Egl Portugal x Lolita en Nuncaxamais (Saturday)

Hello again!

Due to the proximity between northern Portugal and the Galician area of Spain, our community, Egl Portugal and Lolita en Nuncaxamais have established a sort of informal deal, that we would try to schedule meetings where elements for both communities would be present and alternate them between Spain and Portugal.

The last times it was the Portugese community to move to Spain for a visit and so, having that in mind, the girls from Lolita en Nuncaxamais decided it was more than time to come over to Porto for a visit.

I was in constant contact with the responsible party to get the total number of attendees and because I wanted to make sure they'd have a good experience I decided to book the same place I always book for special occasions, the Grande Hotel do Porto.

We met with some of the spanish lolitas in the main avenue of our city and then moved to the venue. I was a bit nervous to be honest, all I wanted was for them to have fun and want to come back to our lovely city.

We arrived a bit early and therefore could spend some time in the lobby, taking photos, chatting, etc.

The lovely representatives from Lolita en Nuncaxamais

Us, the Egl Portugal girls

After this, I escaped into the tea room and, with the help of the girls of course, got everything in place.
Kirarah made tickets for the girls to take as souveniers which was a perfect touch. Soon it was time to let everyone in the room for the munchies!

Have I ever told youthat i dislike my nose and my smile? I do. Welcome to "sala douro II".

The table with some of the food, the free goodies (a ring, regina chocolate,  etc).

The raffle goodies: me, two of the galician lolitas, toshio and annie all gave out things to be given away between attendees.


I really wanted to win this drawing by the talented Anniesama, and guess what luck got me! I was so happy! ^_^;

My outfit, Christina picked the color scheme so we could be matching.

You can see it more clearly here, in the tea room because of the light. I really love this dress, i wish i had it in every colorway. <3

Me and Darkmaid (Cristina) have known each other online for years, a decade! It is always so special when i can be with her in person, I think she is a great person, super open minded, super honest and just overall a great person.

After the meeting we went window shopping and then said goodbye because we were going to hit the bars later that night which we did. There are no photos of that unfortunately but I hope there were enough for you to have an idea of what went on that day.

Love always,
Jo

Nasty weather

Hello everyone,

This saturday I had 3 things scheduled: get fake nails (i started biting them again and this helps), have lunch with my familly and a casual lolita meeting in the afternoon.

I got my nails very short because it will help me resist wanting to bite them, yes i'll even bit the gel nails. I'm that addicted to bitting them. It's my most nasty habit, in the sense that it is really not rational and I cannot simply stop.

I was going for black or red but I got convinced to go for a lovely dark plum tone instead. I like it.

We said goodbye to everyone and headed to the restaurant. On the way we saw just how the weather is terrible and scary at the moment, this is what the Portuguese coastline looks like now, actually today its worse and nobody can circulate in the area due to the danger. The sea is scary, one should respect nature. 

all that foam... 

 Instead of going for sushi again we went to another one of our favoritesPortvgália. My husband loves the steaks there so he ordered steak. As for Mari we just got her rice, some vegetables and an egg and mixed everything together in order for her to have a healthy meal. She likes eating alone now and will often start misbehaving if we say no. This results in a lot of food on the floor and her getting herself dirty too which isn't the best but it is good that she is getting better in eating on her own.

 I didn't feel like having steak, instead I took the opportunity to eat something I really love and haven't been able to eat for a long time, the typical Oporto "sandwich", Francesinha. When its well made its awesome even though after you always feel like you aren't going to eat another one any time soon, its very heavy and totally not the healthiest thing ever. It was not great but it was ok and it was really what I wanted.

Francesinha: two slices of thick bread, steak, ham, chouriço, etc covered in a lot of cheese, a pickle and spicy special beer sauce, Oh and it comes with fried potatoes that we dip in the sauce. 

 I started getting ready for the meeting and when I came downstairs I realized I was more than an hour late to it and that I also wasn't digging my hair (wig) so I gave it a cut and braided it. I like it more now. This means that for the first time I wore a wig so much that it really is close to not be wearable now. It used to be my favorite wig, it is from cyperous. I must buy new black and brown wigs soon.

I wanted to wear my MmM scallop lace op but I saw this one and since its velvet and its so cold i figured i should take this opportunity to wear my velvet dresses before summer comes along. Since the wig has a cute cut i figured a cute bow would be a good pick and then since it was a casual meeting i went with simple socks and shoes.

So I just stayed home (my husband was going to leave in 1 hour and something for a dinner and I would have to be home with my daughter so it made no sense to go. I was a bit sad i missed the meeting but happy I was still wearing something nice. I posted on my facebook that I'd like to chat and sent the Lacebook chatroom link and soon I had the company of three of the most amazing ladies on earth, my friend Lessie, the adorable Azu from nearby Spain and Josine who is very inspiring. I ended up chatting with them the whole end of afternoon and Azu actually stayed for the entire time. I got to know them better and I hope people will join in more often. 

