Any Mers here also Lolitas? (Not related to the novel)

[Mermaid Shayna]

Hi, it's me. (obviously =P who else would I be?) Anyway, I just ordered my first Lolita dress ever! It says it should arrive in September, which is kinda sad, but what can you do?
I was just wondering if anyone else here is into the fashion? And if you are, what style do you like? I find Sweet (or amai) to be my favorite because it fits my personality most, but what does anymer else like?
Also, Does anyone think a Sailor Lolita top would look cute on a mer, ir is that just a silly thought?

[Mermaid Varshana]

*looks around and cups hands around mouth*

DRAGGERSPREZ. IT'S FOR YOU.

[OrcaMatt]

Maybe, after a fashion!

[Mizuko]

I've been a sweet/hime lolita for 7 years now- but I've literally just sold all of my wardrobe to concentrate on mermaiding/pay for making my own silicone tail :3
Angelic Pretty was (is?) my favourite brand, my wardrobe was literally only AP XD haha!
I've wanted to do a cute 'mermaid-lolita' shoot for a while with my friends in pirate-loli! Because I'm a pastel girl, my Merbellas tail (and the one I am making) are very pastel coloured, so they fit lolita rather well :)

[Mermaid Shayna]

Wow that was fast :jawdrop: Haha. And yeah, Mizuko, your tail is very Hime! I'd love to see what you come up with if you do that! I haven't checked out Angelic Pretty yet, but I'm gonna go do that :P

[Mermaid Myu]

Wait, you're from Massachusetts? You should get in touch with either the Boston lolita community or the western Mass comm depending on where you live! I just moved to another state back in January, but I was a member of the Boston comm for nearly 3 years and the girls/guys there are so sweet and entertaining. You should definitely attend a meet-up once your first dress arrives!

As for me, I'm a long-time lolita-wearer who is waiting for her first monofin to arrive in the mail, so I'm pretty much in the opposite of your situation. :P

I wear entirely sweet, mostly Angelic Pretty, lol. What is your first dress going to be?

I think a sailor blouse would look cute with a mermaid tail! It kind of reminds me of the Hipster Ariel cosplayer who wears an ironic T-shirt with her realistic silicone tail. I think it could look really cute and funny if styled well!

[Miyu]

ME ME MEEE!!!~

Also, I would *love* to see a Lolita mermaids shoot :3

While I still don't have any "real Lolita" yet - I'm one of those "starving artists" LOL - I've been into the fashion for years, seen it go through so many changes and transitions and new styles and combinations... I'm a fan of Sweet, Classic/Old-school (that makes me feel old -_-; ), Gothic, a little Hime and a touch of Punk a la Miwako (from Paradise Kiss). I've been collecting "off-brand" pieces for years, and last year while promoting the awesome Steamfitter's Ball in Denver, I finally dressed in what I considered a whole, "real" Lolita outfit, made entirely from offbrand. I felt sooo happy!

I've been working on hand-sewing(!) an awesome JSK based on this Innocent World JSK (http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/innocent-world/type/jsk/item/2/), in a white/pink thin stripe fabric with little roses all over... I've been calling it my Rose Parlour JSK. It's been in the works for years, but that's because I was hand-sewing all the ruffles and rim on. Heck, I hand-hemmed and gathered the ruffles too, because at the time I didn't have a sewing machine. Recently my Dad gave me this neat, cute little sewing machine that actually is a good machine and does a lot of stitches, I just need to get over my fear of setting it up -_-;

I've also been working on a Fairy-Loli Salopette a la Angelic Pretty, made from some vintage The Little Mermaid sheets I found at a thrift shop :) I've also made a kitty-shaped Odekake Chocola-chan muffler from the Angelic Pretty knitting pattern <3 So I count that as my one "real" Lolita piece now haha...

[Sephina]

I am! I tend to hover toward classic/gothic, and I make a lot of my dresses, skirts and blouses. Though Lady Sloth has been getting a fair bit of my money lately.

[Mermaid Myu]

I've been working on hand-sewing(!) an awesome JSK based on this Innocent World JSK (http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/innocent-world/type/jsk/item/2/), in a white/pink thin stripe fabric with little roses all over... I've been calling it my Rose Parlour JSK. It's been in the works for years, but that's because I was hand-sewing all the ruffles and rim on. Heck, I hand-hemmed and gathered the ruffles too, because at the time I didn't have a sewing machine. Recently my Dad gave me this neat, cute little sewing machine that actually is a good machine and does a lot of stitches, I just need to get over my fear of setting it up -_-;

Wow, that hand-sewing work sounds brutal! You should definitely set up that sewing machine. If it has interchangeable feet (I think most machines do but I'm not sure what your dad got you) you can pick up something called a ruffle foot, which automatically makes gathered ruffles and pleats for you! I've only constructed one JSK from scratch (before vowing to never attempt it again, lol) but the rolled hem foot and the ruffle foot helped me make quick work of it. :)

[Kumori Kitsune]

I am I hate pants. I usely only wear skirts and dresses

[Ponytales]

I'm a classic/gothic! Mostly make my own stuff though because most companies don't make Amazon size, heh.

