of blue gingham o_0) So here is a picture of the skirt I made!
It's kind of plain, but I'm planning on adding to it soon~
Well, I'm really tired, so I'm going to end here.
Thank you for reading <3
I forgot how much I missed lolita over my time at camp. I try to stick to plain t-shirts and shorts at camp, which always feels weird to me at the beginning of the term at camp, but towards the end I start to get used to my "camp uniform". Time has really shown that I really do love loli a lot, and I'm just as in love with it as I was when I first discovered it. Wow, now I just sound like an annoying girlfriend.
Anyway, I decided to get right back up on the horse and get to some sewing today, using the fabric that my mom got for me in Philly while I was gone (10 yards of blue gingham o_0) So here is a picture of the skirt I made!
Well, I'm really tired, so I'm going to end here.
Thank you for reading <3
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