BIBLIOTHECA GAZETTE SEPTEMBER BLOG ROUNDUP |
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September Theme: Fall It’s autumn, or as some of us in the States may know it - fall! The prompt for September was “Fall”, meaning the season OR what has made you FALL for j-fashion. Read on to learn about our bloggers’ pumpkin spicy takes on the season! Avina-Kei - Bibliotheca Vol. 6: Fall Avina talks about their approach to closet-cleaning since they are contrarian in every aspect and clean in the fall instead of the spring. Cupcake Kamisama - Autumnal Capsule Wardrobe Sometimes, you may want to dress up for cozy season! Cupcake Kamisama explores making a cohesive capsule wardrobe with her already existing collection. frillSquid - Bibliotheca: Fall and Deciduousness Deciduousness - the time when trees shed their leaves and become dormant for the upcoming winter season. Shay compares the deciduous nature of our leafy friends to lolita as a whole, in regards to times when lolitas may choose to pare down their wardrobes or even leave the fashion for a period of time. With this, we finally have an answer to “Am I the only lolita who is a tree?” Lizzie Bee - 中秋节快乐! MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL! Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, is a holiday that celebrates the time when the moon is largest and brightest with delicious food and festivities. Lizzie shares how she spent her Mid-Autumn Festival and the treats that she ate, including mooncake, of course! Kathryn - Bibliotheca September Prompt: Fall Kathryn shares how she fell for mori fashion, including the feminine details, the laid-back lifestyle, and the connection to nature. She also gives shoutouts to the mori community and lists some of her friends within the community, so be sure to check them out! Lovelylaceandlies - Fall pumpkin manicure Fall means pumpkin season! Check out Jenna’s tutorial on these adorable pumpkin nails to get into the seasonal spirit. Liliana Rowena - Bibliotheca: Fall Liliana shares the items she likes to wear for the autumn season! If you live in an area with weather, it’s a great time to pull out your coats and other types of outerwear, as well as layering essentials like turtlenecks and longer socks! |
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Timetable of Lolita Classes What would lolita fashion be like if it were a degree programme? Cupcake Kamisama explores how lolita fashion would be studied in different academic fields. Time to go back to school! How lolita fashion helped me let go of internalised misogyny Were you ever “not like other girls”? As a femme-focused fashion, lolita has helped many people overcome their socially-engrained dislike of femininity. Cupcake Kamisama shares how lolita fashion has opened up a world of appreciation for her fellow femmes. |
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Dreamy_Rinn's Alteration Service Review One of the scariest things for lolitas to do is entrust their clothing into the hands of another for alterations! Cupcake Kamisama reviews her own experience with a lolita-specific alteration service, including communication, price, and overall experience. Advanced Coordinating: #6 - Colours 201 Colors! One common piece of advice for all newbie lolitas is that they should be able to balance colors in a coord - but what exactly does it mean, and how do you step outside of the box once you learn the basics? Cupcake Kamisama explains how to utilize rarely used colors, the pitfalls of color matching, and having the confidence to break “rules”. |
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Old School For Newbies Panel Links Did you catch Shay’s “Old School for Newbies” panel live? If not, no fear, you can watch it here on the Bay Area Kei YouTube channel, and refer to this list for all the resources mentioned! |
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GAL 109 BLOG MEME! Lizzie completes the 109 Gal blog meme, a questionnaire for gals to answer on their blogs in honor of 109 day (10/9, of course!) Find out about how Lizzie found out about gyaru, her fave coords, and more! HALLOWEEN PLANS! CO*DE IDEAS ☆★ Getting ready for Halloween but don’t know what to dress up as? Never fear, Lizzie is here with a ton of ideas for adding some gyaru spice to your Halloween! |
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P’s Macarons Bakery Visit A macaron shop that also sells milk tea? Score! Mahou Queen reviews her local pastry/boba shop on their food, drink, and atmosphere.
Lolita Dinner Meetup Recap Mahou Queen got to see some lolita comm members for the first time since the start of the pandemic! Check out her post for cute coord and food pics. |
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One Dress Five Ways One important factor when wardrobe-building is versatility! Check out how Mahou Queen has coorded her AP Selina JSK in multiple ways, using different colors & styles.
Monthly Lolita Finds: September 2021 Check out Mahou Queen’s full September haul of main pieces and accessories! |
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STEPHANO 140 Times Bodyline Made Knockoffs and Replicas of Other J-Fashion Brands Have you ever accidentally bought a knock-off without knowing it? While print replicas are a lot more obvious, this doesn’t stop shops like Bodyline from copying other non-print designs as well. Stephano lists out a whooping 140 times Bodyline has stolen other brands’ designs! BIPOC Vampire Day Outfit BIPOC Vampire Day (or weekend) was on September 17-19, 2021! Stephano shares their vampire-inspired ouji coord, inspired by the band Versailles! |
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🌺Sunset Gyaru Eyemake Tutorial✨ Sei shares an eyeshadow tutorial inspired by the colors of the sunset, with a gyaru twist! Lenses & Eyecare: How to Not Destroy Your Eyes for Fashion A SUPER INFORMATIVE post about safely wearing contact lenses! Sei teaches us about the importance of letting your eyes breathe, water content, types of lenses, and things to watch out for! And don’t forget to clean your lenses and go to your eye doctor - never risk your health for fashion! |
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💕 GAL 109 Meme - Blogging Challenge 🌺 It’s another Gal 109 Meme post! Read about how Sei got into gyaru, her current booms, who she is inspired by, and advice for newbies! 📏The Gal-O-Meter 🤔 Sei has created this nifty Gal-O-Meter chart for figuring out if a look is gal! In order to achieve the full gal experience, it’s important to make sure you have certain elements in your hair, makeup, and outfit. If certain aspects are toned down, then you should amp up the other points! Check it out and see how you stack up! |
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Gal's Life ♡ Shawol's 13th Anniversary date Reila goes on a friend date to celebrate Shawol's 13th Anniversary! Check out her co*de and delicious food images! ✰ Gyaru 109 Meme ✰ Reila created the Gyaru 109 Meme in honor of 109 day! Learn about her gyaru past, and if you’re interested in learning more about gyaru, definitely join her for a full day of gyaru content on Saturday, October 9th! |
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Gal’s Life ♡ Kogal date + photoshoot spoiler Some behind-the-scenes photos from Reila’s photoshoot with her bae, with a kogal theme! Check out this post to see how cute their coordinating outfits are, and some yummy food pics! |
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