I vastly underestimated the amount of time I would need to put this together. Next year I'll be a lot more prepared. I also shouldn't try to do everything all in one day again. Learning experiences. OTL
Most pieces in my collection are Bodyline/offbrand. This year, I hope to add more brand pieces to my wardrobe.
Let's start, shall we?
Bodyline Magical Cosmetics (L371)
Bodyline Sailor OP (costume295)
I'm so sad about this piece. When I ordered it, only sizes M and L were available in this colorway. I decided to get M, but when it got here realized that I need a larger size. I thought it would fit in the bust because of the measurements listed. Since it has no shirring, it fits (read: zips) but isn't comfortable and doesn't look good. I'm keeping it in hopes my bust size decreases with exercise.
Meta Fairy Tale
This is my first dream print in my preferred colorway. However, I really wish I owned the JSK instead. While I love the style of the OP, the bodice sits very oddly on my bust. I would love to trade for the JSK version if anyone is interested.
Bodyline L379
This is my first lolita dress. The color is absolutely lovely. This dress is perfect for sweet-classic. The only thing I don't like about it is the halter straps. I need to get around to converting it from halter to regular JSK.
Bodyline Polka Dot JSK (L031)
For such a cheap dress, this piece is really nice. The lace is surprisingly good. I wish Bodyline still stocked all the colorways.
Bodyline Framed Roses (L188)
Another halter dress I need to convert into a regular JSK. The colors used in the print go well together despite my original thoughts.
Bodyline Romantic Rose (L174)
I bought this piece secondhand. It has been altered (the middle panel has had some lace removed and the bows near the straps removed). The bows near the straps were glued on, and now there is glue left behind. I have no idea how to go about removing it, so I may just sew the bows back on. Despite its faults, I love this piece. I can't go on enough about how much I love Bodyline's floral pieces.
Bodyline Heart Tulle (L329)
I debated ordering this dress for a while. When I finally decided what color and size to get, the pink had sold out in all sizes. I checked on it a few days later, and the pink M was back in stock. I ordered it, and the next day it was sold out again. I'm happy to have added this dress to my collection. The shade of pink is perfect. It's not Peptobismal-in-your-face pink.
Bodyline L510
The chiffon and bustle are my favorite part of this dress. I think I may order it in beige as well. Yet another great floral Bodyline piece!
Offbrand
I wear this in otome. The bow print reminds me of this ETC dress.
Bodyline Puppies Skirt (L004)
It took some effort to hunt this skirt down in the black colorway. Every time I saw it for sale, I was too late. So happy to have it now. It feels so retro.
Bodyline Chocoberry (L303)
My friend convinced me to get the mint colorway instead of beige, and I'm so glad she did. The mint is perfect with the strawberry and chocolate print.
Bodyline L353
I was so happy they restocked this skirt. I bought it before the price was raised, so I'm not sure if I'll order it in any other colorways or not.
BABY Cherry Cherry Fallin' Cherry
Bodyline Love Jewelry (L346), BABY Sweet Jewelry Princess
Love Jewelry is my favorite Bodyline print. I wish they still sold the JSK version.
Sweet Jewelry Princess is another dream print of mine. I want all cuts and colorways. Next on my list is the black OP.
Swimmer
It's too short and can't fit a petti, so I wear it casually in lolita-inspired outfits. I love ballet and swan motifs.
MILK
Handmade (not by me)
I bought this to wear in otome, but when it arrived it had an undisclosed quarter sized hole and coffee stain in the back. I haven't thought of how to fix it yet, so I've never worn it
LadureexUniqlo Collaboration
I wear these in otome coords
Bodyline
Meta, Offbrand
eBay (Anthropologie)
Thrifted, Offbrand (Kohl's)
Nothing in my wardrobe matches the blouse on the right, but I love the print and chiffon so much I may buy a skirt just to match it. As I was making this post, I noticed my Alice in Wonderland card skirt could possibly look good with it!
Offbrand, Bodyline
Offbrand, thrifted
Offbrand, Thrifted, Emily Temple Cute
Both thrifted
The fur is detachable on both cardigans. I love the pearl buttons. They are surprisingly from different brands. They are super versatile!
Bodyline Crown Cardigan, Target, H&M
The blue cardigan is on its last leg. I've had it for years. The stone detailing along the neck is so pretty. It looks great paired with my Sweet Jewelry Princess skirt. It'll be time to replace it soon...
Thrifted (I think it will match the IW violin tote bag nicely)
Bodyline
I've already altered this jacket a bit. I removed the bunny ears because I felt too childish with them on. I plan to remove the pom-poms ties near the hood because they get in the way a lot. I'm thinking of replacing them with pink satin ribbon instead. The zipper pull is also quite obtrusive, but I haven't decided what to do with it yet. Maybe a cute Swarvoski crystal or satin pink ribbon would look cute instead.
Emily Temple Cute
While ETC is one of my favorite brands, I may not keep this coat. The length is a little long for me.
I store my hair accessories (lolita and non-lolita) in this plastic bin. Not glamorous, but it gets the job done.
I'm not a fan of headeating bows or bonnets. I want to add flowers of all colors and sizes. Fun fact: The large ivory bows are from Icing, and the small ivory bows are detachable bows from my Meta chiffon blouse.
This trunk originally held a cheap makeup kit, but I threw it away and now use it to store detachable bows and berets/hats.
The lightbulbs used to light up, but I've since lost the cord.
Top left to bottom right: Thrifted, Target, H&M, handmade (not by me), Charlotte Russe, EMODA
I got this hatbox for Christmas recently. I still don't know what to use it for, so for now I keep wristcuffs inside.
Looking a little bare. :(
From top left to bottom right: BABY, BABY, Bodyline, Bodyline, Bodyline
The Sugarbunny watch was in a McDonald's Happy Meal. The two watches on the right are from Swimmer. The cameo brooch was thrifted, and the "M" brooch was on the red gingham MILK skirt above.
I have a lot of jewelry. Way too much to photograph! I chose the little brand jewelry I have and some of my favorite/most interesting pieces.
Most of my bags are more suitable for sweet. I only have one classic bag there in the back. It's a dark wine/bordeaux color in real life.
Top left to bottom right: MILK, MILK, Angelic Pretty, can't remember?, Sanrio, Disney
Many people say the cat bag in the middle is creepy. I think the green eye is a little creepy, but the bag itself is really cute to me. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks it's cute?
I store my socks and tights in this drawer in my dresser. Most of them are just solid colored or lacy at the top. Nothing too special here.
My shoe collection is a bit pitiful... I definitely need to add more shoes in 2014!
From left: Bodyline, thrifted, thrifted, Bodyline
My petticoats! Left is Classical Puppets bell shaped and the right is a small bell chiffon petti I found in Closet Child. It's perfect for daily wear when a lot of poof isn't practical. It's also good for layering. Since I started collecting sweet first, I got bell shaped pettis first. Now that I'm getting into classic, I (urgently) need an a-line petti.
