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Is an OT-Tea Part really OTT if you don’t go all out? I decided that I would wear my Hanfu OP from Myths of Our Own again because I didn’t want a dress I loved so much to be a one wear wonder and I think that’s what I want my final form to be - Hanfu lolita. SO! Let’s take a moment to talk about this dress that I love so much! With its heavier weight and classic Hanfu detailing and fox embroidery, this dress spoke to me on SO many levels and I was at the height of my 10 Miles of Peach Blossom obsession so I HAD to have it. I have no idea what the official name of this dress is but I’m going to have a stab at ‘Nine Tailed Fox Embroidery OP ‘– that’s what I’d call it! When I wore it at Myths, I literally threw on as it came along with the overskirt. This time I wanted to find a different way to style this dress. Admittedly, this is a struggle and it’s probably why I don’t own many OPs! In an ideal world, I would have liked to have made a floor length Hanfu overdress w...

Yeah… I know I’m late but being spooky isn’t just for Halloween and neither is Halloween Afternoon Tea! Or least it shouldn’t be because the afternoon tea I want to talk about here is WAY too good to only make an appearance once a year! Mama Doreen's Emporium I was sad when I missed out on this last year so as soon as I found out that there would be a repeat of Mama Doreen’s Halloween Afternoon Tea I knew I HAD to book myself in for it! After rounding up a couple of friends who also wanted to eat this masterpiece, I booked us in for Saturday 2nd November! As soon as I knew I was booking this, I knew it was an opportunity to wear my new dress – St Vitus by Haenuli! I attempted my best gothic look with what I had in my wardrobe and while I think it leans closer to classic, I was comfy and happy and really liked what I did with my face! (Makeup isn’t my forte so I’m really happy with this look! Eyes and lips courtesy of Miniso's Pink Panther collection!) ...

Oh boy, so it turns out adulting is hard work and free time is scarce! After a few weeks of adult life consisting of waking up at 6:30am and going to bed at 10:30pm, I was really excited to go to a mega chilled out meet at the weekend! The Theme for Arcade Meet was Halloween (it is October after all!) but my wardrobe isn't really of the spoopy variety so I decided to channel a bit of Momoko from the Pachinko scene! A truly iconic look! I did a little reversal with this look by wearing dark hair with light accessories and I was going to wear white lace topped socks but the embellishment was too pink to get away with so I went with plain black OTKS. I also subbed out for a short sleeved blouse. Putting together this look made me realise I don't own a white, long sleeved blouse! Just what kind of lolita AM I??? A very natural kind of look for this chilled out meet. I had a lovely time hanging out with friends, meeting some new faces and playing some games! Mario ...

Wow! It's been a wee while since the last one huh? Things are finally starting to settle down a little with life now so hopefully big gaps won't be so common. ^^' Anyhoo! Taobao time! --- 30/09/2019 YuChaShui Initial reaction - This is CUTE! In four colours (navy, beige, pink & green) and 3 sets (OP, skirt and boystyle) this is a cute series that looks mega comfy and versatile! Everything about these sets is very simple and stripped back in terms of design but I think that's why I like them so much? (If you think I've got a soft spot for sailor or school-esque looks, you are correct!)  I love, love, love the 'Back to School' vibes from the photos. --- 01/10/2019 Moon - Lilian's Bear Initial reaction - This is RIDICULOUS! And that folks is EXACTLY why it's here! I mean, the dress itself has potential. It could have been a lovely, simple and very versatile JSK that I'd definitely wear i...