Lolita corner: Milky-chan!

So, on saturday before Lucky-Con I picked up my new lolita JSK. It's Milky-Chan! I've wanted this print FOREVER and when I asked about it in the sales comm I only found one person who was selling this replica jsk. I'm pretty pleased with the dress itself, Milky-Chan is such a adorable mascot... 

 

The dress comes with detachable waist ties with adorable black heart buttons.

It comes with a large detachable bow for the dress and a barrette. 

 

 I love the print! The presents and little crowns are adorable.

The lace can be a concern for a lot of lolitas but the lace on this dress is actually really soft and nice quality, so I got lucky I guess! I can't wait to put together my first co-ord with this JSK! <3

Also, check out my super cute wrist cuffs I got at Lucky Con from Stocking Shock!

Yesterday I went into Lincoln and managed to get K-ON manga for the first time. Sadly they didn't have the number I wanted but since I watch the anime it's not like it'll be full of spoilers!

 Of course I have to use this super cute sweet lolita bookmark that my friend Ari got for me!

Well that's about all for now folks!

Lucky-Con 2013!

Today's post will be about my experience at Lucky-Con 2013! Enjoy!

                   My friend Ari (left) and me (right) in our co-ords for the con.

 

             

              My accessories: Ari took this shot after I bought the cute wrist cuffs from a trader at the con! They were good value for £6 - be sure to check out their online store:http://www.stockingshock.co.uk/

We were a little late to the con (my fault for having packages to pick up beforehand!) And when we got there we checked out the trader room. There were a lot less traders than last year which was a shame - although I'm sure my wallet was thankful! As well as Stocking Shock selling their cute handmade lolita accessories there was an anime/manga merch stall, a Japanese candy stall -Yay! I finally got strawberry Pocky! - a badge stall, an artist's craft stall, a photography stall and a trader selling awesome video game inspired footwear.

Ari looked super kawaii in her Bittersweet co-ord!

Yay, finally got my Pocky!

                                           

Quite a few people were in attendance at the con, here are just a few of them.

What time is it? Adventure Time!

 

 

 

 A great thing about the convention is that although it's small, run by a great group of volunteers and charges a reasonable price for tickets, all the money they make at the human auction ( a fun event where attendees bid for the company of the participants for the day), goes to the charity Aid for Japan, who offer respite and much-needed help to those who were affected by the recent Tsunami. Even now, years after the disaster many are left bereft of family members and many children were made orphaned in the wake of the earthquake.

 Akemi Solloway works with the charity to offer help and trips to the UK for young people who are traumatised by the tsunami. She showed a video of a girl who she helped after she lost her parents and sibling, and it was nice to see the other attendees giving something back to the country who's culture they admire so much. The human auction made over £400 for the charity which, for such a small convention, is an amazing achievement. It really warmed my heart to see those who could bidding £20 or more during the auction. It's definitely money well spent.

 

There was some amazing cosplaying going on at Lucky-Con this year. A lot of people had put a ton of effort into their outfits - some even making them by hand- which is really nice to see, especially at such a relatively small convention. 

Check out this ingenious Steve cosplay from Minecraft.

Sorry for the incoming out of focus shots - my mum's camera is old and unreliable - next time I'm definitely taking my beast Fuji instead!

The above cosplay (Jack the Faun) rightfully won the handmade cosplay competition. The amount of work and detail that went into the outfit and the make up was incredible.

 A selection of Vocaloids and Hello Kitty were also in attendance!

                          Everyone in the competition looked fabulous, there were some really original character choices this year.

After all that, there was time for some delicious ramen. The noodle shop worked out really well and was a new idea for this year - I'm pretty sure all the noodles sold out! Hmm I could go for some right now actually...

The convention offers many events throughout the day, including the aforementioned human auction, video game tournaments, a quiz, talks on Japanese culture and hobbies, cosplay competitions, karaoke and a disco and much more. Lucky-con was a hit again this year, and I estimate that it's popularity and amenities will only grow in the years to come, and I hope to be there to witness it myself!  Thanks to everyone who helped put the event together, and I'll see you next year! 

