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I was expecting the lace to not really match up, since they've done that before in the past. I also freaked out because I thought the ribbons were missing on my dress, but I ordered them to be detachable, so they had just removed them for that partcular picture. They cleared that up for me later. =) As for the litte diamond studded ribbon on the back of the dress, that actually was pinned to the front when I received it, and there were normal detachable waist ties that I could use. =)
Shipping: 9!
After giving them the go to ship it, they sent it out on UPS Express (wow!) this Monday (the 8th), and it got here today, only two days later. =D Now onto pictures of the packaging!
(Sorry for the huge images...) It was nicely packaged, although it was tightly crammed into this little plastic bag, so I had to iron parts of the dress. =/ Aside from the tiny bag, shipping was fast, and the dress came in one piece, and looked even BETTER in person. The lace didn't mismatch! I think it was the flash on the camera that made the lace look cream. I was so happy!
Overall: 9! =D
The dress looked beautiful, and onto the pictures!
First, the bad things:
ecstaticHere are the pictures of my Guro Lolita outfit (along with my Guro Aristocrat boyfriend) at Anime Festival Orlando!! <3 
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energetic1. Please tell us your Hand Name (name that’s used ONLY in internet.) and hometown.
Avina
San Jose, CA
2. About how long is your history as a Lolita?
SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME. I've always indirectly loved it. But as a fashion on it's own, then definately about 2 years.
3. What first motivated you to do Lolita fashion?
The frills and lace and childish feel to it. It just appealed to me, especially since I want to stay in my little fairy-tale world forever~
4. After knowing Lolita fashion, have you had any time-gap or resistance till you actually started to be Lolita?
After I learned about it, I jumped right into the fashion and tried my hardest to put outfits together. =)
5. Please define your Lolita style as much as possible. (eg. Gothic Lolita, sweet Lolita, white Lolita…. Etc).
Sweet and Shiro Lolita, most definately! <3 Sometimes I drift to Classic Lolita though. Guro and Decora Lolita have really appealed to me too.
6. About how many Lolita friends do you have?
1 or 2 close friends, but people I talk to that are into Lolita can add up to almost 8 or 9.
7. What is the best thing about doing Lolita?
Being able to get funny looks and answer people's questions about the fashion. It's fun being able to stand out!
8. Conversely, what's the worst thing?
It's expensive, some of the attitudes I have to face from other Lolitas and just people in general, etc. =
9. Which Lolita Brands do you like?
Angelic Pretty! <3 Baby the Stars Shine Bright is awesome too, but AP shines right through. *nodnod*
10. What was the first Lolita item that you’ve owned?
My mini top hat. <3
11. What is the “must have!” Lolita item?
PARASOL! I want one so badly... D=
12. Do you wear drawers?
I have to deal with undershorts right now, until I have the money to buy a pair of bloomers from Annahouse. =3
13. Do you have any favourite Japanese music?
Utada Hikaru and Koda Kumi. J-Rock was never really my kind of thing.
14. Where do you particularly visit as Lolita?
The mall and anime conventions. Although I want to broaden that spectrum most definately.
15. About how many times per week do you dress as Lolita?
Not too often... I don't have nearly enough dresses... D=
16. Please tell us about one embarrassing episode from the time when you were just beginning Lolita.
I'd have to say when I constantly had to stop to pull up my thigh-high stockings. They were constantly slipping up and I always felt embarassed having to lift my skirt up a bit so I can hitch them back up. @3@
17. What's hairstyle and color that you think Lolita would suite the most?
I really like curly hair in general, and natural hair colors, although I really want to try wearing a white wig just once. =OO
18. Have you ever thought of stopping Lolita? The reason?
I have once before because of how expensive and nearly impossible it is to get anything cute before it's sold out, and also because of the attitudes a lot of Lolitas would give me about liking things that were from Fan+Friend.
19. Please tell us your heart's bible as a Lolita. (anything like a book, magazine, CD, idol...)
Gothic & Lolita Bible and KERA magazine!! <33
20. Do you own a doll? Tell us your feelings about her intensely!
I WIIIISH!! I want one so badly... I'm in love with Dream of Doll, and their Homme Ducan just took my breath away. One day I'll save up enough for it...
21. What kind of make-up do you wear when you wear Lolita clothes?
A little bit of blush and eyeshadow, and some lip gloss. I never wear make-up, so I usually just try and keep the natural look when I go out in Lolita as well. It's easier for me, and it just seems to suit me better. If I wear too much make-up, I end up looking like a 3-year-old that got into her mom's make-up kit.
22. Have you ever secretly changed clothes in a train station bathroom on Lolita day-out?
Nope. =O
23. Are you composed when doing Lolita all by yourself?
Yeah. =) Sometimes I get really hyper and excited, but never nervous.
