My First Purchase

Originally this first post simply said: "I'm just here to subscribe to blogs and look around. <:" That used to be true, but now that I have seen so many wonderful examples of the written word I feel inspired to create my own! I will try to dedicate myself to updating as often as possible (probably once or twice a week.) I am starting my journey into the beautiful world of lolita. Although I still have much to learn, I am fascinated by what I have discovered so far.

This blog will be lolita oriented. As I become more knowledgeable I hope to include reviews about things such as: books, movies, clothes, make-up, contacts, and more! I would also like to eventually move into giveaways but I need to begin my collection first. (: I made my first purchases from BodyLine (http://www.bodyline.co.jp) last night. My budget was very limited but I tried to put together a nice outfit. I plan to wear it for the first time at Anime Expo (http://www.anime-expo.org). I don't think it's the best, but I was trying to find something that looked like a costume at the time. I am still very anxious about wearing lolita in public. I think making my first order with the idea that it was "just a costume" gave me the courage to go through with it.

^ BodyLine JSK - $50USD - Light Blue
I already have some pearl jewelry and accessories, so this seemed like a good choice! I liked the light blue the best. It is available in pink, blue, white and black. I plan to wear it with the jacket the entire time since I couldn't afford a nice blouse to pair it with.

^ BodyLine Bloomers - $19 - White
This will be an essential for most outfits so I think it was a good investment, even for a first time buyer like me. This style was available in white and pink.

^ BodyLine Shoes - $19USD - Light Blue
I don't like bigger heels so these shoes really stood out to me. I'm worried that I will end up with two different hues of blue, but it's okay. If I like them (and they last) I can find something else to pair them with! These are available in a ton of colors: black, white, pink, light blue, and red. I have heard that BodyLine shoes vary in size so I hope that these are a decent fit for me.

^ Bodyline Pannier - $31USD - White
I struggled with this for a few days. It was the single item that delayed my entire purchase! I tried to find as much information about panniers as I could before making my decision. I know this is another item that I will be able to get a lot of use out of so I wanted to take my time. This style was available in white and black, but I think the white will be more versatile for me. If it's not poofy enough I have another pannier that I can layer it with so I think it should work just fine. Again, I am worried that all of the whites will be different shades! ):

^ BodyLine Socks - $6USD - White
I was torn between getting striped socks or this style. In the end I decided to go with these just because they were $3USD cheaper. What a silly thing to base a decision on! I hope that it turns out to be the right one.

^ BodyLine Accessory - $1 USD - Light Blue
I already have pearl earrings in a similar style, but these were too cute to pass up. They were only a dollar so I decided to get them. Unfortunately I know I will only be able to wear them for a few hours since I am allergic to "cheap jewelry." (I can only wear sterling silver or 14k+ gold or else my ears start to itch, swell, and turn red. I think the allergy is because of the nickel used in other metals? If I take them out after a few hours I generally don't have a reaction.)

I plan to take pictures of every outfit, whether I like out it turned out or not. This way I can look back on my choices and use them for reference. Maybe it will also help someone else out when they're making a tough decision. (: In total my first outfit cost: $126 + $20 shipping for $146USD total. I had saved up $200USD to use for my first purchase and I'm happy to have a little money leftover. I think I will use it at local shops to buy matching accessories once I can actually see the fabric in person.