Weekend Sparkle

Posts will resume on Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:24:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to drop a note in that I am taking a couple days away from here. I just have to push through a couple of assignments due this week that require much of my attention :)

Also I took in a stray cat today. I'm hoping to get her to the vet tomorrow for a check-up and see if she has a micro-chip that will indicate if she has an owner. She's marked that she has been spayed and vaccinated once before, but I don't know anything beyond that. She's extremely sweet and loves people soooo much. She's been hanging out on my street for the past couple of weeks and sneaking into people's homes because it's sooo cold out. She has especially taken a liking to me and my home. I was shocked she didn't turn violent when I gave her a bath earlier. My cat would try to kill me, she just tried to leave the room. I'm currently keeping her in a room separate from my cat, Meggie.

I'll let you know how everything goes!

T&T: Spring Coral

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I love coral, it is one of my favourite colours. I prefer softer corals for spring and this MAC lipstick is just perfect. I've been wearing it constantly since getting it, so if you love coral lippy too this is a must. Even though we had some snow today, this mild winter has me thinking constantly of spring and flowers, this F21 necklace is so pretty and pretty affordable too. I think it would look perfect in a more classic Lolita look.

Wear this M.A.C lipstick in Ravishing with that Forever 21 Blooming Garden necklace.

MM: Taylor Swift Ours

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

As I mentioned in my review of the Wonderstruck perfume, I really adore Taylor Swift. Her most recent MV is for the song "Ours", this one of those songs that makes me feel happy and relaxed. I've been playing it over and over for the past couple of weeks and it has easily claimed a spot in my ipod's 'favourites' playlist.

This is a more polished, Lolita take on her rather drab office look. I think this look is super wearable for everyday.

Wear a grey skirt like the Jacqueline sk from Innocent World with a chiffon blouse, a grey blazer, and multi coloured striped scarf. I paired the look with little booties because I felt they fit the look well.

What I Loved this Week

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:33:00 +0000

Louis Vuitton’s spring collection and ads – so pastel and lacey and lovely. It is like looking at fashion candy. I adore these ads.

Structured bags in light colours – such a classic look, I love fifties fashion and these bags have me daydreaming of a full skirt paired with a cardigan and blouse.

AatP’s Tricked Hat, Pricked Heart series – I adore the victorian vibe to this print. The hats in the print are beautiful. I especially love the corset JSK, the tassle at the bottom is so unique and charming.

Lolita Décor on Tumblr – I am finally at a point where I’m looking at how I want to decorate my sadly sparse home. This tumblr is providing me with plenty of eye candy and ideas for my bedroom.

Once Upon a Time – This TV show airs on ABC Sunday nights and I am obsessed with this fairytales with a modern twist series. Definitely consider checking it out if you are a lover of fairytales.

Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck perfume – it smells so nice and the bottle is beautiful!

The Help by Kathryn Stockett – I could not put this book down and ended up finishing it in 3 days. If you have not read it, go buy or borrow it right away. I cannot rave about this book enough.

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Review

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I happen to really like Taylor Swift, a few of her songs have ranked amongst my all-time favourites and I love her feminine style. When I heard she was coming out with a fragrance I admit I was curious. I usually do not pay attention to celebrity fragrances (outside of G, which I’ve been wearing since high school). Then I saw the bottle and the ad. Before I go into the perfume can I just say I am in love with the dress and setting of the ad (those chandeliers!), it is so gorgeous! With that out of the way, let us move onto the actual perfume.

The Bottle:

This bottle is absolutely stunning and definitely stands out on my counter. It is a dark purple with sparkles that glitter in a rainbow of colours depending on the light. Written on one side of the bottle is the name of the perfume and Taylor’s signature. I like that her name is simple and not the main feature. The lid is gold with an intricate design on the top and sides. I love little details like the patterns on the lid; it just adds an extra little finishing touch. Hanging around the neck of the bottle is a small chain with a bird, a cage, and a star. I love the idea of a bird escaping its cage and flying free.

Verdict: Love it!

The scent:

The notes in this perfume are Freesia, green tea, apple blossom, raspberry, and dewberry. Sephora describes the scent as sparkling, blushing, enchanting.

