I am new to lolita fashion, so I am somehow acquiring pieces at an alarming rate. Part of my budget strategy is to focus all my spare funds towards one hobby at a time. But I also feel the need to "catch up" on all the years I missed NOT wearing lolita fashion. That sounds silly but blame hyperfixation! Either way, I purchased quite a few items this past month. Here's an overview of what I ordered in March, with links to each cause hot girls do not gatekeep.
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1. Aurora & Ariel petticoat: My very first purchase re-entering into lolita was a 45 cm petticoat. I foolishly assumed that length would be correct for all my future dresses. However I wear gothic and kuro; majority of my dresses are below my knees (55 cm+) so I got this one to cover all my bases moving forward. I got this in black.
2. Candy Sweet bloomers: I learned the hard way that rogue breezes will always try to flip your skirt in public. That bastard... Please take caution and wear some bloomers.
3. Xilia blouse: I have two blouses currently, both black. One is a long-sleeve, and the other is a 3/4th sleeve. So I will need something appropriate for spring, both in sleeve length and color.
4. Triple*Fortune Doll Bonnet: I went a tad wild with the hair accessories and neglected hats. TF bonnets have an immaculate reputation for being high quality and extravagant. I actually saw one on LaceMarket not too long ago, but I held off. It was purchased by someone else the next day. However timing was auspicious, as I saw this bonnet go for sale on Lolita Collective soon after. Suffice to say, I didn't think to hesitate again ㅜ0ㅜ
5. Twinkle Bat Designs Glasses Chain: I wear glasses everyday (irrational fear of touching my eyeballs). I thought it would be fun and very "Victorian" to wear glasses chains! I got the red hearts one, but they are sold out as of the writing of this article.
6. Marble Short Front Long Back V-Shaped Skirt: I don't own any skirts yet. I focused on obtaining dresses but now I have three; that seems like a good capsule amount. I do eventually plan on wearing lolita most days so having skirts will be necessary. I really like the design of this one, but I mainly picked it because it will actually fit my 96 cm waist.
7. Marble Lace Short Socks with Marble Satin Roses: Similar thinking to the skirt and blouse, I will eventually need some ankle socks for the upcoming spring season. I got these in black and in white.
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Atelier-Pierrot Lace Elegance Ruffle Collar: I will be honest, this one was 100% an impulse purchase! I really love religious motifs and I am desperate to make a nun coord. There are plenty dresses out there that can meet that goal for me, but almost none of them will fit me. I saw AtePie's Facebook page advertise this item and figured with a black JSK, I could make something "nun-y" out of it. We shall see! I was lucky enough to buy the last one in white before it all sold out. But I'll provide the link anyway in case it restocks.
9. Moi-même-Moitié Cross Arch Lace Ribbon OTKs: Last month I purchased the Bodyline Charlotta JSK in black/white and Metamorphose Wood Ribbon Shoes. So I felt that I could mimic the look of genuine rocking-horse shoes with these socks. I got these in "white x white lace x black ribbon".
10. Antique BeasT White Cat Headdress: Antique BeasT's shop opened recently. I already own this infamous headdress in black so I just decided to get it in white as well. That seems to be what a lot of gothic lolitas do.
11. Antique BeasT Campanula Bolero: I am considered plus-size in this fashion, so I thought it was impossible for me to ever wear one of Yuuki's clothing designs. However my comm corrected me; apparently so long as you provide your accurate nude size (your measurements while nude) and accept the additional fees, she can custom make any of her pieces for you! I almost cried ㅠ_ㅠ I have been having trouble finding ruffly boleros that fit my bust and shoulders. Finally my search comes to an end!
12. Antique BeasT Horned Lizard Barretta: I own too many headdresses and not enough hats. But it seems I also do not own enough little hair clips/easy things to just pop on my head before I head out without making too much fuss. I was stuck between this and the headdress version of this. Maybe next shop opening I will get that one too. But for now, I just got this. I love how it looks like a bat ཐི ₍ᐢ. .ᐢ₎ ཋྀ
13. The Black Ribbon Soft Raschel Lace OTKs: I love TBR. They are a great place to stock up on JSKs, skirts, and legwear. That is, when those items are in stock. Unfortunately TBR does not stock as often as I would like, so I keep those Facebook notifications on for when new items drop. I saw these pop up one morning. I love the old school look to them so I had to have them.
14. Raspberry Mazohyst Cathedral Carmilla A5 Print: I am not going to lie to you, I just bought this to fill the cart. You may throw your tomatoes. HOWEVER, I love the idea of starting a lolita art collection and decorating my room with them. So this will get use, mark my words. I genuinely love this brand (I already own one of their famous chokers) and this matches my room's vibes.
