Gothic Lolita Bibles ;D

I first came across the GLB when they came out w/ the US versions...& I bought them all ^_^  Then, after they discontinued the mooks after vol 5...I found my first Imported GLB @ Kawaii Kon & instantly noticed that the Originals were sooo much better XD  Basically, there are LOTS MORE PICTURES in the imported vols than the US ones...which is what i wanted since I was still fairly new to Lolita @ the time & I needed coord ideas ;D

Then, after that...the collecting started...I would buy @ least one @ the Kon, I'd check on ebay, the comm sales, other local bookstores...

Now, this is what my collection looks like ^^  I have some of the beginning ones, a few in the middle...& a lot of the newer ones...& there's no sign of me stopping... ;P

The US GLBs vol 1-5 ^^

The start of my Japanese version collection XD

 #1, 5, 6, 17, 24, 27, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35 & 36(this one was also from my friend^^)

Bought on Ebay vol 8

vol 40: bought on the comm sales...i think...or maybe ebay?  I decided to buy it after reading a review on it ;D

Some older ones: someone was selling their collection of 10 bibles...& i had a lot of them already...so, i split the set w/ my friend ^^ vol: 33, 12,26...as well as a Gosu Loli & special Hair/Makeup GLB

Xmas present vol 41...i REALLY wanted this one ^^

vol 38: Bought @ a local bookstore that carries the bibles...they usually come in a little before the convention ;P

Vol 43 the latest vol ^^ & one i always wanted vol 37 XD

Usually, i'll check out reviews for vols...or try to find pics from a vol before i decide to buy one...like my latest purchase: vol 39

I kind of wanted to buy it...since it contained the newest(@ the time) collection from IW: the collaboration w/ Gosick ^^  but then i decided against it...until i flipped through it again...starting from the back ;D

The cover was also a little different than the usual ones too...but after looking inside, it's supposed to be Heidi & Clara, hense the alps ^_^

But, besides that, the Pattern pages were the main reason for me getting this vol...it's models wearing the same outfits as the cover art ^^

I really love looking through the bibles & I always feel inspired to do Lolita shoots...so...today, I did a mini one w/ a fellow Lolita for Easter ^_^  It's...kind of easter~y...& we Do have bunny ears XD 

Hehe, pics to come later ;)

Book-Shaped Bags ^_^

Since i've worked @ a bookstore a good portion of my life: 6 years @ the UH bookstore...& almost 2 years @ Borders...it makes sense that I develop a love of books & especially book-shaped things...like, my ring for example ;D

But, my latest OBSESSION is to get one of the Lolita book-shaped bags...sadly...i have yet to find one or have enough money to buy one...but, instead...i randomly search on Ebay & found an awesome offbrand one that I LOVE ^^

I first saw it on a Tokyo Fashion street snap: http://tokyofashion.com/uniqlo-velveteen-blazer-kinji-short-skirt-heart-shaped-swimmer-handbag/ (btw, i want her swimmer purse too, but in blue XP )  

& I thought it was super unique & an awesome must have vintage piece ;D

& then...i was searching on ebay...usually i don't get too many hits for book-shaped bags...but then i saw it...& i said "hey, that's the one from the street snap"  & then i bought it XD  

I guess it was pretty pricey, but i know i'm going to get a lot of use out of it, so it felt like a good deal to me...Plus...i can't wait around forever for one of those Lolita book bags...sigh...

Anyways, this one is a cross-over body bag, so i can fit more stuff in it ;)

& the rings make it extra unique XD

I also like the cover...i don't know what it says...but it's pretty ;D

Coordinating fun w/ ETC!

I recently bought an ETC dress from a fellow Lolita...& the main reason is b/c...

THEY'RE FUN TO MAKE COORDS WITH ^_^

ETC patterns are so cute & colorful, there are so many ways to create outfits w/ them...I once got stuck looking @ all the pics on the tumblr O_O  

Well, first, here's the dress i bought:

I'm not sure what it's called, but it's so pretty...maybe jewelry something? 

but anyways, 2 of my favorite colors right now are Peach & Mint, so...here are the coords ;D

Peach: I found the cardi @ a garage sale...& i recently bought the flats @ F21 ^^

 & Mint: Sweater/wrap from Goodwill...& i just bought the mint sandals from Wet Seal...i've been finding awesome lolita things in retails stores lately :D

I also wouldn't mind bringing out the Jewel colors as well...or maybe do a Gold theme? So many possibilities XD

Ebay Seller Review ^^

Hellos ^^ So, I finally gave in & bought my first pair of Rocking Horse Shoes XD

I used to peruse the egl comm sales, but they never had the color or size i needed...& if they did, it would sell fast O_O

So, instead, I decided to buy through ebay ^^

The seller is Funky Little Shop: http://stores.ebay.com/Funky-Little-Shop?_trksid=p4340.l2563

& their feedback is 99.6%, so @ least it's in the high 99...

The prices range from $35 to $59...& shipping ranges from $20 - $35.

There's also a combined shipping option, which will take off $2 of each item...

Ordering is easy: just choose a size & color, pay, then wait for the notifications.

I ordered my shoes on the 23rd...the6 shipped out on the 27th...& then i received them on the 30th, which is some insanely fast shipping ;D

& now...here're some pics:

 wrapped like a present...

  but it's actually an envelope ;P

Then, comes the shoebox...

& finally, the SHOES ^_^

they came in perfect condition...except for some of the floam edging  sticking out...but it's really minor

Plus, they're super comfortable XD 

I just decided to wear them w/ my outfit for the auto show ;D

I never ordered RHS before, so i had to ask a fellow Lolita about sizing...& she said that she gets them a half size up, so i decided to do the same.

Overall, ordering was easy, shipping was fast, & shoes came in great condition...i'd DEFINITELY order from them again...which might be pretty soon in fact ;)