Lolita fashion is a subculture that arose in Japan around the 1980s and has taken the world by storm-a storm of cuteness that is. Though the name bears a similarity with Vladimir Nabokov's titular character, the fashion trend has no ties to the connotations of the novel. With roots in a baby doll aesthetic, the style is heavily influenced by Victorian, Edwardian, and Rococ elements and puts an emphasis on the ideal of cuteness as well as elegance and modesty. The three main substyles of Lolita fashion can be categorized as classic, sweet, and gothic, each with its unique elements. Many other substyles also exist such as oriental, shiro, kuro, and sailor. Lolita subculture has garnered a wide following in Japan, as well as the Western world in the early 21st century, but has shifted to a more mainstream trend in recent years.
Lolita is seen as a rebellion against tradition Japanese norms and gender roles within a stifling society. By wearing clothing from childhood, the subculture can be seen as an escape from adulthood and the burdens and expectations that come with it. Furthermore, it evokes the eternal beauty of youth and innocence while creating an escape to a fantasy world where an identity that may not be acceptable in normal life can arise without oppression. Of course, many who wear the style simply do so because they enjoy the aesthetic and the confidence it lends them. Aspects may also be included in cosplay or to create an alternate identity.
The most distinctive feature of Lolita fashion is its voluminous skirts, formed by wearing crinoline or petticoats beneath the clothes and often paired with long or short sleeved blouses. Jumper skirts and one-piece dresses with elements of the style are also often incorporated into outfits. For further effect, many wearers of Lolita fashion may add wigs, bows, and bonnets in conjunction with knee and ankle socks or tights. Both flats and high heels are valid options for shoes. Some may even wear Victorian-era drawers beneath their petticoats.
The subculture has become an influential force of its own right, and Lolita elements can appear in many fashion trends and styles. Preppy style costumes are no exception. Another fashion subculture, this time arising from the old private predatory schools in the Northeastern United States, preppy fashion has its roots in the Ivy League style of dress. It reflects the feeling of exclusiveness among well-educated, high-income families at the time and draws influence from the leisure activities of the upper class, many of which draw from old English influences such as crew rowing, polo, sailing, golf, hunting, and rugby. While sportswear component is an undeniably important aspect of the subculture, women's preppy style lends itself more toward tailored skirt suits, cotton blouses, and refined jewelry. Preppy style comes with an air of sophistication similar to a classic style of dress with bolder pops of color and many Lolita elements combined with the preppy style can create gorgeous outfits.
Though it lacks the distinctive skirt and blouse, the brown pinstripe suit takes inspiration from the vintage feel of Lolita clothing and harkens back to old elite school clothing. The hat worn by the woman bears relation to the bonnets in Lolita fashion while the oversized blazer creates the illusion of delicacy and child-like cuteness emphasized by the trend.
The blue Alice in Wonderland dress has the unique voluminous skirt of Lolita clothes, as well as the button up style in the front reminiscent of a blouse. Its ruffled collar and sewn-on brooch recall elements of Victorian era clothing, which also show up in major aspects of Lolita fashion. The golden embellishments add a vintage feel and the ruffled skirt hem combined with slightly puffed up sleeves add an innocent air that relate to the aesthetic of cuteness. The models emphasize the Lolita elements in this costume by pairing the dress with white socks and Mary Janes that lend a school-girl feel to the outfit and style their hair with bangs and pigtails.
The gothic velvet long-sleeved dress has a half-skirt style to reveal the ruffled petticoat in the back. Lace patterns along the collar and ruffled skirt hem tie the dress to the Victorian-era elements that influenced Lolita fashion. Furthermore, an oversized bow evokes the style of many childhood dresses wear little girls would tie their sashes behind their backs. It adds an adorable, innocent feel similar to aesthetic of Lolita fashion. Additionally, the lacy head piece is reminiscent of vintage maids while the hand gloves worn by the models add to the old-fashioned air of the outfit. Crosses on the collar give a nod to the strict religious nature of the Victorian era the dress draws inspiration from and add a cute detail to the vintage dress. Paired with wigs, ankle socks, and kitten heels, the dress's Lolita elements come roaring to life.
