Lolita Charm: March 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010

Angelic Poodles on Parade

Once in a while, in magazine ad or in a street snap, they'll be there - a little fluffy bundle with wide eyes snuggled into a pile of lace and ruffles. I'm talking, of course, about lolitas pets - typically small dogs, cats, bunnies, or for the more unusual crowd, birds and reptiles. Love them or hate them, you probably know someone who has one - or you've always wanted one yourself. And if you're looking for adorable pet items, you're in luck. Almost anything your pet will need will probably come in pink - or decorated with rhinestones, ribbon roses, or with a sweets motif. I've found quite a few such items lately - here's the list!

Sweet Dreams

Pet furniture might seem inconsequential at first, but it's really part of your own human decor. A big plaid pillow in a sea of pink? A fluffy little cushion at a hunting cabin? And pets beds are especially important if you'd prefer your pet to stay off the furniture. If you don't want Fluffy to nab your sofa spot, then get him his own!

Want something cute that doesn't veer too far into wacky dog furniture? The sweet flower dog bed can blend with any cutesy decor, or for those with a sweet tooth, there's always the pink donut dog bed or the cupcake dog bed. Going for a classier, cleaner look? Your dog might enjoy snuggling in the luxurious Cuddle Cup, especially made of for toy dogs that prefer to feel secure in a sleeping-bag style arrangement. And on the very princess-y end of the spectrum is the Fairy Pink dog bed, that reminds of the Disney Fairies.

Is your dog a 'teacup' dog? (Teacup is a non-AKC recognized size that usually means 4 to 5 lbs and under, typically found within the toy group.) Or is your dog just a big fan of crumpet crumbs - I mean, Victorian teatime? For tea lovers, here are two sweet teacup-styled beds: the teacup saucer and the teacup dreams bed.

Pet Bowls

I prefer to use a recirculating water fountain for my dog and cats. For one, it keeps the water filtered free of hair, dust, or other floating particles. For another, animals prefer drinking from the running water than stagnant water, and are therefore less likely to get dehydrated (and yes, that is why your dog or cat enjoys drinking out of the toilet. It seems as fresh as Poland Springs to them.) But never fear, if you're into cute and want a pet drinking fountain - they do come in a pretty, stainless steel pink.

For simple feeding, this heart cut-out bowl is too cute! Or if your pet is a real 5th-Avenue type, there's always these gilt bowls by Juicy Couture - complete with terrier logo.

Out on the Town

Small dogs have the lucky chance of being allowed where plenty of big dogs can't go - especially since the Hollywood set has engineered the 'dog purse' or purse-like dog carrier. You can use these to go out in public, travel on the plane, or tote to the vet. (Note: your dog should also walk and exercise, and make sure to keep your carrier clean. I'm not dispensing pet advice here, please remember to be careful with your living animals.)

This particular carrier reminds me of some of the gal bags I've seen on Yumetenbou - a very classy and pretty style with quilted leather (as shown above). For an airier, country flair, try this pink gingham, or this stripy and ruffly model for a casual, day-at-the-beach style. And because small dog purses cater to the jet-set, there are plenty of designer bags if that's your taste - I always end up drooling over Juicy Couture's dog bags, like this pink suede 'bowling bag' model.

Other Ideas for Lolita Pet Decorating

Even if you're not a dog person (as I clearly am ;), there's plenty of cute ideas for your pets.

find a pretty pink castle or mermaid figurine to put in your aquarium; select an antique pagoda style or traditional birdcage for your feathered friends; use cute hamster and small rodent hidey-holes for their cages, like strawberry or tiny house shapes; adding bows to your pets' collars...

Can you think of any others? What kind of pets do your share your life with? I couldn't think of any reptile themed ideas, any reptile lovers want to share?

Now to disclaim: pets are not accessories. Please remember that a pet is a large commitment and should be treated as animal, not a purse or even a human baby. This article is not encouraging you to purchase an animal; this is more for people who already own them and would like to add a little more lolita cuteness to their pets' accessories. And I am not giving out pet advice or pet health advice - I am not a veterinarian.

Labels: lolita living, shopping

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Tralala!

