Gothic Lolita Fashion

Former No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani got a lot of flack from fashion websites for her L.A.M.B.  tour costumes, which were definitely inspired by Harajuku style.  Go Fug Yourself wrote about Gwen's giant diaper, while other sites took issue with the tin soldier jacket featured in the "Hollaback Girl" video .  There was also this tasty little number, which is like an infant-sized Gothic Lolita dress: I would argue that the dress Gwen wears in the "What You Waiting For?" is not Gothic Lolita--it's just not Victorian enough--although the extended version of the video is awesome, especially if you harbor a total girl-crush on ... Read Full Story

From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia Lolita Fashion is a fashion subculture in Japan that is primarily influenced by Victorian clothing as well as costumes from the Rococo period. Lolita has made this into a unique fashion by adding gothic and original design elements to the look. From this, Lolita fashion has evolved into several different sub styles and has created a devoted subculture in Japan. The Lolita look consists primarily of a knee length skirt or dress, headdress, blouse, petticoat, knee high socks or stockings and rocking horse or high heel/platform shoes. Although the origin of Lolita fashion is unclear, it is likely ... Read Full Story

There are many genres of dark and Gothic styling. Most of the divas out there can accept and crossover their fashionable wardrobes. However, the Courtesan has learned that if there was any group out there in the Gothic universe that is very particular about the proper style etiquette, it would be the Lolitas. For the uninitiated, the term "Gothic Lolita" should not be used lightly to refer to any cute, lacy or vaguely Victorian costume fan. There are apparently many rules pertaining to accessories, pop culture influences, and even quality of your clothing materials... Sound overwhelming? Not to worry, there is a WikiHow chapter ... Read Full Story

Nadine Kam photos Finale of the Lolita Fashion Show at Kawaii Kon. There was a lot of lace, eyelet, ribbons and bows during the Lolita Fashion Show that took place Friday as part of Kawaii Kon 2009 at Hawai’i Convention Center. It was fun to watch the creations stitched up by Lauren Lee, as well as Japan brands such as Angelic Pretty and Victorian Maiden and Innocent World . They showed the range of Lolita style, from gothic to sweet to country Lolitas and elegant gothic aristocrats, as well as demonstrated how to get the Lolita look from traditional stores while shopping on a ... Read Full Story

Artist : EMILIE AUTUMN Album : Opheliac How old are you? I'm older than you'll ever be I've been dead a thousand years And lived only two or three I don't mind telling you My life was ended by your hand The kind of murder where nobody dies But I don't suppose you'd understand (Call off the search, we've found her) If I am Lolita Then you are a criminal And you should be killed By an army of little girls The law won't arrest you The world won't detest you You never did anything Any man wouldn't do I'm Gothic Lolita And you ... Read Full Story