Coords from this week
Hello everyone! This is my first time posting here and I have a few coords to share from this week. I'm trying to actively wear lolita a lot more, as it always improves my mood.
I wore this to meet my mum in town for tea. I was running a bit late so I didn't have time to do much with my hair! Here, I am wearing my new purchases from Regalia - an Owloli skirt, Alchimia Accessories hairclip, Li.Paro necklace and Innocent World bag (marked down to 50% off, score!). The blouse is also Innocent World. I am in the market for new everyday-shoes as these Oxfords are worn out, and I'm not sure what to get next or to just buy the same shoes again in Clarks. I would like some cream shoes to go with my bag but they don't go with everything the way these do.
On Friday I took the day off work to go to London with my mum and sister. We spent the day at the Natural History Museum and in the evening went to see Les Mis for the first time. (I cried way too much though, it was exhausting!) The OP is from Grimoire, bought at last year's TPC event, Revelry. The hairclip is Innocent World and was a free gift in the VIP tote bag at Regalia, which was also where I bought these amazing Violet Fane tights - I love them because they come in larger sizes. I made the bag for Regalia, and here is a close up of it:
Ok, I have to admit something here: I cheated with this coord! As we were spending the day on our feet I needed more practical shoes and bag, so I switched these out for brown oxfords and a matching satchel. I also didn't want to get in people's way at the theatre so I didn't wear the petticoat. So it became more of an otome / dolly kei coord instead!
This last coord was to meet friends for dinner and drinks last night (the reason I look so tired here is because I didn't have time to take a photo beforehand, so this is when I got back). I wore a Bodyline OP and bolero. I matched my beret, bolero and shoes (black), and my bag and tights (burgundy).
Just before I go, I'd like to share my Regalia coord with you. I'm quite proud of it because I designed and made the dress myself, and I'm planning to post work in progress shots and a pattern walkthrough on my blog when I have the time.
I wanted to go with a fairy-queen look, hence the flower crown. I thought about wings but chickened out as I thought it made it look too costumey - this already felt very OTT for me. All the accessories (apart from the bag) and blouse are from Taobao.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing everyone else's coords! I'll leave you with my most recent illustration.
I wore this to meet my mum in town for tea. I was running a bit late so I didn't have time to do much with my hair! Here, I am wearing my new purchases from Regalia - an Owloli skirt, Alchimia Accessories hairclip, Li.Paro necklace and Innocent World bag (marked down to 50% off, score!). The blouse is also Innocent World. I am in the market for new everyday-shoes as these Oxfords are worn out, and I'm not sure what to get next or to just buy the same shoes again in Clarks. I would like some cream shoes to go with my bag but they don't go with everything the way these do.
On Friday I took the day off work to go to London with my mum and sister. We spent the day at the Natural History Museum and in the evening went to see Les Mis for the first time. (I cried way too much though, it was exhausting!) The OP is from Grimoire, bought at last year's TPC event, Revelry. The hairclip is Innocent World and was a free gift in the VIP tote bag at Regalia, which was also where I bought these amazing Violet Fane tights - I love them because they come in larger sizes. I made the bag for Regalia, and here is a close up of it:
Ok, I have to admit something here: I cheated with this coord! As we were spending the day on our feet I needed more practical shoes and bag, so I switched these out for brown oxfords and a matching satchel. I also didn't want to get in people's way at the theatre so I didn't wear the petticoat. So it became more of an otome / dolly kei coord instead!
This last coord was to meet friends for dinner and drinks last night (the reason I look so tired here is because I didn't have time to take a photo beforehand, so this is when I got back). I wore a Bodyline OP and bolero. I matched my beret, bolero and shoes (black), and my bag and tights (burgundy).
Just before I go, I'd like to share my Regalia coord with you. I'm quite proud of it because I designed and made the dress myself, and I'm planning to post work in progress shots and a pattern walkthrough on my blog when I have the time.
I wanted to go with a fairy-queen look, hence the flower crown. I thought about wings but chickened out as I thought it made it look too costumey - this already felt very OTT for me. All the accessories (apart from the bag) and blouse are from Taobao.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing everyone else's coords! I'll leave you with my most recent illustration.