I haven't posted an outfit in a while, I'm usually just too busy to take photos! I wore this to meet with the main team of the new full-length lolita documentary, now named American Lolita (stay tuned for website updates soon!). This is a more casual outfit with the fun color schemes of fairy-kei. I spotted this dress in Alice Deco, and fell in love with the scallop collar (with pearl teardrops!) - because it's cute to layer a top over the dress and then wear the collar over.

You might also notice that I'm wearing my new glasses! I asked the optometrist for something pink and feminine, and they produced these from Juicy Couture:

I admit that I really fell in love with the gilt crowns along the side!

And because I know they're'll be questions, yes - I got the 'split' for summer! Sometimes called two-tone, it means that the hair color splits down the center part and is blended down through the bangs. I chose to bring back my natural alter-ego blonde, but I've seen gorgeous dye jobs using blonde and brunette, red and black... any pair of hair colors you like together.

Anyway, here's the rundown!

Jumperskirt: Metamorphose

Cutsew: Tralala

Bag: Mother Garden

Socks: Baby the Stars Shine Bright

Shoes: Harajuku Lovers

Headphones: Swimmer

Labels: outfit post

Friday, March 26, 2010

Your Closet's Pedigree

So, I got a question from one of the lovely readers of Lolita Charm as of late, which I thought broached an interesting topic.

Recently I've noticed that I like my offbrand clothes much less only because they are not brand. I love their design and shape but I know I would prefer them if they were, for example, Baby. Because of that lolita dressing feels less special and magical. When I first started dressing lolita this didn't bother me at all, but now it does. I wish I could come back to it and like clothes for what they are, not who they are made by. Do you have any tips on how to not discriminate on clothes based on brand name and price tag?

I own offbrand and brand, though brand is the majority of my wardrobe. My offbrand roster includes: Pink Macaroon, Fanplusfriend, Dear Celine, Rose Melody, Secret Shop, and even some beloved Bodyline. I don't feel that I consider my offbrand clothes to be inferior or headed for the dumpster as soon as I can get my hands on their brand equivalent. In fact, sometimes I prefer to purchase offbrand for such things as bags and shoes.

When do I prefer to purchase offbrand?

I purchase offbrand anything that I know is a) roughly equivalent in quality; or b) I have a tendency to trash or be especially hard on. For example, I usually wear my shoes to pieces before I turn them out to pasture. They get scuffed, scraped, and worn through country mud and city streets alike (they never quite recovered from the Washington rainforests or the endless white dust in the Jardin de Tuileries). I rely on my shoes to do an honest day's work, and I can't be mincing around protecting their brand integrity. For this reason I have never purchased brand shoes. For me, it's not worth it. My shoes have always been offbrand names like Montreal, Secret Shop, or Bodyline.

I will also buy offbrand purses rather than brand purses, for the most part. While brand purses are very cute, I know that my purse is going to be filled with pencils, lip glosses, gum wrappers, and the like. I'm probably going to end up putting it on the floor in restaurants or on the seat next to me when riding the train. Like the shoes, it's going to go through it. I've had offbrand purses that have suffered well through being plane carry-ons and general hold-alls, far longer than their price would have dictated. At the same time, I've had bags that became damaged after a few uses because they were, as price showed, cheap.

As for the rest of your clothes like dresses, skirts, socks, blouses, and cutsews, I don't see an important difference between brand and good quality offbrand. So long as the items continue to be well-made and of decent materials, there's no need to worry about your closet being brand or not. Your clothes are like collage materials that you put together into an image that you want to express. Would it matter if those images were glossy designer things or simple newspaper clippings, so long as they gave off the feel and style you wanted? Of course not. And so the same goes for clothes.

Are you worried about other girls disliking your offbrand?

Some girls have worried that their offbrand will be shunned at meetups, from other lolitas, or at lolita events. So long as you've tried your best on an outfit, and chosen pieces that you find beautiful and well-made, you shouldn't be insecure about wearing offbrand instead of brand. Lolita is not a cheap hobby and it's understandable that not everyone can afford a closet full of Moitie and Baby. This doesn't mean that you can't look like a perfectly lovely lolita. For example, here's the Rose Melody model (which you can purchase here):

If you find that other lolitas are disdainful of your offbrand (assuming you are otherwise well-dressed and styled), then they're probably not the lolitas for you.

