Mini-Post: Princesses!

The hiatus continues, but in the meantime- here's one of the things I've been working on!

A poster-sized drawing of 50 princesses. Can you name them all?

Happy International Talk Like a Pirrrate Day!

Avast, me lovelie lassies an' charmin' gents! If ye weren't aware, today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day, one o' me favorite occasions te break out me seafarin' lingo.
I 'av fer ye, fer this most auspicious holiday, a proper pirrrate gettup o' the Rococo perrrrsuasion. I hope ye'all enjoy- an' grab yerrrselves a buxom wench or a dashin' seadog and parrrrrrty like ye rum'll 'nere run out!

Ye Have Stolen My Hearrrt <3 by opiatevampire

Mini-Post: Fanart!

I was unexpectedly surprised the other day with a portrait of me done by Miss Raeleeta. It's of one of my Otakon outfits, featuring my Surface Spell JSK. Thank you very much, darling!
You can find this picture and other lovely watercolors of hers on her deviantART page, CootieInfestation.

Mini-Post: Labyrinth Lolita!

It's Only Forever by OpiateVampire featuring a chain necklace

Guess what my boyfriend and I are doing for one of the days Otakon this coming summer?
 Jim Henson's Labyrinth is a favorite of many lolitas, I've noticed. But who could resist glitter, poofy dresses, and David Bowie? My boyfriend introduced me to the movie when we first met, and I've been a devoted fan ever since.
I've been wanting to do lolita coord inspired by Sarah's ballgown for some time. We've cosplayed the regular versions of Sarah and Jareth before, but that gigantic ballgown is such a pain to get around in. This also solves the problem of deciding between cosplay and lolita!
I don't know if I'll use that F+F dress (or buy a different one) or make my own. I'm also undecided about footwear. What would you ladies recommend? Victorian boots, mary janes, tea parties?

Mini-Post: Full size hats in Lolita?

Mad as a Hatter by OpiateVampire featuring a thigh high hosiery

Lately I've been pining after the Prince Philip Victorian Top Hat at Uniformal Warehouse. But do full size top hats work with lolita?
Hats and I have always had a strained relationship. I want it to work with us, but things just never feel right.
Edit: Well, I went ahead and ordered myself a top hat. Let's see how this goes!