Five Awesome Things About... Hime-Loli

Sorry, it's been so long since my last post. I've been a little unwell the past few days and finally feel up to making a post. That, and it was hard to come up with something for this month's 5AT post, which I had meant to write up on Wednesday. Oh, well! Better late than never!

So, what's so awesome about the Hime-Loli style?

5. The History

Bad reputation aside, Marie Antoinette is what most Hime-Lolis are aiming for looks-wise. The girl had everything, charm, beauty, a heart of gold (part of the reason she went bankrupt wasn't the clothes, it was all the charities she was giving to). Not to mention, a wardrobe that was simply incredible. In the wake of the 2006 New-Wave-flavored biopic about her, new interest has bloomed and "Madame Antoine" as well as her contemporaries (Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, among others). With the trumpet sleeves and extravagant ruffles, one hopes that these Rococo-inspired outfits would do them proud.

4. The Accessories

Oh, lordy, the accessories. If you've ever wished to be prom queen, Cinderella, Holly Golightly, or just plain wished you had an excuse to wear a tiara and drip with gems and pearls, this is the style for it. Most people wear just a tiny tiara, but, I see no reason why a larger tiara wouldn't work on those of us with a little more heft (NOTE: If anybody knows any reason why I shouldn't wear a non-mini tiara, speak up, I need to know this stuff). Pearl chokers, lockets, rings, you name it. Without overdoing it, of course.

3. The Motifs

Cinderella's Coach, Sleeping Beauty's Spindle, Snow White's Apple... If it has ever been seen in a fairy tale, you can find it on a Hime-Loli outfit. Admittedly, some of my dream coords have yet to be made (No Frog Princess, No Kaguya-Hime or Mulan, and I have yet to see a single Bride of Bluebeard), but that's not to say that a person with enough industry couldn't make one.

2. The Silhouette

While not nearly as grown-up as Gyaru or Aristocrat, there is something undeniably elegant and a bit more mature than regular Sweet. The neckline hits just a bit lower, the skirts are a bit fuller, the sleeves drape and float. The style is everything your inner girly-girl (if you have one) could ever wish for.

And the Most Awesome Thing about Hime-Loli is...

1. The Way It Feels

If you've ever wanted to be a princess, queen, or other fairy tale heroine, this is the way to go. Go ahead, wear that tiara and that over-the-top hairpiece, doll up to the nines! Even adults need to pretend, just a little bit, and why not do it in style?

I promise! Next month's 5AT will be better! Until next time, this is Brenna, wishing you lots of luck, love and living space! Remember, I'm no expert, I'm learning as I go!