BIBLIOTHECA GAZETTE ~ Issue 7: October 2021

BIBLIOTHECA GAZETTE 
OCTOBER BLOG ROUNDUP

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October Theme: Halloween
Welcome to the spooky season edition of the Bibliotheca Newsletter! In honor of our favorite holiday, the theme for this month was Everything Halloween, of course! Read about our bloggers’ Halloween plans, coords, and activities below 🎃 
 
Avina-Kei - Bibliotheca Vol. 7: Halloween
Avina reviews the scarily delicious Gideon’s Bakehouse in Florida’s Disney Springs!
 
Bay Area Kei - Gelatin Gramarye
Jelly doesn’t end in July! Kelp has put together a list of spooky, jiggly treats that she created during October: Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, Candy Corn Shots, Jello Brains, and non-alcoholic gelatine drinks (alcohol can be added!) 
 
Cupcake Kamisama - Spooky Weekend
Cupcake Kamisama blogs about her spooktacular fall meetups, including a pumpkin patch trip and tea in a haunted Tudor manor!
 
Dearie Dawn - What’s my spooky lolita coordinate for this halloween?
Dawn shares some creepy-cute halloween decor, and takes a sweet lolita coord from kawaii to kowaii with some creative makeup!
 
frillSquid - Bibliotheca: HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!
FrillSquid makes the case for why Halloween is the quintessential lolita holiday!
 
Lizzie Bee - ☆ HAPPY HALLOWEEN!☆
Lizzie Bee shares some delicious Halloween gingerbread mummies, and brings a seasonal twist to her zombie himegyaru coord!
 
Liliana Rowena - 10 Halloween Lolita Meetup Ideas
Halloween may be over, but these ten spooky meetup ideas would be fun any time of year!
 
Lovelylaceandlies - 10 costume coordinates for Halloween
Get started on your 2022 Halloween coordinate with these 10 fun ideas!
 
Mahou Queen - Bibliotheca: Halloween
Mahou Queen shows off two adorable contrasting Halloween coordinates!
 
STEPHANO - The Brass Tap Halloween Brunch Board + Holy Lantern Outfit
Stephano reviews a mouthwatering Halloween brunch board and shares some coord inspiration for everyone's favorite Halloween print, Holy Lantern!
 
The Name I Love - Halloween Party with Velvet Gyarusa! 👻
Reila’s a gal on the go! She travelled to the Netherlands in time for Velvet Gyarusa’s Halloween Party. They decorated for the season, listened to Eurobeat, played board games, and watched movies! Check out their post for all the cute & spooky group pics 🖤

Avina-Kei
 
October Update + Collab Announcement
Avina shares their Gramarye Halloween Sweater panel, and previews their collaboration art for the upcoming Royal Vegas Retreat!

 
Bay Area Kei
 
Royal Vegas Retreat - Why Be a Model?
Have you ever thought about applying to model for a lolita event or brand? Experienced convention model Obsixwi shares her experiences and the reasons why you should consider stepping onto the runway at your next event!
 
Spooky Stitchery
Kelp shares some spooky cross-stitch patterns for all skill levels, from our very own Gramarye logo to a scarily accurate Metal Fence™ pattern!

Cupcakes and Unicorns

Lolidrobe Reassessment Post 2021.3
It’s time for another wardrobe reassessment! Check out Cupcake Kamisama’s most recent purchases, potential coords, and updated wishlist. She’s also checked off some personal lolita goals! 
 
1 Dress 4 Looks Take 52
One dress, four looks, but actually it’s pants! Check out Cupcake Kamisama’s take on coording a pair of white boystyle shorts. 

Lolita Dresses as Songs
What would your favorite dresses look like as songs? Cupcake Kamisama matches Holy Lantern, Kumya’s Sweet Ice Cream, My Coffee Time, Otome Nostalgia, and Airline JSK to music!   
 
Disneybounding Coord 5
Whoooo is Cupcake Kamisama going to Disneybound next? Why, no other than Archimedes, the owl from The Sword and The Stone! Check out her fittingly academic interpretation here! 

FrillSquid
  
Scary Post: Am I a Perma-Ita?
Shay reflects on the label of ‘ita’ and its relationship to time - what is a ‘perma-ita’, and what does it say about the flawed assumption that somebody is doomed to stagnation in their sense of dress?  

Hello Lizzie Bee

HALLOWEEN LIVING ROOM DECOR ☆☆
Baby, it’s a haunted house! Check out Lizzie’s seasonal decor, including *tons* of cute cushions and an abundance of spooky skulls! 
 
INSPIRATIONAL GYARU ♡ CHIIMELO
Lizzie continues her inspirational gyaru series, featuring Chiimelo, a gyaru that has worn a variety of styles throughout her time in the fashion, and has inspired Lizzie in both fashion and in her blog and YouTube channel! 

KAWAII WARDROBE TRANSFORMATION ♡
After an unfortunate situation involving her wardrobe and flies, Lizzie managed to banish her pesky flying intruders and decided to revamp her wardrobe in celebration. Check out the before and after photos of how she kawaii-fied her clothing space! 
 
PUMPKIN PATCH + ROKKU GYARU CO☆DE
You can’t celebrate Halloween without going to the Pumpkin Patch! For this particular trip, Lizzie wore a rokku co*de for a darker, spooky look. 

Josine Maaike
 
Print details: 1998 Metamorphose Strawberry skirt🍓❤️
Josine managed to snag a dream Meta skirt with a strawberry print - check out the detail pictures here! 

Liliana Rowena

Happy SPOOKY Season!!! My Must Do’s for this Month
A great list for Halloween activities - how many of these things did you complete in October? 
 