A two-layer ruffled skirt paired with criss-crossing ribbons and bows on the Christmas strawberry dress make for highly visible signs of Lolita influence on the clothes. Rather than Victorian, this dress lends itself more toward the Rococo elements that influenced Lolita fashion while the beige and deep red checkered patterns give the outfit a medieval peasant-like feel. However, the puffy sleeves and ribbon detailing seem to point to aspects of hime Lolita where elements of royal fashion are applied to a Lolita silhouette. The large hair bow and flats add cuteness to the outfit-further compounded the pigtail braids and bangs of the model-and emphasize the Lolita aesthetic in the dress.
The corduroy sling dress has, once again, the distinctive voluminous skirt of Lolita fashion, padded out with crinoline. The influence of the hime substyle stands out in the lace and ruffle detailing on the bodice and hem of the dress while a front bow creates the childhood aesthetic. Criss-crossing ribbons down the side of the dress and subtle pleats in the skirt create the princess-like air emphasized in hime Lolita fashion. Lace trimming and ruffles on the hem also add to the innocent, cute aesthetic while the models' ruffled blouses and poncho-capes highlight the dress's Lolita influence.
What do you think of Lolita Style?
Do you own any Lolita Style clothes?
Do you own any Lolita Style clothes?
Kisses!
Lolita fashion is a subculture that arose in Japan around the 1980s and has taken the world by storm-a storm of cuteness that is. Though the name bears a similarity with Vladimir Nabokov's titular character, the fashion trend has no ties to the connotations of the novel. With roots in a baby doll aesthetic, the style is heavily influenced by Victorian, Edwardian, and Rococ elements and puts an emphasis on the ideal of cuteness as well as elegance and modesty. The three main substyles of Lolita fashion can be categorized as classic, sweet, and gothic, each with its unique elements. Many other substyles also exist such as oriental, shiro, kuro, and sailor. Lolita subculture has garnered a wide following in Japan, as well as the Western world in the early 21st century, but has shifted to a more mainstream trend in recent years.
Lolita is seen as a rebellion against tradition Japanese norms and gender roles within a stifling society. By wearing clothing from childhood, the subculture can be seen as an escape from adulthood and the burdens and expectations that come with it. Furthermore, it evokes the eternal beauty of youth and innocence while creating an escape to a fantasy world where an identity that may not be acceptable in normal life can arise without oppression. Of course, many who wear the style simply do so because they enjoy the aesthetic and the confidence it lends them. Aspects may also be included in cosplay or to create an alternate identity.
The most distinctive feature of Lolita fashion is its voluminous skirts, formed by wearing crinoline or petticoats beneath the clothes and often paired with long or short sleeved blouses. Jumper skirts and one-piece dresses with elements of the style are also often incorporated into outfits. For further effect, many wearers of Lolita fashion may add wigs, bows, and bonnets in conjunction with knee and ankle socks or tights. Both flats and high heels are valid options for shoes. Some may even wear Victorian-era drawers beneath their petticoats.
The subculture has become an influential force of its own right, and Lolita elements can appear in many fashion trends and styles. Preppy style costumes are no exception. Another fashion subculture, this time arising from the old private predatory schools in the Northeastern United States, preppy fashion has its roots in the Ivy League style of dress. It reflects the feeling of exclusiveness among well-educated, high-income families at the time and draws influence from the leisure activities of the upper class, many of which draw from old English influences such as crew rowing, polo, sailing, golf, hunting, and rugby. While sportswear component is an undeniably important aspect of the subculture, women's preppy style lends itself more toward tailored skirt suits, cotton blouses, and refined jewelry. Preppy style comes with an air of sophistication similar to a classic style of dress with bolder pops of color and many Lolita elements combined with the preppy style can create gorgeous outfits.
Though it lacks the distinctive skirt and blouse, the brown pinstripe suit takes inspiration from the vintage feel of Lolita clothing and harkens back to old elite school clothing. The hat worn by the woman bears relation to the bonnets in Lolita fashion while the oversized blazer creates the illusion of delicacy and child-like cuteness emphasized by the trend.