You can definitely smell the berries in this scent, so if you dislike fruity scents I would say this is not for you. I happen to love the scent probably because, personally, I dislike strong floral scents. It isn’t an overpowering perfume and has a refreshing quality. It reminds me a bit of a body spray, but slightly stronger. I hate strong scents, so if you tend to lean in the same direction I would recommend this perfume. It is definitely a softer daytime scent, but I suppose would be a nice date scent.

Verdict: I love it!

Price:

1.7oz - $49.50 US

3.4oz - $59.50 US

Overall:

Beautiful bottle, lovely scent perfect for daytime wear. I’m sure when I eventually run-out it will join a couple of other perfumes in the re-purchase list. However, I don’t see it running out anytime soon. Perfumes tend to last me a long time.

Reminder! Always test perfume before buying, we all have different body chemistry. What suits me well might not on you.

T&T: Pink Stars

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I love pink, no seriously I adore it. My binder for school, my beloved organizer, my room (and the list goes on) are all pink. Those around me joke that it's an addiction, perhaps they're right, but it's certainly a harmless one. Which is why this week's T&T is all pink. I have long dreamed of buying the Milky Way clips from 6% Doki Doki, yet have never actually purchased them. I probably will though, eventually. As for the beauty product, these blushes from Maybelline are fun to use. I apply and blend mine using a clean finger. It seems to last a long time and gives a nice flush of colour.

Wear this 6% Doki Doki Sugar Milky Way Clip in your hair with that Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink frosting. Pair the blue and pink clips together for a cute reference to Kiki and Lala (Little Twin Stars).

February Frilly Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I can’t believe how fast January has gone by, the surprisingly mild weather has probably helped it feel much shorter than in the past. This time last year we were getting pounded with snowstorm after snowstorm. This yea we’ve had several days in the fifties and only one snowstorm!

February might be the shortest month of the year, but to many it’s one of the most romantic. Personally, I’m indifferent to Valentine’s Day, but I do know people who absolutely adore it! It can be a good theme though if done tastefully.

Go for a more victorian themed valentine’s co-ord. Instead sweet loli styled hearts and sweets in a vibrant colour, try wearing a classic red and pink rose patterned JSK (OP, or skirt).

Plan a meet-up to exchange sweets, or bake and decorate cookies. Don’t forget to ask about any allergies or special dietary needs first!

By yourself fresh flowers, they are sure to be allover the place this time of year and they can brighten and liven any winter day. There are no rules saying you can’t treat yourself.

Read a classic romance novel, such as Jane Austen. Not up to reading the book? I highly recommend the old BBC mini-series of Pride & Prejudice (starring Colin Firth). I have seen it so many times I have lost count!

Since it can still be so cold in February, why not try a new craft or hobby? I used to love doing cross-stich, it’s so relaxing and gives something to do when watching TV as well.

MM: IU You & I

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I love IU's music, especially "Good Day" (which I did a co-ord for last March) and her latest "You & I". She has such a sweet, but amazing voice. Anyway, I adore this music video and song. There's such a magical feel to them both. The orchestra captures me right from the beginning. The dance is really cute too, even if when they show it I keep focusing on a couple of the male dancers in the background who are pretty fierce in their moves. Also, for the most part, I love the way she is styled. I sometimes just wish her skirt was a little longer, it seems SO short.

I decided to keep with the simplicity of her look in the music video for this co-ord. I think it would look great with low pigtails. This OP from Victorian Maiden is stunning and fits very well with the look of the MV. I actually really like that her shoes are a bright green and that all the dancers have different coloured shoes. A pocket watch necklace completes the look. The song and MV have a theme involving time, so I felt it was a nice touch. I really like watch necklaces in general, so any excuse to use one is more than welcome.

Rundown
Dress: Victorian Maiden
Shoes: Angelic Pretty
Necklace: this one is from Modcloth, but look on etsy as well.

Strawberry nails and Pancakes (?!)

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0000

This week I had very little time to paint my nails, but was able to quickly do them yesterday evening. Unfortunately and hour or two later I had smudged just about every one doing chores (yikes!). However, I still think they look passable. I was in a very strawberry mood for some reason and this design is so simple to do!

