2014年7月15日星期二
Positive Attitude
Whether sixty or sixteen, there is in every human being’s heart the lure of wonders, the unfailing childlike appetite of what’s next and the joy of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart there is a wireless station: so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, cheer, courage and power from men and from the infinite, so long are you young.
An individual human existence should be like a river—small at first, narrowly contained within its banks, and rushing passionately past boulders and over waterfalls. Gradually the river grows wider, the banks recede, the waters flow more quietly, and in the end, without any visible break, they become merged in the sea, and painlessly lose their individual being.
Youth means a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity,of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease.This often exists in a man of sixty more than a boy of twenty.Nobody grows old merely by a number of years.We grow old by deserting our ideals.
Years may wrinkle the skin,but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to dust.
So we must keep the happy everyday and do everything you like to do.
I love lolita dress,so i bought it.
The lolita dress featuring square collar, short puff sleeves, a bow on the collar, some small buttons decorated on the dress, the dress can show your temperament, high waist show your slim. It is made with high quality cloth, which wears comfortable and close fitting. It provides ample proof that beauty never goes out of style.
I hope everybody keep positive attitude, courage to pursue their favorite things.
2014年5月9日星期五
Red Dresses Express Your Passion
According to Wikipedia, red is the color of blood, rubies and strawberries. It is the color of the wavelength of light from approximately 620–740 nm on the electromagnetic spectrum. Next to orange at the end of the visible spectrum, red is commonly associated with danger, sacrifice, passion, fire, beauty, blood, anger,Christmas, socialism, communism, and in China and many other cultures, with happiness.
And red dresses usually are associated with passion, fire, and beauty. By the magical design, the red dresses may look a bit mysterious. When looking to some celebrities for some formal occasions on the television, it is easier to catch a red-dressed celebrity instead of others. Red dresses is usually outstanding, shining in every places.
In some movies, there are some similar scene that related to red dress. Usually the actress have to attend a dancing party but she don’t know what to dress to make she shine in the ball. So she asked several friend for some suggestions. She stood in front of the mirror and keep changing. After changing several pairs of dress, she asked her friends which one suit her most. Dramatically, all of her friends said the red one suit her most and that’s the deal. In some other movies, a woman with a red dress is a lure to some men. Red, symbolize fire and passion, is so popular all over the world.
When dressing your red dress, there are some things you should be aware of. Firstly, the red dress should be compatible to your colour of skin. A suitable red dress can make your a star in your group. But if it don’t suit you, that will be a disaster. Secondly, the style of your dress is also important. Be aware of out-of-dress dress. Sometimes, a simple but elegant dress will catch everyone’s attention.
Make sure whatever you choose is suitable to you. Ball dresses, casual clothes, and sport clothes are all fine in any ways. Some girls have partiality for Lolita style dresses. So I reckon you to give it a try. The red Lolita dresses can be extremely attractive:
2014年4月27日星期日
Red dress girl
In my dual profession as an educator and health care provider, I have worked with numerous children infected with the virus that causes AIDS. The relationships that I have had with these special kids have been gifts in my life. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great courage can be found in the smallest of packages. Let me tell you about Tyler.
Tyler was born infected with HIV: his mother was also infected. From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications to enable him to survive. When he was five, he had a tube surgically inserted in a vein in his chest. This tube was connected to a pump, which he carried in a small backpack on his back. Medications were hooked up to this pump and were continuously supplied through this tube to his bloodstream. At times, he also needed supplemented oxygen to support his breathing.
Tyler wasn't willing to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not unusual to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicine-laden backpack and dragging his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon. All of us who knew Tyler marveled at his pure joy in being alive and the energy it gave him. Tyler's mom often teased him by telling him that he moved so fast she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly spot him.
This dreaded disease eventually wore down even the likes of a little dynamo like Tyler. He grew quite ill and, unfortunately, so did his HIV-infected mother. When it became apparent that he wasn't going to survive, Tyler's mom talked to him about death. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.
A few days before his death, Tyler beckoned me over to his hospital bed and whispered, "I might die soon. I'm not scared. When I die, please dress me in red lolita dress . Mom promised she's coming to heaven, too. I'll be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me."
2014年4月26日星期六
All Woman Born For Loving
A little boy asked his mother:”Why are you crying?”
“Because I am a woman.”She told him.
“I don’t understand”he said.
His mum just hugged him and said:”And you never will.”
Later the little boy asked his father:”Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?”
“All woman cry for no reason.”Was all his dad could say.
The little boy grow up and became a man, still wondering why women cry.
Finally he put in a call to God, when God got on the phone, he asked,”God, why do women cry so easily?”
God said:”When I made the women, she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world; yet, gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her inner strength to endure childbirth, and the rejections many times comes from her children.
I gave her hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complains.
“I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even her children has hurt her very badly.
“I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.”
“I gave her the wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strength and resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.”
“And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. That is her exclusively to use whenever it is needed.”
“You see the beauty of a women is not the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair.”However, the beautiful figure need clothes to foil. Buy a piece of foil to her more charming Lolita skirt why not for the beloved woman.
“The beauty of a women must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where the love resides.
And I believe the beautiful
White Square-collar Lolita Blouse And Red Lolita Skirt Outfit can make you a true beauty.