So basically I ended up having a lolita meeting afterall! I even drank tea in one of my favorite cups and used my webcam which has been in some corner for the longest time. 

I had a fantastic day. I had so much fun and felt to nice the whole day that I actually went to bed early for a saturday. I'll explain: when i'm not satisfied with how my day went i want to go out at night or stay up very late to "make up for the lost time". There was none this time. 

I hope you liked reading about my day. I hope I'll have something to post about today even though i'll be cleaning most of the day. <3

Jo

I'm back!

Hello everyone,

I am sorry for the absense. The reason why I have not posted recently is because I've been so busy at work. I honestly am not sure if i'll keep on having time to post anymore but i'll do my best to keep up.

Taking so long to post basically means all the details of the stories will be gone. I do not remember most of the things that happenes, I am like that.

I wore lolita a couple of times since the Iberanime event so I'm going to leave you with those shots, hope you like them.

Halloween 2013

Outfit Info: 

Bonnet: Chantilly

Corsage: Moi-même-Moitié

Choker: Moi-même-Moitié

Cutsew: Moi-même-Moitié

Dress: Alice and the Pirates

Socks: offbrand (ebay)

Shoes: offbrand (primark)

Accessories: Black Peace Now, offbrand (vintage, china, primark)

Not really sure when

2nd of November, rainy day

Outfit Info:

Beret: offbrand 

Shirt: offbrand (primark)
Dress: Innocent World
Socks: Juliette et Justine
Shoes: offbrand (C&A)
Accessories: offbrand (accessorize, primark, china)

Not sure when but I was feeling sick

Outfit Info:

Headdress: Alice and the pirates

Shirt: Metamorphose

Choker: Metamorphose

Socks: Moi-même-Moitié,

Shoes: offbrand (Seaside)

Dress: Alice and the pirates

10th November, movie day

17th November - brunch and shopping with friends

24th November - familly day

Outfit Info

Headdress: Moi-même-Moitié 

Dress Moi-même-Moitié 

Socks: Moi-même-Moitié 

Shoes: offbrand (Primark)

Accessories: Miho Matsuda, offbrand, handmade

7th December - International Lolita day - tea with friends 

Outfit Info

Hair accessories: Offbrand (H&M, promod) + Innocent World

Shirt: offbrand (primark)

Bolero: Innocent World

Dress: Innocent World

Socks: Innocent World

Shoes: offbrand (tuk)

8th December - Loliday part 2 - brunch with friends

Outfit Info

Hair accessories: offbrand

Dress: Juliette et Justine

Bolero: Innocent World

Coat: BABY, the stars shine bright

Bag: offbrand (Muchacha Achachumu)

Socks: offbrand (Lockshop)

Boots: Queen Bee

Wow that took a bit, I feel that i very rarely wear lolita at all so this was actually interesting for me to see, at least I'm wearing it once or twice a month, not that bad, right?

I hope you liked the post, see you very soon!

Jo

Hi ^_^;

Hello everyone, how are you doing?

I've been quite busy, taking care of a baby and working is very time consuming and now that I have finally decided to get back to the gym its getting even worse. I have a lot of things that need to be done at my workplace which is making me a bit stressed at the moment too.

This week I got a surprise package. It was a birthday present from my mother in law! My birthday is only on the 9th of June but because she didn't know if it would arrive on time she sent it before and my husband told me to open it.
One of the items is pretty odd, its a pair of arm "warmers" but the intent for these is actually to prevent someone from getting tanned in the summer! We don't exactly use those in Portugal but its super funny to own something like that, its just so different!
The other item is a summer hat. My father used to use one like this but for rain and I never pictured myself wearing something like it but i'm sure i will at the beach and even in Japan.
The last piece is a golden wallet. It's huge and it holds a lot of things.
All of them are official Hello Kitty merchandise. I usually do not wear hk clothes but i like house stuff and kitty stationary etc a lot. It's just a mater of getting used to cutesey stuff on myself I guess. She was super super kind though, they are amazing, I am really lucky.

My first birthday present! So soon, I'm so happy  people remembered ;_;

I don't have time to socialize a lot especially since my husband needs time to finish his own projects and has asked me to take care of Mari the most I can during weekends.
So this sunday I was invited to a picnic birthday party and I asked if it would be ok to take her with me. Everyone seems to like her or not mind her so I'm very lucky I guess.

The gathering was at a small public park near kirarah's house and my husband (which i found a bit strange since he was supposed to be using that time working) took me and my older brother there. It's not very far away by car, only 10min away aprox. When we got there the birthday girl (the super sweet Geninha), kirarah and some friends were already there. Eventually lucy and nymia also came and it was a pretty relaxed and very pleasant afternoon.

