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[amanikitty]

Hello ladies! Just a reminder about the upcoming Lolita Day Tea Party on Saturday, December 1st, 2012. Join us for an evening of games, presents, tea, and giveaways!



*RECENT UPDATE 11/27/12*
- We will also a guest speaker, F.I.T. professor Dr. Yuniya Kawamura. See details below!
- Dr. Kawamura is giving a copy of her book entitled Fashioning Japanese Subcultures for our raffle giveaway!

- Tomorrow, Wednesday November 28th, is the last day to give payments (cash) and confirm your spot for the tea party!

*11/23/2013*
- Tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 24th 2012) IS the last day I'm accepting Paypal payments, to ensure that all the party money will be transferred in time for the party. If you plan to come, or if you have any more dues, you'll have to meet me in person with cash before Thursday the 29th. After Thursday (when I give the venue the final head count) I won't be accepting any more people!

- Roserie is sponsoring yet -another- gift for the party's raffle giveaway. ♥ Hopefully more news to come!

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All lolitas in the northeast (and perhaps even farther away!) are invited to come dine with us at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. Settled in a pair of brownstone building from the 1800's, Lady Mendl's is famous for being the best and most romantic tea salon in the city.

The party will begin at 4:30pm, where you will enjoy yourself with lively chatter, games, presents, and a very scrumptious 5-course afternoon tea meal. The menu includes tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, tea, etc., as well as a glass of champagne. (There are gluten-free options available for a supplemental charge. Whole dining information here.)

In total, seats for the party will cost $80.00 per person ($60.00 + tax + 20% gratuity). Truly priced for an unforgettable experience! You can either pay via Paypal, check, or cash (local people only). I am currently accepting payments. You can either pay in full, or you can go by two payments, or three payments if need be to reserve your spot. Just so you'd know now! There are also no limited seating, as the Lady Mendl parlor can sit well up to 50+ people so no need to worry about that.

In the past I have done dress-themes, but this time it's pretty much whatever you feel! Any style, sweet, classic, gothic-- any decent themes, just be courteous and dress very nice and show off, since your fellow guests will be dressing their best as well. Grotesque themes are not acceptable, as well as cosplay. "Casual lolita" is discouraged, and 'erotic', punky and deconstructed styles have to be tasteful. If you need assistance with your outfit, do not hesitate to message me! If you aren't dressing in lolita or aristocratic, or if you are bringing +1, they must be dressed nicely, e.x. semi-formal, or at the very least business-casual.

As I've done before in the past, there will be a White Elephant Gift Exchange. If you don't know what that is, read here. For the White Elephant exchange, the gift must look like it's worth between $10-20. When you pick out a gift, just think of something nice that you would like to receive. (To put it simply, get a quality item. Does not have to be store-bought! If you have a knack for DIY projects this will be easy~)



*RECENT UPDATE 11/27/12*
We will also have a guest speaker! Dr. Yuniya Kawamura, professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, will be joining us for tea and speaking to us about Lolita Subculture in Japan, as well as her newest book Fashioning Japanese Subcultures, where she talks about Lolita and other subcultures like Gyaru, Agejou/Kyabajou, and Mori-Girl~

She is very excited to meet us, and I hope you feel the same in return! ♥♥♥ Saturday will be a truly exciting event!

And last but not least, all  guests will have a chance to win some prizes, kindly sponsored by Mintymix, Apatico, Roserie and Blasphemina's Closet! Dr. Kawamura will also sponsor our giveaway with a copy of her book!

More announcements may come. ♥

Rundown~
Date/Time: Saturday, December 1st, 2012, 4:30pm-8pm (Arrive around 4:15pm~)
Event: Winter Lolita Day tea party
Location: Lady Mendl's tea salon, 56 Irving Place New York, NY 10003
Price: $80, tax and tip included
Dresscode: Dress nicely! Lolita, aristocratic, or semi-formal or business-casual at the least.

Current Guest List

1. alulatarantula
2. yllsa
3. Christina G.
4. saraisweirdish
5. peachfan
6. +1*
7. Christina M.
8. Sheryl B.
9. Alexa S.
10. Carolyn D.
11. KellyRyan A.
12. nashiko
13. +1
14. aliknyankochan
15. +1
16. miesuku
17. rose_n_carousel
18. americanlolita1
19. +1
20. arsenicold_lace
21. chouseki
22. +1
23. Mimi Marie
24. Sha-Quana B.
25. Casidi R.
26. Shavon G.
27. corrosivematter
28. visualkeiisdrag
29. Yinara
30. Rio J.
31. Karen Z.
32. Sophia A.
33. Nirvana S.
34. lpena25
35. Alex C.
36. Princess Rune
37. yacchan
38. Kitteh Pantsu (?)
39.

Commonly Asked Questions:

Q: When is the deadline to pay?

The last day I'll accept CASH payments will be November 28th, when I have to give the final headcount to Lady Mendl's.

Q: Will my deposit be refundable in case I can't make it?

If you drop out within 48 hours of the party, I cannot give refunds. By that time the final guest count would be already submitted, the venue will be putting food and supplies aside for that specific number, and I can't go back and change it.

Q: Is the White Elephant mandatory?

Since the party is expensive enough, it's not mandatory, though it's been something I've been doing traditionally at my parties. If you don't bring a gift, you'll just be excluded from the exchange. :3

If you wish to pay by cash (in-person), PM me so we can arrange a time to meet!

Click here to visit the Facebook event page.

Hope to see you there!