2014年4月25日星期五
About Cosplay
For cosplay, the most important thing is not how their looks, but on the manufacture of clothing in general get cosplay costumes, there are four ways, namely: a gift, go to the store to buy, or do it yourself called the tailor shop tailor-made.
1: A Gift
The popularity of course have to have the job , some of the clothes will cosplay Friends of the usual understanding of the Man Show or life, so he ( she ) who do not cosplay clothing when you can ask him or her to come , but relatively speaking such opportunities are rare.
2 : Go To The Store To Buy
This is very sparse in Japan usual things, such as in Japan OFFCIAL ‘s cosplay clothing sale , COSPA is a good example, and they are out of the clothes are officially recognized . There are also some made cosplay clothing shop, because it is made in private so it is not OFFCIAL. In Taiwan, the unofficial basically identified cosplay clothing store , but more than these two regions that have money and convenient cosplay clothing second-hand shops . As for Hong Kong and mainland China are even specialized cosplay clothing stores are very rare , usually require custom . On the domestic network more well-known cartoon costume cosplay China have ordered the owner of the clothing store website .
3 : DIY
In fact, it is his greatest pleasure cosplay handmade costumes and props. Of course, if you want to make your own words , you first have to be a tailor, the home is also better to have a sewing machine. Generally a person from their own choice of materials , design until production is completed a month time . Meanwhile you have the technology and tools in addition to outside mental concentration is quite necessary .A piece of clothing until the completion of the initial pattern ,really is a very simple matter na. But also complete their clothing also can feel the thrill of the body and the others can not .
4 : tailor-made tailor shops
Tailor-made to tailor shops in Hong Kong and the mainland cosplay general practice.The advantage is that a relatively cheap in the price ,
5: Network
Taobao pat way to contact the owner or to order your favorite clothing , pay attention to the size to the amount of their own , generally require major bust , height , weight,shoulders ,hips , waist ,legs,etc. according to the clothes there may be more different data requirements can be finished within a week, generally , within the province of the courier can reach most 24 hours . In fact, as one turns out to be expensive cosplay clothing , clothing stores , then usually finished asking price nearly . While tailoring yourself to spend less, but in terms of the complexity of the role of clothing depending on the COS if sometimes have nearly six or seven hundred dollars, and also to pay a considerable effort and labor. So the Internet is a good way to buy .
In www.ocrun.com , you can buy some wonderful cosplay style dress.
2014年4月24日星期四
Becoming A Delicate Lady
Every women can be very beautiful with some makeup and fabulous dress, thus create a fabulous woman. That’s the reason designers and dresser become so popular in the current world.
As some movie have shown, a woman can be very beautiful with a fabulous appearance, that never change who she is. Some gentlemen may become very disappoint after a long conversation because he finally realized how superficial she is. After that, there is no any possibility about romantic stories.
The interesting is men usually adore the delicate lady no matter she looks superficial or not. Anyway, a delicate lady is better than a rush person in all ways. Once I came cross a delicate girl which impressed me deeply. In fact, I don’t remember what she dress that day, but I can clear remember her delicate and luxury button with gold wire. Funny thing is the button did’t show up frequently, it was partly hidden and partly visible. I adored her dress mostly because of the special button.
Usually we assume a delicate lady is that one who achieve higher education or have been well educated. Perhaps that’s not reasonable, things change as times goes by.
Whatever, if a delicate accessory ane improve my image in any ways by a step, I’d love to do that. Talking about that reminds me of high-heel shoes, usually a woman looks much better with a pair of high-heel shoes than without that. So, I reckon the rules also suits the woman with a delicate accessory.
By now, I’d love to show a delicate accessory,
Blue and Black Long Sleeves Gothic Victorian Dress
what do you think of that?
2014年4月22日星期二
Those years
Age has reached the end of the beginning of a word. May be guilty in his seems to passing a lot of different life became the appearance of the same day; May be back in the past, to oneself the paranoid weird belief disillusionment, these days, my mind has been very messy, in my mind constantly. Always feel oneself should go to do something, or write something. Twenty years of life trajectory deeply shallow, suddenly feel something, do it.
The end of our life, and can meet many things really do?
During my childhood, think lucky money and new clothes are necessary for New Year, but as the advance of the age, will be more and more found that those things are optional; Junior high school, thought to have a crush on just means that the real growth, but over the past three years later, his writing of alumni in peace, suddenly found that isn't really grow up, it seems is not so important; Then in high school, think don't want to give vent to out your inner voice can be in the high school children of the feelings in a period, but was eventually infarction when graduation party in the throat, later again stood on the pitch he has sweat profusely, looked at his thrown a basketball hoops, suddenly found himself has already can't remember his appearance.
Originally, this world, can produce a chemical reaction to an event, in addition to resolutely, have to do, and time.
A person's time, your ideas are always special to clear. Want, want, line is clear, as if nothing could shake his. Also once seemed to be determined to do something, but more often is he backed out at last. Dislike his cowardice, finally found that there are a lot of love, there are a lot of miss, like shadow really have been doomed. Those who do, just green years oneself give oneself an arm injection, or is a self-righteous spiritual.
At the moment, the sky is dark, the air is fresh factor after just rained. Suddenly thought of lolita dress ; Those were broken into various shapes of stationery; From the corner at the beginning of deep friendship; Have declared the end of the encounter that haven't start planning...Those years, those days of do, finally, like youth, will end in our life.
2013年5月27日星期一
Free coupon & Ocrun Contest
We do not limit the number of winners .
