Country Loli

Country Lolita refers to the Victorian Country side fashion for young girls.

The fashion of Country Loli is derived from Sweet Loli. It shares the same prints and floral/fruity details. The main different is the look that Country portrays.

Country Loli takes inspiration form Anne of Greengables, Pollyanna, Little Women and the like. They have straw hats and straw baskets for bags. Their appearance is always for the warm day country outing.

Most Country Loli ensembles are casuals. The prints are lights colored and vibrant. Small details like berries, sun, big bows and flowers are ever present. Hair styles are usually braided like Pollyanna or let down. Make-up is light and minimal. Naturals are the pallet of choice.

Gothic and Lolita Manga

I found this manga and would like to share it to you. It's title is Bizenghast. The story is interesting and very catchy. The Girl, Dina, dresses very Lolita. The story is dark and very Gothic.

What makes it Cosplay Lolita?

What makes it Cosplay Lolita and not just an ordinary Lolita?

Cosplay being as it is means costume play. You are playing or portraying a certain character. It could be an animal too in the case of cats and rabbits which are popular Lolita animals. It is a very costumey type of Lolita.

Common themes of Cosplay Lolita:

• Maid
• Cat
• White Rabbit
• Alice and other Wonderland Characters
• Hello Kitty
• Nurses
• Anime Characters
• Japanese Students

Goru and Ero are bordering on Cosplay because they are portrayals of different roles.

Gothic and Lolita

So what's the different between Gothic and Lolita?

Lolita is the common name for all the types that belong to this sub-culture. Gothic Lolita is the term widely spread but it is only a type.

Lolitas take inspiration for Victorian and Edwardian. They portray a child-like and almost doll like appearance. All Lolitas are elegant but maintaining this "cuteness."

The classic Lolita mainly takes it's look from the Victorian Porcelain dolls. It is all lakes up ruffled to the maximum. It is conservative yet the dresses are knee level. They always wear petty coats or bloomers.

This Classic Lolita look might look flighty and whimsical but it actually demure and sophisticated. Classic Lolita has this elegant bell shaped skirt and long socks. This silhouette is the pattern for all the Lolita types.

The Gothic Lolita is a darker take from the Classic Lolita. Tones and shades are darker. The colors are usually richer like Deep Red, Burgundy, Royal Blue and Purple. Black Dominates the scene. Gothic Lolita details are a little different. In the Classic Lolita, edges are soft, rounded and ruffled. Gothic Lolita has it's fair share of ruffles and lace but the edges and collars are pointed. They have a gloomy and almost haunting undertone. To achieve this, they usually put on heavy eye make up.

Congrats winner of the Lolita Category!

Congratulation Katrina Doria (One in Pink) for winning the 1st ever Lolita Category of Hobbifest Cosplay! Thank you friends for joining!

Lolita Fashion and the Lifestyle

First of all, Lolita is not the same as the Vladimir Nabokov novel that features the sexual encounters of a young girl to an old man.

Lolita Fashion takes it's inspiration from Victorian and Rococo. It is a unique blend of nostalgic details and modern cuts. The style originated in Japan and has now grown into different sub-genres. It has also spread tot he whole world.

Lolita Fashion strives to look cute rather than sexy. Apart from Ero Loli, Lolita Fashion has nothing to do with sex. Lolita Fashion looks more like a child of the Victorian or a porcelain doll. There are lots of lace, ruffles and ribbons. There is no detail spared. Lolitas are to much in the extremes.

Most Lolitas would be insulted that the outfits they wear are called costumes. It is a special and unique apparel. Wearing the get-up also entails staying true to the Victorian lifestyle. This means Lolitas tune into the lady-like ettiquettes and soft spoken manners while in outfit.

Lolita Meet at Tsok Nut, SM Makati

When: March 6, 2010, Saturday 3pm onwards
Where: Tsoko Nut, 2nd Floor SM Makati
(After Kultura and McDo)

Attire: Lolita

Theme: Alice and Wonderland
Not a Tea party but a Hot Chocolate Party.

We're Philippinizing Lolitas through Tsokolate batirol. Come and bring your friends.