In early April, Carousel of Crowns was invited to interview Angelic Pretty model, RinRin, while she was in town for Angelic Pretty’s special event. Angelic Pretty San Francisco has posted the video and we’ve re-posted it here for your convenience. See our very own ace photographer, Lydia, ask RinRin about her start in Lolita fashion, [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, celebrities, japanese brands, san francisco, sweet lolita
Filed under: Beauty Style, Fashion, Lifestyle

When giving gifts, I’m of the school of thought that the presentation is as important as the gift itself. A gift’s wrapping is the receiver’s first impression and in some cases will have an impact on how he or she perceives the gift as well as contribute to the element of excitement that comes with [...]

posted by Umi
Filed under: Lifestyle

Went on a mini-shopping trip to BABY, The Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now and Ichiban Kan yesterday. Here’s a quick video to show off what I got.

posted by Umi
Tags: Alice and the Pirates, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, new people, san francisco, what's in my shopping bag?
Filed under: Fashion, Lifestyle

This past weekend, I had a few friends over for a sewing party. I provided a few store bought snacks like Pepperidge Farm cookies and frozen savory puff pastries and made some scones which we paired with Rosehip Butter (totally yummy, I recommend) and cream cheese. All in all, it was a really casual afternoon [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: food
Filed under: Events, Lifestyle, Tea

Last year, I was fortunate enough to score a 2010 BABY, The Stars Shine Bright monthly desk calendar and a pocket planner. The desk calendar took permanent residence on my nightstand where sometimes I’d forget to flip to the current month for a few weeks. But the pocket planner, on the other hand, was my [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Alice in Wonderland, fairytales, Little Red Riding Hood, organization
Filed under: Books, Lifestyle

Every now and then, I tire of the endless consumerism and excess tied to Lolita fashion. Not only are we wired to desire the dress in new print or design that brand X or Y releases every month but also the matching headdress, socks, bag and jewelry. If we were always able to satisfy our shopping [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: KERA
Filed under: Fashion, Lifestyle, News

If you’ve been on vacation or have simply spent more time outside enjoying the summer weather and need a round-up of Lolita news and events from the past few weeks or so… BABY, The Stars Shine Bright  San Francisco Gets a New Blog The staff from BTSSB’s San Francisco Store have discontinued their first blog [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: 6% dokidoki, Alice and the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, anime expo 2010, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, boystyle, bpn, btssb, celebrities, Events, japanese brands, new people, ouji, san francisco, Tea
Filed under: Events, Lifestyle, New People news, News, Tea

We loved the positive response to our earlier post about Pink Macaroon’s latest creation, so we wanted to let you know that mom-to-be Sarah is doing well! Here she is wearing Angelic Pretty’s Soap Bubble OP at Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves… On a side note that’s hardly strictly loli, here are some photos [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, fashion snap, Pink Macaroon, real people style
Filed under: Fashion, Lifestyle

As mentioned in yesterday’s post, it’s Carousel of Crown’s 1-year anniversary, so it’s the perfect time to look back at some of our posts and share our personal favorites. Best Fashion Snap Real Lolita Style Lydia’s pick for her favorite fashion snap is Kaydie’s Circus-themed Angelic Pretty outfit, taken at San Francisco’s NEW PEOPLE building [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: admin, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, Events, japanese brands, real people style, san francisco
Filed under: Fashion, Lifestyle, News

Cue: Old, unpublished post that I’ve been hanging onto for a while… This past December, I got together with a few friends for a holiday tea party and it gave me the idea for a post on tips to host your own tea party (any time of the year.) Read on for 5 tips on hosting [...]

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Tags: Tea, tea parties
Filed under: Lifestyle, Tea