It is open worldwide!
Date: 05/23 – 06/10/2013
How to win:
1. Register on our website ocrun.com & fill the shipping address correctly.
2. Like & share this post.Award:
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2.We select winners from the registered member from ocrun.com.
Welcome to visit fans of lolita for the details.
2013年5月14日星期二
The ways to Wear Gothic Lolita dress properly
Nowadays, the Lolita dress can be divided into sweet love Lolita, classic Lolita, gothic Lolita. Whatever the style it is, lolita is far more than a trend of clothes, but a way for young people to express emotions or a defense for self-protection owing to lack of confidence. A psychologist once said the youth was at a period of self-reorganization and confusion. They possessed with innocence and dreams and aspiration for getting rid of the reality so as to seek for the egos. As a result, they show off their personalities to against with the tradition. But in fact, they expect to be taken care of, understood agreed and accepted in the deeper heart. Because of these reasons, Lolita has become popularity for not only meeting the needs of female but also attracting eyes of the males. The formers are the best expression of narcissistic complex while the latter are appreciations for the beauty. This may be why the Lolita dress has become a fashion all over the world.
The mixture of gothic style as well as Lolita features is called gothic Lolita. It is an important branch of the Lolita dress and a wider expression of Lolita by the fashion world. Compared with sweet love Lolita, this kind owes less innocence but with more horrible elegance and delicate temperament. The gothic Lolita refers to the European loyal gothic dolls’ dress featuring in black and white colors which gives an impression of a combination of both angel and devil. This kind of dress is popular among office lady for its cold beauty and maturity.Just like this Black Cotton Gothic Lolita Dress.

The features of this kind Lolita are white and black dress with dark cosmetics, and large silver accessories. The lace skirt is dotted with a large amount of flower hem which is usually adopted the mystery and horrified as well as dark atmosphere in the Middle Age. The woman who wears this kind uses black nail enamel and wear silver cross. By making up like this, the woman was added up with mysterious romance and poetic expression. It is also the pursuit of gothic Lolita.
The mixture of gothic style as well as Lolita features is called gothic Lolita. It is an important branch of the Lolita dress and a wider expression of Lolita by the fashion world. Compared with sweet love Lolita, this kind owes less innocence but with more horrible elegance and delicate temperament. The gothic Lolita refers to the European loyal gothic dolls’ dress featuring in black and white colors which gives an impression of a combination of both angel and devil. This kind of dress is popular among office lady for its cold beauty and maturity.Just like this Black Cotton Gothic Lolita Dress.
The features of this kind Lolita are white and black dress with dark cosmetics, and large silver accessories. The lace skirt is dotted with a large amount of flower hem which is usually adopted the mystery and horrified as well as dark atmosphere in the Middle Age. The woman who wears this kind uses black nail enamel and wear silver cross. By making up like this, the woman was added up with mysterious romance and poetic expression. It is also the pursuit of gothic Lolita.
2013年5月5日星期日
how do I coordinate Sweet-Classic dress
Since it's not really an "official" style, more of a descriptive
phrase, it's sometimes a bit hard to pinpoint what makes something
Sweet-Classic, but there are a few key points to the outfits that help
define the style.
Limited color pallet. Many Sweet-Classic prints already have all the colors an outfit can need in them already! The Lolita interested in this tends to choose not to pick out multiple colors from the print to incorporate throughout the outfit and instead lets the dress and the style be the focus of the outfit, not the color scheme. It is ok for you to select it from ocrun.com
Minimal and "grown-up" accessories. The Sweet-Classic look isn't about wearing as many matching accessories as possible. In fact, many Sweet-Classic looks seem to exclude wearing any jewelry at all, at the most, possibly a ring or a simple necklace.
Simply styled hair. Gone from this style are the huge teased pigtails and wigs that are usually seen in Sweet Lolita, instead the Sweet-Classic enthusiast would wear her hair in a very simple, yet elegant, hairstyle. Such as a pair of braids, buns, or loose in a very gentle curl.
Heels. Flat and cute shoes, while an option in Sweet-Classic, aren't seen nearly as much as a pair of cute heels, either heeled mary janes, or a pair of Victorian boots. Matching the color of your shoe to the color of your dress is not necessary, a white or cream pair of heels does just fine.
Small hair accessories. Since the Sweet-Classic Lolita's hair is styled simply, without massive amounts of volume, hair accessories are kept simple as well. A small Alice bow, a round headdress, or even simply a cute clip or small hair bow is all that is needed for this style.
Hope it is useful to you ^^
Limited color pallet. Many Sweet-Classic prints already have all the colors an outfit can need in them already! The Lolita interested in this tends to choose not to pick out multiple colors from the print to incorporate throughout the outfit and instead lets the dress and the style be the focus of the outfit, not the color scheme. It is ok for you to select it from ocrun.com
Minimal and "grown-up" accessories. The Sweet-Classic look isn't about wearing as many matching accessories as possible. In fact, many Sweet-Classic looks seem to exclude wearing any jewelry at all, at the most, possibly a ring or a simple necklace.
Simply styled hair. Gone from this style are the huge teased pigtails and wigs that are usually seen in Sweet Lolita, instead the Sweet-Classic enthusiast would wear her hair in a very simple, yet elegant, hairstyle. Such as a pair of braids, buns, or loose in a very gentle curl.
