Love at first sight! Particularly in the red colorway. I just got a new purse and wallet so I can’t justify getting new ones, but at 9,800 yen (~US$117)  and 6,000 yen (~US$72), the Ribbon bag and Ribbon wallet combo would tempting otherwise. I’ll just have to resort to staring lovingly at the product photos [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: accessories, items we love, Metamorphose
Filed under: Fashion

It’s that time of the year again when the weather is turning colder and a number of Lolitas will consider purchasing a new winter coat befitting of their frilly or gothic (or ouji or pirate) frocks. Some of the Lolita and Gothic Lolita brands have already started shipping their coats, others still have them on [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, baby the stars shine bright, btssb, classic lolita, coat, gothic lolita, japanese brands, Metamorphose
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While the main event was all happening on May 29th, in truth the Fantaisies dans les Monde des Rêves festivities started on May 28th with the opening of the Magical Boutique and lasted until May 31st when the boutique closed. On the first day, the Magical Boutique was rather calm with just a select number of [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, Atelier Pierrot, celebrities, Events, fanime 2010, Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves, gothic lolita, japanese brands, Metamorphose, Putumayo, san francisco, sweet lolita, Triple Fortune
Filed under: Events, Fashion

Boaters have been all the rage lately this Spring/Summer from the streets of Tokyo to mountains of hats in Forever 21 and H&M. Hats haven’t been too popular in modern day fashion, so to see boaters taking off is a breath of fresh air. Boaters are typically made of straw and have a completely flat [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: accessories, Atelier Pierrot, hats, headdress, Innocent World, japanese brands, Metamorphose, Mori-girl, trends, Triple Fortune, Victorian Maiden, vintage
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It looks like most brands are turning to chiffon for breezy spring/summer clothing. Chiffon has been used by most all Lolita brands in the past but the sheer (get it?) amount of chiffon that’s showing this season is a certifiable trend. Not only is the fabric light and breathable and perfect for warm weather, but [...]

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Tags: baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, Emily Temple Cute, Innocent World, japanese brands, Metamorphose
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West Coast: The folks at Cosplay Oneesan continue to add activities to the Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves event at Fanime (May 28-31, San Jose, CA). Most recently, they announced a Miss Gothic and Lolita USA 2010 competition that we imagine will be hotly contested, not only for bragging rights but the coveted prize of appearing [...]

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Tags: Angelic Pretty, baby the stars shine bright, Baltimore, btssb, Emily Temple Cute, Events, h.Naoto, japanese brands, Metamorphose, san francisco
Filed under: News

Obviously, I’ve not been keeping to my New Year’s Resolution lately. But a quick post to say stuff is coming. I’ll actually be revisiting some articles I’ve had half-finished in the next few posts. Also a courtesy update that the Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves event have added a number of brands to its [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Metamorphose, Putumayo, san francisco, Triple Fortune
Filed under: Events, Lifestyle, News

Although I don’t follow Shear Genius, Bravo’s reality TV hair stylist competition, I just happened to watch episode 8 of the current season and was very surprised when one the contestants, Janine (center in photo above), went to the elimination room dressed in a Metamorphose skirt. She was also wearing a  necklace designed by Tarina Tarantino. [...]

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Tags: japanese brands, Metamorphose
Filed under: Entertainment, Fashion, TV

There are a few things that happen every year that let you know it’s officially Spring – the weather starts to warm up, flowers start to bloom, and perhaps most reliably of all – Metamorphose releases a sailor-themed series.

posted by Umi
Tags: japanese brands, jumperskirts, Metamorphose
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Valentine’s Day is coming up, and whether you’re planning an outing with a special someone, planning a sweet romp with your friend or celebrating Singles Awareness Day in style, February 14th is the perfect excuse to wear bold red or super pink outfits, not that you needed one anyway!. Last year, we did a post about [...]

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Tags: Alice and the Pirates, Angelic Pretty, baby the stars shine bright, boots, boystyle, btssb, classic lolita, holiday, Innocent World, japanese brands, jumperskirts, Metamorphose, ouji, shoes
Filed under: Fashion