[SeaGlass Siren]

I used to be, but my younger sister is one. I really like all styles .. Except ero and guro.. Like wtf are those... One is all battered and bloody while the other looks like something pornstars would wear...

[Mermaid Myu]

I used to be, but my younger sister is one. I really like all styles .. Except ero and guro.. Like wtf are those... One is all battered and bloody while the other looks like something pornstars would wear...

IMO, ero can actually be done quite nicely. Guro is great for Halloween but I can't imagine wearing it any other time. :P

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[Mermaid Kelda]

I'm not a Lolita (don't have the funds or the sewing skills for it!) but if I were, I'd probably go for classic with a sailor/military/steampunk theme. Honestly a big reason I haven't delved into it before is that I can barely be bothered to put make-up and pretty clothes on for special occasions, never mind for casual wear xD but still, I love the way it looks! You guys should post some photos here if you have any :)

[Mermaid Momo]

*looks around and cups hands around mouth*


DRAGGERSPREZ. IT'S FOR YOU.
Haha, yep, I am. I go for sailor, gothic, steampunk , classic, and country.

ME ME MEEE!!!~

Also, I would *love* to see a Lolita mermaids shoot :3

While I still don't have any "real Lolita" yet - I'm one of those "starving artists" LOL - I've been into the fashion for years, seen it go through so many changes and transitions and new styles and combinations... I'm a fan of Sweet, Classic/Old-school (that makes me feel old -_-; ), Gothic, a little Hime and a touch of Punk a la Miwako (from Paradise Kiss). I've been collecting "off-brand" pieces for years, and last year while promoting the awesome Steamfitter's Ball in Denver, I finally dressed in what I considered a whole, "real" Lolita outfit, made entirely from offbrand. I felt sooo happy!

I've been working on hand-sewing(!) an awesome JSK based on this Innocent World JSK (http://hellolace.net/wardrobe/innocent-world/type/jsk/item/2/), in a white/pink thin stripe fabric with little roses all over... I've been calling it my Rose Parlour JSK. It's been in the works for years, but that's because I was hand-sewing all the ruffles and rim on. Heck, I hand-hemmed and gathered the ruffles too, because at the time I didn't have a sewing machine. Recently my Dad gave me this neat, cute little sewing machine that actually is a good machine and does a lot of stitches, I just need to get over my fear of setting it up -_-;

I've also been working on a Fairy-Loli Salopette a la Angelic Pretty, made from some vintage The Little Mermaid sheets I found at a thrift shop :) I've also made a kitty-shaped Odekake Chocola-chan muffler from the Angelic Pretty knitting pattern <3 So I count that as my one "real" Lolita piece now haha...
I mostly make a lot of my dresses (I actually just finished a sailor OP ) and I remember when. I made one by hand took me a week just to gather all of the ruffles! (It's actually that red one I think I posted on here somewhere) Im designing my own print now (halloween) because I wanted a halloween dress but didnt like the fabric that most fabric stores have.

[Mermaid Myu]

Im designing my own print now (halloween) because I wanted a halloween dress but didnt like the fabric that most fabric stores have.

Have you seen the new Halloween prints from Baby and Alice & the Pirates? They're insanely cute! <3


I'm not a Lolita (don't have the funds or the sewing skills for it!) but if I were, I'd probably go for classic with a sailor/military/steampunk theme. Honestly a big reason I haven't delved into it before is that I can barely be bothered to put make-up and pretty clothes on for special occasions, never mind for casual wear xD but still, I love the way it looks! You guys should post some photos here if you have any :)

Makeup is a total bummer. I only put it on for special occasions like meet-ups. Most of the time I wear lolita with no makeup, but don't tell anyone. xD

Here's a photo of me from when I miraculously was wearing makeup, lol. (From a lolita convention, obv. Can't let the others know how lazy I truly am.)

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[Mermaid Dottie]

I've always loved the loli look, but I'm too big to do it effectively right now.
But, if I ever do loli cosplay, you can bet it'll be water-themed.