Heels. Flat and cute shoes, while an option in Sweet-Classic, aren't seen nearly as much as a pair of cute heels, either heeled mary janes, or a pair of Victorian boots. Matching the color of your shoe to the color of your dress is not necessary, a white or cream pair of heels does just fine.
Small hair accessories. Since the Sweet-Classic Lolita's hair is styled simply, without massive amounts of volume, hair accessories are kept simple as well. A small Alice bow, a round headdress, or even simply a cute clip or small hair bow is all that is needed for this style.
Hope it is useful to you ^^
2013年5月1日星期三
Lolita Photos Collection Contest from ocrun.com
Lolita Photos Collection Contest5 winners in total
It is open worldwide!
Date: 04/22 – 05/12/2013
How to win
1. Register on our website ocrun.com & like our FB page Fans of lolita
2. Send a photo of you in lolita dress with a caption (the lolita dress also can be from other store) to service@ocrun.com via email
3. Get as many Likes & Comments as you can after we upload your photo on our offical facebook
Award: 1, Once you join the contest, you will get $10 coupon from ocrun.com
2, Top 2 likes will get one of the two dresses (Bust: 82cm-86cm Waist: 63cm-67cm Hip: 86cm-100cm Height: 170cm-174cm)
3, Pick another 3 winners randomly, each of them will get $20 cash by paypal.
Note: 1. $10 coupons is not available for you to select"Lolita Accessories" item.
2. Ocrun has the right to use the photo, we may put it on our website or other channels, such as Pinterest & Tumblr
2013年4月17日星期三
My Dreamy Dress
There aren't many dresses that I lust over but this one is one of them!
I just find it from ocrun.com. This dress is designed with a two-layer skirt and square collar neckline which makes me look more elegant and beautiful.The white underskirt is trimmed with lace and two black ruffles on the top skirt for adding much loveliness for me.It is made of cotton. Very comfortable to wear. What's more, they tell me that i can do custom-made service. I can get the sizes that i want. The black and white colour is perfect combination, which is my dreamy colour.What's more, it just cost me $75.99. I love it very much. Just share it with you.
By the way, my dear friends, do you also have your dreamy lolita dresses? It is also nice of you to share it with me. Let us make friends and do a fashionable person together.
I just find it from ocrun.com. This dress is designed with a two-layer skirt and square collar neckline which makes me look more elegant and beautiful.The white underskirt is trimmed with lace and two black ruffles on the top skirt for adding much loveliness for me.It is made of cotton. Very comfortable to wear. What's more, they tell me that i can do custom-made service. I can get the sizes that i want. The black and white colour is perfect combination, which is my dreamy colour.What's more, it just cost me $75.99. I love it very much. Just share it with you.
By the way, my dear friends, do you also have your dreamy lolita dresses? It is also nice of you to share it with me. Let us make friends and do a fashionable person together.
2013年3月28日星期四
How to survive summer and winter in Lolita
Lolita is a difficult fashion when it comes to surviving your country's climate. In winter it can be too cold to wear, in summer too hot. Here a few tips.
Summer
Wear lighter colors. White reflects more sunlight than black, thus keeps you cooler. Also try to wear items that are made of cotton and have as little lining as possible. It makes the dress thicker and because it's often made of synthetic fabric, it makes you sweat more. If you're afraid of sweat stains (like me), avoid white blouses. In my opinion, the Jewel Neck Lace Cotton Sweet Lolita Dress is your best choice, which is from ocrun.com. Its sleeveless pleated design and jewel neckline with venice flower-shaped lace accented on its trim make this kind of sweet lolita very beautiful and lovely .
It is made of cotton. You will feel very cool and sexy with this dress at summer.

Winter
Bloomers aren't always sufficient. Wear tights underneath them, made of special thermal fabric are even better. Cover your legs with boots, and wear short socks underneath your tights so that your toes don't freeze. Wear a shirt (made of thermal fabric) underneath your blouse or OP and a cardigan. Use lots of layers.
Summer
Wear lighter colors. White reflects more sunlight than black, thus keeps you cooler. Also try to wear items that are made of cotton and have as little lining as possible. It makes the dress thicker and because it's often made of synthetic fabric, it makes you sweat more. If you're afraid of sweat stains (like me), avoid white blouses. In my opinion, the Jewel Neck Lace Cotton Sweet Lolita Dress is your best choice, which is from ocrun.com. Its sleeveless pleated design and jewel neckline with venice flower-shaped lace accented on its trim make this kind of sweet lolita very beautiful and lovely .
It is made of cotton. You will feel very cool and sexy with this dress at summer.
Winter
Bloomers aren't always sufficient. Wear tights underneath them, made of special thermal fabric are even better. Cover your legs with boots, and wear short socks underneath your tights so that your toes don't freeze. Wear a shirt (made of thermal fabric) underneath your blouse or OP and a cardigan. Use lots of layers.
2013年3月26日星期二
Good news from ocrun.com
6 winners in total
The first award: one winner, the lolita dress(Bust: 82cm-86cm Waist: 63cm-67cm Hip: 86cm-100cm Height: 170cm-174cm)
The Second Award: two winners, two lolita bloomers
The third Award: three winners, three coupons
Valid dates: Mar. 25th – Apr. 15th, 2013
It’s open worldwide!