The Magic of Branding

Let's talk about branding! (I'm a marketing major, so I get excited here - bear with me! ;)

Brand has a 'magical' influence over us for two reasons. First, the brands themselves want to give off an image that you want to obtain. All of their advertising materials - shoots, stock photos, personal graphics, even name - are all bent on making you, the consumer, love and hopefully idolize their products. This is most evident in their brand names. 'Angelic Pretty' is supposed to make you think of shimmering girls with a sweet, delicate light - the way you're supposedly going to feel when you wear or purchase their products. Even more obvious is 'Metamorphose temps de fille' - which is French for 'the changing time of a young girl', implying that you too can blossom into a beautiful lolita. So it's no wonder we have a tendency to put brand on a pedestal. They want us to!

The other is that we, the consumers, perpetuate the idea as a community. If we're all individually putting brand on a pedestal, then of course in larger groups it becomes an accepted fact among the culture. And that idea becomes instilled in incoming members, etc.

Now, I'm not here to say that brand is evil and vile, especially to manipulate our sweet, innocent lolita brains. I deeply admire the buying power and customer base that the brands have built up. But as the consumer, it's important that you realize that brand is not the end all and be all. They just want you to think they are. By knowing this, you can make educated decisions on what to purchase and why.

It's easy to fall into the mindset that brand is always better. But it's not about the name tag of your clothes at the end of the day - it's about how you feel in them, and what styles you can create on your budget. And there is nothing that can make you prouder or feel more beautiful than your own expression of fashion, no matter whose name is on the label.

(Kamikaze Girls screencap from painting-the-roses-pink)

Labels: discussion

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Alice's Adventures in Photomanipulation

I've always been a graphics dabbler, as shown by the fact that Lolita Charm has my own graphics and designs (for the most part). I've even been interested in fantasy photomanipulation - where the magic of image editing takes several unrelated images and turns them into an illustration. I'm still practicing and learning as I go, but I ended up with these two photomanipulations done to the theme of Alice in Wonderland (and Through the Looking Glass).

I like the pastels and dreamy blue color of this photo. The purple smoke adds a very eerie fog, as well.

This second piece is done with an older photo of myself in Milky-chan, with the theme of the forest where things have no names. This one didn't come out quite as well, but it's a nice contrast to the cool, dreamy colors of the piece above.

I'd like to do another, but I'm not sure which Alice in Wonderland scene to pick next. Which scene is your favorite?

If you're interested in learning photomanipulation for your own photos, search through devianart under resources with the keyword tutorials. Trial and error is really the best way to learn - nothing will come out perfect the first time, so don't give up! But if you keep at it, it can be a really fun hobby to play with using your lolita photos of yourself or your friends. Castles, giant cupcakes, or even scenes from your favorite books or movie - what else can you think of?

Labels: photopost

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The Lolita Checklist

So I was inspired recently by the famous 'Choco's Mori Girl Checklist' - a set of would-be creeds or inspirations for mori girls. Its purpose is to develop a feeling, look or atmosphere for the mori girl style, a jumping-off point. Girls enscribe it on the backs of their notebooks, tape it to their mirrors, or stick it on their blogs. They might love every single one or know that their personal style has its own twist. I love the Mori Girl Checklist. It's simple, it's sweet, it's something you can make your own if you want to. And so, I wanted to write the Lolita Checklist.

The Lolita Checklist

Thinks pearls go with anything.

Loves to collect socks, maybe even displaying them.

Likes to decorate her phone differently by season! (soft for winter, sweets for summer)

Strawberry motifs never go out of style, and -

If given the opportunity, will usually choose strawberry flavored items.

Secretly loves to wear her favorite dress around the house when she's alone.

Collects weird-shaped purses, even the impractical ones that don't fit anything.

Downloads carousel (calliope) music and musicbox music.

Rereads her favorite mook until it falls apart, or cuts pages out to put on her wall.

The only fashion to ever believe that cake on your head is the best idea ever.

Has given her allegiance or daydreams to one or two brands, but also picks up unusual things in boutiques.

Photographs her accessories, makeup and dress details while on the train.

Has a soft spot for little dogs, bunnies, and long-hair cats, even when they shed.

Loves lesser-known fairytales like Thumbelina and Snow White & Rose Red.

Sticks little stars or hearts on her nails between crazy falsies.