The blue Alice in Wonderland dress has the unique voluminous skirt of Lolita clothes, as well as the button up style in the front reminiscent of a blouse. Its ruffled collar and sewn-on brooch recall elements of Victorian era clothing, which also show up in major aspects of Lolita fashion. The golden embellishments add a vintage feel and the ruffled skirt hem combined with slightly puffed up sleeves add an innocent air that relate to the aesthetic of cuteness. The models emphasize the Lolita elements in this costume by pairing the dress with white socks and Mary Janes that lend a school-girl feel to the outfit and style their hair with bangs and pigtails.
The gothic velvet long-sleeved dress has a half-skirt style to reveal the ruffled petticoat in the back. Lace patterns along the collar and ruffled skirt hem tie the dress to the Victorian-era elements that influenced Lolita fashion. Furthermore, an oversized bow evokes the style of many childhood dresses wear little girls would tie their sashes behind their backs. It adds an adorable, innocent feel similar to aesthetic of Lolita fashion. Additionally, the lacy head piece is reminiscent of vintage maids while the hand gloves worn by the models add to the old-fashioned air of the outfit. Crosses on the collar give a nod to the strict religious nature of the Victorian era the dress draws inspiration from and add a cute detail to the vintage dress. Paired with wigs, ankle socks, and kitten heels, the dress's Lolita elements come roaring to life.
A two-layer ruffled skirt paired with criss-crossing ribbons and bows on the Christmas strawberry dress make for highly visible signs of Lolita influence on the clothes. Rather than Victorian, this dress lends itself more toward the Rococo elements that influenced Lolita fashion while the beige and deep red checkered patterns give the outfit a medieval peasant-like feel. However, the puffy sleeves and ribbon detailing seem to point to aspects of hime Lolita where elements of royal fashion are applied to a Lolita silhouette. The large hair bow and flats add cuteness to the outfit-further compounded the pigtail braids and bangs of the model-and emphasize the Lolita aesthetic in the dress.
The corduroy sling dress has, once again, the distinctive voluminous skirt of Lolita fashion, padded out with crinoline. The influence of the hime substyle stands out in the lace and ruffle detailing on the bodice and hem of the dress while a front bow creates the childhood aesthetic. Criss-crossing ribbons down the side of the dress and subtle pleats in the skirt create the princess-like air emphasized in hime Lolita fashion. Lace trimming and ruffles on the hem also add to the innocent, cute aesthetic while the models' ruffled blouses and poncho-capes highlight the dress's Lolita influence.
What do you think of Lolita Style?
Do you own any Lolita Style clothes?
Do you own any Lolita Style clothes?
Kisses!
Hello beauties!
We all know how important it is to love ourselves and be comfortable with our bodies. One way to achieve that is by working out, eating healthy and drink a lot of water! Thankfully nowadays there are lots of products that help us achieve our goals, and one of them is this amazing water bottle. Keep reading if you want to know all the benefits of it!
Today I want to talk to you about this water bottle which is perfect to work out! It has a unique and functional patented design thanks to its flip lid which makes it dust and leak proof. It also has a button that allows you to open it with only one hand, and a silicone straw (for those who feel more comfortable drinking trough it!). Also, as the mouth of the bottle is quite wide it makes it easier to fit in ice cubes and to clean it!
Something really good about is that it is 100% BPA and toxin free: that makes it odorless and healthy for your day to day lifestyle! The material is PETG plastic – eco-friendly, reusable and leak-proof.
Also it has a really unique and inspirational design: timestamps and motivational words! To help reminding you to stay hydrated, motivated and achieve all your training goals! And also it is the perfect item to good to keep track of your weight loss and water intake in case you are doing a detox for example!
When working out, traveling or moving around we want things that are easy to carry and that make our life easier. This water bottle is totally portable thanks to its carrying handle and lightweight yet durable material: which is quite transparent, so you can check clearly the amount of water you drink. Also it has a large capacity: 64-ounce to be exact (and let's be honest – it's good to think that you don't have to refill it as often as a smaller one).
In conclusion: If you want a durable, eco-friendly water bottle with a nice design and easy to carry around you should totally check out this one! Not only it will make your life easier but it will help you achieve all your goals thanks to its amazing design! The materials it is made of not only have amazing quality but will make your lifestyle healthier! – if you are interested you can find it on Amazon – you will see how affordable it is for the amount of benefits it has!
