symphony in old school

Here’s what I wore to see the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Symphony!

I’m a Hufflepuff, but I’ve found it somewhat difficult to find suitable lolita for a Hufflepuff coordinate that isn’t straight-up Hogwarts-themed. So instead, I opted to wear an old school lolita coordinate I put together!

Headbow: Baby The Stars Shine Bright
Blouse: Bodyline
Bolero: Bodyline
Jumperskirt: Angelic Pretty
Necklace: Forever 21
Tights: Off-brand
Shoes: Secret Shop

As soon as I spotted the lounge in the women’s bathroom, I knew I had to get pictures inside.

The venue was also gorgeous, so I took a few pictures.

We also got Italian food before the show, at an equally elegant restaurant. Overall it was so cool! The symphony played along as the movie was projected on a screen. I last watched the movie before I started studying film, so it was really interesting to watch it with a new take!

I also just received Angelic Pretty’s Be My Valentine jumperskirt in black from Mint Kismet Shopping, I can’t wait to wear it!

I hope your February is going well so far.

xoxo
Katie

Winter ILD @ Papa Haydn

International Lolita Day was started in 2005, on livejournal, as a way for the international lolita community to celebrate the fashion. This was back in a time when most communities were small, so the best way to connect with other lovers of lolita fashion was to post pictures online.

Now that it’s 2018, it’s wild to imagine how big the lolita community is in Portland alone! Our community held a ticketed event on Sunday, December 2nd, which sold out before I could buy a ticket. I decided to plan an outing with some friends who were free the Saturday before so that I could still celebrate!

I chose Papa Haydn, a popular restaurant in Portland known for its desserts. Their location in Southeast Portland is one of the first places I ever ate macarons!

I ordered the Steak Frites, and wasn’t disappointed!

For dessert I ordered a dish that was a pistachio cake with layers of passion fruit and raspberry sorbet covered in meringue. I loved the colors!

Here’s our group! Everyone looked so fantastic, I always enjoy eating fancy food with fancy friends.

Here’s my oldschool-inspired coordinate, complete with editing worthy of livejournal.

Headbow: Sweet Mildred
Blouse: Infanta
Bolero: Bodyline
Jumperskirt: Baby The Stars Shine Bright 
Socks: Baby The Stars Shine Bright 
Shoes: Secret Shop

I’m so incredibly thankful for the friends I’ve made through lolita fashion. I’ve been into this hobby since 2007, and it’s really crazy to still have some of the same friends in the community now that I met early on when I started attending meets.

How was your ILD? How many times have you celebrated? Do you remember your first ILD?!

xoxo
Katie

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