Mannequin Snap: Cream & Navy

Finally got my dream mannequin with movable arms! So I just had to throw on a quick coordinate for it :D


The coordinate isn't quite complete just yet - I haven't received my navy bonnet and mary jane heels, and those ought to finish the outfit! I love how the outfit is turning out though - the bag and the bolero match so well!

(Eh JL, if you're reading this - this is the bolero that I said I can't wear because it makes my bust look a little to incredible ^^;)

I also have to give the accessories more thought - I'm abit out of touch with coordinating rings and bracelets for these outfits, as I tend to keep my accessories very simple.


The necklace and ring were chosen on a really random theme - the JSK is Philharmonie Angel, which always remind me of orchestras and opera houses, which in turn reminds me of Phantom of the Opera. The chandelier is a salute to the falling-chandelier moment in the book, musical and movie. The ring was chosen because the lion's face reminds me of gargoyles, which also remind me of old churches and opera houses.

I wish I could do more justice to this dress! Need to take the time to come up with a better coordinate....

I also need to toss a few more petticoats onto this mannequin... One petticoat just isn't enough poof tbh ^^;

Er, don't mind the packet of papers under the stand! It kind of tilts a little XD;

Bolero, JSK, Hair Bows: Innocent World
Bag: Metamorphose
Shoes: LK Bennett
Necklace, Ring: Offbrand

Mannequin Snap: All Blue Lolita

Coming up with a cute outfit for this JSK is so difficult because of the shiny material! In the end, I decided to make the shiny material part of a "theme" for the outfit (glitter & sheen). The pearls in the headbow and the necklace are supposed to reflect the theme (no pun intended XD;).

Wish I'd thought of tossing on the blouse with pearls sewn onto the collar, and adding a pearl bag!

JSK, Headbow, Socks: Innocent World
Blouse, Shoes: Bodyline
Parasol, Necklace: Offbrand

Mannequin Snap: Black & White Lolita

This started out as an old-school inspired outfit, but somewhere along the way got confused haha. Wish I changed the bag to a more style-neutral one.

Blouse, Neck Ribbon, Boots: Innocent World
JSK, Bag, Round Headdress: Bodyline
Socks: Metamorphose
Rose Corsages: Offbrand

Mannequin Snap: Bittersweet Lolita

Some sort of odd combination of sweet and gothic lolita. I would wear this with lacy black tights and maybe a pair of black lace gloves.

When people refer to "Bittersweet Lolita", this is actually the type of outfit that comes to mind, rather than sweet prints with a black background.

Oddly enough, this dress is the perfect fit for my mannequin!

Blouse, JSK, Bag: Innocent World
Shoes: Clarks
Bonnet: Bodyline
Necklace: Juliette et Justine
Rose Corsage: Offbrand

Mannequin Snap: Le Cadre du Chat with Jacket

A friend once described this sort of look as “corporate gothic lolita”. I kind of like the idea :D This is something I’d wear to the office on casual Fridays if our dresscode weren’t so strict.

Up-close image lightened to show more detail. Sorry for the grainy photo!

Blouse, Neck-ribbon, Socks, Bag: Innocent World
JSK: Juliette et Justine
Shoes: Clarks
Hair accessory, rose corsage, jacket: Offbrand

Mannequin Snap: Atelier Boz Cape!

I was digging through my coats and remembered I bought this cape from Atelier Boz last year!

I tossed it onto my JetJ cat dress outfit that's still on my mannequin:






I would've much preferred a bonnet with this outfit, but it's currently in use. Also maybe a black jacket on top, for more black in the outfit... Hmmm, I may have to snap another shot of this outfit!

Headdress, Blouse, Neck Ribbon, Socks, Boots: Innocent World
JSK: Juliette et Justine
Cape: Atelier Boz

Double Mannequin Snap: Evening Inspired

I wanted to snap photos of my JetJ cat dress before I put it up for trade, and was struck with inspiration.

I'm not sure what to call this style. I was thinking it was classic lolita bordering on gothic... maybe.




Left Outfit:


I wanted to tie in the colour of the bolero with the dark pink tie on the right-side kitty's neck, but I'm not sure they actually match so well! Still, I actually really like this bolero with this dress ^_^ I wish Innocent World would release one in turquoise... I would be all over it!

Headdress, Blouse, Neck Ribbon, Bolero, Socks: Innocent World
JSK: Juliette et Justine
Bag: Chanel
Shoes: LK Bennett


Right Outfit:


I recently bought this silk blouse at a warehouse sale, and couldn't resist using it for gothic lolita outfits! The colour in real life actually isn't as bright as the photos show, but it's still a gorgeous contrast against the black. The bonnet was to add to the gothic feel, and I added red roses to tie in the colours more. I wanted to add in a rosary to the outfit, but it kind of got blocked completely by the bonnet's ties, so I removed it.

I didn't include socks because I don't have any appropriate ones, but I figured I'd probably wear lacy tights and tie a red ribbon around an ankle, or add some corsage clips to my shoes.

It's pretty hard to see, but on the side of the outfit, I've hung a small beaded bag to make the outfit more gothic-looking. The dress also has a bustle back to add a bit more opulence :D

Bonnet: Bodyline
Red Corsages: Ophanim
Blouse: Marc by Marc Jacobs
JSK: Innocent World
Bag: Zara
Shoes: Clarks

Double Mannequin Snap! Bordeaux & Blue

I was changing the outfits on both my mannequins today and accidentally ended up with a pair that reminds me of older-sister-younger-sister themed outfits!


I actually just wanted to come up with coordinates for some stuff I'm thinking of selling, and the end effect was rather cute together. I wish the blue outfit was in pink, so it'd look even more big-sister-little-sister-pair, but as it is, the two outfits together kind of remind me of Margaret and Alice.

For the individual outfits:

"Older Sister" Outfit:




Headbow, Blouse, Vest, Skirt, Neck Ribbon: Innocent World
Parasol: BtSSB
Shoes: LK Bennett
Bag: Chanel
Tights: Offbrand

"Younger Sister" Outfit




Headbow, Cutsew, Skirt, Socks, Shoes: Bodyline
Parasol, Bag: Offbrand

Lucky Pack Opening: Innocent World April 2013 Oddments Lucky Back B

I received my Innocent World Oddments Lucky Pack B on Monday and just had to share photos!


























These were the main highlights of the LP. The rest of the photos are available here.

The final tally of items are as follows:
1 Winter Coat
1 Jacket
1 OnePiece
7 JSKs
1 Skirt
4 Blouses
2 Cutsews
1 Camisole
1 Bolero
1 Bag
1 Pair Boot-toppers
1 Dickey
5 Pairs Socks
5 Head Accessories
1 Pair Bloomers
1 Scarf
1 set folders
1 drawstring pouch

One blouse and the camisole are not featured in the photos, as I'd already given them away by the time I took photos.

I'm so happy! I didn't receive anything that's a duplicate of my previous LPs except for one cutsew Bertille Rose, but even then I received a different style! Best part is that some of the items I received were things I've been eyeing at IW for a long time but never did get a chance to buy.

I absolutely love that the items this round were mostly things I can wear for dailywear. Even better that they gave more accessories and less blouses!

Ah, now I'm inspired to come up with more coordinates!