Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in Taipei!

This May (my birthday month!) sweet and adorable Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will sing in Taipei!


I REALLY hope I can go, because I will still be in school then, so I am not sure of my scheduling at that point....

But I know many people are out of school by mid-May, so if you happen to be traveling to Taipei, maybe you can catch the show! Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is not a Lolita, but she shares many of the sweet and adorable aesthetics that so many Lolitas love. I have only seen one video of hers, but her photos and styling always seem very cute and unique

Military Lolita

Normally I don't do item updates, but this spin on military-theme Lolita really caught my eye!
I'm preparing some posts on fabric shopping and exciting markets prepping for Chinese New year (at the end of the month this year), so keey an eye out for it ;)

Anyway, Yolanda on taobao.com has a military-theme set that just went up:


I love a few details in particular

The slight flare of the double-breasted piece, which can be removed, is a softer, more feminine take on the squarish cut of military uniforms. Without the piece, the golden details can be revealed:


The epaulette details are added to the hem of the skirt in addition to the usual location on the shoulders:


And the high-waist skirt looks more adult and the wide belt is a wonderful touch of detail without interfering with the lace-up back design:


Plus, the golden stitching is just gorgeous!


What is your favorite theme in Lolita fashion? I don't wear military-style fashion much, but I really like fairytale-theme clothing NOT using prints. It may not always be obvious what the theme is, but I think when teh inspiration comes from a place of fancy, there is a bit of whimsy and more elegance than is expressed with prints, since prints are the focus and the design shouldn't be too eye-catching to take away from it.

Midori in Taiwan

Micro-post to let you know that BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT model Midori will be in Taiwan for a tea party on March 1! Tragically, I cannot attend because I have a friend attending that day as well as Fashion Week at my school the following day. I am sobbing hysterically on the inside, but acting real chill about it on the outside.

From her ameblo here

Life is a Game

How many of you made resolutions for the new year? Huge, fantastic goals that will hopefully come to fruition by the end of 2014?
I personally didn't but I am not good with long-term goals. Instead, I find adding and changing small habits to be much easier for me to handle. Plus, I like instant gratification so if my goals are very small it's like I get to celebrate small successes often!

I've happened across and ADORABLE website that transforms you into a character in your real-life RPG (role-playing game) where achieving goals and exercising habits earn you EXP (experience) and money. Giving in to negative habits results in a loss of HP (health points)

The website is called HabitRPG and I think it is quite fun and easy! It is in its very beginner stages, but you can create and join guilds and accept challenges or create your own.

Give it a go if you enjoy games and goals! It is completely free, though you can donate money for gems and unlock special features, such as more custom features for your avatar.

I've only just started on the site, so I'm not 100% sure how all the features work yet. It has its own wiki for questions, as well as forums for discussion. There are mobile versions for Android and iOS, but not WindowsPhone (sobbing!) so you can take it with you! My API is 32aaafb7-4f9f-4047-ad98-13c02d364a88 so if you join, perhaps we can start a party :D

Eventually there are going to be pets you can find and raise as well as other RPG features like boss battles I believe. I haven't leveled up enough to upgrade any of my gear, but I hope to keep up with this!

Does anybody else have an account? Or will you be making one?

Baby Panda Says Happy New Year!

May the new year bring health and happiness to everybody!
I've been extra busy with sewing because finals are coming up. I cannot wait for winter break to begin!