What do you think of it?
Do you like to workout?
Hope you are having an amazing weekend!
Hello beauties!
We all know how important it is to love ourselves and be comfortable with our bodies. One way to achieve that is by working out, eating healthy and drink a lot of water! Thankfully nowadays there are lots of products that help us achieve our goals, and one of them is this amazing water bottle. Keep reading if you want to know all the benefits of it!
Today I want to talk to you about this water bottle which is perfect to work out! It has a unique and functional patented design thanks to its flip lid which makes it dust and leak proof. It also has a button that allows you to open it with only one hand, and a silicone straw (for those who feel more comfortable drinking trough it!). Also, as the mouth of the bottle is quite wide it makes it easier to fit in ice cubes and to clean it!
Something really good about is that it is 100% BPA and toxin free: that makes it odorless and healthy for your day to day lifestyle! The material is PETG plastic – eco-friendly, reusable and leak-proof.
Also it has a really unique and inspirational design: timestamps and motivational words! To help reminding you to stay hydrated, motivated and achieve all your training goals! And also it is the perfect item to good to keep track of your weight loss and water intake in case you are doing a detox for example!
When working out, traveling or moving around we want things that are easy to carry and that make our life easier. This water bottle is totally portable thanks to its carrying handle and lightweight yet durable material: which is quite transparent, so you can check clearly the amount of water you drink. Also it has a large capacity: 64-ounce to be exact (and let's be honest – it's good to think that you don't have to refill it as often as a smaller one).
In conclusion: If you want a durable, eco-friendly water bottle with a nice design and easy to carry around you should totally check out this one! Not only it will make your life easier but it will help you achieve all your goals thanks to its amazing design! The materials it is made of not only have amazing quality but will make your lifestyle healthier! – if you are interested you can find it on Amazon – you will see how affordable it is for the amount of benefits it has!
What do you think of it?
Do you like to workout?
Hope you are having an amazing weekend!
Hello beauties!
Sorry I haven't been around here much lately – I'll write about why in another post as I've been going through lot of changes!
Today I'm here to talk about Sculptshe, an online shapewear and active wear store. On their website, you can find a large variety of bodysuits, waist trainer, shapewear and all sort of different active wear! What differences Sculptshe from other retailers is their quality: they've found the best solution for the production of fabrics – making use of the best technology, techniques and materials.
I personally think we are all beautiful: no matter the shape, size, race, etc. Self love is super important – we are all powerful and stunning and who doesn't like to feel confident and sexy? even if it's from time to time. Sculpshe encourages and empowers everyone to achieve that with their high quality garments! Because as Rupaul says, if you don't love yourself how the hell will you love somebody else?!
When checking their website you will see how intuitive and easy it is to use – which makes extremely easy to find what you are looking for. Everything is divided by sections, body parts and colours and there are different photographies for every product (which is super helpful when buying online). Imagine you are interested in sculpting your booty, then the perfect product would be a waist and thigh trainer: a 3-in-1 butt lifter & thigh trimmer which helps to trim your waist, melt fat, and helps to shed water weight and cellulite on your thighs while lifting your booty!
Also, if you are looking for best shapewear for tummy, Sculptshe offers an amazing variety. Some of the benefits of these are: breathable and adjustable materials, adjustable straps which helps to rearrange the shapewear according to your comfort, open-crotch design that allows to use the bathroom in the most comfortable way, materials like YKK zippers, hook and eyes, velcro etc.
If you are in the search for a high quality and cheap shape and active wear store then you should definitely check out Sculpshe! They also have ongoing offers which will help you save even more money :)
Have you heard about Sculpshe before?
Have you ever tried shapewear before?
I hope you are having an amazing week!
Hello beauties!
Sorry I haven't been around here much lately – I'll write about why in another post as I've been going through lot of changes!
Today I'm here to talk about Sculptshe, an online shapewear and active wear store. On their website, you can find a large variety of bodysuits, waist trainer, shapewear and all sort of different active wear! What differences Sculptshe from other retailers is their quality: they've found the best solution for the production of fabrics – making use of the best technology, techniques and materials.
