Everyone's got them.  Everyone's opinions are colored by their own personal experiences and history.  To me, it is a true sign of maturity to be able to honestly respect another person's opinion while disagreeing with it.  It's what keeps people together.  It is what solidifies friendships and seals the bonds between us.  We are all flawed, we all ( Read more... )

Working on the Frill Convention has been so much fun.  We have weekly meetings and we have gotten so much work done!  I have very much enjoyed getting to know everyone better and working together on such a fun (if a little overwhelming) endeavor.  I love serving the community, and doing what I can to bring lolitas together.  I know that not ( Read more... )

We've made the announcement, Frill: A Lolita Convention is happening!  This is so exciting, and I'm so happy to contribute what I can! The announcement at the tea was so gratifying, it made me so happy to see the joy in the ladies' faces.  We've worked so hard, we continue to work hard, and I am 100% committed to doing my best to make this a ( Read more... )

Today I attended my first high tea with the ATL Lolitas.  It was a fabulously elegant event.  The ladies all looked so lovely, it nearly took my breath away.  The tea was held at the Four Seasons in Atlanta.  It was a lovely date for me and hubby.  He looked absolutely handsome in his military coat, tuxedo shirt, vest, and two-tone wingtip shoes.   ( Read more... )

Other than being sick for a majority of the break, it was very pleasant.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time off, and I've been able to get some more lolita clothes over the break ( Read more... )

It's so dull...it's so boring...it's so...blah.  I've been shopping all day, looking for those last-minute Christmas gifts.  The fare available in the shopping malls is poorly made, the fabrics are thin and cheap.  I adore denim (I am a cowgirl after all).  I used to love choosing denim based on the stitching detail on the back pockets.  Now most ( Read more... )

I need to build my Lolita wardrobe so badly.  I only have a few pieces, and two of the dresses I have I need to lose a few pounds to fit into.  That's good, I need the motivation.  It's time to get healthy again, grad school and depression after grad school really took a toll on my physique.  It's good though, I have the knowledge, and thanks to ( Read more... )

Musings on Lolita fashion and lifestyle from a working scientist/professor and part-time cowgirl.  Yes, it's a conundrum.