Monday, April 11, 2011

Handkerchiefs

While shopping at a vintage store one day, my friend and I got into a discussion about handkerchiefs. I appreciate how beautiful they are but couldn't think of a use for them without ruining them. I just don't have the heart to blow my nose with a gorgeous handkerchief. Weeks later, I figured out that I can use them to keep crumbs off my lap during lunch at work. I now have two hankies, a My Melody one from Sanrio for everyday and an Innocent World floral one for when I'm in lolita. They just make a simple meal seem more decadent. I hope to get one from Alice and the Pirates one day with one of their illustrations.

I placed my reservation for the Time of the Roses jsk through Tokyo Rebel. I'm still waiting to hear if the order went through but the process was pretty simple. It's a great alternative since the San Francisco Baby store doesn't take online reservations. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Time of the Roses

Baby the Stars Shine Bright





Alice & the Pirates




I love the music in these videos. It went so well with the clothes. I also loved how they used unexpected colors for the blouses to bring out the details in the prints.

Ever since I saw these videos, I've been in love with this dress. It's called the Time of the Roses JSK and it has beautiful rose and clock stripes.

Lovely waistband

Rose on bow

Pattern detail

It's the finale dress worn by Misako Aoki. She made such a lovely pirate bride! I love how it was paired with a pink blouse and tricorn hat with a veil. The clocks in the pattern add a steampunk element. It comes in two JSK styles and an OP in several colors but I'm leaning toward toward the ivory JSK I version that was seen in the video The reserves are coming up in a couple of days so I hope I can get one.