Colours used:
Red: OPI Animal-istic (from The Muppets collection)
Green: China Glaze Tree Hugger
White: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear White On

For some reason every Sunday I get a craving for pancakes, I eat pretty healthily and for most of the week do without sweets or baked goods. Yet every Sunday pancakes pop into my mind. Instead of denying myself and spending half a day thinking about how delicious they would be I started looking for recipes. This week I tried one that I noticed on the back of my vanilla greek yogurt container. They were delicious! The recipe makes so much though, I only used 2/3 of the mixture and have another plateful left for another day. Recipe can be viewed here. (the one on the package has slightly different measurements, but it's essentially the same)

I'm sure as you've read this post you have wondered what the point could possibly be. Well, I'm not sure either! I've decided to let Sunday be a free day to write about whatever strikes my fancy as well as feature whatever nail colour or design I have on for the week. Sometimes it will be an outfit, sometimes food, really it could be anything!

Have a lovely Sunday afternoon and write soon! (Tuesday's post is already scheduled to go up at 8am, but there might be one tomorrow as well)

This & That: Soft Green

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +0000

This week's this and that is featured around soft greens. I must be dreaming of spring, but I think this look can (like most Lolita) be adapted to fit into our current season. I love the buttons down the front of this JSK and, well, I can never resist adorable Hello Kitty!

Wear this Innocent Wold Heart Rose JSK with a look from that Happy Fun Hello Kitty palette from Sephora.

Outfit and Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +0000

Much to my joy we did get snow on Saturday! I spent a relaxing day at home taking care of various chores and working on upcoming blog posts. Of course I also read, caught up on missed show (Once Upon a Time could be my new favourite). I was so excited to discover my Photoshop disc hidden in a drawer in my office and that it had a disc for Mac. I had been worrying it got left behind in the move. Basically a low-key day! I did, however, decide to wear a cozy, relaxed co-ord with my absolute favourite BtSSB JSK. <3 My cat was acting so odd when I took this picture, she can be a wee bit strange...

My tights are actually more cream, but the poor lighting today has made them a little grey in the photo...

I paint my nails every week, I find the process of painting them very relaxing and I love having cute nails. This past week I decided to go for something simple, but using a few of my favourite pastel polishes (my thumb was pink too). On my other hand I switched the colours around a bit, but it's still the same ones.

Colours:
Purple: O.P.I in Rumple's Wiggin' (from the Shrek collection!)
Yellow: Hello Kitty for Sephora in Banana Cream
Pink: O.P.I in Sweet Heart
Mint: China Glaze in Re-fresh Mint

Snow

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:12:00 +0000

I took this photo almost a year ago now, I remember it was really early!

Ever since I was young I have found snow to be a bit magical. When I was little I would get excited to bundle up and run outside to the pristine looking world. I loved the silence, everything seemed so quiet and still apart from the gently falling flakes. My favourite moment was when I first stepped out the door, I would stand there for a minute and take it all in before running out and leaving footprints everywhere.

I had quite the imagination as a child; I would pretend to be a princess, or more often, a lady-in-waiting. Snow provided a new adventure and reminded me strongly of a fairytale world. I was never one to be rescued in my make-believe world. Oh no, I was either rescuing someone else or plotting my own escape. I would duck behind snow-covered trees and run quickly across frozen ‘fields’. At the end of my adventure I would return indoors to defrost with a mug of hot chocolate.

As I got older the magical world and its stories faded to a happy memory, but snow remained magical. In high school and even now, I still feel a happy, bubbly excitement. A snow day means staying in, curling up under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate (or tea) with a good book or just watching the snow fall on the other side of the window. Because however much I love the snow, I hate driving in it. Since I started wearing Lolita I can say that I generally make more of an effort to dress up on snow days because it somehow feels more special that way.

So, do you enjoy snow days?

It’s supposed to snow here tomorrow and believe me my fingers are crossed. If it does, it will mark the first snowstorm in my new home that I will actually be here for. I was in Toronto during our only other one back in October.

This & That: End of Immortal Eden

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0000

This week’s ‘This and That’ is a bit darker than the previous with Alice and the Pirates’ End of Immortal Eden series.

