Because I’m sorting through photos of the J-pop Summit Festival (including the h.NAOTO street style fashion show), here’s a quick post on my outfit from Sunday. Hat – Triple Fortune Cutsew blouse – Metamorphose Jumperskirt – Snow Dot in yellow by BABY, The Stars Shine Bright Cardigan – Emily Temple Cute Lace cuffs – Purchased [...]
posted by Umi
Tags: fashion snap
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A month ago, I visited my parent’s house and happened to find a bunch of their old photo albums. I love looking at old photos for the nostalgia factor. Maybe it’s just me, but I love seeing how my parents dressed when they were 30 years younger and how my brothers were dressed when they [...]
posted by Umi
Tags: fashion snap, history
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I wanted to feature a full outfit from the Lolita Picnic on Sunday, and since Steampunk was the theme for Fanime Con 2011, Jeanine seemed like the perfect candidate! Blouse: Metamorphose Skirt: Bodyline* Socks: Ergi Shoes: Kohls *She reversed the bodice on this popular Bodyline skirt. It balances the bottom well and definitely works better [...]
posted by Lydia
Tags: convention, fanime, fanime 2011, fashion snap, lolita picnic, real lolita style, real people style, San Jose, steampunk
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I’m back from Fanime Con! Had a wonderful weekend and ran into a lot of delightfully-dressed lolitas around the San Jose Convention Center. Here are some fashion snaps from the last few days… More photos under the cut…
posted by Lydia
Tags: convention, fanime, fanime 2011, fashion snap, real people style, San Jose
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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 [...]
posted by Umi
Tags: admin, entertainment for the lolita, Events, fanime 2010, Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves, fashion snap, san francisco
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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
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We’ve never done outfit posts here on Carousel of Crowns before, so be sure to sound off if you’d enjoy more of these in the future or whether you could go without them. On a personal note, it’s amazing what a wig and a change of makeup can do to how you photograph! Pictured above [...]
posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, btssb, fashion snap, japanese brands, Metamorphose, sweet lolita
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A few weeks ago I found Tokyo Kawaii Magazine, an English (a few Spanish issues too) digital magazine that focuses on Japanese youth fashion, anime, manga and all things cute. The digital magazine is only available on the iPhone via iTunes. The magazine currently has two free preview issues, however if you’re willing to pay for [...]
posted by Umi
Tags: 6% dokidoki, akira, Algonquins, baby the stars shine bright, boystyle, btssb, celebrities, DelilaH, entertainment for the lolita, fashion snap, iphone, japanese brands, misako aoki, sweet lolita, Wonder Rocket, yu kimura
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Wishing all our readers a wonderful new year of frills and fashion adventures. Enjoy the rest of the photos from the AP/Harajuku Hearts opening in San Francisco!
posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, fashion snap, Harajuku Hearts, japanese brands, san francisco, sweet lolita
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At the Angelic Pretty/Harajuku Hearts store opening in San Francisco, we grabbed photos and interviews with the first two people in line, so it was only natural that we’d grab photos with some of the last few people in line before the store opened. Name: Georgia From: San Francisco How did you find out about [...]
posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, Events, fashion snap, japanese brands, san francisco
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