Snack Time: Seaweed Snack Bacon!

Hi friends! <3

I recently came across a new snack in the international food section at Wal-Mart. Thought I'd give it a try.

74 cents- Seaweed Snack Bacon- Korea

Oh, nice...

Let's open it up...

Plastic tray with little sheets...

One little sheet...

Nom nom…

Thoughts:

This was very tasty! Each package comes with 8 little sheets of seaweed. Each one is super thin and crispy. The bacon flavoring was good. It had a nice, rich meaty taste. I know it's meant to be a snack, but it made me want something more substantial/filling after eating it. The donation part on the label is nice, but I don't think  that amounts to very much. I would probably get them again!

Stars: **** (4 out of 5)

Pre-Christmas Meet-up!

Hi friends! <3

The local comm had a casual meet-up at a café called Perks that was downtown. It was a great way to chill with friends before the holiday craziness sets in. Even though it ended up being just a few of us, it was nice.

I got this delicious chicken salad wrap that came with a side salad. Very tasty and filling. I only wish it came with more dressing :-)

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Wore a sweet/classic coord in black x red x ivory.

I took the opportunity to wear one of my favorite seasonal prints, but with an ivory headdress instead of the usual black headbow. I think it turned out well. What do you think?

Headdress~ Metamorphose "Tulle Lace Princess "

Jsk~ BTSSB "Milk-chan and Snow Strawberry"

Otks~ BTSSB "Strawberry Tart"

Bag~ BTSSB "Usakumya Rucksack 2014"

Ring~ Angelic Pretty "Polka Dot Love Heart"

Shoes~ Bodyline

Necklace~ Le'Petite Macaron

Cutsew, earrings~ offbrand/vintage

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List 5 Ways To Keep Warm In Winter...

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With the cold winter weather ahead, this week's topic is all about ways to keep warm in winter. Read on for some of the things I like to do...

1.) Bloomers- I tend to wear cotton type pj shorts as bloomers most of the time, but when it gets cold I reach for these longer length ones I got from Bodyline instead. Nothing worse than a chilly blast of wind under your dress and not having the proper undergarments on.

2.) Leg wear- I find otks more comfortable to wear, but opt for thicker otks, tights, or even leggings when the temperature drops. Like with the bloomers, you want to cover more of yourself. These tights have a subtle patterned texture on them. And leggings, can be tucked into your boots so it doesn't look too weird.

3.) Blouses- Wearing ones with high collars and/or long sleeves can help to hold your body heat in so you stay nice and warm.

4.) Outer wear- Putting on a cardigan over your blouse adds another layer to your clothing. Then you can add a cute coat or cloak.

5.) Additional outer wear- Don't forget things like hats, mittens, and scarves. They can be cute and functional for maintaining warmth. And always choose boots with a good rubber sole if the weather looks iffy. No sense wearing your nice lolita shoes out if they're going to get ruined by the snow and salt. Walkways can be slippery as well. Better to be safe I believe.

Hope you were able to pick up an idea or two. See what other bloggers had to say at:

The Bloody Tea Party

Saxon Blues

Double Stacked Decadence Ice Cream Necklace Opening!

Hi friends! <3

I had heard about BB and B from a YouTube video and saw some of their merchandise posted online. I wanted to get something for myself and decided to check out their website. When I saw this necklace, I knew this was the one. It would go perfectly with my wardrobe. Shipping was extra unless I added another item to the cart, but nothing else seemed as special as this item. I waited, hoping it might go on sale. After a while, I saw a post on the BB and B Facebook page announcing free shipping and figured it was time to checkout.

Stock Pic

BB and B: Double Stacked Ice Cream Necklace

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The package...

Store logo stamped on the side...

Opening it up...

Copy of the invoice...

Moving on...

All wrapped up...

Unwrapping it...

A little card and bag...

Care card...

Little bag/pouch...

Inside...

Laid out nicely...

Pendant details...

Chain, clasp, and logo tag detail...

Tangled bit of chain...

Try-on pic...

Thoughts:


I love this necklace! I admit I was a little hesitant to spend more than I usually do for non-brand lolita jewelry, but it was worth it. I can tell that a lot of work went into this piece. The attention to details is amazing. It looks so real. There even is a crown on the top of the spoon handle. The whip on the spoon is semi-soft and squishy. In contrast, the clay/whip used for the macaron and ice cream are firm. The rhinestones are beautiful and add a nice touch of sparkle overall. I think you could even remove the pendants to wear separately as well. This will match great with my wardrobe. 

The only issue I noticed was that part of the chain was stuck to itself. I'm not sure if that happened during storage or transit, but I was able to gently pull it apart with some small pliers. No damages either.

My item was as shown, if not more beautiful in person. The transaction process went smoothly. I used Paypal and had no issues. It was shipped out quickly and packaged well too. I highly recommend you check BB and B out yourself at https://bbandb.net/shop/


Order Timeline


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11/25- ordered, paid
11/30- shipped out
12/3- arrived

ILD Swap Meet-up!

Hi friends! <3

To celebrate International Lolita Day, I went to a swap meet and potluck hosted by one of the nearby comms. Nothing overly fancy or formal, just a chill gathering of lolitas celebrating together.

The table starting to fill up with yummy things...

Those look good...

My tea cup and saucer had a fancy gold swirly design...

Tried out a different tea...

Mmm... So good <3

I tried a little bit of everything. Then had more later on. Everything was delicious...

After eating, we went outside for coord pics. Then, back inside where the shopping and swapping was about to begin.

So many pretties...

Ooh...

It was interesting to browse through the items people had brought. Blouses, skirts, dresses, and accessories. A few things caught my eye, but I ended up not buying anything. I did sell a few things of mine though, so that's good.

While the sales/swap was winding down, socializing picked back up. I took that moment to find a clear spot on the couch and relax while watching a Nutcracker movie that was on tv. One of the ballerinas kind of looked like my sister.

Before leaving, everyone got a goodie bag with treats inside. I also got these mini rocking horse ornaments which I was thinking to turn into earrings, and a cute fox button :-) I had a great time and am looking forward to the next meet-up.

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I wore a sweet coord in red x sax x gold.

Headbow, jsk~ Angelic Pretty "Toy Harmony"
Otks~ Angelic Pretty "Crown Logo"
Ring~ Angelic Pretty "Candy Ribbon"
Earrings~ Metamorphose "Crown Cross"
Shoes~ Bodyline
Blouse, bracelet~ vintage/thrifted
Necklace, pin, bag~ offbrand/thrifted

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