Wear this JSK with that Eye shadow duo. I think this L’Oreal duo in Electrified goes well with the JSK, it adds to the darker feel without being overwhelming. A black or blue might be too matchy-matchy with the JSK so opt for a dark purple or plum based shadow. The shimmering taupe is beautiful. I love this duo and there are many ways you can combine the two colours to create different looks. Personally I like wearing the taupe on the lid and the plum/purple in the outer corner. You could also use the purple as liner or, for a very dark look, on the lid.

(I happen to think the stock image is HORRIBLE, so that’s why my own is there!)

This & That: Pink and Yellow

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +0000

Wear this Angelic Pretty ring (Heart Balloon, Dream) with that OPI nail polish (“Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot”) for a cute pop of colour. I love yellow and bright pink together; I think they are such a sweet mix.

Pastel and Lace

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +0000

While flipping through InStyle magazine on the plane there was one trend sneak peak fro spring that caught my attention. Pastel colours and lace, Lolita has both. Here a couple of sweet, but classic Lolita looks using lace and pastels.

First up is one using an AatP JSK and an AP blouse. I like the mix of elegance and cute. The skirt of the JSK has a lace overlay that is beautiful. I would move the large bow on the JSK down to the waist too keep the collar area from looking jumbled. The blouse has a beautiful lace bib that deserves the spotlight.

This is my favourite, a lace all-over skirt from Meta with an adorable blouse from AP, topped with a BtSSB cardigan in pale blue. I adore this blouse, it think it so sweet! The blue buttons tie-in the cardigan to the look. Lavender blouses are a bit of an uncommon sight in Lolita (or at least I see very few co-ords incorporating one).

New Domain

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Hi again!

As I am sure you have all noticed 'The Weekend Lolita' has now become 'Weekend Sparkle'. It's still The Weekend Lolita at heart though ;)

New posts are already scheduled to go up this week and hopefully there will be no further problems. The only group that will find themselves a little lost are those who follow via Bloglovin' as the old one will not work! It seems you can't go in and change it manually, you have to create a new one.

Hopefully this new link will.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Updates in Process

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:48:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

As I mentioned in my New Year's Goals post, I was pretty sure the name no longer suited where I wanted to take this blog. So, I am changing it a tiny bit. I'm still working on making sure that everything transitions over to the new domain, it could take a day or so, please bear with me for a little while!

~Andrea

Favourite Drugstore Lip Products

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +0000

Every Lolita I know wears make-up, I’m sure there are those that don’t as well, but many of us enjoy doing our make-up to compliment our outfit. Make-up can be expensive and I sometimes find we dismiss the lower price options offered at the drugstore or Target. Recently I decided it was time to stop spending so much for one product and hit the beauty aisles at Target. Here are some of my absolute favourite lip products, including high-end.

(scroll to the bottom to see swatches)

Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Glosses

I have two at current; 05 Peach Sorbet and 10 Freshly Sliced. I LOVE these lip-glosses. They aren’t at all sticky on the lips, which is my biggest issue with glosses. They smell really nice too, especially the Peach Sorbet. Freshly Sliced is a pink with gold shimmer that is beautiful. I love putting this colour over a pink lipstick, or on its own for a hint of colour and shimmer. Peach Sorbet is a very sheer peach, almost clear, gloss. It looks amazing over a coral lipstick.

Price: $5.99
Rating: 5/5

Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks

My absolute favourite is one of the pearl ones, number 730, Coral Gleam. This is the perfect coral for my fair skin. Usually coral looks really, off on me, which is a shame because I love it! However, this one is soft enough that it flatters. My favourite combination is to wear this with the Peach Sorbet lip-gloss mentioned above. I have a couple other colours as well, but I didn’t bring them with me (I’m on vacation in Texas right now). They are number 645, Red Revival, and 005 Pink Sand. I actually do not like Pink Sand, but do like Red Revival a lot. Personally, I don’t find these lipsticks to be drying and some are high in shine, so ideal for when you don’t want to bring a gloss along! The smell is not horrid, but nothing to rave about.