How to get:
1. Sign up on ocrun.com and fill in shipping address correctly
2. Enter your name and registered email here : http://tiny.cc/xjvhuw
Note:
These coupons are not available for you to select"Lolita Accessories" item.
The first award: one winner, the lolita dress(Bust: 82cm-86cm Waist: 63cm-67cm Hip: 86cm-100cm Height: 170cm-174cm)
The Second Award: two winners, two lolita bloomers
The third Award: three winners, three coupons
Valid dates: Mar. 25th – Apr. 15th, 2013
It’s open worldwide!
How to get:
1. Sign up on ocrun.com and fill in shipping address correctly
2. Enter your name and registered email here : http://tiny.cc/xjvhuw
Note:
These coupons are not available for you to select"Lolita Accessories" item.
2013年3月22日星期五
How I've learned to find bargains in Lolita
Now, it's not that I don't sometimes make rash "I don't care how much it is! Just take my money!" decisions sometimes, but I at least like to pretend that when it comes to Lolita, I'm a pretty good bargain hunter.
Know what you want to buy. Having a little list of things you would like to own, or your wardrobe is missing, is essential to finding a bargain. After all, if you start picking up stuff just because it's cheap, with no real interest in wearing it, you might as well just be throwing that money away. I should know! That's how I got into the mess of having a huge wardrobe but absolutely nothing to wear!
Know what their typical prices are. Window shop, a lot! Search around for older sales to see how much people have bought the piece you would like for. Try not to focus how much people are attempting to sell the piece for, but instead how much people are actually spending on it. Eventually you'll learn to know when a good deal comes along, and when you should just pass and wait for it to pop up again for a cheaper price.
Haggling, trades, and payment plans. These things can be awesome for finding something for a really good price, or with an affordable payment plan, however, you really have to respect the seller's terms of sale or you might risk offending them, I cannot stress this enough. Generally, as a rule of thumb, I try not to ask if sellers are willing to lower their price or accept trades unless they specifically say that they are interested in either. I also do not ask for any sort of massive price reduction. There's no real rule about how much you should ask for a reduction if you're haggling over Lolita clothes, but it's often considered a bit rude to ask for a reduction of more than 15% to 20%, and you should always phrase it in a polite way, such as "would you consider $____" rather than something something that sounds demanding, such as saying "I'll give you $____" It usually doesn't hurt to ask if someone will accept a payment plan, but I will let them know straight away that I would like to pay on a payment plan, and for how long, because it's rude to spring it on someone after they've agreed to sell the item to you. I also try to keep payment plans as short as possible and aim for no longer than a month. I also try not to ask for both a reduction and a payment plan, especially because a seller is most likely to just pass on your offer completely and wait to see if someone is willing to pay them their asking price in one payment. It's not a good deal if someone buys it out from under you because you were being too cheap!
Search for older sales posts. If you are looking for a good deal, your best bet would be to find it in older sales posts, generally about 5 days to a month old. Any newer than that, and people are still probably buying stuff from the post, any older than that and the seller might have just decided to keep the items. If you want to offer a lower price on an item (again, only if it is an appropriate price and the buyer is stating that they are accepting lower prices) people tend to be more willing to lower their price after their post stops catching people's attention. I know that when I sell stuff, if someone makes me an offer a week or so later, I'm always just glad to get rid of the piece by then!
Be willing to compromise condition. You can find good deals if you're willing to compromise the condition. Many people offer huge price cuts on second-hand items because there is a snag in the lace, a few tiny spots that may or may not come out with a hand washing, is missing a detachable bow or waist ties, or has a snapped elastic. If you know how to fix these things, or don't mind the sometimes microscopic drops of mystery stain that some items are sold with, you can usually find some great deals on some pieces. Not all of these things are defects too! It's generally considered that modifying a piece will lower the value, and I actually have gotten a few great deals on skirts that I wouldn't otherwise fit, but who's waistbands had been modified to go an inch or two bigger!
Patience, patience, patience! Sometimes it can take months for certain items to pop up again on the sales comm! While this is sort of a downer for those that really want something now, it's also something of a blessing in disguise. I find that the waiting and the hunting for a particular piece really makes me reconsider if I want it in the first place. If I'm totally over something after not being able to find it for a month, I just take it off my wish list. When you actually have to work for pieces (and I don't just mean saving up the money to buy them!) you really start to learn exactly what pieces you truly love and will appreciate owning, rather than which ones are just sort of a current obsession. There's absolutely no shame in realizing your latest oh-gosh-I'm-just-going-to-die-if-I-can't-own-this dream dress was just part of a month long obsession you had with pancakes or unicorns, or pancakes shaped like unicorns. We all go through those sorts of obsessions, especially in Lolita, when really cool things are constantly being released!
I have found a good lolita shop, which is ocrun.com. Once you register this website, you will get 5% coupon. The delivery time is only 8-10 working days. Good luck to you.
Know what you want to buy. Having a little list of things you would like to own, or your wardrobe is missing, is essential to finding a bargain. After all, if you start picking up stuff just because it's cheap, with no real interest in wearing it, you might as well just be throwing that money away. I should know! That's how I got into the mess of having a huge wardrobe but absolutely nothing to wear!
Know what their typical prices are. Window shop, a lot! Search around for older sales to see how much people have bought the piece you would like for. Try not to focus how much people are attempting to sell the piece for, but instead how much people are actually spending on it. Eventually you'll learn to know when a good deal comes along, and when you should just pass and wait for it to pop up again for a cheaper price.
