Hi, I’m Tiffany! I originally created this blog with the intent of combining my love of writing with my love of alternative fashion. This website started as a small WordPress blog in 2014 and was redesigned to be independently hosted as of 2020. On this blog, I write about my own personal experiences pertaining to the fashion I wear and the community surrounding it. My primary fashion choice is a Japanese street fashion called Lolita Fashion (sometimes called Elegant Gothic Lolita or EGL in the west). It is inspired by Victorian, Rococo, and Baroque fashion. I am a circus-themed Lolita and have collected wardrobe pieces to fit this theme! Since starting the fashion, I’ve had many wonderful experiences that I hope to share here. I started my own Lolita Fashion brand called Dandy Puppeteer and also work as Production Manager for Switzerland based Lolita Brand Fluffy Tori. I hope you’ll enjoy checking out the site!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lolita Fashion?
Lolita Fashion is a Japanese streetwear fashion and subculture influenced by Victorian, Edwardian, and Rococo fashions. Please read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolita_fashion
How long have you worn Lolita Fashion?
I made my first Lolita-inspired outfit in 2015 and went to my first Lolita meetup in 2016. I started fully focusing on building my wardrobe in 2017 once I had a stable income.
Where do you get your clothes?
I buy directly from Lolita Fashion brands but I overwhelmingly buy from secondhand stores or thrift stores. Please refer to My Shop List for links!
What is your favorite Lolita brand?
My favorite Japanese brands are Alice and the Pirates & Vierge Vampur. My favorite Western brand is Violet Fane.
Why Circus Lolita?
Circus has been my favorite theme from childhood. It is the only place that someone runs away to instead of from. Lolita Fashion is my biggest form of self-expression so I found it natural to pair it with my favorite theme.