Lydia and I were browsing a $1.50 store recently (Ichiban Kan for those of you in the San Francisco Bay Area) and found a black and pink lash cases. Lydia bought one for travel purposes to easily take along a selection of lashes. I bought two to help organize my lashes which inevitably end up [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: crafting, deco, false eyelashes
Filed under: Beauty Style, Hobbies, Lifestyle

This year I decided to make my own Christmas stocking out of  spare fabric I had laying around and made this black and pink stocking with detachable bow. Originally, I had planned for the bow to feature a chain of decorative beads accented with a pegasus charm I found at a local craft store. However, [...]

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Tags: crafting, holiday
Filed under: Hobbies, Lifestyle

I forgot to post an update from the last two days, but it’s just as well as I only irked out some 500 words yesterday because I was sick. As in the past background on NaNoWriMo and my novel-in-progress is here as well as the first excerpt. Other excerpt updates can be found here – two [...]

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Filed under: Books, Entertainment, Hobbies, Lifestyle

Forgot to post an updated excerpt from my in progress short stories featuring Lolitas as the main characters, but I did write yesterday. Background is here with the latest update found here. Disclaimer: The goal of NaNoWriMo is to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days which requires turning off your inner editor to reach that [...]

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Wow, just realized today is the first day of November, which means it’s the first day of National Novel Writing Month (otherwise known as NaNoWriMo). NaNoWriMo is a challenge where you resolve to write a 50,000 novel all within the month of November – which breaks out to approximately 1,667 words a day. At this [...]

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Tags: nanowrimo
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I’m not a big doll fan but the Pullip and Little DAL dolls on display at San Diego Comic-Con this year completely stole my heart. I had heard about Pullip doll collaborations with fashion brands before with BABY, The Stars Shine Bright, Innocent World and Angelic Pretty, but I had no idea that there were [...]

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Tags: Angelic Pretty, dolls, Events, Innocent World, san diego comic-con 2011
Filed under: Events, Hobbies, Lifestyle

This week we’re taking a look at a design theme – scroll work. Something about scrolling designs is innately elegant and adds a sophisticated, whimsical kick to even the most modernly designed rooms.       Share this:FacebookEmailDiggStumbleUponReddit

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Tags: furniture, furniture/decor
Filed under: Hobbies

As we posted last week, Carousel of Crowns recently celebrated its 2nd Anniversary. Check out some of our highlights and personal favorites below. Best Fashion Snap Real Lolita Style Lydia’s pick for her favorite fashion snap from the past year is Courtney’s Mori-Girl-inspired Lolita outfit at the Angelic Pretty RinRin tea party event in San [...]

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Tags: admin, entertainment for the lolita, Events, fanime 2010, Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves, fashion snap, san francisco
Filed under: Beauty Style, Entertainment, Fashion, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Music

Yesterday, I blogged about Courtney’s adorable pom-pom adorned outfit. The other bit of wonderful craftiness I spotted at Angelic Pretty’s mini party was this sweets-laden whipped cream cell phone cover, made by Rebecca. Here is Rebecca on the left using her phone, and the rest of the early birds waiting for Angelic Pretty SF to [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, crafting, deco, Events, real people style, san francisco, sweet lolita
Filed under: Hobbies

I have been wanting a set of Clover pom-pom makers for a few months now. Yes, I know how to make them with cardboard rings, and you can get cheap durable plastic rings at craft stores as well, but Clover’s Pon Pon Maker tutorial video fills me with crafty joy. I saw Courtney at Angelic [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, Anthropologie, Clover, crafting, fashion snap, Mori-girl, pom pom, real people style, san francisco, shoes
Filed under: Fashion, Hobbies