[Mermaid Momo]

Have you seen the new Halloween prints from Baby and Alice & the Pirates? They're insanely cute! <3
I love the merry making in the ghost town print so much! but since i don't have a job, i tried not to fall in love with it too much since I probably won't be able to get it. :(

[Ponytales]

This is a terrible old picture but it has my favorite skirt in it (made it myself! It has ribbons inside that vcan draw it up in a bustle). Think it was a coord for a steampunk event, hence the corset and pendant watch.
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[Mizuko]

I (used to) wear sweet lolita, and liked hime style alot. Here's some dodgy photos XD
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This one was from an Easter meet- hence the bunny makeup and ears ;P
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And some really dodgy iphone photos in our old messy room. haha!
Yeah, I (was) very much Angelic Pretty obsessed :P and although I wont be wearing lolita anymore, I still love AP the most out of the brands! XD

[SeaGlass Siren]

HOLY FISHPASTE YOU LOOK SOOOOOOO CUTE!!! <3

[Mermaid Myu]

Love your coords, Mizuko! Especially your Pop 'n Rock JSK! That dress is so badass and you really pull it off. :P I'm sad to hear you're not in lolita anymore! Were you on LJ at all?

[Mizuko]

Thank you both <3
I am still on LJ under Cazzles15, I'll probably just be a lurker from now on though! haha! :)

[Miyu]

Some of my fave Lolita videos XD


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-omzT7bqiWo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQEg-_0JbYU

[Mermaid Myu]

HAHAHAHA, YES. I loooove Technotropism!! Especially when he cross-dresses in lolita. He just... he looks so good! :jawdrop:

The second installment of MC Melody Doll is great too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3xnjksbhi8&amp;feature=share&amp;list=PL6-7feKhsltSXtGCAfrB9xbtv27PxJwpp

[MermaidSaku]

Wow so many lolita's worldwide xD. I am also into the fashion I have been a lolita for 5 years, but I just started wearing the more famous brands last year. I'm a Huge Gothic lolita fan! XP But i sotra think of myself as a cross between the usual gothic style and lolita since i wear so much demonia, heavyred, and necessary evil
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k113/Sakurakosaturnstar10/colorgreen_zpsa5cfa546.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k113/Sakurakosaturnstar10/wowwwww_zpsfe57fb4a.jpg

[Miyu]

I just saw the Buy Mo' Brand video yesterday :D Gosh I love Lolita Rap so much...

I should have a few pics around of me dressed (somewhat) Loli. I promoted a Steampunk Ball last year (well, really, i wanted to see my favorite band who had never been to my state, so I pestered a bunch of people until it happened, and it was somehow all because of me LOL), and my "identifier" every time I went out to clubs promoting was I dressed like some version of Lolita/Goth/Steampunk/Doll :P And since I never have other chances to wear the poof, I took a pic almost every night I went out :)

Actually, that was the summer of me acquiring more petticoats, so every week my skirt got bigger and bigger until I had a very comfortable personal bubble at the actual Ball - I was wearing something like 4 petticoats + bloomers, and a fairly thin skirt, so it was all MEGA AP POOF... and I am a rather small person with curves :P I ended up being the "costume contest fairy" at the event (OMG first time on stage since HS, and it was all totally, "Hey, [realname], uh... here ya go, you're going on stage! *shove*")... I finally saw pics of me next to the contestants, and yeah, I look like a fairy, minus the wings :P SO MUCH POOF.

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

Two classical Baby The Stars Shine Bright, two sweet Metamorphose Temps de Fille and one floral Angelic Pretty name brand JSKs in my closet. Mostly they are worn during conventions or lolita events. I`m an older lolita. I feel younger and good looking when wearing them! It`s a cool fashion to try out!

[Mermaid Myu]

Dunno if you guys are in the market for new dresses but this new Krad Lanrete print is covered with beautiful jellyfish! It struck me as looking really mermaid-y so I thought it might be appropriate to share here. I might get it as a sort of "land transformation" outfit, lol. :3

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=27384220129&spm=a310v.4.88.1

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[Sephina]

I've known about it for awhile. It's absolutely gorgeous but he's releasing it just when I'm getting ready for a convention, so it will be a no-go for me. ;.; In other news, my Lady Sloth Dark Symphony skirt is waiting for me at the post office. I am being far too impatient trying to get my grandmother to take me to get it.

EDIT: Apparently they will be taking a second round of orders on the Jellyfish dress in the spring! Huzzah! I"ll have my tax returns then.

[Lady Aurelia]

While I'm not a Lolita (I don't anything), I've definitely wanted to try out the fashion. It's so cute and pretty! I'm trying to relearn to sew so I can make some of my own clothes, I might dabble here or there into some Classic Lolita.


