2018 Lolita Wardrobe Post

Happy January! Happy Wardrobe Post Season! 

This past year I feel like I finally achieved my the wardrobe to make my dream style come true! 2017 was a great year for collecting dresses and meeting a lot of goals that I had set for myself. I'm currently working on putting together my 2018 resolutions to set new goals for myself, but in the meantime here is my wardrobe post for the start of the new year.

My style is mainly very colorful sweet, with the occasional venture into something new. I like bright colors and pastels, mixing patterns, retro themes, and animal prints. 

Secret Santa Meetup and Valentine's Day Coords

Recent outfits!

Top Outfits of 2016

2016 was a great year for me in terms of fashion! I was able to find so many dresses that I had been after since I first got into the fashion. I found my ultimate dream dress, a few wishlist dresses, expanded my wardrobe a lot, finally worked up the courage to shop on Taobao, and experimented with other styles for the first time. I was able to accomplish so many of my goals that I had set! Here are some of my favorite coords from the year in no particular order. You can click on the photos to view them larger.

Star Mille Feuille - Baby the Stars Shine Bright

Milky Planet - Angelic Pretty

Sweetie Chandelier - Angelic Pretty

Starry Night Boat - Angel Cat on Taobao

Sweetie Chandelier - Angelic Pretty

Original Tartan Check - Alice and the Pirates

Candy Sprinkle - Angelic Pretty

Royal Cards - Angelic Pretty

Fancy Paper Dolls - Angelic Pretty

Love Jewelry - Bodyline

Drained Cherry - Angelic Pretty

You can see my favorite outfits from 2015 here.

Thank you for reading!

LBC: Create a Coordinate Under $100

These price based coordinate challenges are some of my favorite challenges because I get to be reminded of some of my best deals that I've found in the fashion! I created two coords this time, and tried my best not to any repeat pieces to add some diversity in style.

Bodyline Review: L391 Squirrel Party, L416, and Shoes S507

I placed another Bodyline order last month as I was desperately in need of some blue shoes! And of course I picked up a few other things too. Read more under the cut for details, flatlays, and a worn coordinate!

Spring Coord with Bodyline's L328

An outfit for spring weather with Bodyline's L328.

Fairy Tale Princess Inspired Valentine's Day Coord

Here is my coordinate for Valentine's Day this year!

2016 Lolita Wardrobe Post

Welcome to my first ever wardrobe post!  I had a lot of fun putting this together, so I hope you all enjoy it! Under the cut because it's so image heavy. Click on any of the photos to enlarge them.

Top Outfits of 2015

In 2015 I experimented with my style a lot! Adding new colors, playing with non-printed pieces for the first time, and wearing new styles, I had so many opportunities to create new looks. I even managed to track down another dream dress, Milky Planet, the dress that inspired me to start wearing lolita fashion. Here are my favorite outfits from 2015 in no particular order (click on any of the images to enlarge them).

See my wardrobe post here. Thank you for reading!

Bodyline Review: L410 and Shoes 291

This review is for Bodyline's cutsew L410 in red, and Shoes 291 in dark red. I bought these for a new sailor coordinate that I'm working on, and I think that they're perfect for what I need. I'll be posting more about that coordinate as soon as I finish it.

Cutsew L410:

First up is the cutsew. It's under Bodyline's blouse section on their website, but it's definitely a cutsew.  The quality isn't the best, but I wasn't expecting too much because it doesn't look that great in the stock photos. The lace is shiny and doesn't photograph too well; however, it does look a little better in person. The shirring and lacing in the back is a nice touch that allows a much wider variety in fit. Blouses are often too wide on me, but with this I can make the cutsew narrow enough. I like the rose lace that is used as a border. The main thing that I'm impressed with is the comfort. The material is very soft and this is easily a piece that I could wear all day long. I also like that there is elastic in the sleeves, so they fit perfectly around my arms.

The photos above show how shiny the lace looks. It doesn't actually bother me too much because even though it's shiny, it's actually quite soft and doesn't feel scratchy at all. Most of the lace on Bodyline blouses are so scratchy that I can't wear them for long periods of time. Overall, I'm happy with this piece because I feel that the comfort makes up for the lack in quality. 

Shoes 291:

When I first took the shoe box out of the plastic shipping envelope, I was immediately worried because the corner of the box was completely smashed in. Thankfully, the shoes were still in perfect shape. This is probably just a damage that occurred while the package was in transit to my house.

I'm happy with the shoes! I picked these ones because they were the only red shoes still in stock in my size. I'm glad I liked the style too. The color is a bit darker than how they look in the stock photos, but I think it's a really nice shade of red.

These shoes fit me the best out of all my Bodyline shoes. I've found that most of their shoes run a little wide for my feet, but these are a more close fit. I can keep the two cross straps buckled and slide my feet in by only unbuckling the ankle strap, which makes putting on these shoes very quick. The ankle strap is a little big on me, but it's not too noticeable. 

