Lolita Art

 Hello and welcome!

This is my first post in a while. There has been a couple lolita art contests sponsored by Baby, The Stars Shine Bright and Alice and the Pirates, as well as a couple of #drawthisinyourstyle challenges by lolita artists. Some truly beautiful pieces have been created for these contests and challenges, and it got me in the mood to talk about lolita art in general.

One of the artists participating in both BTSSB drawing challenges is also holding a Draw This In Your Style challenge. In Instagram, their username is snow_priestess. You can see that snow_priestess' highlights includes the DTIYS entries for the challenge so far. The deadline to turn in your entry is October 11th as per this post. 

Another artist who has started a DTIYS challenge is one of my lolita artist favorites, Lulu Van Hoagland. Lulu's art for this challenge can be found in her Instagram post here. Lulu's artwork is simpler and evokes a melancholy feeling. I don't think there is a particular deadline for this challenge, but you may want to do it sooner than later!

Honorable mention to the always amazing choconokecha. Her art Insta is can be found here. I mentioned her in this list specifically for her entry to the BTSSB contest, which can be found on her twitter.

I draw a bit myself, but I'm nowhere near confident enough to do commission work or participate in contests, so I've been content just drawing for fun. Here's one of my most recent pieces: 

Do you like to draw? Or do you prefer to commission works when you are able? I'd recommend to give the Draw This In Your Style challenges if you have the chance. Even taking a picture inspired by them is fun!

Until next time,

Keiko

What's on My Mannequin? - February

Hey there~

It's-a me, Keiko! I have returned with another blog post (two in a row? Really?). This time, I have made a coordinate inspired by upcoming Valentine's Day celebrations.

Kuma Kumya's Royal Kingdom Valentine's Coordinate

I picked this JSK because it has tiny hearts going along it

 Rundown

Crown, JSK: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

Wonder Queen Red Bag: Angelic Pretty

Shoes: Bodyline

Blouse: The Floral Notebook
Red Ribbons, socks, Zelda heart container necklace: Offbrand

BTSSB Butterfly Crown

I got this necklace with an etsy order a while back

Fun Fact: This is not the original button.

I picked the socks because they had a
pattern similar to the lace on the JSK

I don't feel like this coordinate is fully finished. I am missing something red at the top with the crown for it to be well-balanced. I tried adding the ribbons, but they are not the same shade of red as the rest of the outfit. My second pick is to use the detachable middle bow of the JSK as a hairbow on a wig. A long blond or milk tea wig would go well with this princessy outfit.

I don't really have a lot more to coordinate this JSK with, as I bought it only because I liked the print. It really stands out in my wardrobe as the only piece of its color combination. I think pairing it with brown accessories or more golden ones would be an easy way to go. I really need more red accessories, as it is a common 'pop' color in my wardrobe.

How would you coord this piece? I'd love to hear your ideas!

2017 Wardrobe Post (Picture Heavy)

Hey, everyone!

Keiko here with this year's wardrobe post~

This year, I did less purchasing than the last few ones. I focused a bit more on rounding out my wardrobe rather than purchasing main pieces. It helped a lot that my favorite brand, Angelic Pretty, didn't really release anything that caught my eye --the few main pieces I got were old AP releases or Alice and The Pirates ones. Without further ado, let's get to the meat of it!

Main Pieces

Kuma Kumya's Royal Kingdom

This is one of the few BABY pieces I own. I love bears so I couldn't resist!

Papillonage en Eclats Dance JSK

The layers give this piece a fairy-like feel

Revival Lotta JSK

The lacing details on the bodice of this piece are beautiful

Sweet Cream House High Waist JSK

I love the velvet detailing on this JSK

Honey Cake Joke JSK (I forgot to take details on this one :( )

Museé du Chocolat JSK (I accidentally took a picture with the wrong headbow --oops!)

Melty Cream Doughnuts JSK

The cutlery charms on the bow are the cutest!

Melty Cream Doughnuts JSK

The custom lace has little doughnuts on it!

Petit Patisserie High Waist JSK

The chest ruffles are super cute~

Cream Cookie Collection JSK

The tiny bears in this print convinced me to get it

Chess Chocolate Bustier JSK

This one was of my original dream dresses

Tea Time A la Carte JSK

Little Bear's Cafe High Waist JSK

Mercator's Antique Shop Special Set JSK 

I love the corset lacing at the front of this cut

Horror Garden JSK 

Beautiful bat collar~

Electric Circus in the Moonlit Night JSK I

My favorite part of this JSK is the military-style bodice

Guilty Meltin' Sweets Town JSK II

Merrymaking in the Ghost Town JSK II

The small cross is probably my favorite detail of this JSK

Tea Time Nostalgia JSK II

The chest ruffle on this piece has rose-themed lace

Rosy Night's Masquerade JSK II

AATP strikes again with beautiful detailing~

Headwear

Berets, which I want more of eventually

Black Head Accessories for extra ~spoopy~ coordinates

Headbows (and a crown)

Other hair accessories (and a random pin)

Offbrand head accessories

Accessories

Necklaces and Rings

Spoopy necklaces and rings

Wristwear

More miscellaneous accessories

Purses

I managed to get some neutral purses this year to round out my wardrobe more

Legwear

I only photographed my brand socks. I have about 10-12 other offbrand tights, OTKs, and ankle socks on top of this collection

I have lots of brown and ivory socks. I may have a problem <3

I actually want the ballerina socks in brown as well

Shoes

Obligatory sacrificial semi-circle of shoes

Conclusion

My wardrobe has definitely grown this year. I've bought some neutral, comfortable shoes, some nice matchable purses, and a handful of beautiful main pieces. I'm pretty satisfied with how it has been developing so far. I only have a couple dream pieces left on my wishlist, and some minor gaps I need to fill in my closet (even if matching pinks is suuuper hard!).

Do you like the way your wardrobe is now? Is there anything you'd like to change about it? Let me know in the comments and feel free to link me to your own wardrobe post if you have any <3

Keiko out~