October Lifestyle Lolita Tips!
Lolita, but make it October - here are some fun lifestyle suggestions for the season! 

My Top 5 Spooky Lolita Prints
October means spooky prints! Here’s a list of Liliana’s favorites. 

Tips for Brushing Out Long Wigs
A long wig can often add drama to a coord, but they can also be a little bit difficult to maintain! Here are Liliana’s tips for keeping a long wig in good condition. 

Lolitas Fashion Monterrey 
 
RECOMMENDATION: PLACES TO VISIT IN NUEVO LEON
If you ever visit Nuevo Leon in Mexico, the lolitas of the Monterrey community have some suggestions for where to visit if you want some amazing photo ops! 
 
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Lovelylaceandlies

Junyvette Custom Black Headdress – Indie Brand Review
Junyvette is a US-based indie lolita brand that specializes in old school headwear - read Jenna’s review about her custom headdress!  
 
Strap Extender Tutorial
If you’re a tall lolita, you know the struggle of an ill-fitting bodice. While you can permanently extend the straps of a JSK, sometimes you may not have the fabric or time for that! Check out Jenna’s tutorial for a quick non-permanent solution. 

The Black Ribbon’s Victorian Garden Waist – Indie Brand Review
The Black Ribbon released some decorative waist cinchers for Gramarye: The Resurrection - read Jenna’s shopping experience here! 
 
I probably won’t get my Violet Fane dress in time for Halloween (and that’s okay)
Violet Fane is a Spanish lolita brand that specializes in artistic custom prints, and their Halloween release featured an adorable spooky town border print! While the dress did not arrive before October 31st, Jenna has some points for shoppers to keep in mind when shopping with small businesses. 

Mahou Queen

Lolita on the Go: New York
Mahou Queen has compiled a list of items lolita interest-adjacent locations to visit in New York, organized by location! If you’re planning to visit, be sure to check out this list for suggestions.   
 
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Sugary Carnival
What’s the history of Sugary Carnival, and why is everyone so enamored with it? Mahou Queen shares her personal relationship with this print and her experience purchasing 2021 MTO! 

Meribel’s Sweet Summer Orange JSK Review
Meribel is an indie Korean brand that makes adorable pastoral lolita dresses. Mahou Queen ordered a JSK through FrillRoad, a Korean lolita shopping service. Check out her review of their Sweet Summer Orange dress here! 
 
Monthly Lolita Finds: October 2021
Mahou Queen’s purchases of the month, including some accessories and both JSKs that she reviewed. 

Pretty Princess Club

[RVR 2021] Sugarstar Cafe Vendor Spotlight!
Sugarstar Cafe is a J-fashion brand that will be present at RVR that makes accessories that look like tasty treats, as well as handmade garments! 
 
[RVR 2021] Flores Astorum Vendor Spotlight!
Flores Astorum is a retailer that brings Japanese indie brands to a Western audience, including brands like MorunxMunna Stoik, MYK work, and Luxmira, among many others! There’s no limit to the different styles they carry, and they often have exclusive items from these brands. Read about them in this blog post! 

[RVR 2021] Sponsor Spotlight: Lucy and Odie
Lucy and Odie is an alternative fashion retailer that focuses on slow fashion. They carry goods that are from small businesses, vintage, or are produced in-house!

R.R. Memorandum

What you have all been waiting for…
What does sustainability when it comes to fashion mean? It’s complicated, but here is an explanation from the designers of R.R. Memorandum about the steps they are taking to make their business more sustainable, including employing fairly-paid local seamstresses and using organic natural fibers. 
 
What's In A Name?: Heirloom Rose Special Set Pre-order
R.R. Memorandum has opened up pre-orders for their special Heirloom Rose set, which is a bustier and embroidered skirt that can be made to your size and fabric specifications. 

Regal Rose: R.R. Memorandum's first brand-run teaparty (Event Report)
R.R. Memorandum hosted their first in-person event in honor of their recent new collections! Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the fashion show, tea party, and shopping experience - congratulations on a successful release!  

STEPHANO
 
I Tried to Drink All 47 Starbucks Jimoto Frappuccinos
Is it feasible to drink 47 frappuccinos located in different prefectures over the course of 35 days? Maybe not, but Sarah drank 16! Check out her review on each one here. 
 
Houston Pumpkin Spice Food & Drink Guide 2021
Fall is PSL season! Check out Stephano’s comprehensive guide to Houston’s pumpkin spice scene. Check out this post for mouthwatering photos of PSL souffle pancakes, ice cream, and pastries galore!

Sweet Dreams

Makeup Rut? 🤔
If you’ve ever felt stagnant in your makeup looks, you’re not alone! Sei talks about how she overcame her frustrations by looking for inspiration in new places, and also showcases her thought process in changing an unsatisfying look into one that she felt happy with! 
 
💋 Girl's Date & New Gets ✨
A daily blog post about Sei’s shopping date with her best friend! Check out this post for pics of her haul! 

Beauty Bay Haul
Sei documents her experience shopping on Beauty Bay! See her review of the products here! 
 
✨ Lens-less Gyaru Make & Recent Gets 💖
Lens-less gyaru? Sei it ain’t so! Check out this post for a change in pace in eyeshape and to find out Sei’s verdict on doing a lensless look. 

 
The Name I Love
 
♡ Kogal couple photoshoot ♡
It’s difficult being in a long-distance relationship during a pandemic, so Reila’s photos from her Kogal-themed photoshoot with her partner are especially heartwarming! 

Gal’s Life ♡ Double date + Korean lunch
A casual life update featuring delicious food pics and Reila’s date night outfit with her boo!

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