Lolita fashion is so much fun, and it is even better when friends and family participate! While I do have lolita fashion friends, I also have friends and family members that express a mild interest in the fashion. Many times the ones I love wish to experience the fashion for themselves. This usually results in a desire for more information about lolita, and a request to borrow lolita apparel. Here are my tips five on how to lend and borrow lolita fashion items!

As a Lolita with a full schedule, it is difficult to find the time to do much of anything! My week seems to fly by when it comes to any free time. Do to my full schedule, it is often a challenge to fit in fun hobbies like Lolita, and necessities such as weekly household chores. Sometimes, in order to accomplish both, I do some light housework tasks and cleaning while in Lolita fashion.

​For those of us who find themselves in a similar situation, here are my tips on how to keep house while in frills!

If so, I completely understand! Here in New England, we have some pretty frightening winters. A recent blizzard encouraged me to purchase some much-needed winter items. I was shocked to see how much more expensive any items under the tag "lolita" were!

In order to save you time and money, here are a few selected lolita and loliable winter items you can buy!

Taobao is my absolute favorite online marketplace. Whether I am in search of some doll items, cosplay props, or Lolita accessories, Taobao is always the first stop on my search!

Unless you live in China, you are not able to purchase from Taobao shops directly. Thankfully, there are third party shopping services that are happy to assist you with this small obstacle. There are many services that you can choose from. I have personally used TaobaoRing, but TaobaoSpree also comes highly recommended. Here is my tutorial on how to order from Taobao!

​Recently there has been quite an interesting development in my lolita community.

Two of my lolita acquaintances that I greatly admire have come to a crossroads with the fashion. One of these lovely ladies has completely left the fashion while the other is actively in search of some innovative coordinate inspiration.

These recent changes have got me thinking.

When is it a good time to say goodbye to the lolita Fashion hobby?

The summer heat is a challenge for everyone. For a Lolita, the summer is especially challenging time of the year. Lolita fashion required multiple layers of clothing, which include full petticoats, cotton bloomers and cotton high stockings.  You may be concerned on how you, as a Lolita, are going to make it through the sweltering summer sun.
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​Here are a few attire suggestions so that you may wear your frilly attire, even in the heat of summer.