Lolita Wardrobe Post 2017

I somehow skipped last year...probably b/c i was sick...so I think I only posted pics to my fb album...but This Year I decided I MUST make a proper Lolita Wardrobe Post! And take actual individual piece pics ;D

The main reason is so I can reevaluate everything and have good pictures for if I decide to sell anything ;P Compared to my last one is 2015 & even last year, there have been A LOT of things I've bought & then quickly sold, but I guess that's just part of being a Lolita...never know how it looks on until you buy it & try out an outfit XD

Anyways, I have A LOT of pics, so here we go!!

So, when I got back from my Japan trip in June...I promised my mom I'd do the Konmari tidying method for all my items...so naturally Lolita was one of the first things I attacked ;) And now my closet is nice & organized...by color...mostly ;)

but I decided to post by Category, so up first

Dresses:

 

Old Bodyline dress set I bought from a local Lolita a while ago and it's too amazing!!

It comes with a dress, hooded capelet and the sleeves are detachable!! 

 Ultimate Wishlist item! AATP Hymn OP in Ivory ^_^ (2009)

I think I first saw it on a store blog post...but then I saw Midori wore it for one of the Keras and I decided I needed it XD One problem, it's old AATP, so measurements were Insane O_O but after first owning the skirt...I decided I wanted to just Try out the OP b/c u never know...and! I fit it! I don't know how, but that's all that matters XDD

I commissioned this OP from my friend as an early birthday gift for myself, but I ended up wearing it to a very important tea party where we had the Triple Fortune designers as guests!! And the best part is they Loved the dress, so I could tell my friend ^_^

 

This h.Naoto Frill dress was on a "secret" wishlist of mine, so when I saw it on the auctions for a really good price, I snatched it up ^_^ and then later, I randomly found the matching bolero on the auctions!! The details on this dress is sooo amazing in person and it's the one Sailor style piece I own ;)

AATP's Masquerade Theater (2010) was my Very First Brand purchase! I had gotten the GLB from a friend and I saw the print & fell in Love ^_^ And back then, the ordering system was different, but I managed to buy from the Japanese site and everything went well ;D 

The inspiration for this piece is the Phantom of the Opera, which is a favorite of mine, so even more so I needed it ^_^

AATP Vampire Forest (2010): I actually got this dress in a random trade...& surprisingly...it ended up fitting me Really well ^_^ I even wore it to work for Halloween, so it's very comfortable!

The Phantom and the Maiden End of  December OP in Red (2015)

This is my 2nd piece from them (both "nun-like") & I just love the look of the dress & the detachable bib!

Lief Regimental Instruments in Teal x Maroon (2013)

Back before Lief was too popular, I ordered this & even messaged the designer on fb to ask some sizing questions ;) Naturally, it's one of my favorite pieces and I can wear it casually as well ^^

IW Teddy Bear Stamp OP (2015)

It's Teddy Bears...enough said ;) But, really, the subtle details on this is great, the little ribbons are sewn on ;D 

This is also one of my most comfortable dresses, so I wear it a lot...at home lounging ;D

IW Aileen OP in blue (2012)

My Namesake Dress!! Plus, Alice looking! I HAD to have it!! But, sadly, the measurements were a little small at the time I bought it...although now it fits great, so I can wear it more ^_^ 

 Atelier Pierrot OP...(will look up name & date again...it's in a GLB) Basically, at a local convention, Yuko san told me the bib was detachable and I was SOLD! ;)

Magical Holic Romantic Ribbon dress & choker (2015)

bought on my first trip to Japan when I checked out Closet Child ^_^

It was found on the "gothic" floor in a sea of black...would be me to buy the one Lavender piece XD

So, purple is my favorite color...& sadly I don't have too many Lolita pieces...but...I have a bunch of purple x black ones from h.Naoto's Honey line ;D That last dress has a fun story: It originally belonged to a friend of mine...& I guess I found out too late that she was selling it, so I missed out...and then...I saw it on someone's sales post & bought it...and it turned out she was the one who bought it from my friend XDD So, in the end, I think it was meant to come to me ;D

h.Honey coverup found much later than my other honey pieces ;) I miss this collection...I need more ^_^

BTSSB Antique Lace Doll JSK (2013)

Apparently It came out in a BILLION colors, so even though I originally wanted the green one, I ended up getting the wine b/c I needed it for a Lolitafied cosplay and other inspired outfits ;D

I also really love velvet...even though that's not the best fabric choice for here in Hawaii XD

I've bought a few taobao items before, but this one was rough since my usual SS was having issues...but I'm glad this was my last purchase through them!! Tailor Bunny Teddy series JSK (2016)

IW Sweets Teddy Bear in black (2013?)