I like the white scalloping details on the shoes, I think it's a cute touch. The padding on the inside of the shoes feels like Bodyline's usual padding. Another thing to note is that the ankle straps are removable. I prefer to keep them on because when I remove them my feet don't really stay in the shoe. That's most likely just due to me having narrow feet.

Here is what they look like on. The filter on the photo makes them look a lot brighter than they really are. 

I hope this answered any questions that you may have about either of these items. If there's anything else you want to know, just ask me down in the comments! Thank you for reading!

Check out my other Bodyline review here:

Bodyline L581, L376, L328, L346, and Shoes 251

Bodyline Review L391, L416, and Shoes S507

Bodyline Haul and Review: L581, L376, L328, L346, and shoes 251

I've been in need of some new wardrobe essentials like blouses and shoes, so I placed a Bodyline order to try to fill the gaps in my wardrobe. My purchase included blouse l581, blouse l376, shoes 251, dress l328, and skirt l346. I've been waiting until I had a chance to wear everything a few times before writing this so I could give an accurate review. You can find pictures of some of the coordinates here!

Here is everything I ordered all together!

Blouse L581 in Beige

I had been looking for an ornate cream colored blouse to wear with my Victorian Tassel skirt for quite some time (here is the finished coordinate). I checked  a lot of different brands but everything seemed to be either sold out or way above my price range. Then Bodyline finally released this blouse, and in the perfect colorway that I had been searching for too! It seems a little pricy for a Bodyline blouse, and they even raised the price after releasing it, but I do feel that the quality is worth the price. This is probably the nicest Bodyline piece that I own now. The fabric is light and soft. It is opaque, but I still feel the need to wear a camisole underneath because it's thin. The elastic is comfy and does not bother my skin. The lace may not be the best quality, but unlike most of Bodyline's lace, it isn't scratchy. The cameo pin at the neckline is removable, so it can be worn with other pieces too. The princess sleeves are not overwhelmingly big, which I was a little worried about. I think they're the perfect size. Overall, I'm very happy that I decided to purchase this blouse. Bodyline has really improved their quality with this one.

I'll be using the cameo pin in other coords for sure!

Blouse L376 in Pink x Off-White

I bought this blouse because I wanted a pink, long sleeved blouse that I could easily coord with most of my wardrobe in cooler weather. The blouse seems to run a bit more narrow than the measurements that are listed on Bodyline's website, so that is something to watch out for. I was expecting it to be a little big on me, but it fits me better than I thought it would. There are two pearl buttons at the top and a zipper along one of the sides. The fabric is thin so it wrinkles easily. The sleeves have lace trim and ribbons on them. It's a pretty standard blouse, but it's worth the cheap price.

The details at the neckline are adorable!

Shoes 251 in Dark Pink

Do not buy these shoes if you have narrow feet like I do. They run very wide. I have space between my feet and the straps because the straps are so long. Even with the straps on the tightest size setting, there is still a gap. Excluding my issue with the width, the shoes are well made. The synthetic leather looks and feels soft. The straps have snaps underneath the buckles, so they can be put on and taken off quickly. The shoes have the most padding out of all my Bodyline shoes. These can easily be worn all day because they're flat too. I just wish they fit me better.

Skirt L346, Love Jewelry in Red

This skirt is something extra that I picked up in my order due to the price markdown. It came to $15 after currency conversions! I thought it would be nice for casual wear to school, and be a cheap way to introduce a new color into my wardrobe. Red wasn't my first color choice, but it was the only one that was left in stock. I didn't like the bow that was on the front of the skirt, but thankfully it's removable. The waist ties are also removable. The print is crisp, and I really like the lace border and chiffon trim at the bottom. The waist is elastic and there is a side zipper. What I like the most about this skirt is that it holds the shape of my petticoat(s) really well. It always looks cupcakey! Here's a post with me wearing the skirt if you would like to see what it looks like poofed out. I was only wearing one petticoat in the pictures.

Dress L328 in Pink

This is my first ever OP in lolita! Usually I prefer JSKs because I like to layer my clothes, but it seemed like a good idea to have at least one OP in my wardrobe for quick coordinates. I picked this one because I liked how light and soft the chiffon looked. The material is light and soft in person, but it's also thin so it wrinkles easily. The lace at the bottom has cute polka dots on it, and the lace at the top has flowers on it. My favorite thing about this dress is that it easily holds multiple petticoats. I can wear all three of mine, including an Angelic Pretty petticoat, and I still have room for more! There are so many layers of fabric that the dress is a bit heavier than most. The bow at the waist on the front is removable. My biggest problem with this piece is that the waist ties are not removable.

If you haven't ordered from Bodyline before, I recommend them overall. They have some good prices especially for basic and essential pieces. They're also great for someone who is just starting out in lolita. However, I would try to find specific reviews of what you want to buy because not all of their items are the best quality. 

If you have any questions that I may not have answered here feel free to leave a comment below and I'll reply as quickly as I can. Thank you for reading all the way to the end!

Check out my other Bodyline review here:

Bodyline L410 and Shoes 291

Bodyline L391, L416, and Shoes S507