A tumblr, mostly fashion, art and nerdity.Tumblr (3.0; @charmingmonsters)http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ed65bd51b445d1c95b1dce4f58e75908/tumblr_mncsanGG4B1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>@swtgreentea rocking a Prince style - her crown hat is amazing! #aatp #animenorth #egl #friends</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51296361963http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51296361963Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:23 -0400aatpanimenorthfriendsegl<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ac52da1f93a5f8d90e3022ae057bb061/tumblr_mncs6bFQxZ1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>.@rockawaysiren and her impish smile. #friends</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51296267941http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51296267941Sat, 25 May 2013 08:03:47 -0400friends<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c5290a9ceecac73d4a16fa3f7f0ca52b/tumblr_mncrwhjaKQ1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yesterday I discovered I am too tall to drive while wearing a headbow. #animenorth #egl #me</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51296039378http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51296039378Sat, 25 May 2013 07:57:53 -0400meanimenorthegl<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b4f63f3202081f93a62018b4a38f5782/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6d00598681555c0451a15184b634f936/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/892fed399c0a0491fad96e0a3f799605/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d011fc763eb9e2978d25fc2b874491c9/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/20c7d0852256edf6c763ac1c7664a47c/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a2a830991a4eb694a14e2eda602d7297/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2d9e16c0da5f34ac6a6542dd9e4d3544/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/646e933600b9ebcb4f48c28b63aefe4f/tumblr_mn2eduETOO1qcmbxqo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://vampire-symphony.tumblr.com/post/50852842535/twin-shoot-with-ani" class="tumblr_blog">vampire-symphony</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Twin-Shoot with Ani</p></blockquote>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51119289998http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51119289998Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:33 -0400btssbbaby the stars shine brightlolita twinsegl<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/77f816fccd3ec9e03a96b62ef266d5aa/tumblr_mn5vzwGi011qe9jwko1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51112074968http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51112074968Wed, 22 May 2013 21:01:00 -0400detail shotclassic lolitarococo lolita<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/646126bc5a05da57dac4a4d1ea615755/tumblr_mn66njZM2z1rhj8lao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://mari-the-bat.tumblr.com/post/51021085269/baby-the-stars-shine-bright-parasol-blouse" class="tumblr_blog">mari-the-bat</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Baby the Stars Shine Bright (Parasol, Blouse), Alice and the Pirates (Bonnet, Headbow, Skirt), Wig is “Erdbeerblond” by mycostumes.de</p></blockquote>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51105280023http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51105280023Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:34 -0400classic lolita<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/af4f2ec7c9fdc3f6ca8b46ef47868642/tumblr_mn6d47HWbV1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bf48076ac5a662352661d6998c210b71/tumblr_mn6d47HWbV1qltjcmo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/319ffbbc1c34e6ff7417c6bae7c6cdb7/tumblr_mn6d47HWbV1qltjcmo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/960adb7749303823811162df7f4af2d5/tumblr_mn6d47HWbV1qltjcmo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c25ec679ddbb7ef843a11d9b495c2976/tumblr_mn6d47HWbV1qltjcmo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2f365f9353a2f9d799b4b5e30aa09770/tumblr_mn6d47HWbV1qltjcmo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Recently I ran a group order for Grimoire tights with some local girls and our package arrived today! I ordered the bibliotheque secrete, naturally, and took some quick photos when I opened them up.</p> <p><span>The printing is lovely, although I will admit I don’t really like the texture of the tights - they have a small ribbing effect which is noticeable on the wider parts of my legs and feels a bit strange. The base tights are white, and the print is only on the raised part of the ribbing, so when the tights stretch, you can see the white underneath, which drastically lightens the color of the print. If you have thin legs or get the light-colored tights, this probably isn’t an issue. They also have a darker line along the side where the print overlaps; a minor thing, but something I was curious about. </span></p> <p><span>Overall, I’m happy with them, although the quality isn’t quite as nice as the custom tights print shop I’ve worked with before. I think I will make up some of my own designs next time, instead of buying the ones that Grimoire sells.</span></p> <p><span>Also, we managed to order a few days before they started their sale - annoying because we paid more, but probably a good thing, as most of what we ordered is now sold out!</span></p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51031941715http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51031941715Tue, 21 May 2013 20:52:00 -0400grimoiregrimoire reviewmemy wardrobeverumverum tights<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c2def0401afcf9bac671475f8a34ac8b/tumblr_mn5zkaRrPD1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Frill-washing day! Wringing the water out of a petticoat is harder than you might think… #egl</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51009260236http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/51009260236Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:10 -0400egl<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e5327d75f446d7d0181f1e4fdf1877a4/tumblr_mmymjbKDJW1qztntko1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f9f8f516a872e18b50634935abd9be08/tumblr_mmymjbKDJW1qztntko2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://lanii.tumblr.com/post/50673171820/juliette-et-justines-confiseur-de-lapin-aka" class="tumblr_blog">lanii</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Juliette et Justine’s <a href="http://juliette-et-justine.com/detail/878">Confiseur de lapin</a> aka <em>mothafucken giant bunny dress</em></p></blockquote>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50691326219http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50691326219Fri, 17 May 2013 21:00:52 -0400juliette et justinejetj<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/53ef129d98b853b5634aa0ef913734d8/tumblr_mmyp530hwI1qzostdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://candy-injection.tumblr.com/post/50677136197/mr-fox-is-confused-by-my-magical-grimoire" class="tumblr_blog">candy-injection</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Mr #fox is #confused by my #magical #grimoire #bag.