Hello! I hope your October was spooky! Every November, everyone and their grandmother blogs about what they're thankful for, and so I've decided to jump in the bandwagon and share some of the things that I'm thankful for - as a lolita.
1) My family...
for being cool with my silly and frilly hobby.
2) Having lolita friends who are also friends outside of lolita
3) Old-school looks making a comeback
It pleases me to see Baby's classical lolita line, and even though many people still foam at the mouths over the latest prints, I'm happy to see older pieces sold on the auctions for super cheap.
4) Lolita fashion became more available
Shopping services were rare and there were only a handful of English sites when I first jumped into the fashion, and so many of us who admired the fashion from afar had to make due with finding off-brand loliables, digging through questionable eBay stores, and hand-making pieces, but now our niche market is nearly saturated with shops!
5) Being an "older" lolita
It feels nice being able to afford the fashion I admired in my teens, and it's also nice knowing that I've gained experience (good and bad) and have seen the fashion develop over the years.
6) Knowing how to sew
I'm no professional and I usually run out of patience behind my sewing machine, but it is a useful skill - you'll never know when your blouse's button pops off!
7) Autumn weather
I can finally wear lolita comfortably.
8) Modern beauty and care products
I think other fans of the lifestyle aspect would also appreciate that lead, lye, and arsenic aren't common components of a lady's toiletry anymore.
9) Online communities
They're a boon and a bane, but as far as I've seen, it's quite comforting knowing that there are other people with the same weird obsession with poofy dresses.
10) Shirring
I can't breathe without you.
Listening to: Beach House - Myth
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