Another teddy bear one, another fave ^_^

The Phantom and the Maiden Grief OP (2015)

First piece from this brand & they offer custom sizing, which was tricky, but the dress fits, so that's all that matters. Also, a piece for Lolitafied cosplays ;)

BTSSB x Macross collaboration Ranka OP (2011)

I'll say this first: I never watched this series XDD

But...I ended up using this dress to Lolitafy a different character and it matches her perfectly ^_^

Atelier Pierrot Limitless(I think) dress in Green (2016)

This dress was actually a special one made for the Fashion Night Out event in Japan and it's yet Another one I'm using for Lolifying characters ;)

It also looks amazing on my dress form ^_^

This was my first & only attempt at making a JSK and it was rough for me...I took sewing in college, but i'm still not good with using certain techniques, so there's all kinds of flaws...but...I still really love this piece and I can Still fit it ^_^ (2009)

Then in the middle of me taking pics of my collection...I got new items ;D

 BTSSB Star Mille-Fueille JSK in Sax x Blue x Cream (2014)

I was worried about fit, but this one fits wonderfully ^_^ Also, for a character ;)

 BTSSB Secret Cake Factory JSK in black (2009)

I've Always wanted an Applique piece & I finally have one ^_^

JetJ Parfait et un Manege JSK in blue (2012)

Wishlist item: I originally wanted Ivory, but this blue is really pretty in person & I have things that would match ^^

Bottoms:

 BTSSB Mon Petit Chouchou skirt in green (2014) 

Another favorite ^^

Li Paro Puppet Maker skirt in black (2015)

I saw another Lolita wearing this online, so I messaged her & found out about this small indie brand, but more importantly, I quickly ordered this skirt, which I love! The eyeball button is my favorite part ^^

JetJ Jupe du Lapin et Camee in Pink (2013) Quickly bought this before an event with the designer, she recognized it instantly & was really happy ^_^

AATP Grimoir of the Moonlight Forest skirt in black (2012)

 AP Harlequinade skirt in black (2016)

It was released right after my Japan trip, but I saw the print in the latest GLB & ordered it through an SS ;D

 IW Candy Poodle skirt in blue (2012)

Got this for fandom purposes ;)

 AP Wonder Queen skirt in blue (2013)

I've always liked this print, but it's so expensive...but after re-falling in love with the blue colorway (b/c of Hizaki ^^), I found the skirt for a decent price ^^

 Lief Noble High Tea Series (2014)

This skirt was made special just recently and they were selling it for a great price, so I got one since i've always liked the print ^^

Bodyline skirt

I wear this one a lot actually and the print & colors make it easy to coord ^^

 My failed first Lolita sewing project, trying to follow the pattern in the GLB...but my measurements were all off, so it ended up being less a-line...but it's still comfortable & I wear it to family functions ;)

 h.Naoto print...with bears & books...how could I NOT have it XDD

Anyways, so, the print was all over twitter...& i was stalking it...but...i could never find it on the online site :/

So then last year we had h.Naoto at our convention & I jokingly told a friend that if they have the bear/book print, i'd buy it...and then I went the first day...and FOUND IT!!!!! I never bought a skirt so quickly XDD

And then, naturally I wore the skirt the next day to watch the fashion show ^_^

Also, the same friend saw the matching top online & showed me ;D

There's a corset with the print too i'd like to try & find ;)

Another top & skirt set: Putumayo Striped vest/skirt/tie set

I got this from another Lolita friend randomly, but I ended up wearing it quite a bit ;)

And I like separates so I can mix & match ^^

AATP Prince Rabbit's Corset Pants (2012)
Forever known as Reika pants b/c she wore them when I first met her (before becoming a big fan!!)

AATP Milky Rail Train pants

I had the top, but sold it...but this pants set is so comfortable & fun to wear ^^

Putumayo pants w/ half skirt

I bought this randomly, but it's become a favorite piece & I can even wear it to work ^_^

not always the skirt though ;)

Mint Neko pants 

I bought them in closet child in Japan last year & they're super comfortable ^_^

Might as well put this here:

First: 2 skirts that double as Pettis ^^

The black is from BPN and a caged skirt from h.Naoto

This long bodyline one is the most used b/c heavy layers are deadly in our humidity ;P & the layered lace one is something I won in a random drawing & of course it's perfect for adding extra layers to a coord ^^

 Classical Puppets petticoats (The black one I just got last year to replace my other one that was damaged) & my one pair of off brand bloomers (actually, i think someone made them) 

Tops: 

Some pieces are a bit stained by now, but I feel they're still wearable under things ;)

I added quite a bit of blouses to my collection since last time, but most of them are white/off white ^^

BTSSB Angel's Gentle Whisper of the Heavenly Holy Night  Melody Raphael blouse in Pink (2011)

Atelier Pierrot princess sleeve blouse (sadly, they haven't re-released this version since I got it)

BPN top with asymmetrical skirt part

Wholesale(now Taobao) blouse

Pink blouse I got in a trade, I think it's Taobao

Brown off brand blouse from Goodwill

 Meta short sleeve blouse

AATP x Yoh Rapunzel Print cutsew (2011)

AP cutsew

 Bodyline short sleeve

AATP Juliene Frill cutsew (2011)

 Bodyline cutsew

IW cutsew & tee

Mint Neko tunic top

I wore this when I modeled in his fashion show & I fell in love with it ;)

Mint Neko x Megamasso (Ryohei) collab tee

 h.Naoto x D.Gray Man collab Allen cutsew

And then I accumulated a bunch of collared long sleeve tops from retail & goodwill that I can easily wear for boy style or under JSKs ;D