I am I hate pants. I usely only wear skirts and dresses

Me too. I mainly wear dresses simply because it's just a cheaper outfit. That and all the pants that I DO own have holes in them and I don't really like that style anymore. (From years ago)

[Mermaid Shayna]

Wow, so many responses 0.o Lol. I was thinking, you know how there's 'Mori girl' style? I think there should be 'Umi' or 'Ningyo' lolita because that would be awesome. I might actually try to do that.
"What are you?"
"Umi."
"That's not-"
"IT IS A THING AND I LIKE THE THING, SO I DID THE THING!" *sips tea*

[Mermaid Momo]

Wow, so many responses 0.o Lol. I was thinking, you know how there's 'Mori girl' style? I think there should be 'Umi' or 'Ningyo' lolita because that would be awesome. I might actually try to do that.
"What are you?"
"Umi."
"That's not-"
"IT IS A THING AND I LIKE THE THING, SO I DID THE THING!" *sips tea*

Actually there's a thing called sea punk. It totally confuses me and I don't like the look of it but it's there


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[Dee Tal]

I hadn't heard of it until now. Being that I was a 90's cyberpunk (inspires sea punk imagery) it's a real trip to learn about this.

[spottedcatfish]

I tried the Lolita fashion out for a short while... but it was just not my style, and I ended up selling my dresses. Very expensive too, and I'd rather save that money up for something nice!

[Mermaid Shayna]

Aww that's too bad catfish :( And yes, it's expensive 0n0

[Vixy]

I adore lolita, my favourite is sweet and classical. But will probably wear gothic too. I've not got any lolita clothing as of yet, but hope to start getting some next year. Love sailor too, as well as shiro. In fact I would like to try for most of the styles.

I've been looking at some of the cheaper companies and vintage dresses to wear for lolita.

[Mermaid Romy]

Oooh, I found it! Mizuko directed me here C: I've been a lolita for about 2 years now. Mostly classic but I recently bought my first sweet dress and I love it to pieces!
[complete brand whore, not denying that XD]

[Mermaid Romy]

Ahh man Melody is so lovely! I've met her at a couple Melbourne meetdss and also some BJD meets. She's super chill adn really funny too C: Totally laughed when I realised who she was and was trying to be all 'don't freak out'

[Shaylee Moon]

Ahhh I absolutely adore lolita, I am pretty much a sweet lolita! Lately I've been meaning to buy some ocean themed prints and some empire waist jsks but I've spent all of my recent money on mermaiding so contributing to my wardrobe will probably have to wait a bit.

[Mirabelle le Mergirl]

Lolitas are cute! I'm in!

[Mermaid Momo]

EDIT: SOLD
For anyone that's interested, I just put my mermaid themed dress up for sale on lace market.
Link: http://www.lacemarket.us/mermaid-op-with-headband/
This is the dress:
https://38.media.tumblr.com/b6f8a87a1df939aa0d535dc4f5954bdd/tumblr_n7y918T9Pm1rqeghso3_500.jpghttps://38.media.tumblr.com/e539e8f67cb80860a32a4091a3d42f82/tumblr_n7y918T9Pm1rqeghso1_r1_500.jpg
more photos at the link!

[Raayvhen]

So gorgeous! I'm no longer into Lolita, I've just grown out of it, so I threw up a BUNCH of stuff on Lace Market. I really need the money.
http://www.lacemarket.us/author/raayvhen/

[Vixy]

EDIT: SOLD
For anyone that's interested, I just put my mermaid themed dress up for sale on lace market.
Link: http://www.lacemarket.us/mermaid-op-with-headband/
This is the dress:
https://38.media.tumblr.com/b6f8a87a1df939aa0d535dc4f5954bdd/tumblr_n7y918T9Pm1rqeghso3_500.jpghttps://38.media.tumblr.com/e539e8f67cb80860a32a4091a3d42f82/tumblr_n7y918T9Pm1rqeghso1_r1_500.jpg
more photos at the link!

Darn shame I missed it, it's gorgeous!

[ShyMer]

Draggersprez, I love when you post photos, you always look so nice <3

[Mermaid Momo]

Draggersprez, I love when you post photos, you always look so nice <3
Aw, Thanks! ♥ ♥

[Vixy]

I'm thinking about trying my hand in making some jumper skirts, hoping to get some nice patterned fabrics and some nice colours. Probably also try at making accessories.

[Ilyena]

Little while since this thread was updated, so I hopefully won't get into trouble over it. I am just too excited to have finished my jsk ^_^

Everything was hand embroidered, though as long as I don't have to embroider ever again I'll be happy lol.
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[A_Koi_Mermaid]

Oh my gosh that jsk is adorable!!! I haven't got to sew my own stuff yet, I am still getting into it, mostly thrifting loliable stuff right now.

[Kumori Kitsune]

I am I love dresses and skirts

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[Ilyena]

Thank you. Thrifting is the best kind!! can pick up soo many good blouses and skirts.