Haggling, trades, and payment plans. These things can be awesome for finding something for a really good price, or with an affordable payment plan, however, you really have to respect the seller's terms of sale or you might risk offending them, I cannot stress this enough. Generally, as a rule of thumb, I try not to ask if sellers are willing to lower their price or accept trades unless they specifically say that they are interested in either. I also do not ask for any sort of massive price reduction. There's no real rule about how much you should ask for a reduction if you're haggling over Lolita clothes, but it's often considered a bit rude to ask for a reduction of more than 15% to 20%, and you should always phrase it in a polite way, such as "would you consider $____" rather than something something that sounds demanding, such as saying "I'll give you $____" It usually doesn't hurt to ask if someone will accept a payment plan, but I will let them know straight away that I would like to pay on a payment plan, and for how long, because it's rude to spring it on someone after they've agreed to sell the item to you. I also try to keep payment plans as short as possible and aim for no longer than a month. I also try not to ask for both a reduction and a payment plan, especially because a seller is most likely to just pass on your offer completely and wait to see if someone is willing to pay them their asking price in one payment. It's not a good deal if someone buys it out from under you because you were being too cheap!
Search for older sales posts. If you are looking for a good deal, your best bet would be to find it in older sales posts, generally about 5 days to a month old. Any newer than that, and people are still probably buying stuff from the post, any older than that and the seller might have just decided to keep the items. If you want to offer a lower price on an item (again, only if it is an appropriate price and the buyer is stating that they are accepting lower prices) people tend to be more willing to lower their price after their post stops catching people's attention. I know that when I sell stuff, if someone makes me an offer a week or so later, I'm always just glad to get rid of the piece by then!
Be willing to compromise condition. You can find good deals if you're willing to compromise the condition. Many people offer huge price cuts on second-hand items because there is a snag in the lace, a few tiny spots that may or may not come out with a hand washing, is missing a detachable bow or waist ties, or has a snapped elastic. If you know how to fix these things, or don't mind the sometimes microscopic drops of mystery stain that some items are sold with, you can usually find some great deals on some pieces. Not all of these things are defects too! It's generally considered that modifying a piece will lower the value, and I actually have gotten a few great deals on skirts that I wouldn't otherwise fit, but who's waistbands had been modified to go an inch or two bigger!
Patience, patience, patience! Sometimes it can take months for certain items to pop up again on the sales comm! While this is sort of a downer for those that really want something now, it's also something of a blessing in disguise. I find that the waiting and the hunting for a particular piece really makes me reconsider if I want it in the first place. If I'm totally over something after not being able to find it for a month, I just take it off my wish list. When you actually have to work for pieces (and I don't just mean saving up the money to buy them!) you really start to learn exactly what pieces you truly love and will appreciate owning, rather than which ones are just sort of a current obsession. There's absolutely no shame in realizing your latest oh-gosh-I'm-just-going-to-die-if-I-can't-own-this dream dress was just part of a month long obsession you had with pancakes or unicorns, or pancakes shaped like unicorns. We all go through those sorts of obsessions, especially in Lolita, when really cool things are constantly being released!
I have found a good lolita shop, which is ocrun.com. Once you register this website, you will get 5% coupon. The delivery time is only 8-10 working days. Good luck to you.
2013年3月21日星期四
If I Had A Lolita Themed Cafe...
If I had my own Lolita themed cafe, the theme would be a bit of a mix between Classic and Gothic. Think the deep jewel tones with some hints of dusty pastels and lots of antiqued gilt of Classic, but with some of the more morbid motifs of Gothic. The cafe itself would have a couple separate areas to it, but would generally be small and cozy, but with enough room to get around in petticoats!
The main area would be the actual cafe. It would contain about half a dozen round bistro tables with fancy cast iron legs and a dark wood table top and similarly designed chairs. There would be a small Victorian styled sofa or love seat off to one wall, upholstered in a jewel toned velvet or brocade and would be decorated in a way that practically screamed "This is the perfect place to take our outfit shots!". It would be, of course, a very well lit sofa. The walls would be papered in dark Victorian styled wallpaper and sprinkled heavily with art and prints from girly pop surreal artists and a few antique photos and prints thrown in for good measure.
There would be a small boutique area as well! It would mostly stock indie brand pieces, ranging from unique jewelry to accessories to even dresses and skirts. The smaller pieces would be mostly under a glass display case, or arranged artfully on the counter, while the clothing items would be hung up on a round clothes rack with a half-dress makers dummy decked out in on top of it.
The menu would feature gourmet teas and coffee and would include some thematically appropriate blends, like the kind of teas offered by Grey Brews. Besides tea and coffee the cafe would offer a rotating menu of small pastries and other treats that go well with tea and coffee. To take a cue from the EGL Comm's blog about this topic, food and drinks would be served in dainty, but miss-matched, tea cups and saucers.
The staff would, of course, wear matching uniforms! I like this Kawaii Top Seller Cotton Cosplay Lolita Dress very much, which is from ocrun.com. Bloomers are an absolute must in this case! This is my dream. And you?
The main area would be the actual cafe. It would contain about half a dozen round bistro tables with fancy cast iron legs and a dark wood table top and similarly designed chairs. There would be a small Victorian styled sofa or love seat off to one wall, upholstered in a jewel toned velvet or brocade and would be decorated in a way that practically screamed "This is the perfect place to take our outfit shots!". It would be, of course, a very well lit sofa. The walls would be papered in dark Victorian styled wallpaper and sprinkled heavily with art and prints from girly pop surreal artists and a few antique photos and prints thrown in for good measure.