Mari was rolling around having fun. I now want to do this more often, she loved it. 

I then got back home and had dinner with my husband. He asked me "aren't you coming up to sleep?" and I said "yes" and we turned off the lights and went up. I didn't think it was weird of him to ask because it wasn't the first time he did so but I could not believe my eyes when I entered the bedroom. It was the birthday present number 2. I love it so much! I had been talking about how i'd love to own a Vanity, somewhere to just store my makeup.. and there it was! A stunning antique vanity. I was in awe since I wasn't expecting it. He said he tried to keep it somewhere till my birthday but he couldn't find a place so I got another early gift. 

I put everything in it, all the makeup is already in the drawers and there's enough space for everything too. It is perfect.

The antique vanity and folding mirror. I'm placing it here because there's natural light.

My perfume bottles, etc. They finally have a place that makes sense for them. <3

It came with a small bench and it matches my bed duvet and the gold accents on the room. 

Café Au Lait is always where I am at, she's more like a puppy than a cat.

Well it doesn't really match the rest of the furniture but its so well taken care of that I
am not considering painting it at the moment. I don't think it looks that bad.
I need to change those paintings though.

Oh gosh I have to say I needed a little pampering so this arrived in perfect timing. I'm so happy with this man, he really his the love of my life for all reasons and he never stops amazing me. 

I also want to talk about what I'm craving for at the moment and I know its pretty obvious but I am in mad love with the new Moi-même-Moitié print, Holy Angel. Unfortunately it doesn't come in the colors I'd most love to own it in but I still really want it. I'm not sure I can afford it though, affording lolita lately has become a lot harder. 

Anyway this is it:

Moi-même-Moitié new Holy Angel print

The colorways it will be available in are: white x black; white x gold; black x blue; black x silver

It will be released in early July which is when I'm going to Japan so maybe if it doesn't sell out super fast I will fall even more in love when I see it in person and have to get it. One never knows what life will bring, right?

This is it for now, I hope you liked reading about a fantastic weekend for me. 

Love,

Jo

Latest Frill report

Hello everyone,

I have been a bit busy lately and end up not being able to post as much as i'd like here.

On the 4th of May there was a small event dedicated to Japanese culture in the nearby city of Vila Nova de Gaia. For the second year in a row, the Portuguese Lolita Community (egl portugal) has been present at the event with small contributions which match the size of the event. It's so a small event but at a fabulous place and it is always an honor for us to receive such invitations.
Last year there was a workshop, this year we set up an "introdution to lolita" room.

The gorgeous miss Ana and Claudia setting things up

Group photo. I love this photo because everyone's laughing and nobody is paying attention to the photographer

 I wore gothic lolita to match my friend kirarah who was in egl in the same colors.
Moitie dress, headdress, accessories, chantilly socks, juliette et justine bolero, etc

I love this shot first because my brother's in it but also because me and Ana are wearing the same sort of outfit without discussing what we'd wear.

 It was a fun day but I admit I was very tired when it ended. I hope people got to know a bit more about the style and that more people will join as a result. That's why we do this afterall. <3

I haven't been able to buy things regularly anymore. Portugal is going through rough times now. But I am still receiving things I got the previous months and that I forgot to share.
I ordered the newest Gothic and Lolita Bible of course and I algo got another Muchacha mook. This bag is even wackier than the previous one.

On the 17th of May the Portuguese Lolita Community celebrated its 7th birthday. It is really a pleasure to see that all my hard work ended in a community that still is able to survive. We arranged for an online and offline meetup on the 19th and me and some girl gathered at my place where we had an afternoon snack, chatted online via webcam with the rest of the comm and also celebrated the soccer championship victory of our town's soccer team. It was a lot of fun.

Part of our afternoon tea table.

 This is what I wore. It's the second time I wear this dress. I wish it was a bit longer but i think its adorable anyway. Dress and bag are from Innocent World, bolero is Mary Magdalene, boots are Queen Bee and the rest is offbrand.

As for last buys, well these are a bit old but i ended up getting a dress i already owned back and an offbrand winter top that i won't be able to wear for months because summer is coming soon.

 Btssb trianon chiffon op in white and offbrand velveteen red top with lace colar.

Lastly I was surprised with a package this last week. A former Portuguese lolita and friend sent me a couple of things she found in the back of her closet that fits the lolita look but doesn't quite fit her current style.
This is what the content had:

Shoe pink clip on bows, black clip on bows, a lovely letter, fake eyelashes, and some puffs.

She also sent a Fernando Pessoa postcard for my husband because he's the biggest Fernando Pessoa fan I have ever met. Actually he is the reason why he started learning Portuguese and why he ended up in Portugal hence the reason why we met. I owe him a lot. <3

And that's all that happened lolita-wise lately. I hope you enjoyed reading.
A big hug to all of you,
Jo