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BIBLIOTHECA GAZETTE ~ August 2023: Lounging Around


Some of us honored the theme by lounging instead of blogging, and that's valid.


Fun fact: some of Kelp’s full elastic items are actually the least comfortable, cuz they used like, adamantium fibers or something?? Sewists know what I speak of.


frillSquid - Bibliotheca: What I Did On My Summer Vacation I actually had a job where all I did was grade essays, and we used a four point rubric. Remember this next time a teacher gives you like, an 87 on a paper.


Lovelylaceandlies - Lolita Lounge Wear

Seconding L.o.M.O. Loungewear for all your ‘roomwear’ needs!


Fun fact #2: kelp’s most-worn wafuku piece is a shibori haori


Wear Your Bows - Birthday Freebies!

One of my friends used to do this every year, so I can say this is an impressive freebie haul!



 

Crimson Reflections


Top 10 Haenuli Dresses By Lolibrary Popularity Courtesy of spreadsheet lolitas, the most powerful ones of eld


I got an 85/100, in part cuz I way overthought a certain question…



 

Cupcakes & Unicorns


Dressing up while working from home? That’s quite the power level…


Ready for autumn Cooler and greyer summer, huh…


A great list for anyone planning to be in town!



 

Dearie Dawn




 

Hello Lizzie Bee


My baby shower ♡( ◡‿◡ ) This reminds me, I should look up why it’s called a shower… Birthday dinner with friends ♡ casual hime co*de ♡ You know, I thought I knew what a full English breakfast was, but apparently not… A relaxing birthday lunch ♡ himekaji/mori gal co*de I agree, the camera has an unmistakable porcine quality to it A cute picnic at Eastnor Castle ♡ himekaji + casual agejo co*des

Just little European things, going to castles and what not…


Okay I tried to look it up and got paywalled…miss my strong library account…



 

Josine Maaike


My favourite buys from 2023! Ah, yes, that Jane Marple set…



 

Kelp


More milquetoast interviews, with a dose of mystery??



 

Lovelylaceandlies


Cluster accessories, uh-huh (takes notes)



 

Mahou Queen


It’s okay, the bay area meet theater didn’t have a Barbie box either…


That has got to be one of the most Instagrammable bagels I’ve ever seen


Ah yes, the sweet lolita “Matching Headbow” sidequest…


We here at Bay Area Kei approve of star-themed fashion



 

昔のSewing


Uniform Alterations: Juban, Keikogi, Hakama

My hand-sewing is…well let’s just say I stick to cross-stitch for a reason Yagasuri Quilt: The Quilting

It’s true - the quilters have the True Knowledge of The Craft



 

Stephano


Spoiler: it’s extremely pink.


A behind-the-scenes look at the Numbers, for all you Spreadsheet Lolitas


I hear many of the youngsters are into these virtual boys…



 

Wear Your Bows


…I haven’t been to Beard Papa’s in too long…


Okay but why is driving in Alameda weirdly confusing? I’m glad it’s not just me.



 

your other left


Another treat for the Spreadsheet Lolitas


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