There would be a small boutique area as well! It would mostly stock indie brand pieces, ranging from unique jewelry to accessories to even dresses and skirts. The smaller pieces would be mostly under a glass display case, or arranged artfully on the counter, while the clothing items would be hung up on a round clothes rack with a half-dress makers dummy decked out in on top of it.
The menu would feature gourmet teas and coffee and would include some thematically appropriate blends, like the kind of teas offered by Grey Brews. Besides tea and coffee the cafe would offer a rotating menu of small pastries and other treats that go well with tea and coffee. To take a cue from the EGL Comm's blog about this topic, food and drinks would be served in dainty, but miss-matched, tea cups and saucers.
The staff would, of course, wear matching uniforms! I like this Kawaii Top Seller Cotton Cosplay Lolita Dress very much, which is from ocrun.com. Bloomers are an absolute must in this case! This is my dream. And you?
2013年3月8日星期五
An Unforgettable Day
This past weekend (I think it was last weekend lol) with a carpool with a few loli friends, I was able to go to a lolita tea party. I had so much fun and met a few lolitas and were able to converse more with others. There were games and such and it was really such a blast.
There were so many pastries. Even after these were done, there was more, then cake, then PIZZA!!! Oh gawd, I can't even describe how happy my tummy was that day. It was such a fun meet. I hope there will be more in the future, and I hope I'll be free that weekend... lately school is slowly consuming what little social life i have left (if I ever had one to begin with)
We also played some games at the meet and I must admit, I failed at the games we played lol. However they were still kind enough to give me this bow!
I think I got the bear because of my outfit that day lol.
After the tea party, I went to a Diamond event, which was super fun! By then I had changed my clothes. I worn the Cotton Red Sash Checked Cloth Classic Lolita Dress.I had loads of fun!

Although school has been consuming most of my social life and free time, I really like to do that. ^^
There were so many pastries. Even after these were done, there was more, then cake, then PIZZA!!! Oh gawd, I can't even describe how happy my tummy was that day. It was such a fun meet. I hope there will be more in the future, and I hope I'll be free that weekend... lately school is slowly consuming what little social life i have left (if I ever had one to begin with)
We also played some games at the meet and I must admit, I failed at the games we played lol. However they were still kind enough to give me this bow!
I think I got the bear because of my outfit that day lol.
After the tea party, I went to a Diamond event, which was super fun! By then I had changed my clothes. I worn the Cotton Red Sash Checked Cloth Classic Lolita Dress.I had loads of fun!
Although school has been consuming most of my social life and free time, I really like to do that. ^^
2013年2月27日星期三
School occupies 83% of my brain
So, on monday I went to school in lolita. (the first day of school) This may not seem that *awe inspiring* But it was the first day of school AND it was the first time I had not been forced into a uniform in order to recieve education. (Yay public school) I wore a new vivcore shirt I'm in love with (reveiw upcoming,) over a jsk to give the appearance of a skirt, no petticoat just 'cause I didn't want to deal with that the first day, and some simple flats.
Florida, being the brutal death pit that florida always is, was extremely hot, but so worth it. So I went to all my classes without a single hitch and a few compliments (woo). So, after experiencing loli school life up close and personal (I wore it on friday too, and I looked cute, but no pictures of either excursion. boo.) I have a few things to bring your loli and school lives a little closer.
Wear your less important loli to school. Good stuf in those kind of situations always gets ruined by a stain of some sort. (such as Sweet Cotton Black and White School Lolita Suit )
Cuteify your school supplies- pink notebooks, quill pens, I have some older (not that great) articles on the subject.
Same goes for your lunch- heart shaped sandwiches, pack litle baked goods in there, edible glitter (IT EXISTS), and cute little containers are all good ways to make your lunch a little sweeter.....loli lunch!!
At least in the first week you'll be signing things a lot-- Perfect your signature. Never underestimate the power of a fancy signature.
Perfume your turn-in papers and suprise the teacher. (a la Legally Blond?)**
Use every oportunity to expound on your love of Lolita. By the end of the year, your English teacher will know as much about the fashion as you do.
Have something fancy for breakfast before you come to school. Something simple like strawberry crepes can be prepared the night before and just put together the morning of.
Always pack backup clothes just in case. (That's true for most people)
Florida, being the brutal death pit that florida always is, was extremely hot, but so worth it. So I went to all my classes without a single hitch and a few compliments (woo). So, after experiencing loli school life up close and personal (I wore it on friday too, and I looked cute, but no pictures of either excursion. boo.) I have a few things to bring your loli and school lives a little closer.
Wear your less important loli to school. Good stuf in those kind of situations always gets ruined by a stain of some sort. (such as Sweet Cotton Black and White School Lolita Suit )
Cuteify your school supplies- pink notebooks, quill pens, I have some older (not that great) articles on the subject.
Same goes for your lunch- heart shaped sandwiches, pack litle baked goods in there, edible glitter (IT EXISTS), and cute little containers are all good ways to make your lunch a little sweeter.....loli lunch!!
At least in the first week you'll be signing things a lot-- Perfect your signature. Never underestimate the power of a fancy signature.