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Moi-même-Moitié Hemera Sailor Cardigan: I am in desperate need of more cardigans and boleros, especially since spring is approaching here in Arizona. Unfortunately there does not seem to be many knits made for plus-size lolitas. Moitié is even worse for this (though they have improved in recent years). This cardigan somehow does fit my measurements so I had to get it. I got it in black.
16. Sheglit Sacred Tiny Rosary: It may sound silly but I really prefer my jewelry in sets. It just makes in my mind to pair pieces together when they already match. I wanted a pair of cross earrings and a necklace, but could not find anything to my taste. I do not need another cross rosary but this was the only set I could find that had matching earrings so I just ended up getting everything in the set LOL
17. Sheglit Sacred Cross Ring: My favorite accessory is rings!! I love the look of several chunky statement rings on one hand. I only own two large chunky rings at the moment, so I got this in black to add to that collection.
18. Sheglit Sacred Tiny Earrings: This is really what I wanted from this set. The cross is super simple, but I love that these have Madonna images as well; it makes them a bit more interesting. Got them in black to match the rest of the set.
19. Sheglit Sacred Bracelet: I did not used to be a "bracelet person". At the Renaissance Festival this year I found a deal on pearl bracelets so I bought a little stack of 'em. Now I am kind of obsessed. I love all the little elements of this charm bracelet. I cannot wait to wear it.
20. Thrifted cross necklace: My friend found this at a garage sale and asked me if it would "go with my lolita". It is honestly one of my new favorite pieces; I prefer silver over gold and I love religious motifs so it is perfect for my style!! So that would be my biggest tip to you all: tell your non-lita friends what you are in search of; you will be surprised what lollible items they can scrounge up!
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21. Moi-même-Moitié Bat Ring: I have had my eye on this item for a bit. I love gaudy chunky rings!! Ideally I want a ring on each finger, but I simply do not own that many. So it was no question that I would get this. I got the antique silver one.
22. Atelier-Pierrot Ladder Lace Choker: I wanted more chokers to feel vampiric. Luckily the bordeaux version of this was still in stock so I got it!
23. Morun x Muuna Stoik Corsage Headdress: I saw this feathery headdress with a veil on Closet Child and just impulse bought it. However I really like the vintage feel to it. I think it would look very elegant on an ero coord. Unfortunately the Closet Child listing is now gone so I couldn't locate a photo of it (it is also not on Lolibrary). So you will just have to use your imagination until it arrives!
24. Moi-même-Moitié Flocky Cross Lace-Up JSK: I am taking a bit of a gamble on this one. Per the measurements, this will not fit me. But given there is back shirring, I wanted to risk purchasing it anyway. Call me delulu but I just really love this print. Worst case, I can sell it if it really does not work out. But fingers crossed! I bought it in black x black.
25. Moi-même-Moitié Cross Arch Shirring Blouse: This piece will definitely fit me. I am excited to have more short-sleeved black blouses. I got this in black x black.
26. Gothic & Lolita Bible Vol.32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40 and Gothic & Lolita Ensemble: A member of my comm suggested I start collecting GLBs to get inspiration for old school coords. I think that is a brilliant idea. I got this bundle off Mercari to start my collection.
27. Moi-même-Moitié Silent Moon OP: I was reluctant about buying this one given the measurements, but a member of my comm who has similar measurements to me owns this and she said it fits her comfortably because of the shirring. So I bought it in black x white. The white x black colorway is so popular it is sold out, but honestly I prefer this colorway over that one. I fear I would get a white dress dirty immediately.
28. Moi-même-Moitié Silent Moon Tights: Got the dress, so I had to get the matching legwear. There is also an option of OTKs, but I don't own a lot of tights so I got these instead.
29. Moi-même-Moitié Crystal Candelabra Necklace: Remember how I said earlier I like my things in sets? Well I already own the matching earrings of these so...
30. Moi-même-Moitié Coffin Lace Headdress: I could not tell you why I bought this. I have plenty of headdresses, but not too many rectangle ones. Especially not colorful ones (white IS a color, argue with the wall). So I guess that is why I got this. That or to fill the cart. IDK, it just spoke to me.
31. Néant Glass x WireHead Briar Rose Choker: I am not exaggerating when I say I will buy anything made by Néant Glass. I saw their Instagram story about this collab with the European old school brand WireHead. Earlier in the month I already purchased a lace choker but what harm would another do?? I was about to secure one of the black chokers. I will provide WireHead's site in the link, but be warned that these were a limited release and are all sold out now. Both brands sell in sporadic limited releases and sell out VERY fast (I am talking literal seconds). As a horror movie fan, I love a good bloodbath but not like this ㅠ0ㅠ Make sure to follow eithers' instagram accounts for updates on future drops! I might make a post on how to purchase from Néant Glass in the future.
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Love & Lace,
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