Most likely has one favorite Sanrio character, even if she's not usually into cute things.

Has a romantic view of Paris, from the sprawling graveyards to Laduree's macarons.

Has always wanted to visit European castles or Versailles.

Has different petticoats for different occasions, and always wonders if she should have more.

Tends to find 'lolita idols' like models or singers, whose style she loves.

Loves collecting lots of different bows!

Always wonders if white rabbits or bunnies are THE white rabbit ;)

Is comfortable with a sparkly, crazy ring on every finger.

Always wants her whites to match.

Loves taking cute pictures of food when she's somewhere fancy or the food is beautifully presented.

Can't give up on Novala Takemoto or his writings!

Likes modeling even if she'd never do it professionally.

Has an unusual interest in graffitti, graveyards, or abandoned places.

Knows that it's always at least twenty degrees cooler underneath a parasol.

Has tried to sew something at least once (fail or succeed, either!)

Has opinions are trends in lace or prints.

Is always in her own fairytale.

Challenge: write your own lolita checklist!

photo source unknown.

Labels: inspirational

Monday, March 15, 2010

Mouse Market Giveaway Winner!

I'm happy to announce that the winner of the giveaway is akumaxkami :) Thanks so much for participating everyone, hopefully we'll be able to continue to have these giveaways. Consider them my way of saying thank-you for reading!

And thank you again to the generosity of Mouse Market, who custom made these beautiful pieces.

And remember, you still get 10% off at Mouse Market by entering the code LOLITA until March 31st ♥ See the original contest post for details.

(Hi akumaxkami! Congratulations! Please send your shipping information (name, address, country) to the Lolita Charm email at lolita.charm@gmail.com so that we can get your prize on its way!)

Labels: contest

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Is Lolita Selfish?

She spends hundreds of dollars upkeeping her wardrobe. Her hair, her nails... and refreshing the rhinestones on her cellphone. She loves to surf the internet for new deals on her favorite brands. She has a journal detailing her daily outfits. She can work a self-timer to take photos of herself. And some would call this selfish.

Selfish is a such a stinging word, isn't it? It smacks of other serpentine, s-words - self-entitled, snobby, and narcissistic. In the world of the modern day, propelled by lattes and designers, we are still sensitive to the snub of the word 'selfish'. (Why else would we become stealth shoppers when others are suffering from the economy?)

So is the lolita selfish? Her pursuing of the fashion takes up a great deal of her time, money, and attention. She buys herself presents as often as she can, and enjoys babying her hair with serums or styling her wigs to perfection. She is a perfectionist by nature down the last detail.

To decide whether the lolita is selfish, we must reference back to the role of women in society. It has been an evolution of how 'selfish' we are allowed to be, how much we can focus on ourselves without incurring hard stares. The woman of the 50s and pre-feminist era was required to spend her time, money and attention on her children and husband. She was supposed to plan meals, have dinner parties for her husband's business associates, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and focus on serving her family as best as she possibly could. If you've ever read The Women's Room by Marilyn French or The Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, you know where this landed leagues of frustrated female suburbanites. Even today, a woman is instructed to 'take time for herself' - because it is assumed the rest of her time is not her own, but she devoted to the wellness of others. The usual notion of women devoting resources to themselves, by the way, seems to boil down to taking a bubble bath or reading a chick-lit novel while the kids are at soccer practice. But the structure of what is acceptable for women is becoming a different creature all together. Marrying later, marrying less, later and fewer children, more career ladder than neighborhood social ladder. And that's the age into which lolita fashion is born.

Lolita is about doing something for yourself. That much is obvious. It is a focus on you, your style, your emotions, your idea of beauty. You decide what to wear and how, and what color your want your hair to be, and if you want to carry a violin-shaped bag, that's your choice. It's an independant choice, mostly against the norms of society, that you chose because you value your own emotions rather than the decision of the majority - or anyone else, for that matter. As I said in my post on vanity, paying yourself that level of attention isn't wrong - it's the basis for self-love. Today's gurus are constantly telling us to 'self-love' if we ever expect anyone else to love us. We only veer from healthy self-esteem into selfishness and vanity when our actions are at the expense of others. Momoko of Kamikaze Girls, hardly a moral paradigm, lies to her father to afford her lolita clothes by making up sob stories. She insists that you should just do what makes you happy, at any cost. Most lolitas would cringe at the thought of tricking someone who invading others' rights just to satisfy their urge for fashion. So long as she respects others, her self-focus doesn't ring up with the negative connotation of selfish.