Perfume your turn-in papers and suprise the teacher. (a la Legally Blond?)**
Use every oportunity to expound on your love of Lolita. By the end of the year, your English teacher will know as much about the fashion as you do.
Have something fancy for breakfast before you come to school. Something simple like strawberry crepes can be prepared the night before and just put together the morning of.
Always pack backup clothes just in case. (That's true for most people)
2013年2月22日星期五
Dressing up in lolita dress
Last Saturday, I finally wore Lolita again! I had been wanting to for quite some time, but I just didn’t. I haven’t been feeling good about myself lately (what’s new) and I thought I didn’t deserve to wear my pretty clothes (oh well). But then, two friends both told me to just do what I love and that I do deserve it. They gave me the courage to just go for it and so I did! So last Saturday I wore my beautiful lace applique black bow cotton sweet lolita dress for the first time!

This lolita dress is black colored and sleeveless designed. It features its bows decoration and lace applique design. It is made of cotton. It is very comfortable for me to wear it. Underskirt is available. Then the dress looks more beautiful.
I hope you liked my outfit! Have a nice day! ♥
This lolita dress is black colored and sleeveless designed. It features its bows decoration and lace applique design. It is made of cotton. It is very comfortable for me to wear it. Underskirt is available. Then the dress looks more beautiful.
I hope you liked my outfit! Have a nice day! ♥
2013年2月16日星期六
Lolita aspirations for 2013
I think everyone has already looked at the past year and wondered: what they have done, and what they hope to accomplish. I haven't really done that. Overall, last year was an experience. I think i've done so much i haven't done the previous year, and so much has changed within our local communities.
That being said, my perspective for lolita is always changing, and this year will be a year of very big change. For the past few weeks, I was really considering on leaving lolita and keeping maybe one or two full pieces just in case (for events or to have as a backup).
Though after talking to certain people, I soon realized, the reason I'm not as happy with my closet, is because it is filled with experiences, not dreams.
I know that sounds weird but a lot of the dresses I made were for events, because I had to have something new, or because i have worn my previous items a certain amount of time. I didn't find this selfish or spoiled, because I did put a lot of labor into my work.
So I came to the conclusion, that this year, instead of leaving lolita and creating a more mature look in my everyday fashion, I can clear out both my closets and rebuild it in a way that I can create both a mature casual wardrobe, that can be incorporated into a more mature lolita look. Such as the Ball Gown Graceful Red Gothic Victorian Dress. I'll probably discard many of my older pieces and replace them with new items that reflect myself in 2013. I think i'll probably be a bit strict on it, and only make garments i want to make for myself, because I will feel happy in them.
I think that's why many of us joined the lolita fashion. I wanted to feel like a living doll, and feel that "lifestyle" that the fashion constantly promotes. I was never really tooo into the whole fancy tea party super rococo-esqe styles. Though I do like it, but as I have mentioned many times before, I really wanted to get into more classic/country styles and have that sort of aura.
Will I be discarding everything sweet?
probably a few items but not all. I know sweet items can be worn in more subtle ways. Also I know i'll have a day where I'll just want to be super pastel, sweetie cakes and its a good thing to have.
I have already gotten started by sketching future projects. I think a lot of my pieces will be skirt with suspenders, but with different prints. I looove suspenders in lolita. Its not as popular but i think its cute, geeky and oddly humble. I'll probably do some jsks when I have time but probably not till after March...
I've been browsing some colors and themes, and even prints i'm interested so hopefully you'll see some of them come to life in a garment.
That being said, my perspective for lolita is always changing, and this year will be a year of very big change. For the past few weeks, I was really considering on leaving lolita and keeping maybe one or two full pieces just in case (for events or to have as a backup).
Though after talking to certain people, I soon realized, the reason I'm not as happy with my closet, is because it is filled with experiences, not dreams.
I know that sounds weird but a lot of the dresses I made were for events, because I had to have something new, or because i have worn my previous items a certain amount of time. I didn't find this selfish or spoiled, because I did put a lot of labor into my work.
So I came to the conclusion, that this year, instead of leaving lolita and creating a more mature look in my everyday fashion, I can clear out both my closets and rebuild it in a way that I can create both a mature casual wardrobe, that can be incorporated into a more mature lolita look. Such as the Ball Gown Graceful Red Gothic Victorian Dress. I'll probably discard many of my older pieces and replace them with new items that reflect myself in 2013. I think i'll probably be a bit strict on it, and only make garments i want to make for myself, because I will feel happy in them.
I think that's why many of us joined the lolita fashion. I wanted to feel like a living doll, and feel that "lifestyle" that the fashion constantly promotes. I was never really tooo into the whole fancy tea party super rococo-esqe styles. Though I do like it, but as I have mentioned many times before, I really wanted to get into more classic/country styles and have that sort of aura.
Will I be discarding everything sweet?
probably a few items but not all. I know sweet items can be worn in more subtle ways. Also I know i'll have a day where I'll just want to be super pastel, sweetie cakes and its a good thing to have.
I have already gotten started by sketching future projects. I think a lot of my pieces will be skirt with suspenders, but with different prints. I looove suspenders in lolita. Its not as popular but i think its cute, geeky and oddly humble. I'll probably do some jsks when I have time but probably not till after March...
I've been browsing some colors and themes, and even prints i'm interested so hopefully you'll see some of them come to life in a garment.
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