Sayonara gozaimasu! 

Lolita review: Bodyline s256 shoes in Off White

Hello there! I'm back, today with a review of Bodyline's 256 shoes in off white (owh). In BL's shoe sizes I am a 27cm, so as soon as I saw the 256's had been restocked, this time with this additional size I quickly snapped up a pair, knowing they wouldn't last long! I was right - currently all the colours in this size except the off white are now sold out. Today I want to share my thoughts on the quality and look of these tea party shoes, and of course, the size accuracy!

 Tea party style shoes are very popular in lolita, looking cute and elaborate with details without having a super high heel that can become uncomfortable.

 The 256's have a cute bow on the side of the shoe and a ruffle detail.

The material these shoes are made from seems strong and does not look cheap or badly made - when worn the shoes feel quite sturdy, though understandably they don't have the same level of support and comfort a more expensive shoe would, but for the price they certainly pass the test.

 Bow on the back (Not detachable)

 Cute scalloping detail around the heel - the heel itself is black as shown.

The only real disappointment I have with these shoes is the scuff on the toe on one of them. I have tried to capture this but it is more noticeable in real than on the photo. I would usually complain about this but since the shoes are from Japan, paying to return them would simply not be worth it. I'm hoping I'll be able to buff this out but I know that's not too likely! Not what I expect from a new pair of shoes...

 Here are a few photos to show the off white colour - as you can see the shoes blend more with my off white cardigan (pictured right) more so than the bright white one. The shoes have a slight tinge of cream in their colour, which I think is more noticeable on the ruffle detail.

 

The shoes go well with my ivory meta dress (sorry for the blur!) but I personally think one could get away with wearing a white dress with these tea parties.

 So, there you have it! Overall, I would say these shoes are fantastic for the price, and I would recommend them for people who's feet are between 26/27 cm because the adjustable ankle strap helps secure the shoes for a more accurate fit. I have bought 27cm shoes from bodyline before, and they have been way too big for my 26.5 cm feet, so I would say these shoes are a more accurate measurement. 

Aesthetically they look very sturdy and well made, and I will be comfortable wearing these out for an extended period of time. The lack of a heel makes them more wearable and versatile for most styles of lolita - in short, for £26 this is a good deal. The only complaint I have is the scuff which certainly should not be there, but I'll have to forgive that this time...

Checking in- updates and jazz.

Hey little blog, long time no write! I've been meaning to make a post for a while now, but I kept thinking "Oh, I have X event to go to first, so I'll write it after that!" and well, the post never happened! (Until now!)

Hmm what have I been up to since my last post...Here are a few photographs to illustrate just that with less of my rambling to interrupt...

 

Well, it was Easter. Although my family aren't religious, and I am an atheist, we usually make a cake and have dinner together. As I don't celebrate Easter per se, I simply use it as a chance to celebrate the arrival of spring. Me and mum knocked up the cake and I decorated it - I was pretty happy with myself, I think it looks really cute. 

 On one of the first days where the weather was getting a little warmer, me and my mum took the chance of going for a walk around the local country park. My kitty loves my pom pom legwarmers...

 So, this tree was lumpy - it reminded me of lsp from adventure time. Perhaps it's a portal to lumpy space?

 I love spending time with my mum - we get along together so well, and I really cherish having such a strong relationship with a family member, plus, we got ice cream!

Also, my friend Ari stayed at my house last wednesday night, and we went to the local steampunk evening. We wore lolita co ords (mine is classic and Ari's is more military/bittersweet) but really anything with a victorian twist goes, it's all good.

 Of course, sleeping downstairs where my cat is was always going to be interesting, and at one point she decided to go to sleep in my sheets and later on my legs!

Well I think that's about it for now! As of today it's the usual routine - exercising (blogilates and yoga of course!) trying to eat healthy, doing regular household jobs. Thursday I'm going to Nottingham with my aunt for a day, then it's our normal lolita meet saturday, and the saturday after is Lucky Con with ari - a small local Japanese culture convention which will be in it's second year this time! Should be a lot of fun, and I'll be wearing a brand new co ord. 

Until then folks...