In Love with a Dream

Friday, February 5, 2021

Candy House Ribbon Jsk Opening!

Hi friends! <3

I had been wanting to get more pink jsks, but haven't been interested in any of the new releases lately. When this older release from Meta popped up on a sales listing, it caught my eye. The price wasn't too bad either.

Stock Pic

Metamorphose: Candy House Ribbon Jsk (pink)

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The package...

Opening it up...

Cute drawing...

Ooh...

Unwrapping it...

Unfolded (front and back views)...

Hanging up (front and back views)...

Bodice details...

Print and trim details...

Try-on pic (sorry no petti; didn't feel like digging it out)...

Thoughts:

I love this jsk! This print is so cute and quirky. It has a Hansel and Gretel fairytale theme with gingerbread houses, various types of candy, and some forest animals. The dress itself is made out of cotton. There is a detachable bow, waist ties, and partial shirring. I'm amazed that it fits me. I thought older dresses ran small, but maybe not. While it is more of a sweet style type print, I think it can also be worn in a classic/old-school type way too. I'm looking forward to coording it in different ways.

Monday, February 1, 2021

January Sip Down Progress & February Goals!

Hi friends! <3

Continuing with my sip downs...

In January, I finished chai vanilla caramel. It tasted like apples and oatmeal with cinnamon. Continued Christmas eve and grand cru matcha. Started the other box of caramel shortbread, Scottish caramel puerh, raspberry matcha, gojiberry blueberry pomegranate green, and holiday chai. Also tried a couple samples. Strawberries & cream was pretty good the first cup, but did not make for a good resteep. The herbal blend #625 had a nice clove and cinnamon taste. Not a fan of puerh so far. Liking the holiday chai a lot though.

I placed a shared order with David's Tea since they were having a sale. It came with a couple samples...

I had also placed a small order with Bird & Blend for this special edition tea. It came with a couple samples as well...

For February, I plan to finish sticky rice oolong, gojiberry blueberry pomegranate green, Scottish caramel puerh, and the other sample of strawberries & cream. Continue with caramel shortbread (maybe try as a latte sometime), and holiday chai. Start da hong pao and totally nutty.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Tea Time: Holiday Chai!

Hi friends! <3

Trying out this tea I got on sale from Tops grocery store.

$2 (on sale)- Stash: Holiday Chai- US

Opening it up...

Single sachet...

All steeped up in my travel mug at work...

Thoughts:

This was pretty good! It had a nice blend of spices and the rum flavoring made it a bit sweet. I think it would be great for during the fall or winter season. I might get it again.

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

Monday, January 25, 2021

Wardrobe Post: 2021!

Hi friends! <3

It's time for the annual posting of my wardrobe!

I've been into lolita fashion for eleven years, and this is my eighth year doing this kind of post.

You can view earlier wardrobe posts by clicking the year below...

2020 // 2019 // 2018 // 2017 // 2016 // 2015 // 2014

This year, I focused on decreasing my sales pile and thinking carefully before buying more items. I was able to obtain nine wishlist items overall. Key wishlist items include Bodyline: Shoes521 (they finally restocked my size *and* had multiple colors available), along with Metamorphose: Cat Print Jsk (in my second choice colorway). So, I'm pretty happy about that :-)

I reviewed the wardrobe goals I set last year, and set new ones for this year too. You can read more about that at Wardrobe Goals: 2020 & 2021!

Note: Not much has changed in my wardrobe since last year, so I will be posting just the new items here. Please refer to the years linked above for more info. Enjoy! <3