Ironicly there was a Japanese Cherry Blossom exhibit going on in the museam. The people were pretty nice, and one of the museum workers (who was an older caucasian man) told us about how he lived in Harajuku for 8 years and would go out on Sundays and see all the lolitas! It's always nice when people recognize the fashion and not just jump to the conclusion that it's a costume.
Here's a nice shot of the museum group. Susanna (2nd from left) left before tea. She is a seamstress and makes all of her JSK's.
Here's a group shot from Chado:
I fucked up this shot on purpose.
Now on to future junk!!
Saturday August 4th is a maritime meetup at the Long Beach Aquarium. Guess what I had to sell to buy an outfit?
Chess Chocolate. I sold Chocolate Chess. AND my Royal Chocolate socks. But just look at what I'm getting in return:
This is called Treasure Hunt in the Mystic Island by Alice and the Pirates. It is one of the most brilliant prints I've ever seen, and it's so perfect for pirate lolita. I went back and forth with myself about Chocolate Chess, but in the end I realized that I have no desire to wear it again. I only wanted to keep it around because of how rare it is.
Anyway here's a closeup of the print itself:
I'm actually pretty annoyed at myself. This print came out back in April. I had no idea it existed until 2 weeks ago. I somehow missed the April Kera scans on EGL therefore had no idea this was coming. I'm not a huge fan of the JSK, I'd rather have the skirt. Treasure Hunt was a reserve print, so I'm lucky to have the JSK. I'm still on the lookout for the skirt version. I prefer AATP's skirts because they can be incorporated very easily into every day wear.
Anyway I'll also be selling my Angelic Pretty Chocolate bar bag and donut necklace. I also considered selling Wonder Story, in an attempt to move away from sweet entirely. I couldn't quite bear to sell it just yet!
I am hosting a meetup in Hollywood the following Saturday. It'll be a gothic themed meet starting at the Museum of Death.