Price: $7.49
Rating: 4.5/5

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters

I have 3, though only 2 are shown because once again I left the other at home. Above are 025 Peach Parfait and 035 Candy Apple. These are a fairly new product and can be hard to find, it took me a couple tries to track a store down that actually had them in stock. They live up to the hype in my opinion. They are a slightly sheer, moisturizing formula. I usually can’t pull of reds that easily, but because these are sheer it tones down the colour. Peach Parfait is seriously my absolute favourite lipstick right now, I wear almost everyday. It has the perfect amount of shine that I don’t need to put a gloss on top and the colour is (on me) a ‘my-lips-but-better’. Candy Apple is a bright red crème, fun for a pop of colour, I actually like that it isn’t a shine or gloss. I think that would overwhelm it. The other colours I own (not shown) are Strawberry Shortcake, a crème formula sweet pink, and Tutti Frutti, a soft orange crème.

Price: $7.49
Rating: 5/5

Swatches:

(L-R)
Top: Freshly Sliced, Peach Sorbet
Bottom: Candy Apple, Peach Parfait, Coral Gleam

Lolita goals 2012 Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:11:00 +0000

I generally don’t make New Year’s Resolutions, I am one of those people who when I make up my mind to do something I start right away. Why wait until the next year? However, I did post like this last year and enjoyed it so once again I have a few ‘resolutions’ or goals for this year. Some of last year's I met and others are on here again (hello again goal 2).

Start wearing Lolita more often again. It is so rare these days that I dress up and I miss it terribly.
Attend more meet-ups, I actually attended quite a few at the start of the year, but then the summer and fall turned into a couple of insane seasons that kept me from going.
Blog more. Much like above, the insanity of the past few months prevented me from writing and updating regularly. I also am trying to decide where I want to take this blog, whether the name will still fit. As I go along I’ll work it out.
Continue on my path to being in better shape, healthier, and happier. I had a horrid reaction earlier in the year causing me to gain quite a bit of weight very fast (3 weeks to be exact). In some ways it was good because I have started to make some very positive changes to my lifestyle.
Experiment more with my make-up. I have been in a rut for sure, I find myself repeating the same couple of neutral looks everyday. It’s time to go back to experimenting!
Go into NYC more often, I live a train ride away. I can even drive (though I hate to), but I don't go in anywhere near as much as I want to.
Take time every week to do something I enjoy. I tend to get caught up in work and forget to take a breather.
Always carry my point-and-shoot camera with me. IPhone pictures are not that good.

Do you make resolutions? Do you have any this year?

Have a safe and happy New Year <3 See you in 2012!

Happy Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:43:00 +0000

I hope you have a safe and joyful holiday!

This is my little tree back home in NJ, I'm at my father's place in Texas for Christmas, his tree is about 5 times the size haha.

Review of DHC Cleansing Oil

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:39:00 +0000

Over the summer I had the opportunity to work at Woman’s Day magazine in the Style department (fashion, home, and beauty). As a treat for us interns at the end of the summer they allowed us to go through bins of beauty products they were getting rid of. We were told to take how much and whatever we wanted.

One of the products I snagged was the Mild Touch Cleansing Oil from DHC. The pretty pink, slightly sparkly, box caught my eye almost immediately. How could I not take it? It turns the product is actually from Japan, the entire box was written in Japanese apart from the name. You can purchase it at YesStyle for $17.10, if you are interested.

Package:

The packaging is really sweet; it’s a pale pink with a lace design on the front. It looks very pretty on a vanity or counter. The pump is useful and easy to use.

Usage:

I use this product as a make-up remover before I use my usual nighttime cleanser. It works really well and takes off all my foundation, concealer, etc. It can, and does, remove eye make-up, but I prefer my eye make-up to it. I use 1-2 pumps to take off all my make-up. I've been using it for a couple of months without any adverse reactions, which is rare for my skin. You apply to dry skin and rinse with water; it does not lather at all. It’s interesting because if you look at the water in your hand after rinsing, it will be a cloudy white.

The negative:

The smell is my one complaint. It smells…odd; I’m not really fond of it at all. I am not sure how to describe it. It most definitely is not a perfumed scent, but it isn’t a medical or ‘chemical’ smell either. It’s just mildly unpleasant while you use it.

Overall: 4/5 if it weren’t for the smell, I would really love this product.

