August Theme: Self-Care
In honor of Leo season, the theme for August was self-care in J-fashion! Self-care can mean a variety of different things, from treating yourself to material purchases, to taking time off social media. Please read ahead to find out about all the ways our bloggers cared for themselves last month!
Avina-Kei - Bibliotheca Vol. 5: Self-Care
We are still experiencing a global pandemic, and many of us still have not seen our communities and friends. It’s easy to lose motivation if there’s nothing to dress up for, and in this post Avina tackles different ways that they combat these feelings.
Cupcake Kamisama - Lolita Fashion Colouring Books and Pages
One of Cupcake Kamisama’s recommended self-care rituals is to partake in the soothing activity of coloring in a coloring book. Here are some lolita-themed coloring books you can use that will both help you relax, and help support lolita artists!
Dearie Dawn - How do I practice self-care?
Dearie Dawn doles out some tips for self-care, including mental and physical wellness!
frillSquid - Bibliotheca: J-Fashion as Self-Care
When you wear J-fashion and have a job that requires you to tone yourself down, it’s often extremely frustrating to find your own voice if you can’t outwardly express the way you choose to look. Shay covers how J-fashion can often be a form of self-care in the face of bland uniformity.
Josine Maaike - My favorite buys from 2021 🖤
Being able to find pieces that we truly love to wear is such a wonderful feeling, and the love that we hold for these clothes is often the source of comfort. Josine shares her favorite purchases from this year so far, including beautiful older lolita pieces that are truly inspiring!
Liliana Rowena - Why do lolitas burn out? 5 Tips on how to keep loving the fashion you wear
Liliana gives some excellent tips for maintaining a healthy lolita life, which includes keeping your wardrobe and budget in check, when to log off and seek friendship in real life, and to stop seeking perfection.
Lovelylaceandlies - Tea Time as Self Care - Strawberry Nails and Self Care
Jenna’s two self-care posts from August cover self-care rituals! Both tea time and nail care are great ways to take the time to relax and take time for yourself - see her tips here!
Mahou Queen - Bibliotheca: EGL Self Care and Social Media
Mahou Queen tackles how to healthily participate in the EGL community and navigate social media!
Nycticeivs - EGL Options for the Exhausted and Unmotivated
Sometimes you’re tired but still want to wear a coord. Here are Emma’s tips on wearing low-effort J-fashion!
R.R. Memorandum - Self-Care for the Tired Frilly: R.R.Memorandum's Guide to Caring for your Mental Health
Some recommended activities for you need to unplug! The R.R. Memorandum team has a list of budget activities for relaxing and staying healthy.
Sporkii - Bibliotheca – August Theme
Sporkii shows off their August shopping haul, lists their favorite relaxing scents, and recommends some J-fashion streamers to watch while relaxing. Plus some beautiful pictures of their garden!
The Name I Love - 5 things I learned thanks to being Gyaru for many years
Reila’s insightful list includes healthy ways to improve your relationship with social media, your community, and yourself!
