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Yay :) I sold most of the stuff from my last sales post. Of course when I go to post it, I find out CP seems to have risen their shipping rates again. I wish we had a decent shipping system like USPS or Japan Post. Having to pay $70 just to be able to track a package overseas is kind of ridiculous. We're so behind.
Anyway, kind of a mental note on what else I need to get rid of...you can give me a shout if you're interested! (But really, who here is hahaha.)
1) AP lady rose skirt + tote bag (new)
2) BTSSB lavendar paris windows headbow and cell phone charm
3) Metamorphose bxw gingham jumperskirt (fully shirred)
4) Indie brand blouse with detachable sleeves
5) BTSSB pink marie antoinette jumperskirt
6) Metamorphose Room Print square pillows in black and pink
Debating whether to sell because the item is not well-fitting (hmm, just noticed this is all meta lol)
1) Metamorphose georgette one-piece
2) Metamorphose ballerina jumperskirt
3) Metamorphose sweets collection jumperskirt
Stuff I want
1) A "lessons" bag, from IW, Meta, or BTSSB, preferably with large handles or a shoulder strap at least
2) Pieces that are more gothic or classical, or "not to sweet"
3) A lot of the shoes from IW or, if I may be cheap, Bodyline or some other TaoBao brands (except I'm too lazy to look things up on those sites)
I think I'll work on the stuff I want after I get rid of the stuff I won't wear.
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Anyway, I started thinking about what happens when people "leave" lolita. Do they just sell their stuff, do they just move on, buy new clothes, and never think about the frills and lace again? I saw a picture of a girl who used to be quite prominent in the EGL community, even with her own indie brand, but then she completely moved on. From her recent picture, she looks like any ordinary girl on the street and I would've never guessed she was into lolita. Is that it? Did lolita leave some kind of lasting impression on her or does it just get packed away like any other old piece of clothing? And another girl, who ran the Princess Portal website, apparently closed down the website and you just don't see her around anymore. I think there was always a bit of drama around that girl, maybe people didn't think she was "realistic" or whatever, but a lot of people though her blog was beautiful.
I guess the love of the fashion is different for everyone. Maybe for some it is more than just clothing, and for others, they move on like it's just like any other phase in their life. I don't know what's the answer for me. I went to Japan, and after two years, found my love of lolita rekindled (although I am leaning towards classic/gothic now, must be the whole age thing), but also my general love of "girly" clothing. It feels like lolita is something too beautiful to abandon like that, and there's a bit of a void after, so, after I've discovered new hobbies throughout the two years I was hiatus from EGL and didn't even read the community posts at all, I find myself back lost in everything that drew me into EGL in the first place.
Anyway, kind of a mental note on what else I need to get rid of...you can give me a shout if you're interested! (But really, who here is hahaha.)
1) AP lady rose skirt + tote bag (new)
2) BTSSB lavendar paris windows headbow and cell phone charm
3) Metamorphose bxw gingham jumperskirt (fully shirred)
4) Indie brand blouse with detachable sleeves
5) BTSSB pink marie antoinette jumperskirt
6) Metamorphose Room Print square pillows in black and pink
Debating whether to sell because the item is not well-fitting (hmm, just noticed this is all meta lol)
1) Metamorphose georgette one-piece
2) Metamorphose ballerina jumperskirt
3) Metamorphose sweets collection jumperskirt
Stuff I want
1) A "lessons" bag, from IW, Meta, or BTSSB, preferably with large handles or a shoulder strap at least
2) Pieces that are more gothic or classical, or "not to sweet"
3) A lot of the shoes from IW or, if I may be cheap, Bodyline or some other TaoBao brands (except I'm too lazy to look things up on those sites)
I think I'll work on the stuff I want after I get rid of the stuff I won't wear.
--
Anyway, I started thinking about what happens when people "leave" lolita. Do they just sell their stuff, do they just move on, buy new clothes, and never think about the frills and lace again? I saw a picture of a girl who used to be quite prominent in the EGL community, even with her own indie brand, but then she completely moved on. From her recent picture, she looks like any ordinary girl on the street and I would've never guessed she was into lolita. Is that it? Did lolita leave some kind of lasting impression on her or does it just get packed away like any other old piece of clothing? And another girl, who ran the Princess Portal website, apparently closed down the website and you just don't see her around anymore. I think there was always a bit of drama around that girl, maybe people didn't think she was "realistic" or whatever, but a lot of people though her blog was beautiful.
I guess the love of the fashion is different for everyone. Maybe for some it is more than just clothing, and for others, they move on like it's just like any other phase in their life. I don't know what's the answer for me. I went to Japan, and after two years, found my love of lolita rekindled (although I am leaning towards classic/gothic now, must be the whole age thing), but also my general love of "girly" clothing. It feels like lolita is something too beautiful to abandon like that, and there's a bit of a void after, so, after I've discovered new hobbies throughout the two years I was hiatus from EGL and didn't even read the community posts at all, I find myself back lost in everything that drew me into EGL in the first place.