Spotlight on: RRcherrypie

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0000

If there is one thing I love about sites like Tumblr and YouTube it is the completely random, useless tidbits you find. Tumblr more so than any other site has introduced me to the craziest things. Such as this YouTuber I am going to share with you today. I’m sure some of you have already been pulled in by these oddly addicting videos, but for others this could be your first time seeing one.

This person is none other than RRcherrypie. He (she? I think I read he though) is from Japan and essentially the videos are of him making little kits. Candies, Bandai Konapun, erasers, you name it. While some are edible, others are not.

I first saw one of RRcherrypie’s videos in October, since then I have somehow ended up watching all of them. I still can’t say what the appeal of these videos is. I do know that I’m not alone in that regard, the majority of the commenters seem to feel the same way. The sounds of the items being made are bizarrely relaxing. It’s a bit like the effect Baby Einstein has on a baby. Staring at the screen, amazed at something that is really not so mind blowing. Part of it, though, is how meticulous to details he is. These miniature creations all manage to come out looking perfect. I wish I could be so detail oriented and patient.

Here is one of his videos for you, a key chain making kit that any sweet Lolita would enjoy!

I just saw he now has a blog too, so here's a link: http://rrcherrypie.blog59.fc2.com/

There are bound to be more videos, or pictures, or sites I discover and share here because I spend quite a bit of time online and every now-and-then I find something I just have to share. Whether it's because it is so random (like today's), meaningful, or just nice.

Have a good day!

Day 4 - Ten Foods I Like

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0000

This is kind of a funny one, but nonetheless here are ten foods I love.

Cupcakes – I am talking about that melt-in-your mouth good kind. I just recently learned that there’s a cupcake shop not far from me that was on cupcake wars. To say they are delicious would be an understatement.

Pumpkin flavoured things – baked goods, soups, etc. I love pumpkin flavoured foods, especially in the fall J

Chocolate – hot choco, choco milk, cookies, cake, chocolate on it’s own, haha I love chocolate!

Pad Thai – probably one of my favourite dishes ever.

Chicken Francais – same as above

Veggies – I tend to reach for things like carrots for snacks and almost have some sort of veggie with every meal, there are some I don’t like, but I didn’t feel like listing all my favourites.

Red Mango – er the frozen yogurt place that is. It’s conveniently located between my school and home, making it hard to resist going in.

Pasta – I like most pasta dishes and it’s easy to make at home (I usually add veggies to mine for extra yumminess.

Breakfast – I love breakfast meals and will occasionally have breakfast for lunch/dinner. My Mum and I used go once a week every week in the summers for breakfast.

Fruit – especially apples, grapes, strawberries, and melons

* Photo from Gluten-free cupcakes by Elana Amsterdam

This & That

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the new “This & That” a new Thursday feature. I had seen the concept of this & that posts on a few completely non-Lolita blogs with things such as home décor or food and loved it. For these posts I will feature one Lolita item and a beauty product I think goes well with it. It could be a dress, skirt, blouse, or accessory for the Lolita item and as for beauty, it could be a lip, eye, nail product or a look I saw and think matches well with the chosen item.

So let’s get to today’s!

Wear this Angelic Pretty cutsew dress with a red lipstick such as Revlon’s Red Revival (I own it and definitely recommend) for a fun bright take on a vintage doll look.

MM: Fireflies

noreply@blogger.com (Andrea) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0000

I was inspired to put together this co-ord while listening to Fireflies by Owl City the other night. I have loved the song for a long time, there is a dream-like quality to it and I find it quite relaxing

This co-ord is very winter themed (which makes sense, seeing as we will be there very soon) with its boots and fur caplet. I love this print from BtSSB in navy the gold pops nicely against it and the print is sooo sweet. This dress actually popped into my mind as soon as I decided this was the song I wanted to do next.

JSK: BtSSB Clockwork Tea Party Lumiere JSK
Blouse: IW Rose Cameo Pearskin Blouse (without cameo ribbon)
Caplet: AP Dramatic Fur Cape
Shoes: AatP Clara Short Boots
Headdress: AP Marionette Clock Canotier
Bag: AP Crown Shoulder Bag

MV for the interested, it's actually quite adorable.