Tea Time with magicalgirlme: Episode 1

Dear MagicalGirlMe,

"...I want to ask for cute lolita stuff for Christmas.
My family hates it and I don't want my significant other to go broke from buying it.
Where can I find cheap items at shops that are easy to buy from..?"

Sincerely,
The Hopeful Holiday Lolita

Hello Hopeful,

Thanks for reaching out! I completely understand where you are coming from. It can be awkward to ask for interests you are passionate about as gifts. Thankfully, there are many affordable lolita or loliable items out there! I've included some suggestions below.

Since I don't know if you are in the USA or not, I've included shops that ship worldwide! You'll find a range of prices for gifts since the specific budget or style wasn't shared.

*Tea Tip: To stay organized and make it easy to shop from, I recommend Pinterest. You can link your shopper to the gift's shop, desired color, and often your size!

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©Kira Imai

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​Art Prints

Art prints are a great way to enjoy the fashion when you aren't in a coordinate and add to your decor.

♡ Art Prints by Seamii ($4)
♡ Art Prints by Sugarelly ($7)
​♡ Art Prints by SyrahVictoria (4)

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Bags

I personally believe you can never have too many bags. Lolita fashion especially has everything from staple themes to exclusive shapes and colors!

​♡ Devil Inspired ($6+)
(Use MAGICALGIRLME12 for 12% off at Devil Inspired)
​♡ Lolita Collective ($12+)
​​♡ Amazon ($10+)

©Devil Inspired

©Kira Imai

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Books

Just like prints, a collectible art book is a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of the fashion. They look great as decor, too!

​♡ Kira Imai Art Books ($13-16)
​♡ Kamikaze Girls ($14)
​​♡ Lolita Fashion BOOK by Misako Aoki ($27)

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Coordinate Planner Notebook

A coordinate planner is a great item for anyone in J-fashion! You can easily stay organized and have fun planning your detailed outfits.

♡ Fluffy Tori ($5)
​♡ SelRoseByCharlie on Etsy ($9)

©Fluffy Tori

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Decor

What better way to enjoy lolita fashion than with your own space to fit the vibe?

♡ Amazon ($5+)
♡ Overstock ($22+)
​♡ HomeGoods ($3+)

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Hair Accessories

Hair accessories can help to freshen a coordinate or keep those pesky stray hair out of your eyes!

♡ Devil Inspired ($3+)
(Use MAGICALGIRLME12 for 12% off at Devil Inspired)
♡ Lolita Collective ($3+)
​♡ Sweet Juju on Etsy ($10+)

©magicalgirlme

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Jewelry

Fun jewelry accessories can enhance a coordinate, or just bring a smile to your face when paired with a cozy look!

♡ Dolly House ($11+)
♡ magicalgirlme ($6+)
​♡ WhimsyKei ($6+)

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Make-Up

Make-up is the perfect addition to a lolita outfit. Not only does it help to provide a finished look, but you may find you enjoy this creative outlet, too!

​♡ ColourPop Cosmetics ($5+)
​♡ E.L.F. Cosmetics ($3+)
​​♡ Ulta beauty ($1+)

©E.L.F. Cosmetics

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©Devil Inspired

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Shoes

A cute pair of shoes can be paired with a full lolita coordinate or something casual.

​♡ Amazon ($23+)
♡ Devil Inspired ($26+)
(Use MAGICALGIRLME12 for 12% off at Devil Inspired)
​♡ Lolita Collective ($40+)

Best Wishes,
Callista

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