I personally think we are all beautiful: no matter the shape, size, race, etc. Self love is super important – we are all powerful and stunning and who doesn't like to feel confident and sexy? even if it's from time to time. Sculpshe encourages and empowers everyone to achieve that with their high quality garments! Because as Rupaul says, if you don't love yourself how the hell will you love somebody else?!
When checking their website you will see how intuitive and easy it is to use – which makes extremely easy to find what you are looking for. Everything is divided by sections, body parts and colours and there are different photographies for every product (which is super helpful when buying online). Imagine you are interested in sculpting your booty, then the perfect product would be a waist and thigh trainer: a 3-in-1 butt lifter & thigh trimmer which helps to trim your waist, melt fat, and helps to shed water weight and cellulite on your thighs while lifting your booty!
Also, if you are looking for best shapewear for tummy, Sculptshe offers an amazing variety. Some of the benefits of these are: breathable and adjustable materials, adjustable straps which helps to rearrange the shapewear according to your comfort, open-crotch design that allows to use the bathroom in the most comfortable way, materials like YKK zippers, hook and eyes, velcro etc.
If you are in the search for a high quality and cheap shape and active wear store then you should definitely check out Sculpshe! They also have ongoing offers which will help you save even more money :)
Have you heard about Sculpshe before?
Have you ever tried shapewear before?
I hope you are having an amazing week!
Hello beauties!
During the Christmas period I bought quite a lot of make up – which I'm taking my time to review (but don't worry, I will at some point!). And one of the items I got is this nice eyeshadow palette from a brand called The Balm.
I always wanted to get my hands on this brand as I've been hearing very nice reviews – and let's be honest, the packaging is amazing and i'm a sucker for nice, cute packaging ;_; So when I found this cute shadow palette in offer I couldn't resist myself.
First of all let's talk about the number of shadows and the variety of colours. It has a total of 12 shadows: 6 matte and 6 shimmer. I have to say I like the colour combination, it's very versatile and it allows you to create both day-to-day and dramatic / night looks. Something to point out is that it comes with a dark green matte & shimmer tone which is not very common and I find quite original and out of the ordinary. Also it comes with a nice mirror, which always comes in very handy!
The look I decided to do was inspired by the Ariana Grande positions album (obviously it didn't came out exactly as I was planning to, but I was quite happy with the final result though). Basically my idea was to create a cut crease using nude tones! The tones that I used were very pigmented, i noticed quite a lot of fall-out when picking the shadow but as I always say – that's not really a problem to me.
They were easy to blend and build up, which was exactly what I was expecting!
In conclusion I'm very happy with the purchase, the eyeshadow palette has good quality and a variety of original and versatile tones, which allows you to play with it and create nice and beautiful looks!
Have you ever tried any product of The Balm?
Would you try this palette?
Kisses!
Hello beauties!
During the Christmas period I bought quite a lot of make up – which I'm taking my time to review (but don't worry, I will at some point!). And one of the items I got is this nice eyeshadow palette from a brand called The Balm.
I always wanted to get my hands on this brand as I've been hearing very nice reviews – and let's be honest, the packaging is amazing and i'm a sucker for nice, cute packaging ;_; So when I found this cute shadow palette in offer I couldn't resist myself.
First of all let's talk about the number of shadows and the variety of colours. It has a total of 12 shadows: 6 matte and 6 shimmer. I have to say I like the colour combination, it's very versatile and it allows you to create both day-to-day and dramatic / night looks. Something to point out is that it comes with a dark green matte & shimmer tone which is not very common and I find quite original and out of the ordinary. Also it comes with a nice mirror, which always comes in very handy!
The look I decided to do was inspired by the Ariana Grande positions album (obviously it didn't came out exactly as I was planning to, but I was quite happy with the final result though). Basically my idea was to create a cut crease using nude tones! The tones that I used were very pigmented, i noticed quite a lot of fall-out when picking the shadow but as I always say – that's not really a problem to me.
They were easy to blend and build up, which was exactly what I was expecting!
In conclusion I'm very happy with the purchase, the eyeshadow palette has good quality and a variety of original and versatile tones, which allows you to play with it and create nice and beautiful looks!
Have you ever tried any product of The Balm?
Would you try this palette?
Kisses!
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