Entry #9
30 Day Lolita Challenge: (Day 9)
I'm skipping 2 days in the Lolita challenge.
Day 7 - 10 people who inspire your Lolita style
Day 8 - 10 songs that inspire your Lolita style
I'm skipping these two because I have barely anything to write for them xD
When I do have enough things to write, I'll add them in! So we'll just skip to day 9!
Day 7 - 10 people who inspire your Lolita style
Day 8 - 10 songs that inspire your Lolita style
I'm skipping these two because I have barely anything to write for them xD
When I do have enough things to write, I'll add them in! So we'll just skip to day 9!
Day 9 of the Lolita challenge is:
10 things you will NEVER do in Lolita! Let's do it!
I WILL NEVER:
1. Be mean to someone because I'm jealous they have something I want.
Apparently this is pretty common... Lolitas looking down on one another because they have that JSK or bag or whatever that they want and they just disassociate themselves with whoever for that reason. Seems pretty silly to me! Jealousy is a terrible thing... ;]
10 things you will NEVER do in Lolita! Let's do it!
I WILL NEVER:
1. Be mean to someone because I'm jealous they have something I want.
Apparently this is pretty common... Lolitas looking down on one another because they have that JSK or bag or whatever that they want and they just disassociate themselves with whoever for that reason. Seems pretty silly to me! Jealousy is a terrible thing... ;]
2. Follow the guide lines perfectly.
The point of Lolita for me is expression. If my spin on the style doesn't exactly coincide perfectly with the not-rules-rules then I'm ok with that.
3. Be bothered if someone is wearing bloomers or not.
What other Lolitas wear underneath their skirts is their business! As long as I can't see their underpants then it's all good!
4. Pay full price for something when I don't have to.
Thrift stores, vintage shops, second hand sales. Yeah! What's the point of looking for something brand new when you can get it second hand or in charity/thrift stores for less? Never pay full price when you don't need to!
5. Wear a short sleeve blouse.
I hate short sleeve blouses. I just don't like my arms at all so I prefer to have them covered!
6. Not wear a blouse.
With the exception of really hot summer days I will never wear a JSK without a blouse. I just don't think it looks right! Plus it adds to the adorable and presentable aesthetics that goes with the Lolita look, which as I've said before is one of the main reasons I love it!
7. Wear nothing on my legs, e.g. socks, tights.
I love socks and tights so I don't know why I wouldn't wear them anyways! ;D
8. Resell something at a hiked price because that colour way is sold out.
I see this ALL THE TIME on sales comms and I just think it's super shitty. I mean, it's not even a little price hike to make a profit, it's a SUPER price hike even on brands like Bodyline which are super cheap anyway! It's sooo annoying and I think those Lolitas just need to stop doing it.
9. Be annoyed when people call Lolita a costume or ask what I'm 'cosplaying'.
Lolita is not a costume and I will never call it that but I know a lot of Lolitas get annoyed when people call it a costume and I don't know why. If you know it isn't then it shouldn't bother you. The only thing you can do is tell them it isn't. So in my opinion there's no reason to get annoyed, just move on and continue being frilly and cute!
10. Reject constructive criticism.
In my opinion the worst thing a Lolita can do is reject constructive criticism. Like I've said before, other Lolitas ideas on your coords are not set in stone and no one is saying you have to change it to suit them, but it's always worth noting their ideas to see where you could apply it if you're stuck with something that you don't think works that well just yet, and maybe needs a bit of tweaking so it gives you the right effect for your look.
I know that some Lolitas can be really harsh with their criticism and it can come across as borderline insulting rather than constructive, but I don't think that taking it to heart is going to do any good, so it's also worth noting their ideas too and understanding why they've pointed out the mistakes they have so you can improve in future! (Also, don't rise to mean Lolitas. In every small community or group there will always be someone or a little group who is mean and just thinks they are better than everyone else, but that's just life!)
And that's 10 things I will never do in Lolita!
I hope you enjoyed reading it!
The point of Lolita for me is expression. If my spin on the style doesn't exactly coincide perfectly with the not-rules-rules then I'm ok with that.
3. Be bothered if someone is wearing bloomers or not.
What other Lolitas wear underneath their skirts is their business! As long as I can't see their underpants then it's all good!
4. Pay full price for something when I don't have to.
Thrift stores, vintage shops, second hand sales. Yeah! What's the point of looking for something brand new when you can get it second hand or in charity/thrift stores for less? Never pay full price when you don't need to!
5. Wear a short sleeve blouse.
I hate short sleeve blouses. I just don't like my arms at all so I prefer to have them covered!
6. Not wear a blouse.
With the exception of really hot summer days I will never wear a JSK without a blouse. I just don't think it looks right! Plus it adds to the adorable and presentable aesthetics that goes with the Lolita look, which as I've said before is one of the main reasons I love it!
7. Wear nothing on my legs, e.g. socks, tights.
I love socks and tights so I don't know why I wouldn't wear them anyways! ;D
8. Resell something at a hiked price because that colour way is sold out.
I see this ALL THE TIME on sales comms and I just think it's super shitty. I mean, it's not even a little price hike to make a profit, it's a SUPER price hike even on brands like Bodyline which are super cheap anyway! It's sooo annoying and I think those Lolitas just need to stop doing it.
9. Be annoyed when people call Lolita a costume or ask what I'm 'cosplaying'.
Lolita is not a costume and I will never call it that but I know a lot of Lolitas get annoyed when people call it a costume and I don't know why. If you know it isn't then it shouldn't bother you. The only thing you can do is tell them it isn't. So in my opinion there's no reason to get annoyed, just move on and continue being frilly and cute!
10. Reject constructive criticism.
In my opinion the worst thing a Lolita can do is reject constructive criticism. Like I've said before, other Lolitas ideas on your coords are not set in stone and no one is saying you have to change it to suit them, but it's always worth noting their ideas to see where you could apply it if you're stuck with something that you don't think works that well just yet, and maybe needs a bit of tweaking so it gives you the right effect for your look.
I know that some Lolitas can be really harsh with their criticism and it can come across as borderline insulting rather than constructive, but I don't think that taking it to heart is going to do any good, so it's also worth noting their ideas too and understanding why they've pointed out the mistakes they have so you can improve in future! (Also, don't rise to mean Lolitas. In every small community or group there will always be someone or a little group who is mean and just thinks they are better than everyone else, but that's just life!)
And that's 10 things I will never do in Lolita!
I hope you enjoyed reading it!
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