How to prepare yourself for an important meet up?

In less than a month the most important lolita meeting is coming : "Ste Dolores". Everybody is getting ready and the ones who can, ordering new items.

How to get ready?
- Think about the main piece of your outfit, a JSK , a OP or a skirt. If you can't order something new, try to wear something that you haven't wore for others meetings.

-Find a concept! If you are wearing a print, then it could be your concept. If not, think about how do you feel or how your main piece inspires you? Maybe it reminds you of a doll, a magical girl, a princess, etc...

- Do a sketch of how do imagine the whole outfit! Even if you aren`t good at drawing, just like me, if doesn't really matters as long as you understand what you'll need to complete your look.

- Make a list of what you already have and what you need to do or to buy, if you write the prices too it could be helpful!

- Try your hairstyle and make up at least one week before the meeting! You don't need to pull off the whole outfit, but it gives you a good idea of the look. Take your time! It is for a special day, so it doesn't matters if it takes hours, also be sure that it will last the day long.

-One or two days before be sure that everything is ready and clean.

- If it's a picnic or a meet up at somebody's house cook or bake something nice and tasty! They will appreciate it for sure.

- Do your nails the night before and make them match with your outfit! If you are wearing fake nails, I would suggest to glue them just before going to the meeting and after you are done with your hair and make up.

- Wake up early! Nothing stress me more than having the impression of being late. So please, be sure that you'll have enough time to get ready!

As a last suggestion, if you can make a sleepover with a friend before the meeting do it! It's always cute & fun, plus she could help you to do your hair!

Getting ready for summer!

We can feel it! Summer is coming, everybody is talking about prom, party, getting a job and exams! As someone who likes to plan, I would like to present you some ideas to be prepared for a great summer.

1) Until you have done your last final exam, school should be your priority! Nobody likes to have summer class, so please be sure that you attend class and you are ready for the exams, if not ask for help. Its kind of boring, but remember, after some weeks of efforts you'll have fun for two months!

2) Make a wish list and stick to it! Summer is the best moment to renew your wardrobe and try new coords and clothes. You can even make it in order of priority and write on a calendar when you should buy what.

3) Meet up with your friends and local community as much as you can! Try to organise different events. You don`t need to spend much, how about a pic-nic or just going out for ice cream? It's so much better than just being bored at home right?

4) CONVENTIONS ARE COMING! YOU MUST BE READY! Otakuthon days are the best bays of my summer, but they are also stressful. So, try to register as soon as you can and discuss with your friends what you would like to do. Maybe matching outfits? Cosplay? Take your time and make the most wonderful outfit ^^ ! Also, if the con is out of your town you should find where to stay as soon as possible, and if it's close to your home, how about fostering one of your friends?

5) Try new activities! I love scrolling all day on tumblr, but after a couple of days it becomes boring and pointless. You don`t even need to go out. Painting, writing, sewing or crafting are good choices too!

6) Stay in shape! It's really easy to spend the whole day indoors and eat all you see. I'm actually pretty good at doing that... Instead, stick to a healthy and tasty diet and go out for a walk every day, you can also learn dances if you prefer!

If you have any other ideas please let me know! I wish you all a happy summer!

Volunteering at the local cat shelter

http://www.refugechatsverdun.com/

I have always been an animal lover, from dinosaurs and horses to dogs and cats. Around two years ago I had a small dog named Shanon, she was SUCH a nice dog, very clean and gentle, but sadly she became paralyzed and we had to make her sleep... Ever since I still wanted to have a pet mostly a dog , but a rabbit or a cat were good options too. However my parets were always refusing because it is a huge responsibility and that kind of things.... yet, I didn`t want to give up...

I always knew there was a local cat shelter because homeless cats are serious issue where I live. Sometimes I can even see more than 5 cats on the back parking of my building. Finally, do to something gentle for the others and show to my parents how much I wanted a cat I started volunteering.

Every two Sundays adoptions days take place at the communitarian center. We have to prepare the place for the cats: put the cages, add some publicity and adds, put food and liter on the cages, etc.. then the foster families bring them and the people wishing to adopt arrive.

After two months, I asked to be a foster family and my parents agreed with it. Now I`m taking care of a lovely grey cat named "Smokey". He`s very kind towards humans, but he doesn`t likes other cats. This if my first official experience with a cat as pet and til now I`m really liking it! He`s not actually mine. He is up for adoption and I bring him to the adoption days hoping to be adopted soon.

Don`t forget to follow your dreams...

I`m in my last year of high school, since the first day of this school year my goal has been obtaining my diploma and being accepted to college. I wasn`t expecting having friends, the bal or creating amazing memories. I just wanted to get out as soon as possible. I`m a good student, but I just don`t feel that high school is my place.

One year ago, I wasn`t sure about my future, by that time, I wanted to become a pastry chef since everybody told me that going on fashion was way too difficult, but then, DBSK inspired me to follow my dream and work as hard as I could. So yeah, I said fuck off to what the others told me and I decided to go for my dream.

And you know what? I don`t regret it at all! This week I received my acceptation letter from college and to make it better I have some friends going to the same college and a few are going to fashion design too! I just can`t wait! Everything is going to be so wonderful! This 16th everybody who`ll be in the same program from A to L have a kind of information conference, so I`ll meet my next classmates .

To anyone, do what you love and work for your dreams because they are waiting for you!

Lolita and butterflies!

Picture by Mlle Chévre

Even if I`m not really part of the Quebe`s lolita community I love hanging out with them and going to their meetings. Everybody is so kind and pretty! I`m always kind of afraid they won`t like me since OTT sweet isn`t really popular here, but they are always gentle to me.

The meeting

Picture by Mlle Chévre

This time we went to the botanic garden to see the free butterflies. I`m not a fan of plants or butterflies, but it was really beautiful! Fairy tale alike and the air was so refreshing and different from the city and winter.

I was also glad to see some of my friends and meet new people. We were about 20 people.

After the visit, we were hungry and to make a change we decided to go eat tacos. It was funny to see us all wearing frilly dresses eating tacos and listening to the Spanish music and since I speak Spanish I can tell you some of the songs were really awkward.

To end the day, I ate one of the most wonderful ice creams ever! Let me explain, it was mint ice cream mixed with a brownie, chocolate chips and liquid chocolate in front of me. Arww what a wonderful day!

The outfit!

My first time really wearing OTT sweet lolita. I could say it was Easter themed even if it turned out that way by accident. I really like how it looks, but the next time I want to try a different hair style.