24. How much do you spend in your Lolita clothes& accessory monthly?
Around $20 dollars for fabric. It probably is going to go up higher soon, when I start saving more money for the fashion in general and buy more accessories.
25. What is the most expensive Lolita thing you've bought so far? How much was it?
My FRUiTS Bunny Coat from F+F for $250. o_o I live in Florida too, so I don't think it was the most intelligent choice, although I love that coat to pieces and don't think I'll ever want to give it up.
26. So far about how much has the expense been for Lolita goods?
Close to $350 dollars. It could be more than that if it wasn't for the fact that one of my best blouses was a gift. @3@
27. Lolita outfit really costs money. How do you raise money to cover the cost of Lolita?
I save up pocket money that my parents give me, since I'm not allowed to work... I feel spoiled saying this, but sometimes I just try and get good grades and do other things to just butter them up.
28. Have you ever bought from an online store? If so, please tell us its good and bad points and some advice for the future. If not, please tell us why not.
I've bought from Fan+Friend before, and I think they've exceeded my expectations. Everything was really good quality, and the only downfall was that it took forever for one of my blouses to ship because my boyfriend had ordered for me around the holiday season. Other than that, I really like F+F.
29. Even if you sort of want to keep it a secret, please clandestinely tell us about a private manufacturer that is the best.
ME! Just kidding. I really don't have anyone that no one knows about. ^^;;
30. Is there a brand and/or an item that you think, "I could never get it! But I unreasonably want it!"?
Definately this beautiful dress from MARBLE. After going through Crescent-shop to see how much it would cost, then discovering it would be around $350, I nearly ran away. D=
31. What do you think about people who only do Lolita at music-lives or cosplay?
I don't really mind them, as long as they try their hardest to be a good Lolita. I really enjoy being around those types.
32. From what age to what age is it acceptable to do Lolita? Do you think that there's a state in which someone must graduate from Lolita? (you can answer as ‘never graduate’)
Lolita is for life. Someone should wear it for as long as they're comfortable I think. If they start feeling insecure about what they're wearing, they should probably move on.
33. Is there a Lolita fashion or behavior that you think "I don't want Lolitas to do this!"?
I just wish they could be nicer to newer Lolitas and stop sounding so disapproving of a lot of off-brand/replica-brand sites. Basically brand-whoring. I think all Lolitas should try their hand at alternatives!
34. Is there something you think "Lolita has to be this way!" about?
Not really. It's a fashion, you should be allowed to break free of norms and find your own comfortable niche in Lolita fashion, despite what other people think.
35. While doing Lolita, has something changed from earlier than you did Lolita?
Not really. I still like a lot of frills and lace, despite it being one of the main things most Lolitas don't like a lot of.
36. Do you go to school/work as Lolita?
Casual Lolita... I'd really like to go in full-blown Lolita more often once I'm in college though. Can't wait!
37. Do you wear Lolita clothes as casual wear?
Sometimes. Once I get a larger wardrobe, most definately!
38. Do you have a boyfriend (or husband)? Do you understand each other?
I have a boyfriend, and he really pushed for me to keep being a Lolita. He likes the fashion a lot, and he even dresses up in EGA with me sometimes!! ~♥
39. What do the people around you think of your doing Lolita? Do they accept it?
All my friends really accept it and think it's pretty cool! I'm really thankful they don't give me a hard time about it.
40. What kind of Lolita has impressed you the most up until now?
Deco-lolis!! They look so adorable with all their accessories and glamour!
41. Have you ever made your own Lolita clothing or/and accessories? If so, what was the best item that you’ve made?
I've extended a skirt, made a really cool purse, and a crown headdress that I'm extremely proud of. I think I'm most proud of my crown headdress, although the purse I made is really close...
42. If you have an ideal Lolita outfit or coordination, please tell us.
I really want to put together a light green and pink Decora Lolita outfit. I'm trying to find the perfect fabric I can make a JSK out of, and I'm already on the hunt for accessories that I can use for it in the future.
43. Is there a motif that you think “this is a simple of Lolita”?
I don't really understand what you're trying to get at, but if you're trying to say, this is a "motif" of Lolita, then I definately would say the bell-shaped skirts and petticoats.
44. Would you want to dress your children as Lolita?
Definately!! Make all their dresses! <3
45. What's your image of the ideal Lolita?
Just someone that loves what they're doing and acts lady-like in their attire. I think Lolitas should have room to be spunky and cute, but they shouldn't also try to show their bloomers to the world all the time either. D= I think the ideal Lolita should be warm and welcoming to people new to the fashion, and try their hardest to make their mark!
P.S. I'll have pictures up from my adventures at AFO soon enough! <3
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