There is also the notion of shopping. The lolita shops a lot. (Sometimes it's referred to as a hobby, because shopping online is about as time consuming for some girls as making a ship in a bottle.) Whether she prefers brand or offbrand, sweet or gothic, tiny accessories versus flamboyant dresses, lolitas tend to buy themselves little gifts (which I advocate, keeps up morale! ;) You choose the item because it makes you happy, not anyone else. Makes a nice change from your husband or signifigant other telling you how to dress, doesn't it? And with that, why wait for a man to buy you flowers, jewelry, chocolates? Modern women work and have at least some disposable income - they don't need men to pay for everything as before. There is even a special pride in buying yourself the trinket you want. It reminds you of how far you can go, on your own speed - not that you begged help off of a prince or fairy godmother. (In an alternate version, maybe Cinderella works odd jobs to pay for her own gown?!)

This is not to say that lolitas are completely materialistic and unaware of the wants and needs of other people. Many lolitas come from alternative backgrounds, which lend themselves to being altruistic. I've seen lolitas discuss in-depth the morals of buying items which might be produced by exploitative labor. Many lolitas I know are vegetarian or vegan on moral grounds. The Washington state lolitas even chose to run a lolita-sponsored food and toy drive for their local food pantry. So even though it is a style centered around the self, that isn't to say that the girls underneath the clothes are vapid creatures only concered with materialism.

So to the original question - do you consider lolita to be selfish, or even the gentler term 'guilty pleasure'?

Lolitas have seen the waves of feminism come and go. The world of bra-burning, manly shoulder pads - that has all been delegated to history books now, or hardly talked about. This generation's feminists are tired of trying to care for men, or prove they should not care for men, or whether they would like to be men (in full power suits). We've finally decided to do something for ourselves, on our own terms. And if it is selfish to care about one's one spiritual, physical and mental well-being, then - guilty as charged.

photo by sucreriemag.com hearts you

Labels: culture, discussion

Monday, March 8, 2010

Lolita Charm x Mouse Market Giveaway!

In celebration of Lolita Charm hitting the 500 follower mark, Mouse Market (an Etsy shop known for their adorable dollhouse food and sweets jewelry) and Lolita Charm have teamed up to give away one jewelry set created specially for Lolita Charm readers. This is limited edition and the only one of its kind - and I asked her to add rhinestones to her creation because I know how lolitas can be taken in by sparkly things ;)

I Heart Pink Fruit Tart Accessories: Lolita Charm Limited Edition

$38 value
All pieces are handmade from polymer clay; fruit tarts measure 3/4" in diameter.
Necklace is 18" in length, ring is adjustable to fit a range of sizes.

♥ How to Enter ♥

This is a very easy contest! All you have to do is leave a comment showing proof of where you have reposted this blog post's link. Some suggestions to repost on are Twitter, Facebook, your personal Livejournal/blog, tumblr, etc. (Please don't spam lolita communities however! Those entries/persons will be disqualified). Each repost gives you one entry, with a maximum of three. For example, if you repost in three different places, your name is entered three times, giving you a better chance of being selected. On Monday the 15th, a name will be randomly selected using an online generator and announced on Lolita Charm. At which point I will inform Mouse Market and she'll send your lovely necklace and ring set on its way!

Mouse Market has also been kind enough to give Lolita Charm readers a 10% discount on anything in her shop through March 31st. Just enter the coupon code LOLITA into the message/comment box on the order screen. Discount will be refunded via PayPal. Sale items and custom pieces are eligible for the discount, but shipping charges are excluded when discount is calculated. Click the image below to do some teeny shopping at the Mouse Market!

Pssst! Here's a few other treats that look especially delicious for lolita lovers!

Pink Cotton Candy Earrings on French Hooks
Sweet Shop Hearts 'n' Sparkles Barrette
Rainbow Sparkle Doughnut Earrings

Labels: contest

Friday, March 5, 2010

Strawberry Cute Contest!