Another off brand top with Putumayo velvet vest ^^

 I think I need more black tops, but for now I have this lace one I got from...T&C, hahaha XDD

AATP Orchestra Applique bolero (2011)

 AATP Short length Jacket with faux vest (2007)

 Ozz On Bolero I bought in Closet Child in Japan

 AP short sleeve eyelet bolero in sax

Putumayo x Kirimi chan collab cardigan ^^

Fun fact: I had my friend who was in Japan at the time get this for me...and then the designer, Hasegawa san came to a local convention a little later and the first day I decided to wear the cardigan...He wore it too! In the other colorway, but still, we Twinned ^_^

h.Naoto x DGM collab Lenalee Jacket 

BTSSB Reversible sukajan & bunny eared cape (which I embellished) 

But my latest obsession are these waist coat/vest/boleros ^_^

IW x Rozen Maiden Kanaria collab bolero (2013)

& I can find some retail ones :)

Hot Topic x Outlander collection

Hot Topic x Through the Looking Glass collection

 h.Naoto Steam long vest 

And that's it for main pieces, so next is 

Shoes:

 One thing I did was sort through all my shoes and I managed to acquire a bunch of Brand/wishlist ones ^_^

top row: Goodwill, IW, Jeffery Campbell, Bodyline

2nd: Funtasma, Ebay, Bodyline, Bodyling, Demonia

3rd: AATP Cabriole heels in Wine & Gold, Kuroshitsuji shoes (bought through super groupies)

4th: AP Horror Cross shoes in Wine, AATP Enamel Circus shoes in navy, AP Princess Star shoes in silver, Taobao replica crown shoes, IW Angel shoes

bottom row: Forever 21 brown platforms, Taobao white tcross shoes, Laura Ashley low heels(Goodwill), Taobao winged shoes

And a few more off brand ones:

Crazy platform (Mana) shoes, Victorian boots, lace embellished boots

Red suede creepers, laceup flats, gold flats

Then comes  

Bags:

 I have a "Bag shelf", so here are the top 2 rows including some individual ones ;)

 BTSSB Mon Petit print bag w/ Kuma Kumya mini mini

Qpot, from a craft fair, Ahcahcum, h.Naoto

 off brand, Meta, taobao

Bought from a cute store on Takeshita Street in Harajuku

 IW Star bag, h.Steam, thrifted & embellished, off brand, hot topic x through the looking glass

Off brand teddy bear bag(a gift ^^), Meta lace bear bag (2002-my oldest piece), Duffy bag(a gift) Usakumya mini mini in black, Kuma Kumya chan small rucksack, off brand rabbit, Mokona

IW Candy Poodle matching tote(2012) (u can see what i'm doing with it ^^)

 IW Night Bear tote (2010)

And Finally 

Accessories::legwear, headwear, jewelry

Too hard to name: Mix of brand, retail, bodyline, off brand

 Triple fortune headbow, random accessories from Hot Topic, BTSSB Mirage hair bows, AP Sweet Cream House hairties, Lief headbow, BTSSB red lace headdress, AP lavender wrist cuffs, Atelier Pierrot long black lace gloves & white short, "fingerless"w/ just the middle finger

Then a bunch of handmade pieces: Kitty hair bows by Annasteticxcandy, 2 veiled headdress by Sugarnyo Heaven, black x navy wristcuffs, hot topic black wrist cuffs, white cuffs from bodyline

 3 AATP bonnets, Ivory one made by my friend (Darkly Darling)

 Beaded crowns & clay horns & pearl bear eared headband made by me, star clips by Sugarnyo Heaven, Triple fortune floral headpiece in the middle, the feathered one above by Darkly Darling, spiked horn hairclips from Hot Topic, 3 Chocomint clips and Pan Mimi pieces by Pastel Parade (One of my new fave indie Japanese brands ^^)

 Most things handmade/embellished by me or other people and 2 flat headdresses from Bodyline

 Mini Tricorns made by me, 3 black mini hats from Icing, purple plaid Bodyline hat, brown Mervelles Rose & Crown hat, rabbit eared hat by local crafter/fellow Lolita...forgot what it used to be...i think it's "House of Alice" now ;) White hat from Icing, Harlequin, red & gold mask retail or embellished by me

Kitty eared hat: Mint Neko

Mini red crown hat: Putumayo

White rabbit mask: Atelier Ruby (bought through Atelier Pierrot)

 Clockwise from top left: bodyline, retail, Goodwill, Icing, Icing, Mint Neko, Icing, Ebay

middle: Super Groupies, Taobao, Ebay (w/ CCS brooch from Sugarnyo Heaven)

Jewelry...I love Jewelry particularly & have collected a lot of brand & off brand over the years...way too many to name XDD

And...THAT'S IT!! I have a few things on order, preorder, payment plan and some i'm planning to buy, but for now this is my wardrobe ;D

As a fun thing I added the release dates for the main pieces b/c the latest thing has been about "Old School" Items...but...I didn't get into the fashion until after college, so that's probably why a lot of my pieces are around there & after ^_^