Author Archives: Nicole

A Lolita’s Adventures in Japantown

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Nicole

My dearest Diary, I am so, so sorry for my negligence these past two weeks! I have been most dreadfully busy, and when I haven’t been busy, I have been ill. As such, the events specified in this entry actually … Continue reading →

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A Cozy, Rainy Winter Meet-up

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Nicole

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending a lolita meet-up at Grounds for Sculpture. It is such a strange and wonderful place! There are (unsettlingly lifelike) sculptures placed throughout the grounds. Many of them are inspired by Monet … Continue reading →

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Hints of Spring

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Nicole

There was a ladybug on my window-sill yesterday. I was so excited, I haven’t seen one in such a long time. It must have been the weather; it’s been unusually warm the past couple of days. Unfortunately, after two days … Continue reading →

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Why Do Lolitas Drink Tea?

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Nicole

Even if you wear lolita fashion but dislike tea, you can’t deny the prevalence of tea in the lolita subculture. Tea appears again and again both in the clothes themselves (here are some examples), and in the lifestyle, with lolita … Continue reading →

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♥︎ Valentine’s Day Coord 2018 ♥︎

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Nicole

I have always been fond of Valentine’s Day–I think it’s all the pink-and-red color combinations that get me. (And all the sweets, of course!) My Valentine is unfortunately abroad right now, but he did surprise me by sending this absolutely … Continue reading →

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♥︎ My Relaxing Setup ♥︎

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Nicole

I wish that I could’ve written more blog posts this week, but I have been so very busy. Furthermore, the things I’ve been busy with are not interesting enough to blog about (writing my senior thesis, keeping up with club … Continue reading →

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Thrift-Store Adventures

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Nicole

I am dying to go on an adventure, but it has been far too cold. I really do despise the cold. I wish I were a mermaid, then I would fill a tub with hot water and fall asleep in … Continue reading →

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Baby Tea Stars Shine Bright

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Nicole

My dear friend and fellow lolita Nina gifted me this adorable tin of tea for Christmas. It seemed like something I must have created in a dream; not only is it named after my favorite brand, but it’s made using … Continue reading →

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♥︎ My 2018 Lolita Resolutions ♥︎

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Nicole

I am a smidgen late in posting my New Year’s Resolutions, I do hope you’ll forgive me. Anyway, it’s better late than never, right? I do always enjoy writing resolutions at the start of each year, and it’s nice to … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Peru

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Nicole

Happy New Year! Last night I finally safely returned home, after a train ride, several car rides, three flights and many delays. I was so exhausted that I fell asleep well before the clock struck midnight.  Now I am sat in … Continue reading →

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