so lately I've been really getting into Lolita! I've always had a passion for anything Japanese, and i love to dress up is costume! i especially like shiroloi(or cute) Lolita because i get to bring out my cute and frilly side! There are many different kinds of Lolita but rather than post it here you can just wikipedia Lolita and it will tell you everything you need to know.
i have signed up for the Gothic and Lolita fashion swap on craftster(the link is http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=256693.0) and can't wait to start sewing up some super cute accessories and clothing items! i'm a bit nervous because I've never sewn any clothing before, but i have more experienced friends to help out if i need it, so I'm not too worried.
Jacob and i have been randomly buying the Gothic and Lolita Bible for years, but I'm super excited to announce that they now have an American version! which means not only are all the articles in English, but they interview both Japanese and American Lolita designers! its so nice to have a source of inspiration and new ideas, plus links to sites i can read! it is a must have for any Lolita! the American version of the GaLB has only just started, so they only have two volumes out. i have the second and have ordered the first, and pre-order the third.
i have also just commissioned a dress to be made for me by a fellow craftster. her craftster id is silversark and her website is http://www.silversark.com/ . generally I've found that American Lolita designers are charging just as much as their Japanese counterparts. while making Lolita wear is not the easiest thing in the world, with all do respect, these American designers are not well known name brands. in my opinion, someone charging as much for a dress that they made as a dress from Gucci doesn't make much sense. it also makes it very hard for the budget conscious Lolita to get very many pieces. thats where I'm totally in love with silversark right now! she does some really nice EGL (more of an elegant style of Lolita) clothing at really affordable prices! shes has some pieces pre-made for sale, but she seems to get the bulk of her work through commissions. i couldn't be happier in discovering her site!
even though I'm broke as all hell i really want to try my hand at making some hair accessories. Lolita is very similar to dressing up like a frilly doll, so hair bows and ribbons are a must! i really want to try making hair bow clips and little hats. maybe i'll scour my fabric and play around with some of it today.
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