Autumn Outfit Round-up

It's been a rather turbulent season, but at least I've have plently of chances to get dressed up!

Let's just dive in!

 

Dinner with everyone in my family born on Sept. 2nd (it's a lot).

JSK: Angelic Pretty
Brooch: Clockwork Couture
Bag: Putumayo
Boots: Bordello

Wearing Day Dream Carnival at Anime USA.

JSK: Angelic Pretty
Headdress: Handmade by me
Necklace: Automatic Honey
Shoes: Vivianne Westwood

 

Going to the mall and dinner with my mom.

JSK, Purse: Angelic Pretty

 

Another stawberry outfit, this time for apple picking.

JSK, Headbow, Purse: Angelic Pretty

Fall picnic in Patterson Park.

JSK, Headbow, Parasol: Angelic Pretty
Shoes: Vivianne Westwood

Gettin' frozen yogurt.

JSK, Headbow: Angelic Pretty
Purse: Loris
Boots: Bordello

Halloween party at my place!

JSK: We're All Mad Here

Cardigan: Too Fast

Purse: Angelic Pretty

Shoes: Bodyline

 

Selling things at Tigercon.

 JSK, Headbow: Angelic Pretty

Collar: CuteCandyClouds

 Halloween "Candy Witch" coord.

JSK: Angelic Pretty

Hat: Handmade

Collar: Swimmer

Shoes: Bodyline

Tea time in Old Ellicott City.

JSK: Angelic Pretty

Collar: Swimmer

Brooch: Handmade by me

Purse: Angelic Pretty

Shoes: Bodyline

Ariel-inspired outfit for a Disney sushi party.

JSK: Shirley Deer

Purse: Loris

Shoes: Secret Shop

Another Ellicott City tea party!

 JSK: Angelic Pretty

Shoes: Vivianne Westwood

Living like a princess on a commoner's budget.

 
Most of us into any kind of fashion or expensive hobby know the struggle-- "I want all the things and I cannot afford them!" Whether you are living at home or paying all your own expenses, it is difficult to balance your needs and wants. Many people getting into lolita fashion have said to me "Oh, I want to wear lolita so badly, but it's too expensive". I do my best to tell them that it doesn't have to be the case. Looking at the price tag of a full coordinate can be very intimidating, but there is hope! Even if you have just a small amount of disposable income, you can start your lolita wardrobe with patience, planning, and shopping around.
  

Fall Fashion Picks

I was stumped for ideas for a new post that wasn't just outfit photos, so I decided I'd make a list of my favorite things I've bought this fall. Like many lolitas, I love to stalk the internet for interesting clothes and good deals (preferably both). So here's my recommendations for this season!

Store Update: Rosettes and Flower Headbands!

Hello all!
It's been a while since I shamelessly self promoted it, so some of you might not be aware that I have an Etsy store, Magical Tea Time. I sell prints of my artwork, and handmade jewelry and accessories.
Lately I've been getting into the more crafty side of things! I've started making floral head bands, hand sculpted antlers headbands, as well as rosette pins.
I made many of of these with fall and Halloween in mind, so check them out! <3

Otakon 2013 Outfits!

Actually, to be accurate, these are "The general vicinity of Otakon" outfits as I didn't actually purchase a badge this year.
Fortunately the tea party hosted again by Martha of Moss Marchen was outside the convention center. It was at the gorgeous Royal Sonesta hotel like usual. I'd really love to organize a tea there with the local community sometime, so many amazing photo locations and several beautiful tea rooms.
The theme was "royalty" this year. I originally planned on sculpting myself some gold antlers, but I ran a bit short on time, so I ended up spray-painting a crown gold and making a scepter from ribbons and a Chambord bottle (lolita booze wand!). I suppose my theme ended up "(Wonder) Party Princess".