I wanted to let all your lovely lolitas know about the Strawberry Cute photo contest! Strawberry Cute is an Argentinian lolita brand just founded this year, part of the Intravenous Sugar Overdose label. And luckily, the contest has been extended until the 10th! All you have to do is take a photo of yourself in lolita (you can have one entry apiece for sweet, classic, and gothic), either holding a sign that says Strawberry Cute or photo-edited in. Prizes include 10% discount vouchers, accessories packs, and a secret top prize!

This is my entry! I dressed up in my sweet-but-simple Angelic Pretty lucky pack JSK and the lovely Miss Lumpy took photos of me on our college campus. You may also notice I'm wearing the traditional headdress - I'd love to see that make a come-back (it's also a great thing to hide roots if you're a lolita who dyes her hair!). I decided to use the lolita-sitting-on-sweets route to give it a very Kera ad feel.

So what are you waiting for?! Get dolled up, get a camera, and get going! I'm sure all the entries will be gorgeous, I'd love to see some LC readers strutting their style ♥

Intravenous Sugar Overdose Blog

Speaking of contests, keep an eye out on Lolita Charm for an upcoming one! That's all I can say for now ;)

Labels: contest, photopost

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

March Style Tips

Spring might finally be in the air, and spring makes me think of the color sage! Find a few sage accents (not mint mind you) and add them to your favorite pink, lilac, white, brown, or blue coordinates.

March is also the month of the windy and suddenly chilly weather (especially here in new England), and scarves are a great edition to any outfit. Soft fluffy ones, or one that are flannely and making you feel like you never got out of bed.

Start seeds inside, preferably something easy like marigolds. As a child I always used paper egg cartons. When the weather is warmer, you can plant them outside.

Try switching the shape of your nails. If you usually file them oval, go square. If you usually choose square, go oval. If you're a 'squoval' type then decided already! ;)

If you decide to go with wearing scarves, take some of the weight off your hair and show off a hint of neck: a super-high, puffy bun or a faux bob is just the thing. Dust the bones at the base of your neck with a little hilighting powder or subtle shimmer in your preferred color.

Cardigans! As spring comes and then falters, I love cardigans - layered over blouses as an extra pop of color. This one by Wonder Rocket (an adorable mori brand) is both sweet and fairly affordable at 3,900 yen. And it's sage!

Start collecting eyelashes if you haven't already! I had to get a case for mine recently because I've been getting new pairs (the photo on the top is my new favorite pair ♥). Surprisingly, Bodyline has quite a few cute ones. These piece-y ones ($3!) look like the lashes on Raggedy Ann or a bisque doll to me. If you want to store them in an easy and cute way, check out Violet's eyelash-container-turned-cake tutorial!

Labels: style tips

Monday, March 1, 2010

Daily A La Mode

Alice Deco is my favorite lolita/j-fashion magazine currently. Everything from pastel tie-dye tights to colored freckles painted on just fascinates me. So imagine my excitement when daily_ala_mode, a community for your offbeat or casual/mixed genre lolita coordinates was born! This is a style I often wear, but had always hesitated to share with the rest of the lolita world - not quite lolita, not quite fairy, but somewhere muddled in between with a hearty helping of vintage or mainstream fashion. I wore this to shoot photos and footage for a friend's project.

Here's the full outfit shot (which unfortunately resulted in poor lighting):

Bustier, bunny-eared hoodie/cardigan: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright ♥ Skirt, socks: Angelic Pretty ♥ Boots: thrift shopping/Adidas ♥ Top: PINK by Victoria's Secret ♥ Hat: H&M ♥ Bag: SWIMMER ♥ Bracelet: The Stone Flower

This soft, pale pink knit cap is my go-to for casual style, especially after a night out (when you wind up at a diner, say). I take my hair out of the elaborate style, put the tortured curls into a side-pony, and pop on. Comfortable and hides your roots. Recently however I started to jazz it up a little:

Shown above: the pink ribbon that comes with the hat, an Angelic Pretty button (Yumemiru/Dreaming Macaron), rhinestone music note pin, and mint silk flower clips from H&M. (I also promise my hair isn't crazy varigated like this - it's the lighting!) The best part is that this hat cost me $2! I didn't think you could buy anything more than a stick of gum for two dollars!

I haven't posted yet to the community, I'm more of a browser - but I thought some of you dollies with like-minded fashion sense would be interested!