Bibliotheca Gazette ~ Issue 8: November 2021

BIBLIOTHECA GAZETTE 
NOVEMBER BLOG ROUNDUP

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November Theme: Gratitude / Change
 Our prompt for our bloggers in November was Gratitude & Change! For some, this time of year is for reflecting on the things you may be grateful for, as well as what has changed with the seasons!  
 
Avina-Kei - Bibliotheca Vol. 8: Gratitude
Avina is busy (us too) and grateful for all of us (right back at you). Drop them a nice comment!
 
Dearie Dawn - Fall/Winter prompt for Bibliotheca – Change/Gratitude
Jessie looks back at the beginning of wearing J-fashion, and how friends have helped bring her forward to today
 
frillSquid - Bibliotheca: Being Grateful
What really is the reason for the season? frillSquid’s thoughts on gratitude
 
Idontknowmuchbutimtrying - Bibliotheca November Prompt: Change
A nostalgic (and sometimes “glad I dodged that”) look at times past in mori girl fashion.
 
Liliana Rowena - Changing With The Seasons in Lolita Fashion
These are the days of our (J-fashion) lives…reflections on the impact and influence of fashion on one’s personal journey
 
Lovelylaceandlies - 10 costume coordinates for Halloween
Get started on your 2022 Halloween coordinate with these 10 fun ideas!
 
Mahou Queen - Bibliotheca: Gratitude
A touching tale of fashion and friendship…

Avina-Kei
 
Royal Vegas Retreat is This Weekend!
Didn’t go? Avina’s merch collab is still available!

Bay Area Kei
 
Giving Thanks...for Gelatin
Oh hey, it’s me! I made some sepia-toned desserts for the fall holidays, and you can too! Bonus: the Truth about cranberry sauce.
 
Bay Area J-Fashion Tourist Guide
Planning a trip to SF? We got you covered. A must-read guide on all our recommended spots!

Cupcakes and Unicorns

Antique Beast Bat Headdress Casual Review
Did you know you can add things to your cart before Antique Beast officially opens their shop? A Bay Area Kei tip if you want to snag one of these popular headdresses!
 
Why it's important to have bad outfits? 
Always room for improvement! Cupcake Kamisama discusses the positives of failure

Frilling in Poland
Puzzled on how to pack a lolita wardrobe? Check out this capsule wardrobe for inspo!
 
A Christmas Print Appreciation Post
Spoiler alert: a cavalcade of kumyas await in this exploration of popular festive prints🎅

Hello Lizzie Bee

LIZZIE LOVES ♡ A/W 2021
A quick look at some new releases from gyaru-friendly brands! (I hope you like ribbons🎀) 
 
AFTERNOON TEA, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND… REINDEER?! (♡°▽°♡)
A new ryosangata makeup look for a very merry outing🌲

TRIP TO LONDON (´｡• W •｡`) ♡
Can you say “granny gyaru katsu curry” 3 times fast? 🍛
 
MY HIME GYARU WARDROBE ♡
Lizzie breaks down her progress towards filling out her coordinate options👗

Liliana Rowena

EGL and Community
Thoughts on the pros and cons of comms
 
5 Tips for Posing for Outfit Photos
Number 5 will blow your mind! (ok well prolly not, but I agree it’s oft-missed)

Trying to defeat my Style Pile
What’s a style pile? Something I too have, stashed away, somewhere…

5 Ways to Keep your Lolita Clothes in Good Condition
Or else they’ll languish in the style pile! (See what I did there, that’s called a ‘callback’, this is why I get the big bucks)

Lovelylaceandlies

Violet Fane’s Enchanted Town – Indie Brand Review
Jenna’s no longer friends with France? Find out why in this post! (oh, and also a dress review)
 
7 reasons that berets are the best headwear in lolita fashion
What’s behind the beret trend? Musings on this popular millinery

What to do with your lolita postcards
Need some inspo for that pile of paper goods? Jenna’s got you covered.
 
2021 Black Friday Kawaii Round-Up
The sales may be over, but this comprehensive list of J-fashion brands is still a great resource for future shopping!

Nycticeivs
 
Traveler’s Guide [Expansion Pack]
Planning a trip to the peninsula? Krampus Nycticeivs is here with more food recs than you can shakes some chains at!

Pretty Princess Club
 
[RVR 2021] Vendor+Sponsor Spotlight: BB and B
Have trouble picking favorites? BB and B gets it.
 
[RVR 2021] Vendor Spotlight: LIEF
Did you know ‘lief’ means cute in Dutch? Learn even more by clicking thru!

Of Thread and Mind
 
iris garden & evillive: heart of valentine mini heart bag review
Have you experienced the heartbreak of a well-loved but now disintegrating ‘leather’ bag? This review is for you!

STEPHANO
 
SEX POT ReVeNGe Interview | Punk, Rock, and Goth Fashion From Japan
Shop director and brand model Kroy talks about the history of this KERA mainstay, now celebrating its 20th anniversary

Sweet Dreams

👀 Eye Makeup Photodump 💖
Practice makes perfect! See Sei’s attempts at some new eye make looks👁
 
🌭 City Food Tour 😋
WARNING: don’t read this post hungry!

✨ Iro Iro Hair Dye Review & New Hair Reveal 🙈
Want some color without going to the salon? Sei details her results with DIY hair dye
 
✨ Fall Halo Eye Make Tutorial 🍂
Step by step breakdown of how to get this seasonal look

The Name I Love
 
New gets! ☆ Skin & Hair care products
Eyebrow junkies unite! Check out Reila’s latest dermatological deliveries📦

Gal's Life ♡ Designer Outlet date night! 👛💰
Nothing says the holidays like a romantic stroll…(and window shopping, of course!)

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