</p></blockquote>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50685446064http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50685446064Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:52 -0400book bag<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/463f975f8f623e2aa435d9f0271bef24/tumblr_mmuoxsu2p71qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Forgot to post this from a few months ago: Krad Lanrete on the Iron Throne! Wearing boots because it is winter, but otherwise I’m pretty happy with this coordinate.</p> <p>Bolero: Alice and the Pirates, Blouse: Dear Celine, Skirt: Krad Lanrete, Headpiece: Fox Cherry, tights & key necklace: taobao, boots: off-brand.</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50613571273http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50613571273Thu, 16 May 2013 20:13:33 -0400krad lanretemozarabic chanttaobaogame of thronegotnerlitame<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/52e56c5a1d4f036d6136058a2f0cac0e/tumblr_mmuwfd4fyG1r48bflo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://liru-chan.tumblr.com/post/50516318500/just-little-forest-loli-magic-photo-by-anna">liru-chan</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Just little forest loli-magic. <span>♥</span></p> <p>Photo by Anna Nikolaeva. (<a href="http://vk.com/public36822661"><a href="http://vk.com/public36822661">http://vk.com/public36822661</a></a>)</p> </blockquote>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50610575411http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50610575411Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:42 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/22b6c067743ebac44f7b84404ac4b7a0/tumblr_mmwolrHEcM1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Victorian caricatures by Joe Bluhm! #me #art</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50593261400http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50593261400Thu, 16 May 2013 15:25:03 -0400meart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a48cf828ff4379eb1aed10122f88f3db/tumblr_mmuhkcLJKb1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fe1349f8070969455bb90f3e60a1e1fe/tumblr_mmuhkcLJKb1qltjcmo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Coordinates from Calgary Expo April 25 & 27! I’d planned to wear lolita all three days of the show, but my husband threw his back out, so I dressed casual on Saturday in case I had to carry him around, lol.</p> <p>Friday: JSK & bolero Alice and the Pirates, bag Innocent World, shoes Antenai, all else off-brand</p> <p>Sunday: JSK, headbow & socks Alice and the Pirates, blouse Dear Celine, bag Innocent World, shoes Antenai, all else off-brand</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50533652459http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50533652459Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:45 -0400mealice and the piratesaatpclassic lolitainnocent worldbook bagdear celinetaobaocalgary expoegl<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8080b210e3851fdd6959f43383b2577e/tumblr_mmtdoeix9k1qltjcmo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ab49ec87a609ea18833407c189605243/tumblr_mmtdoeix9k1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/16d553fd66c51dea1c52db9c71efa4ef/tumblr_mmtdoeix9k1qltjcmo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b565d1bcbbc4d95a36d5c937d5afa596/tumblr_mmtdoeix9k1qltjcmo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cbc4d8e61d81bf3b105502e21161d9f0/tumblr_mmtdoeix9k1qltjcmo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/972ab54c51586b0f727035813e4fa047/tumblr_mmtdoeix9k1qltjcmo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>My Juliette et Justine parasol arrived today! I was amazed at how quick the shipping was from Japan (and grateful I did not get dinged for custom fees!). It came very well-packed in a thin box with several layers of bubble wrap. The box was a bit dented but the parasol was safe inside.</p> <p>The print is even more beautiful in person! I literally squealed out loud when I first opened it up. The inside is a little dull, because of the UV shield fabric, but the construction is very solid and overall I feel it was a great purchase for the price. It was 6,000 yen, a bit more pricey than most brand parasols, but the printing and design are both highly detailed, so I feel the extra cost is more than justified. They restocked last night but seem to have sold out already, unfortunately!</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50459019233http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50459019233Tue, 14 May 2013 20:36:00 -0400classic lolitaJuliette et JustinejetjeglEGL Communityparasolgothic lolitamy wardrobeme<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/59e3a7f4f788d89f4a4bec71c19949e5/tumblr_mmn08eLQ8o1qztntko2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/643f3b72cb4f4ebfdd89486ab23dd7af/tumblr_mmn08eLQ8o1qztntko1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://cadney.tumblr.com/post/50224514113/p-e-r-f" class="tumblr_blog">cadney</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><strong>P E R F.</strong></p></blockquote>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50298574441http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50298574441Sun, 12 May 2013 19:30:46 -0400friendsclassic lolita<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3c5998bddf03926c3406eac4ab023280/tumblr_mmmwwclMHl1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Button came off my JetJ coat, sad face!</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50161711632http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/50161711632Sat, 11 May 2013 08:48:00 -0400jetjJuliette et Justineme<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fae923024814a3f2a6a54583e2665704/tumblr_mmi0upniIv1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So huge! #sakura</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/49958948960http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/49958948960Wed, 08 May 2013 17:25:37 -0400sakura<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f362d5b65e4c0a57bba0324298dd8bb0/tumblr_mmi0sgVKqT1qltjcmo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Amazing sakura tree on a nearby street. Such vivid blooms!</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/49958841543http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/49958841543Wed, 08 May 2013 17:24:16 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c5fff5a6371c5c16ab3a7f5ada06424f/tumblr_mljbzr3wl11qe0r94o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://cutebun.tumblr.com/post/48411511766/ana-and-i-after-the-japan-fest-kawaii-fashion-show">cutebun</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://twilight-minaj.tumblr.com">ana</a> and i after the japan fest kawaii fashion show c:</p> </blockquote> <p>Cuties - and AP Wonder Story!</p>http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/49588705976http://charmingmonsters.tumblr.com/post/49588705976Sat, 04 May 2013 08:51:00 -0400angelic prettywonder storysweet lolita